Radio Free Skaro #224 – A Hard Day’s Night

Radio Free Skaro #224 – Click here to listen

The Series 5 commentary series resumes again after an intermittent past few weeks (but you surely didn’t mind all the interviews, did you?) with the Three Who Rule’s take on The Hungry Earth, the first part of the retro-themed Silurian story from this past year. Also, news of Christmas episode titles and another impressive Sarah Jane Adventures story help pass the time before the Children in Need preview later this week and Doctor Who’s impending 47th anniversary. Good fun!
Show Notes:

Skaro Shop…Buy Our Stuff!
James Moran…excited for Gallifrey!
New Guests…added for Gallifrey!
Peter Bennett…not at Gallifrey!
Christmas Special title…revealed!
A Christmas Carol…coming to SPACE!
Utah shooting dates…confirmed!
Lost in Time…Part One!
Lost in Time…Part Two!
Death of the Doctor…viewing figures!
BBFC clears DVD extras for…Kinda!
BBFC clears DVD extras for…Snakedance!
Lost Second Doctor stories…coming to Big Finish!
Children in Need preview…Friday!
Whonews…iPhone/iPad app!

Commentary:

The Hungry…Earth!

Radio Free Skaro #224 – A Hard Day's Night

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Radio Free Skaro #224 – Click here to listen

The Series 5 commentary series resumes again after an intermittent past few weeks (but you surely didn’t mind all the interviews, did you?) with the Three Who Rule’s take on The Hungry Earth, the first part of the retro-themed Silurian story from this past year. Also, news of Christmas episode titles and another impressive Sarah Jane Adventures story help pass the time before the Children in Need preview later this week and Doctor Who’s impending 47th anniversary. Good fun!
Show Notes:

Skaro Shop…Buy Our Stuff!
James Moran…excited for Gallifrey!
New Guests…added for Gallifrey!
Peter Bennett…not at Gallifrey!
Christmas Special title…revealed!
A Christmas Carol…coming to SPACE!
Utah shooting dates…confirmed!
Lost in Time…Part One!
Lost in Time…Part Two!
Death of the Doctor…viewing figures!
BBFC clears DVD extras for…Kinda!
BBFC clears DVD extras for…Snakedance!
Lost Second Doctor stories…coming to Big Finish!
Children in Need preview…Friday!
Whonews…iPhone/iPad app!

Commentary:

The Hungry…Earth!

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2010 Christmas Special Title Revealed

<![CDATA[Earlier today, the BBC revealed that the title of this year’s Christmas Special, long known to be a take on A Christmas Carol, will be… A Christmas Carol. Doctor Who has a long tradition of having story titles describing exactly what happens with key plot elements or inspirations (The Dalek Invasion of Earth and The Shakespeare Code to name but two), so it shouldn’t come as too much of a shock to have this title used. While a bit underwhelming in our estimation, the bottom line is we’re coming ever closer to new Doctor Who, and really, isn’t that the best Christmas present we can ask for?

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SPACE to Air 2010 Doctor Who Christmas Special

<![CDATA[SPACE has announced it will continue to be the Canadian home of Doctor Who, and will be broadcasting the 2010 Christmas Special this holiday season during its annual 12 Days of Space-mas event. The news was formally announced this week on InnerSPACE though as yet no definite date or time has been released. Radio Free Skaro will of course bring you updates regarding the broadcast as details are known, and keep tuned to the SPACE Podcast for our contributions after each and every Doctor Who episode!

With thanks to Melissa DeBruyn for the initial heads-up.]]>

Series 5 Linking Scene Two

<![CDATA[To follow up from yesterday's post about the first specially-recorded linking scene on the Series 5 DVD box set, here is the second specially-recorded scene for your delectation, linking Flesh and Stone and The Vampires of Venice:

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Series 5 Linking Scene One

<![CDATA[It's long been known the Series 5 DVD box set will feature some specially-recorded scenes linking some episodes, but until now we've not been able to see these scenes. For your entertainment and to help satisfy any completionist bent you may have, check out the first such scene connecting The Eleventh Hour with The Beast Below:

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Radio Free Skaro #223 – Murray, The Planet Of Gold

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Radio Free Skaro #223 – Click here to listen

The Three Who Rule were thrilled beyond measure to interview Murray Gold, the esteemed composer of all of the music in the new series, along with the themes to Torchwood and the Sarah Jane Adventures. In a wide-ranging discussion, Gold held forth on all manner of musical matters and charmed the crew with his wit, verve, and bohemian charm. Oh yes, and some news and the latest Sarah Jane Adventures were discussed. Gold! Listen! Now!
Show Notes:

Skaro Shop…Buy Our Stuff!
The Empty Planet…Episode 1!
The Empty Planet…Episode 2!
The Vault of Secrets…Ratings!
The Vault of Secrets…Script!
The Doctor Who…Experience!
BBC America…Confirms Matt Smith On The Late Late Show?
Character Options…Releases More Action Figures!
Series 5 DVD Box Set…Outtakes and Moffat Interview!
Series 5 DVD Box Set…Linking Scene One!
January 2011…UK DVD Releases!
Frontios…Coming Soon to DVD!
Mervyn Haisman…Died.
Murray Gold…Interviewed!
Follow Murray Gold…On Twitter!

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Radio Free Skaro #222 – Golden Slumbers

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Radio Free Skaro #222 – Click here to listen

The Series 5 Commentary series rears its head once again as the Three Who Rule tackle fan favourite Amy’s Choice with much glee and delectation. More fan enjoyment came this past week in the form of Death of the Doctor, featuring Matt Smith’s return as the Doctor in the latest installment of The Sarah Jane Adventures. Fans awaiting the Christmas special got not one but two pieces of good news this week as it was announced that the BFI will be holding an advance screening for the episode while the rest of us have to suffer with a Children In Need clip next month. Join the fandom fun with the whole gang in this episode of Radio Free Skaro before it’s gone gone gone!
Show Notes:

Skaro Shop…Buy Our Stuff!
Death of the Doctor…Episode 1!
Death of the Doctor…Episode 2!
The Nightmare Man…Ratings!!
The Christmas Special…At The BFI!
The Christmas Special…Previewed On Children In Need!
The Eighth Doctor…Gets A New Costume!
The Mutants and The TV Movie…Region 1 DVDs In February!
Matt Smith…On The Late Late Show?

Commentary:

Amy’s…Choice!

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February North America Doctor Who DVDs

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As promised by 2 Entertain’s Dan Hall in Radio Free Skaro #221, 2011 is indeed shaping up to be a very busy year for Doctor Who DVD fans in North America. Hot on the heels of two releases in January, February 8 sees another two DVDs coming out in the form of the 1996 TV Movie and the 1972 serial The Mutants. The TV Movie finally sees its first North American release of any kind on the eve of the 15th anniversary of its original broadcast, whereas The Mutants is the second release (after Meglos) that will be released in 2011 at around the same time as it is in the UK.

Read more at TVShowsOnDVD.com. Also, click on each cover pic to see a larger version.

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Radio Free Skaro #221 – 2 Entertain or Not 2 Entertain

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Radio Free Skaro #221 – Click here to listen

A special treat this week: an interview with Dan Hall, Commissioning Editor of the Doctor Who DVD range at 2 Entertain. Dan expounds on many a hot topic in the world of Doctor Who shiny discs, including animated reconstructions, the Revisitations box sets, and much, much more, including a look ahead to what will be a very busy 2011 for Doctor Who DVD fans on both sides of the Atlantic. Also, the Three Who Rule give their thoughts on the most recent Sarah Jane Adventures outing, “The Vault of Secrets”, as well as deal with a few other sundry matters. Enjoy!

Show Notes:

Skaro Shop…Buy Our Stuff!
The Vault of Secrets…Episode 1!
The Vault of Secrets…Episode 2!
BBC One HD…Launch Date!
Mark Sheppard…Cast In Doctor Who!
Doctor Who Nintendo Games…Due November 12!
Doctor Who Nintendo Games…More Details!
The Mutants and The Ark…DVD Details!
Graham Crowden…Dies.

Dan Hall…of 2 Entertain!
Follow Dan Hall…on Twitter!

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