Doctor Who: Radio Free Skaro

Radio Free Skaro #315 – High On Your Own Supply

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Chris

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The Radio Free Skaro time-wasting series continues with our commentary on a story that features baddies some might call borderline pornographic (goodness knows JNT did). Yes, it’s the third part of The Trial of a Timelord, Terror of the Vervoids! Much time was spent discussing the directorial choices made in this less than stellar series of Doctor Who episodes, despite the Three Who Rule having previously done a Miniscope segment about director Chris Clough nearly three years ago (see episode #164, kiddies). Still, the lads soldier on through a story featuring those infamous creatures, the bald agenda and none other than Pussy Galore herself. Smoke ’em if you got ’em!

Show Notes:

– New Companion…Second Official Picture With Matt Smith!
– New Companion…Third Official Picture With Matt Smith!
– Dougray Scott…In Series 7!

Commentary:

– Terror…Of The Vervoids!

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Radio Free Skaro #314 – The Keys of Martinus

Posted on June 10, 2012 by Chris

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Derek Martinus directed six Doctor Who stories over the course of his career, the last one being 1970’s Spearhead From Space. Much of his output from the 1960s, sadly, no longer exists in the BBC archives, so when it came time to discuss Martinus in the Miniscope this week, the Three Who Rule were presented with a problem: how do you talk about the visual aspect of Doctor Who episodes that exist today in audio form only? Well, no fear, as Luke from TMDWP is here, casting his expert eye upon some pretty impressive work done by Martinus, a director who first realized the Cybermen, the Ice Warriors, and the Autons, to say nothing of the very first regeneration seen in the series. A more thorough investigation of one of Doctor Who’s lesser known directors you will not hear!

Show Notes:

– The Five…Doctors!
– New Companion…First Official Picture With Matt Smith!
– Rupert Graves…In Series 7!
– Weeping Angels…Fan Favourites!
– Lost Dalek Documentary…Found!
– My Stepson…Stole My Sonic Screwdriver!

Miniscope:

– Derek…Martinus!

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Radio Free Skaro #313 – Wirrn Trouble Now

Posted on June 3, 2012 by Chris

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This week’s episode of Radio Free Skaro has unwittingly turned into a celebration of one-time Doctor Who producer Philip Hinchcliffe. Not only do the Three Who Rule provide commentary on the first Hinchcliffe story to air, 1975’s iconic The Ark in Space, but it was also announced this past week that Hinchcliffe will be appearing at his first ever Gallifrey One convention in February of next year. So sit back and listen as we celebrate one of the finest eras in Doctor Who history that made the show an international success story.

Also, listen as we make fun of actors’ hairstyles. Ah, it’s Radio Free Skaro. What do you expect?

Show Notes:

– Gallifrey One…First 2013 Guests Announced!
– Mark Gatiss…Writing For Series 7!
– Neil Cross…Writing For Series 7!
– Jamie Payne…Directing For Series 7!
– Steve Thompson…Writing For Series 7!
– Who/Trek…Crossover Comic!

Commentary:

– The Ark…In Space!

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Gallifrey One – First 2013 Guests Announced!

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Chris

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Gallifrey One, the longest-running North American Doctor Who convention, has released the first batch of guests for its next iteration, running February 15-17, 2013. There’s no shortage of amazing people announced today, but of course we’re very excited by the first name from today’s announcement!

Philip Hinchcliffe was the producer of Doctor Who from 1974 to 1977, overseeing many classic Tom Baker serials. Known for taking a page from great works of gothic horror, Hinchcliffe’s tenure includes The Brain of Morbius, The Talons of Weng-Chiang and The Deadly Assassin. One of only two surviving Doctor Who producers, this will be Hinchcliffe’s first Gallifrey One appearance, and is the first classic series producer since Barry Letts in 2005 to grace Gally.

Also known a long-serving Blue Peter presenter, Peter Purves played the role of Steven Taylor from 1965 to 1966. Alongside William Hartnell, and occasionally with his panda mascot HiFi, Peter’s character became the new “man of action” after the departure from Doctor Who of Gally 2012’s guest William Russell. This will also be the first time Gallifrey One has welcomed Purves as a guest.

Mark Strickson played the role of Vislor Turlough from 1983 to 1984, alongside Fifth Doctor Peter Davison. The final male companion of the classic series, Turlough began his time as a servant of the Black Guardian, trying to kill The Doctor, before ultimately being redeemed. Also known for discovering Steve Irwin, the “Crocodile Hunter”, this is Strickson’s first appearance at Gallifrey One since 2001.

Lisa Bowerman appeared in the 1989 story Survival but is best known for her work in Big Finish. Playing Bernice Summerfield, a character that’s grown exponentially since her first appearance in the New Adventures, Bowerman has a large and dedicated fan base. As with Mark Strickson, 2001 is the last time Bowerman appeared at Gallifrey One.

Nicholas Pegg is an accomplished actor, but of course Doctor Who fans will know him best as one of the Dalek operators in the new series and through his work with Big Finish. Pegg has also contributed to DVD extras and commentaries, not the least of which is the amazing Cheques, Lies and Videotape extra on the Revenge of the Cybermen DVD release. This will be Pegg’s first Gallifrey One appearance.

Friend of the show Gary Russell is the quintessential Doctor Who renaissance man, having worked on the main show as well as Torchwood and The Sarah Jane Adventures, played an integral part in Big Finish, and has authored countless books, both fiction and non-fiction, about our beloved show, and so much more. Russell is a Gallifrey One mainstay.

Also joining Gallifrey One as guests are Big Finish’s Nicholas Briggs and Jason Haigh-Ellery, Doctor Who comics writer Tony Lee, and returning to Gallifrey One for his second appearance, comedian Charlie Ross. More guests will be announced as time goes on, but we at Radio Free Skaro look forward to seeing these fantastic guests tell their stories and reminisce about their time on and experiences with Doctor Who.

Memberships are available from the convention website, and currently cost $70 for the entire weekend of programming. We’ll be there as usual, again opening the convention with a live show, and we hope to see you there too!

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Radio Free Skaro #312 – Eurosvision

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Chris

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With the furore and fascination of Eurovision now over with (oh, the excitement! The whimsy!), the Three Who Rule turn their gaze towards one of the most prolific directors in the new series, Euros Lyn, in this week’s Miniscope. Lyn was credited with directing an astonishing eleven episodes across nine stories, including some stunning work on Tooth and Claw, and some questionable decisions on the David Tennant/RTD finale The End of Time. Also discussed in this week’s podcast is Radio Free Skaro’s upcoming appearance at Westercon 66 in July 2013, and some exciting news on the DVD front in the months to come. All in all, this week’s episode is worth more Euros than money can buy!

Show Notes:

– Westercon…66!
– Matt Smith…Carries The Olympic Torch!
– Good…As Gold!
– The New Companion…Begins Filming!
– The Doctor’s Wife…Wins A Nebula!
– Doctor Who Magazine…Wins An Eagle!
– Ambassadors of Death…DVD Extras!
– Vengeance on Varos…DVD Extras Part One!
– Vengeance on Varos…DVD Extras Part Two!
– Inferno…To Be Revisited!

Miniscope:

– Euros…Lyn!

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Radio Free Skaro at Westercon 66

Posted on May 26, 2012 by Chris

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Westercon is the longest-running general fantasy & science fiction conference in the North American west. Westercon 66 is the 66th Westercon, naturally, and will be held in Sacramento, CA at the Hilton Arden West from Thursday, July 4, 2013 to Sunday, July 7, 2013.

The amazing folks behind this iteration of the convention have recently announced the guests of honour, and The Three Who Rule will be amongst them! Check out guest of honour bios at the Westercon site, but here’s a quick rundown of the talented people on the list – and us:

– Author guests of honour: Nicola Griffith and Kelley Eskridge
– Artist guest of honour: Eric Shanower
– Small Press special guest: David Maxine
– Fan guests of honour: “The Three Who Rule” (Warren Frey, Steven Schapansky, Chris Burgess)

Memberships are currently on sale from $65, with lower tiers available for those who wish to support the convention but won’t actually be attending.

More information about Westercon 66 can be found at the convention website.

We humbly thank the convention organizers for inviting us; we’re looking forward to being a part of this long-running institution and hope to see you there!

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Doctor Who – Good As Gold

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Chris

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Posted on May 22, 2012 by freyburg

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Radio Free Skaro #311 – Lenny Bruce Is Not Afraid

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Chris

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The RFS team is scattered hither and yon this week with Steven in Madison, Wisconsin, and Warren scooping up cross-border deals in Seattle, but they still manage to crank out another episode of Radio Free Skaro for your listening delight. This week, Steven and Chris postulate on the news that was, including a discussion on the wonderful Tales of Television Centre documentary that aired on BBC Four this past week, but all of the Three Who Rule are there to commentate over the final three episodes of Inferno, the 1970 Jon Pertwee classic. It’s the end of the world as we know it…

Show Notes:

– Script to Screen…2012!
– The Doctor Who Experience…Returns In July!
– The Eternity Clock…Begins Ticking Soon!
– Moffat…Gets A BAFTA!
– August 2012…Region 1 Classic Doctor Who DVD Releases!
– Tales…Of Television Centre!
– Radio Free Skaro…Popular!

Commentary:

– Inferno…Parts 5-7!

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August 2012 North America Doctor Who DVD Releases

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Chris

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August will see two more classic Doctor Who DVDs hit retail channels in North America, on the second Tuesday as has been the norm.

Spearhead From Space: Special Edition finally makes its North American debut on August 14, and it also means fans on this side of the Atlantic will be caught up with the special edition, aka Revisitations, releases. This is the debut story for Jon Pertwee, the Third Doctor, and also the first story recorded and broadcast in colour. It’s also unique as it’s the only Classic Doctor Who story to be recorded entirely on film.

The other release will be Sylvester McCoy’s Season 25 closer, The Greatest Show in the Galaxy.

Update: Extras information has now been made available, however there’s still no mention about the Fleetwood Mac song’s presence on the North American release of Spearhead from Space SE.

Each release is a single disc with an MSRP of $24.98. More details about these releases can be found at TVShowsOnDVD.com. [Updated link.]

Update: Full cover art is available for both titles, click the thumbnail for a higher resolution look at the artwork.

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