Doctor Who: Radio Free Skaro

Radio Free Skaro #594 – Is That Finger Loaded?

Posted on August 6, 2017 by Chris

Radio Free Skaro #593 – School Ties and Martian Lies

Posted on July 30, 2017 by Chris

Radio Free Skaro #592 – I Was Fond Of Her Too, Jamie

Posted on July 23, 2017 by Chris

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Comic-Con! Yes, SDCC has come and gone once again, and with it we now have a trailer for “Twice Upon a Time,” the swan-song for one P-Cap and the glorious retconning of one D-Brad as the First Doctor, along with words and thoughts from gentleman scribe Kyle Anderson, who gives us an almost-live look from the ground as he left the BBC panel, as well as filling us in the Classic Who panel he moderated featuring Peter Davison, Colin Baker and Sophie Aldred! Plus a simply staggering pile of news about dollies, the continued stir over a female Doctor, and so..much..swag. And sadly, we also have to report the passing of both Deborah Watling and Trevor Baxter, who will be sorely missed.

Links:

– Twice Upon A Time trailer
– Comic-Con Doctor Who Panel
– SDCC IMDB interview with Capaldi, Moffat and Kevin Smith
– SDCC Empire interview with Capaldi, Moffat and Gatiss
– SDCC Entertainment Weekly interview with Capaldi, Moffat, Mackie, Gomez and Gatiss
– SDCC Classic Doctor Who panel, moderated by Kyle Anderson
– SDCC SyFy interview with Davison, Aldred and C Baker
– Wheel in Space telesnap recon preview
– Deborah Watling died
– Trevor Baxter died
– Big Finish tribute to Trevor Baxter
– 13th Doctor Announcement Stats
– The BBC Responds to Whittaker Casting Complaints
– Capaldi’s Salary Revealed
– Whittaker to get parity salary
– Tom Spilsbury’s interview Hartnell challenge
– The Simpsons jokes about a female Doctor
– Series 10 DVD/BD Box Set release date?
– Character Options renews license, 13th Doctor stuff available Autumn 2018
– Penguin Random House extends book license
– Doctor Who RPG Humble Bundle
– Christel Dee Interview (Part 1)
– Big Finish to do Doctor’s Daughter audio
– River Song features in Titan’s The Lost Dimension

Radio Free Skaro #591 – The Future is Female

Posted on July 16, 2017 by Chris

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The Whoniverse was on the edge of its seat today, for the announcement of…the second instalment of Fluid Links! But of course we actually mean the historic announcement of the Thirteenth Doctor, Jodie Whittaker, the first woman to take on the the role and the flag-bearer for Chris Chibnall’s new era of Doctor Who, due late next year. What do the Three Who Rule think of the announcement? Listen and find out! And also Fluid Links, we may have mentioned those earlier.

Links:

– Jodie Whittaker IS THE DOCTOR!
– Jodie Whittaker on Wikipedia
– First Jodie Whittaker interview
– Chibnall said he always wanted the next Doctor to be a woman
– The Doctor Falls final BBC One viewing figures
– Retro TV adds more Classic Who
– North American Series 10 Part 2 home video release
– Brian Minchin joins Hartswood Films
– Tom Spilsbury steps down as Doctor Who Magazine editor
– Doctor Who marketing job opening

Radio Free Skaro #590 – Blue Man Group

Posted on July 9, 2017 by Chris

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Series 10 may be over, but your questions have just begun! Fluid Links returns (and re-returns next week) for us to answer, dodge and blatantly lie our way through your thoughtful enquiries about the ast series of Doctor Who…and the Xmas special still to come!

Links:

– World Enough and Time final BBC One viewing figures
– The Doctor Falls BBC America ratings
– The Doctor Falls Appreciation Index
– San Diego Comic-Con Doctor Who panel details
– SDCC Classic Doctor Who Panel, hosted by Kyle Anderson!
– Toronto Doctor Who hosts Eric Saward
– Red, White and Who preorder begins; available August 21

Radio Free Skaro #589 – Without Hope, Without Witness, Without Reward

Posted on July 2, 2017 by Chris

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Lo, the (almost) end has come, and the Three Who Rule have thoughts, feels and comments about “The Doctor Falls,” the penultimate episode for both director Rachel Talalay and showrunner/writer Steven Moffat. What did the three scoundrels think of this stew of Masters and Mondasians? More to the point, what’s going on with the First Doctor and the upcoming Xmas special? So many questions! Next week, the return of Fluid Links, but only pertaining to Series 10, so no questions about Nimons and Axons!

Links:

– The Doctor Falls review
– Christmas Special press release
– Christmas Special promo pic
– Doctor Who Fan Show interviews Moffat & Talalay
– Moffat homage to RTD as mentioned in the Fan Show
– Matt Lucas says goodbye
– Michelle Gomez says goodbye
– The Doctor Falls BBC One overnight viewing figures
– The Eaters of Light final BBC One viewing figures
– World Enough and Time Appreciation Index
– The Thirteenth Doctor’s actor should be known soon
– Gallifrey One guest announcement
– Peter Capaldi and Doctor Who at San Diego Comic-Con
– LI Who guests
– Voord and Tetrap figurines
– Planet 14 Information

Radio Free Skaro #588 – Doctor Who and The Genesis of the Cybermen

Posted on June 25, 2017 by Steven

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Live from Gloucestershire, it’s Radio Free Skaro! With Steven visiting the United Kingdom, it seemed only right to watch and review this week’s Doctor Who (the show, not the character) in the nation where it was created. And so noted Doctor Who writer Paul Cornell and esteemed podcaster Dave Probert join Steven in talking about “World Enough and Time”, a dazzling writing effort from Steven Moffat, directed with chilling precision by Rachel Talalay, and acted to perfection by the main cast. Listen in to talk about the episode, about how the promotion of the series may have muted its impact, and a live stats report to the delight of all!

Links:

– Doctor Who S10E11 “World Enough and Time”
– “World Enough and Time” overnight viewing figures
– “Empress of Mars” final viewing vigures
– “The Eaters of Light” AI
– Bath Festival “Creating Doctor Who” panel on October 2
– Big Finish Cybermen sale
– Dr. Tenth Christmas book coming October 17
– Steven Moffat, Mark Gatiss, and Sue Vertue creating new “Dracula” adaptation

Radio Free Skaro #587 – Death By Scotland

Posted on June 18, 2017 by Chris

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Gloom, doom, and light-eating tentacle dogs are the topic du jour for the Three Who Rule, as they viewed the Rona Munro penned, Charles Palmer helmed “The Eaters of Light” and formed cogent, well reasoned analyses of the third to last episode of Series 10, and didn’t at all speculate wildly about Mondasian Cybermen, bearded former Masters, Missy’s weird turn towards mercy and more. And speaking of Masters, Big Finish just announced that Derek Jacobi will return to his “Utopia” role as the Doctor’s best enemy with a new series of “War Master” audios, which recent BF convert Warren is feverishly anticipating! Plus Moffatt and Chibnall interviews, side glances at Funk Pops, and…yes, stats. Now go eat a fried Mars Bar and stand around on a dark Scottish moor contemplating the futility of existence! Go on!

Links:

– The Eaters of Light Review
– The Eaters of Light BBC One overnight viewing figures
– World Enough and Time promo image
– The Lie of the Land final BBC One viewing figures
– The Empress of Mars Appreciation Index
– The Doctor Falls synopsis
– Doctor Who Countdown Concert
– Chibnall: The Man Who Reinvented The Cliffhanger
– Doctor Who Experience to close September 9
– Big Finish War Master stories coming in December
– Simon Guerrier interviewed Steven Moffat
– Troughton Years interview collection
– Dalek documentary crowdfunding effort
– SDCC exclusive Clara Funko Pop

Radio Free Skaro #586 – Jackdaw Meanderings

Posted on June 11, 2017 by Chris

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A spot of tea, a biscuit, some empire-building and hostile action against upright crocodiles are the order of the day as the Three Who Rule look at “Empress of Mars,” Mark Gatiss’ latest (and last?) foray into the world of Doctor Who and Wayne Yip’s second directorial run for Series 10. Plus more news of Gatiss and Who, comics, Big Finish, stats (feh) and a Canadian wins breakfast with seven Doctors! By the moons we honour thee!

Links:

– Empress of Mars review
– Empress of Mars BBC One overnight viewing figures
– Empress of Mars was almost about Brexit
– Details of the proposed Sleep No More sequel/prequel
– Pyramid final BBC One viewing figures
– Lie of the Land Appreciation Index
– World Enough and Time synopsis
– Capaldi’s regeneration to be different?
– RTD says he knows who the next Doctor will be
– Alan Cumming twice turned down the role of The Doctor
– Moffat reflects on Blink, 10 years later
– Gatiss also leaving with Moffat & Capaldi?
– Rakhee Thakrar new 8th Doctor Big Finish companion
– First Titan “Lost Dimension” covers
– A Canadian won the contest to have breakfast with 7 Doctors
– Peter Sallis died

Radio Free Skaro #585 – Fake News Central

Posted on June 4, 2017 by Chris

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It’s the end of the Monk Trilogy with the Toby Whithouse scripted and Wayne Yip directed “The Lie of the Land”…but what were the Hot Takes™ of the Three Who Rule (reunited, and it feels so good) on the curtain-draped corpses with the lightning and the brainwashing and the what not? What of Bill and Nardole and their quest to find the Doctor? And most importantly…what of Peter Capaldi’s new coat!? Plus we have news of stats, steelbooks and the Resurrection of Ruprecht! Listen..and pay no mind to that monk hovering over your shoulder!