Doctor Who: Radio Free Skaro

Radio Free Skaro #156 – Polyphase Avatron

Posted on August 31, 2009 by Steven

The Three Who Rule were in fine fettle this week, if fettle is judged by ability to digress and avoid the topic at hand. Through discussion that veered into subjects as strange as podcestuous panels in Derby, the horror of a rebroadcast of Dimensions in Time and the continued demonstration of Warren’s complete lack of a short-term memory, the trio ambled towards the Miniscope and Douglas Adams’ short but memorable tenure as Doctor Who script editor.

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Show Notes:

– Radio Free Skaro…shop!
– Bridging The Rift with…Steven!
– Be a fan of Radio Free Skaro on…Facebook!
– Doctor Who: Greatest Moments…The Companions!
– The Companions…ratings!
– New Series, new…TARDIS?
– Catherine Tate wins…an award!
– Fifth Doctor Era Big Finish…reunion!
– Frazer Hines joins…Big FInish!
– Big Finish interviews Rob Shearman…Friend of the Show!
– David Tennant…on Radio 5!
– David Tennant’s new film…at TIFF!
– John Barrowman…on Jonathan Ross!
– Upcoming DVDs…in 2010!
– C4 looking to air…Dimensions in Time!
– David Tennant, Second Hottest…Scot!
Miniscope Links (Douglas Adams):
– The Pirate…Planet!
– City…of Death!
– Shada…!
– BBC…Shownar!

Doctor Who Exit Interview: David Tennant & Russell T. Davies

Posted on August 24, 2009 by Steven

Radio Free Skaro #155 – Holmesian Triple Act

Posted on August 23, 2009 by Steven

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In an episode of threes, the Three Who Rule discuss the first of three filler Doctor Who clip shows (“Doctor Who: Greatest Moments”), Series Three of the Sarah Jane Adventures, upcoming DVD releases featuring Doctor No. 3, Jon Pertwee, and last but not least, the third and final installment of the Miniscope segment featuring Robert Holmes. Next week’s Miniscope topic was also determined via the Randomizer…but you’ll have to listen to the show to find out who it is! (Hint: it’s not Pennant Roberts.)

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Show Notes:

– Radio Free Skaro…shop!
– Bridging The Rift with…Kate Orman!
– Doctor Who…New York!
– Gallifrey 21…register!
– Doctor Who: Greatest Moments…The Doctor!
– Doctor Who Greatest Moments…ratings!
– DWM reveals The End of Time…details!
– Doctor Who…Dreamland!
– Sarah Jane Adventures…titles and synopses!
– BBC on…Blinkbox!
– Dalek War box set…details!
– Releases box set…coming in 2010?
– Coming Soon to DVD…The Dominators!
– Coming Soon to DVD…Kamelion Box Set!
– BBC Kids in Canada airing…Peter Davison!
Miniscope Links (Robert Holmes, Part Two):
– The…Sunmakers!
– The Ribos…Operation!
– The Power of…Kroll!
– The Caves of…Androzani!
– The Two…Doctors!
– The Trial of a Time Lord…Parts 1-4!
– The Trial of a Time Lord…Part 13!
– BBC…Shownar!

Gary Russell experiences HAVOC

Posted on August 20, 2009 by Chris

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Last night at the monthly Doctor Who New York (DWNY) meetup, special guest Gary Russell — former Doctor Who Magazine editor, author, actor and current script editor — was presented with a swish Radio Free Skaro “Action by HAVOC” mug. Thanks go to Barnaby Edwards (no, not THAT one) from DWNY for this honour.

Gary Russell sports his new Radio Free Skaro “Action by HAVOC” mug for the DWNY crowd. Second photo courtesy Andre Tessier.

Radio Free Skaro #154 – Condo says LOL XD

Posted on August 17, 2009 by Steven

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Many a broadcasting intrigue formed the backbone of Whoish news this week, from BBC America’s machinations to…BBC Wordwide’s transgressions. The Three Who Rule also engaged in Socratic debate over the claims of Rona Munro, the scribe behind “Survival”, that romance in nuWho constitutes lazy writing. All that and another exciting Miniscope examining the glory years of one Robert Holmes as he ascended to script writer and Doctor Who demigod.

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Show Notes:

– Radio Free Skaro…shop!
– BBC America picks up…Series 5/1/31!
– Torchwood…ratings!
– Greatest Moments of Doctor Who…The Companions!
– K9 on…Disney XD!
– Gary Russell writes…The Torchwood Encyclopaedia!
– Doctor Who: A Legend…Reborn!
– The Hornet’s Nest…inexpensive!
– The Next Doctor/Planet of the Dead…DVD box set!
– More guests announced for…Gallifrey 21!
– 2|Entertain…pwned by BBC Worldwide!
– Big Finish renewed until…2011!
– Rona Munro accuses…lazy writing!
Miniscope Links (Robert Holmes, Part Two):
– The Ark…in Space!
– Pyramids…of Mars
– The Deadly…Assassin!
– The Talons of…Weng-Chiang!
– BBC…Shownar!

Radio Free Skaro #153 – A Tweet Too Far

Posted on August 10, 2009 by Steven

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The Three Who Rule covered the gamut of Whoish happenings this week, from the shocking revelation that Meglos will return for David Tennant’s finale (unconfirmed) to Ian Levine’s rather tenuous grasp on the the fundamental underpinnings of the internet (hint: don’t fear the link.) And amongst this madness was revealed the Miniscope, a new weekly feature examining a writer, producer or other behind the scenes chieftain whose drive and talent brought us the Classic Who episodes we love so dearly. Up first is Robert Holmes, or at the very least his contribution to the ouvres of Mr. Troughton and Mr. Pertwee. Enjoy, dear listeners.

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Show Notes:

– Radio Free Skaro…shop!
– The End of Time…aliens!
– Tennant’s Hamlet…on PBS!
– Greatest Moments of Doctor Who…on BBC3!
– Moffat and RTD…Hugo losers!
– 2010 Series…without Euros Lyn!
– Freema Agyeman…just Who Do You Think You Are?!
– The Writer’s Tale…next edition!
– Dalek War box set…on October 5!
– Doctor Who…Series 1-4 DVD Box Set!
– Torchwood…Complete DVD Box Set!
– New Series Dalek…DVD box set!
– Sarah Jane S2 DVD set…on November 9!
– Mike Skinner…on Doctor Who?
Miniscope Links (Robert Holmes, Part One):
– The…Krotons!
– The…Space Pirates!
– Spearhead…from Space!
– Terror of the…Autons!
– Carnival…of Monsters!
– The Time…Warrior!
– BBC…Shownar!

Radio Free Skaro #152 – Fax the Betamax

Posted on August 3, 2009 by Steven

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The Three Who Rule come off last week’s plethora of news with but a handful of offerings this time around. Turning lemons into lemonade they parry and thrust their way through another hearty podcast for your aural pleasure. From the return of Spoilor to thoughts on the return of Tom Baker to the role of The Doctor, grab your foil and join the fray.

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Show Notes:

– Radio Free Skaro…shop!
– Radio Free Skaro spinoff…Bridging The Rift!
– Steven guest hosts on…Tennantcast!
– David Tennant’s finale…75 minutes long!
– Casting Announcement in…The Radio Times!
– Murray Gold…staying for 2010?
– Tom Baker…wants to return!
– The Hornet’s Nest…audio clip!
– Torchwood Series 4…filming in February?
– John Barrowman…on Desperate Housewives!
– Sarah Jane Adventures S3…episode titles!
– Future DVD releases…mentioned!
– Extras for Dalek War…passed! (Disc 1)
– Extras for Dalek War…passed! (Disc 2)
– Yet another Colin Baker…action figure!
– BBC…Shownar!

Radio Free Skaro presents Bridging The Rift

Posted on July 30, 2009 by Steven

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A couple weeks ago, Radio Free Skaro released a special Wednesday Cutaway episode of our podcast, focusing on the controversy surrounding Torchwood: Children of Earth and the perceived homophobia centred around the series. Hosted by Katrina, Nat and Erik, the episode proved to be extremely popular. Buoyed by this success, Katrina and Nat have decided to forge ahead and start their own weekly podcast.

And so, without further ado, we at Radio Free Skaro are proud to announce our very first spin-off podcast, Bridging The Rift!

From the Bridging The Rift website:

The Doctor Who Universe fandom is wide, diverse and vibrant, but it’s split into enclaves; be it ‘old fandom’ or new, LiveJournal or forums, Torchwood or Doctor Who, and the many different types of creative pursuits.

Bridging The Rift is a podcast that hopes to bring the Doctor Who Universe fandom together. We’ll be highlighting and discussing hot topics and debates; trying to see all sides of the argument and hopefully coming to some conclusions. We’ll also be exploring the fandom’s creative pursuits, helping you to find the best Doctor Who, Torchwood and Sarah Jane Adventures fan art, music, fiction, animation, films, reconstructions, comics, costumes and crafts.

Our two main co-hosts are not only fans of all three Doctor Who Universe shows, but also the fandom’s creativity. We’re also aiming to bring in guest hosts to bring new perspectives to our discussions and cover all sides of the story and all the corners of the fandom. So join us weekly, with new episodes usually released on Wednesdays or Thursdays. Subscribe on iTunes, add our feed or download directly from the site.

Here’s a link to Episode One – Torchwood: What Happens Next?

The End of Time Trailer

Posted on July 26, 2009 by Chris

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In 1990s-era movie piracy goodness quality (and as mentioned on Radio Free Skaro #151), we have an early bootleg of the trailer for The End of Time presented at today’s San Diego Comic Con panel. Hoo-ray!

Radio Free Skaro #151 – Killing Time Before The Waters of Mars

Posted on July 26, 2009 by Steven

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In what has to be the most overwhelming of all weeks for Doctor Who in all recorded history, the RFS crew slogged mightily through tales of Comic Con, rumours confirmed, others dashed, and in the midst of our recording the release of a new trailer for “The Waters of Mars.” And that was BEFORE we got around commentating on “Planet of the Dead”, making this if not the longest Radio Free Skaro ever than certainly the densest, and not just because of PotD’s plodding, pedestrian poltroonery.