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Radio Free Skaro #206 – Pedantangle

Posted on July 11, 2010 by Chris

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Radio Free Skaro #206 – Click here to listen

With the news light in the wake of Series 5 ending, the Three Who Rule were glad of a commentary to tide them over. Image of the Fendahl was the focal point thanks to the powers of the randomizer, a story that stands out for one of our hosts while merely exists for the other two. Come join the fun of the west country accents, slash writers going crazy, lost plots, a golden Wanda Ventham and just about the darkest Doctor Who story ever! And what could possibly be in store for the next installment of the summer commentary series?

Show Notes:

– Skaro Shop…Buy Our Stuff!
– The Big Bang…Final Viewing Figures!
– Toby Haynes Directs…The Christmas Special!
– Torchwood Series 4…Filming Soon!

Commentary:

– Image…Of The Fendahl!
– Chris Boucher…Miniscope

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SPACE Podcast – July 9, 2010

Posted on July 9, 2010 by Steven

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<![CDATA[ spacebadge After a week off, Doctor Who returned to North American screens on SPACE and BBC America, respectively, with Vincent and the Doctor. Find out what the Three Who Rule thought of this Richard Curtis-written extravaganza on the latest SPACE podcast! At least one of the RFS hosts is known to have changed his mind considerably since his initial review of the show a few weeks ago…

Radio Free Skaro #205 – The Chronic Hysterectomy

Posted on July 4, 2010 by Chris

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Radio Free Skaro #205 – Click here to listen

With Series Five done and packed away, and with everyone staring down the barrel of a six month wait for new Who, the Three Who Rule decided to embark upon a summer of commentary episodes on classic, randomly selected stories from Doctor Who’s past. Commentarygeddon began with Meglos, the (unfairly) maligned Tom Baker cactusfest. Dodecahedrons, vocoders and Jacqueline Hill, not to mention a young (and fake) Annie Lennox await!

Show Notes:

– Skaro Shop…Buy Our Stuff!
– The Big Bang…Appreciation Index!
– The Pandorica Opens…Final Viewing Figures!
– Doctor Who…Production Changes!
– Matt Smith…At Glastonbury!

Commentary:
– Meglos!

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Phil Ford on Doctor Who: The Adventure Games

Posted on June 29, 2010 by Steven

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<![CDATA[You may remember a few weeks ago on Radio Free Skaro that our own Warren Frey had an article coming out at Eurogamer in early June in which Warren talked with Phil Ford, writer of the first three episodes of Doctor Who: The Adventure Games. Well, Eurogamer dragged their heels on releasing the article and it was never published. However, over at Warren’s long running blog, www.freyburg.com, the full article is now available. In it, Phil Ford (who has appeared on Radio Free Skaro three times in the past) discusses how the project came about and where it can go in the future.

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Matt Smith & Orbital – Doctor Who Theme @ Glastonbury

Posted on June 27, 2010 by Chris

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<![CDATA[Matt Smith appeared on stage with electronica group Orbital as they performed their rendition of the Doctor Who theme live at Glastonbury this weekend. Very little is cooler than this. Have a look:

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Radio Free Skaro #204 – The Big Bang on the Edge of Forever

Posted on June 27, 2010 by Chris

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Radio Free Skaro #204 – Click here to listen

Something almost completely impossible happened this week in that not only did the Series 5 finale, The Big Bang, provide a fantastic and satisfying end to one of the best series of Doctor Who in recent memory, but the Three Who Rule actually agreed on how much they enjoyed a series finale. From Steven Moffat’s mastery of what could have been a convoluted story to Matt Smith’s best performance as The Doctor (again, for the 13th straight week), The Big Bang had it all, and it only makes the six-month wait until the 2010 Christmas special seem that much longer. And what will Radio Free Skaro do to pass the time until then? Listen and find out…

Show Notes:

– Skaro Shop…Buy Our Stuff!
– Episode Thirteen…The Big Bang!
– The Big Bang…Ratings!
– The Pandorica Opens…Appreciation Index!
– The Lodger…Final Viewing Figures!
– Christmas Special 2010…Readthrough!
– Sarah Jane Adventures…Series 4 Titles!
– Doctor Who Adventure Games…Episode 2 Released!
– Doctor Who Adventure Games…New Monsters!
– Doctor Who…Not at San Diego Comic-Con!
– Running Through Corridors…Volume 1!
– Children of Earth…Saturn Award!
– Pennant Roberts…Obituary!

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SPACE Podcast – June 25, 2010

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Steven

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<![CDATA[ spacebadge Series 5 rolls on in Canada on SPACE, with Cold Blood being the most recent episode to air. On the latest SPACE Podcast, the Three Who Rule again weigh in on what they thought of the conclusion to the Silurian two-parter; it’s also the first chance for you to hear what resident cynic Warren thought about the episode as he was away when RFS first reviewed this episode in RFS #200!

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Radio Free Skaro #203 – The Pipes of Pandorica

Posted on June 20, 2010 by Chris

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Radio Free Skaro #203 – Click here to listen

Well, what about that, then? The Pandorica Opens exploded onto TV and computer screens the world over in dazzling and impressive fashion, seemingly including visual references to every monster in the entire history of Doctor Who, presenting us a trio of equally impossible cliffhangers, and throwing in at least three kitchen sinks into the bargain. And yet, it still made for staggeringly compelling viewing, and only whets our appetite for The Big Bang, the final episode of Matt Smith’s and Steven Moffat’s sterling first series of Doctor Who. The only question now…how can The Big Bang possibly top this?

Show Notes:

– Skaro Shop…Buy Our Stuff!
– Episode Twelve…The Pandorica Opens!
– The Pandorica Opens…Ratings!
– The Lodger…Appreciation Index!
– Vincent and the Doctor…Final Viewing Figures!
– The Big Bang…Transmission Time!
– Eccleston…Speaks About His Departure!
– City of the Daleks…Download Numbers!
– Adventure Games…Episode Two Synopsis!
– Adventure Games…Episode Two Details!
– Series 5 DVDs…Exclude Next Time Trailers!

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SPACE Podcast – June 18, 2010

Posted on June 18, 2010 by Steven

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<![CDATA[ spacebadge The SPACE Podcast returns after taking last week off (although SPACE did publish Radio Free Skaro’s review of Amy’s Choice last Friday); once again Radio Free Skaro makes an appearance, this time to give our thoughts on the first part of the Silurian/Eocene/Homo Reptilia two-parter, The Hungry Earth.

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Series 5 DVDs To Exclude “Next Time” Trailers

Posted on June 17, 2010 by Chris

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As fans who have bought the first volume of Doctor Who Series 5 releases will have noticed, there are no “Next Time” trailers included at the end of the episodes. This decision will carry over to future volumes as well as the box set release in the fall. Nothing formal has been announced by 2Entertain or the BBC however those who have lodged complaints have been informed of this fact. This decision affects both DVD and Blu-Ray releases and will be welcomed by some while being derided by others to be sure. Customers who are disappointed in this decision can contact 2Entertain to express their feelings.

Reprinted below are emails forwarded to Radio Free Skaro containing replies to costumer complaints and queries. Contact information for 2Entertain is contained within the emails.