Radio Free Skaro #450 – Billie Piper at the Gates of Dawn

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rfs450The annual tradition of US Thanksgiving (as we Canadians call it) brings about another yearly custom – Chicago TARDIS! This year’s edition has been quite wonderful, bringing together most of the main cast of Series 1 of the new series to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Doctor Who returning to our screens. Our own Steven had the honour of interviewing several of these notable folks onstage, and on this podcast we bring you a chat with none other than Rose Tyler herself, Billie Piper! Also, Erika and Lynne from Verity! drop by to give their thoughts on the convention. Enjoy!
Show Notes:

Coming Christmas Day…Doctor Who: Last Christmas!
Doctor Who: Last Christmas…synopsis!
Catherine Tregenna…writing for Doctor Who!
Erika and Lynne…from Verity!

Interview
Billie Piper

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Radio Free Skaro #449 – Super 8

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Radio Free Skaro #449 – Click here to listen!

rfs449For the first time ever (we defy you to prove us wrong, RFS pedants, DEFY YOU) Radio Free Skaro is coming out on November 23rd, better known this year as the 51st anniversary of Doctor Who, our favorite program. And while there’s no new Who to discuss until Christmas, we have assembled a crack team of nerds in the form of Gallifrey One impresario Shaun Lyon, podcast gadfly Felicity Brown and Chip Sudderth, the Two Minute Time Lord to share their thoughts on Series Eight. What are you waiting for? Get listenin’! And Happy Doctor Who Day!
Show Notes:

Peter Capaldi…confirmed for Series 9 and 10!
Peter Capaldi turned down…a chance to audition for the 8th Doctor!
Doctor Who…Series 8 Blu-ray press launch!
Series 8…a worldwide ratings success!
– <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Russell_(actor)&quot; target="_blank"Happy 90th Birthday…William Russell!

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Radio Free Skaro #448 – The Road To Qdoba

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Radio Free Skaro #448 – Click here to listen!

rfs448And so begins the Dark Times, otherwise known as waiting a month and a bit after the end of Series 8 for the Doctor Who Christmas Special. In the meantime, the Three Who Rule tackled stats, poured one out for sci-fi TV legend Glen A. Larson, and most importantly, devoted the bulk of the episode to your Series 8 related questions with the return of Fluid Links! Burning inquiries, inquiring questions, questionable burning and more! Next week, a Series 8 roundtable with Shaun Lyon, Felicity Brown, and Chip Sudderth!
Show Notes:

Children In Need…Christmas Episode Teaser!
Death In Heaven…Appreciated!
Death In Heaven…Final BBC Numbers!
A Return…Is Teased!
Stuart Manning Series 8 Posters…To Be Sold By Big Chief!
Eleventh Doctor Regeneration…In LEGO!
Glen A Larson…Died.
Radio Free Skaro…At Sasquan/WorldCon 2015!

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Radio Free Skaro #447 – All The President’s Cybermen

Radio Free Skaro #447 – Click here to listen!

rfs447And with that, Series 8 of Doctor Who is over! After a radical turn towards darkness and drama it all came together with “Death in Heaven,” the final episode of the series and the P-Capstone on the 12th Doctor’s inaugural year. From the machinations of Missy (AKA The Master) to the glorious fake-out of Jenna Coleman as the Doctor in the opening titles all the way to…well, there’s some Cyber-shenanigans which the Three Who Rule cover in great detail. And as a bonus, we have an Long Island Who report from The Memory Cheats and Doctor Who: Mostly Harmless Cutaway co-host (and all around fine gent) Josh Zimon!
Show Notes:

Death…In Heaven!
Death In Heaven…BBC Overnights!
Dark Water…Final BBC Ratings!
In the Forest Of The Night…Final Ratings!
Dark Water…Appreciated!
Doctor Who…Most-Watched Series On SPACE!
Doctor Who…Returns To Children In Need!
Series 8 UK DVD/Blu-Ray Release…Delayed!
Doctor Who Gaming…Coming To XBox One & PlayStation 4!
Peter Capaldi…Video Message To Autistic Boy!
Gallifrey One…Guest Update!
Radio Free Skaro…At Sasquan/WorldCon 2015!
Long Island…Who!

Radio Free Skaro #447 – All The President's Cybermen

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Radio Free Skaro #447 – Click here to listen!

rfs447And with that, Series 8 of Doctor Who is over! After a radical turn towards darkness and drama it all came together with “Death in Heaven,” the final episode of the series and the P-Capstone on the 12th Doctor’s inaugural year. From the machinations of Missy (AKA The Master) to the glorious fake-out of Jenna Coleman as the Doctor in the opening titles all the way to…well, there’s some Cyber-shenanigans which the Three Who Rule cover in great detail. And as a bonus, we have an Long Island Who report from The Memory Cheats and Doctor Who: Mostly Harmless Cutaway co-host (and all around fine gent) Josh Zimon!
Show Notes:

Death…In Heaven!
Death In Heaven…BBC Overnights!
Dark Water…Final BBC Ratings!
In the Forest Of The Night…Final Ratings!
Dark Water…Appreciated!
Doctor Who…Most-Watched Series On SPACE!
Doctor Who…Returns To Children In Need!
Series 8 UK DVD/Blu-Ray Release…Delayed!
Doctor Who Gaming…Coming To XBox One & PlayStation 4!
Peter Capaldi…Video Message To Autistic Boy!
Gallifrey One…Guest Update!
Radio Free Skaro…At Sasquan/WorldCon 2015!
Long Island…Who!

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Radio Free Skaro To Host THE ROAD TO THE HUGOS Pre and Post Awards Show At Sasquan 2015

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Radio Free Skaro is going to Worldcon 2015! And you can watch live across the world!

Sasquan 2015 in Spokane, Washington is the location of the 2015 edition of Worldcon and the 2015 Hugo Awards. These awards will be something special, and they’re trying something new: a pre-show and post-show. Both will be broadcast live on UStream before and after the ceremony. The pre-and-post shows, both called The Road to the Hugos, will feature a comprehensive look at all the awards and nominees, interviews with nominees and winners, and special segments documenting the history of the Hugo Awards. The Road to the Hugos will be hosted by none other than the Three Who Rule – Steven Schapansky, Warren Frey, and Christopher Burgess!

The Hugo Awards are the premier awards in the science fiction field, recognizing the greatest books and stories, related works, film, television, podcasts, and fan works. Hugos are presented at each year’s Worldcon. Worldcon is the annual gathering of science fiction and fantasy fans, which celebrates the best works and creators in the speculative fiction field and culture, hundreds of authors, editors, publishers, artists, scientists, game designers, and other creators and intellectual leaders will participate in the convention program. It takes place August 19-23, 2015 at the Spokane Convention Center, with the Hugo Awards ceremony taking place at the INB Performing Arts Center on Sunday, August 23.

The Hugo Awards ceremony itself will be live-streamed as well. The co-MCs for the 2015 Hugo Awards Ceremony are David Gerrold and Tananarive Due!

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Radio Free Skaro #446 – The Moffat Master Plan

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Radio Free Skaro #446 – Click here to listen!

rfs446The penultimate episode of Series 8 is upon us, with Cybermen, the afterlife, and Missy, who is revealed as….well, you should certainly watch “Dark Water” (penned by Steven Moffat and directed by Rachel Talalay) before listening to the Three Who Rule expound upon the contents therein, or risk a mega-spoiler of cataclysmic magnitude. Have you watched? Good. Then enjoy our banter on the excellent direction, subtle performances, and the sometimes….excited reaction of certain segments of fandom when a beloved character takes a a sharp right turn into a different form. Next week, the finale, “Death in Heaven”, and news from Long Island Who!
Show Notes:

Dark…Water!
Dark Water…BBC One Overnights!
In The Forest Of The Night…Appreciated!
Death In Heaven…BBC Broadcast Time!
Day Of The Doctor & Time Of The Doctor…Soundtracks!
Matt Smith Years…Blu-Rays!
Sean Pertwee…Cosplays As The Third Doctor!
Long Island…Who!

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Radio Free Skaro #445 – Can’t See The Forest For The Trees

Radio Free Skaro #445 – Click here to listen!

rfs445“In the Forest Of The Night” already looks to be one of the most polarizing episodes of Series 8, and there’s no shortage of opinion on this week’s Radio Free Skaro to go around. Along with Steven and Warren, Nerdist wordsmith Kyle Anderson joined in (pinch-hitting for an unavailable Chris) to take a look at a story about…well, trees. Warren also interviewed Rachel Talalay, the director of both “Dark Water” and “Death in Heaven”, the penultimate and final episodes of the series, and her thoughts on Doctor Who, the differences between directing for UK and American television, and a whole host of other topics are here for you to enjoy. Plus stats, general annoyance about the lack of a 5″ P-Cap action dollie, audio news, and all manner of jaunty amusement await you!
Show Notes:

In The Forest…Of The Night!
In The Forest Of The Night…overnight viewing figures!
Flatline…appreciation index!
Dark Water…November 1 at 8:15pm on BBC One!
Death in Heaven…synopsis!
Special BFI screening for…the Doctor Who finale!
Lynda Bellingham…dies.
AMC buys…BBC America!
UK Drama to show…classic Doctor Who on Sundays!
Doctor Who Series 8 Blu-ray…fan event!
Doctor Who Series 8 Blu-ray…details!
BBC replacing faulty Blu-ray discs…for The Day of the Doctor!
The Doctor and the Dalek…new online video game!
Now available in Doctor Who Legacy…the Fourth Doctor!
Now writing the City of Death novelization…James Goss!
Joe Lidster writes an interactive adventure for…the Doctor Who Experience!
Fourth Doctor…5″ regeneration action figure!
Massive Audio…Doctor Who Bluetooth speakers!
Coming Soon…Time-Flight concert at Long Island Who!
Doctor Puppet…Indiegogo campaign!!
Doctor Who convention…in Vancouver!

Interview:
Director…Rachel Talalay!

Radio Free Skaro #445 – Can't See The Forest For The Trees

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Radio Free Skaro #445 – Click here to listen!

rfs445“In the Forest Of The Night” already looks to be one of the most polarizing episodes of Series 8, and there’s no shortage of opinion on this week’s Radio Free Skaro to go around. Along with Steven and Warren, Nerdist wordsmith Kyle Anderson joined in (pinch-hitting for an unavailable Chris) to take a look at a story about…well, trees. Warren also interviewed Rachel Talalay, the director of both “Dark Water” and “Death in Heaven”, the penultimate and final episodes of the series, and her thoughts on Doctor Who, the differences between directing for UK and American television, and a whole host of other topics are here for you to enjoy. Plus stats, general annoyance about the lack of a 5″ P-Cap action dollie, audio news, and all manner of jaunty amusement await you!
Show Notes:

In The Forest…Of The Night!
In The Forest Of The Night…overnight viewing figures!
Flatline…appreciation index!
Dark Water…November 1 at 8:15pm on BBC One!
Death in Heaven…synopsis!
Special BFI screening for…the Doctor Who finale!
Lynda Bellingham…dies.
AMC buys…BBC America!
UK Drama to show…classic Doctor Who on Sundays!
Doctor Who Series 8 Blu-ray…fan event!
Doctor Who Series 8 Blu-ray…details!
BBC replacing faulty Blu-ray discs…for The Day of the Doctor!
The Doctor and the Dalek…new online video game!
Now available in Doctor Who Legacy…the Fourth Doctor!
Now writing the City of Death novelization…James Goss!
Joe Lidster writes an interactive adventure for…the Doctor Who Experience!
Fourth Doctor…5″ regeneration action figure!
Massive Audio…Doctor Who Bluetooth speakers!
Coming Soon…Time-Flight concert at Long Island Who!
Doctor Puppet…Indiegogo campaign!!
Doctor Who convention…in Vancouver!

Interview:
Director…Rachel Talalay!

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Radio Free Skaro #444 – Boneless Chicken Wings

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Radio Free Skaro #444 – Click here to listen!

rfs444Doctor Who is often at its best when it mixes domesticity with the fantastical, and the Jamie Mathieson penned, Douglas Mackinnon directed “Flatline” was no exception, if the rapturous reception (spoilers) of the Three Who Rule for this week’s episode is anything to go by. Thrill to their enthusiasm! Enjoy their musings! Agree with them or else! All that passive-aggressive goodness and the usual stats, tat and flibbity flap awaits!
Show Notes:

Flatline!
Jamie Mathieson…Flatline Blog Post!
Jamie Mathieson…Another Blog Post!
Jamie Mathieson…Posts On His Blog Again!
Jamie Mathieson…Twitter Q&A!
In The Forest Of The Night…Trailer Oopsie?
Flatline…BBC One Overnights!
Mummy On The Orient Express…Appreciated!
Mummy On The Orient Express…Final BBC One Ratings!
Kill The Moon…BBC One Final Ratings!
Dark Water…Synopsis!
An Adventure In Space And Time…Emmy Nomination!
Michael Hayes…Dies.
Tom Spilsbury…Talks Spoilers!
Doctor Who Magazine…479!
New Sixth Doctor…Big Finish Companion!
Seven Moffat…At MIPCOM!
Peter Capaldi…At Project Motormouth 3!
Doctor Who…Anatomy Of A Hit!
Waris Hussein…Awarded!
Doctor Who Book…Reprints!
Lalla Ward…Wrote A(nother) Book!
Seventh Doctor…Umbrella!
BBC…Genome Project!

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