Only a mere month after the celebrations of Gallifrey One 2014, the 26th iteration of the best convention in the world…sold out in 75 minutes this Friday. The Three Who Rule, poised over their keyboards intently, managed to secure their registration and will be in Los Angles in February 2015, and hope to see many of you there! Gallifrey aside, there was news this week of bespoke music collections, a trailer for upcoming BBC America series Real History of Science Fiction, and a magnificent interview by one Mr Toby Hadoke of one Russell T. Davies in one Who’s Round podcast! And as if that’s not enough, we have a classic commentary of the Krotons, featuring robots, Philip Madoc, and quite psychedelic visuals in black and white!
It’s the return of Fluid Links! Yes, everyone’s favourite mercury-based connection thingy is back, and we’ve got (some) of your questions to hash over, cogitate upon, and generally discuss. Good thing too, because the news is pretty thin on the ground this week. But there is talk of intriguing Season 8 guest star Keeley Hawes, Olaf Pooley (Professor Stahlman in “Inferno”) turning 100, and whimsical speculation about Fonzie LEGO minifigs jumping over LEGO sharks. Meta!
The Three Who Rule are travelling back in time this week to the wild, wooly days of 2005, when a certain program about a madman in a box first re-graced our screens after a long, long hiatus. Though we take the success of Doctor Who as a matter of course these days, in those early stories the show could have easily failed, and the fact that it didn’t is in no small part due to the work of one Joe Ahearne, gentleman director and subject of the Miniscope. Join Steven, Warren and Chris as they dissect the work of one of the most important directors of new Who…and also waste your time beforehand with news, japes and the introduction of P-Cap and J-Co to the “irritating shortened names for actors” pantheon.
The classic commentary returns to Radio Free Skaro, in the form of a brief but enticing little number known as “The Sontaran Experiment”! Despite its quick running time, the adventures of Styre and Friends packs in adventure, spills, stunts, Terry Walsh in an unconvincing wig, and a pint-sized pugilist from another world who just wanted to make friends through torture and rigorous scientific villainy. The Three Who Rule were happy to lend their bon mots to this drama, sometimes even staying on point and discussing salient matters on screen! Next week, the return of the Miniscope, with Eccleston-era director Joe Ahearne!
With Gallifrey One 2014 behind them, the Three Who Rule rallied their weakened, battle-scarred livers and turned their attention to Matt Smith’s last hurrah, “The Time of the Doctor”. Much appreciation! Such regeneration! But first, news, updates and other matters of import! And next week, the classic series commentaries return with “The Sontaran Experiment!” And a week afterwards, the Miniscope reborn! Who will be the focus of the unblinking spreadsheet-y eye of the ‘Scope? You’ll just have to listen to find out!
The year’s most anticipated event on the calendar of the Three Who Rule and many thousands other Doctor Who fans has come and gone as Gallifrey One: 25 Glorious years has now concluded! Over 3700 attendees, guests, and volunteers enjoyed the event, and Radio Free Skaro was proud to be able to bring a little bit go Gally to you all each day. On this final episode from Gallifrey One, we interview Series 8 writer Phil Ford, “Closing Time” director Steve Hughes, Gallifrey One program director Shaun Lyon, and Doctor Who: The Discontinuity Guide authors Paul Cornell and Keith Topping. We also announce our plans for the next few weeks while we all wait for Series 8 to premiere! Enjoy, and thanks for listening!
Day two of Gallifrey One 2014, and the bright eye of the Three Who Rule cast its fiery, lidless wrath upon the missing episodes. Steven and Chris interview Restoration Team head and video genius Steve Roberts on his own, and missing episode experts Damian Shanahan and Jon Preddle together. But lest you think we’re all about dusty old stories of yesteryear (which, let’s be honest, we sort of are) we also have Erika Ensign of the Verity Podcast and Jason Snell, the impresario behind The Incomparable podcast. So sit back, relax and let the good feelings flow over you as we bring you the finest bits of Gally straight from our mice to your ears.
Day Two of Gallifrey One 2014! We ring in this auspicious occasion with the august personage of Dominic Glynn, musician extraordinaire and composer of what many (well…us, anyway) consider the best arrangement of the classic opening theme. And we continue with the Lovely Person Agenda with the presence of author and bon vivant Rob Shearman and comedian, actor and 60s BBC barman Toby Hadoke, who performed his one-man show “My Stepson Stole my Sonic Screwdriver” here at Gallifrey One only last night! But instead of covering that fine event, we spend 20-odd minutes berating the pair of them for not publishing Volume Two of Running Through Corridors. That’s Radio Free Skaro, all class.
It’s that time of year again, everyone! Gallifrey One celebrates its 25th edition at the Los Angeles Airport Marriott, and once again, the Three Who Rule were proud and honoured to kick off the convention with a live show recorded on the main stage. Radio Free Skaro: Gallifrey Stands featured guests Colin Baker, Terrance Dicks, David Banks, Stuart Milligan, and Toby Hadoke, and launched the weekend in style. Enjoy the live episode, enjoy the opening movie sequence (YouTube link will soon be available!), and enjoy another weekend of fun and frivolity at Gallifrey One!
Doctor Who: Radio Free Skaro
Radio Free Skaro #414 – Caesar Salad
Posted on March 23, 2014 by Steven
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Radio Free Skaro #414 – Click here to listen!
– The 26 Season of Gallifrey One…sold out!
– Toby Hadoke interviews…Russell T Davies!
– The Real History of SciFi…trailer!
– Silva Screen TARDIS music…box set!
Commentary (at 15:13):
– The…Krotons!
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Radio Free Skaro #413 – Block Transfer Computation
Posted on March 16, 2014 by Chris
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Radio Free Skaro #413 – Click here to listen!
– Keeley Hawes…Guest Stars in Series 8!
– The Real History…of Science Fiction!
– Doctor Who Lego…May Happen!
– Olaf Pooley…Centenary!
– The Radiophonic Workshop…Plays Edinburgh!
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Radio Free Skaro #412 – Ahearne It Through The Grapevine
Posted on March 9, 2014 by Chris
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Radio Free Skaro #412 – Click here to listen!
– Another Series 8 Writer…Announced!
– Matt Smith Panel…From The Doctor Who Celebration!
– An Adventure In Space And Time…North American Blu-Ray Release!
– Enemy Of The World…Package Art!
– An Adventure In Space And Time…North American Package Art Choices!
– The Web Of Fear DVD…Breaks Sales Records!
– Titan’s Doctor Who Comics…First Look!
– Doctor Who Legacy…Available On Kindle!
– A Day With The Radiophonic Workshop…In Chichester!
Miniscope:
– Joe…Ahearne!
– Joe Ahearne…Interview!
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Radio Free Skaro #411 – Kicking the Styres
Posted on March 2, 2014 by Steven
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Radio Free Skaro #411 – Click here to listen!
– Samuel Anderson is…new recurring character Danny Pink!
– BBC Worldwide Showcase appearance by…Peter Capaldi!
– Doctor Who LEGO…maybe?
– The Enemy of the World…coming to Region 1 DVD!
– The Moonbase…animation credits!
Commentary (at 14:00):
– The Sontaran…Experiment!
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Radio Free Skaro #410 – Love From Gallifrey, Boys
Posted on February 23, 2014 by Steven
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Radio Free Skaro #410 – Click here to listen!
– Paul Wilmhurst…director for Series 8!
– The Day of the Doctor…Collector’s Edition!
– Philip Hinchcliffe Presents…Big Finish audio drama!
– Big Finish…15th Anniversary special!
– Christopher Barry…1925-2014.
– The 26 Seasons of Gallifrey One admissions…on sale March 21!
– Long Island Who 2 welcomes…Paul McGann!
– A Wild Endeavour…Doctor Who fan project!
Commentary (at 14:00):
– The Time…of the Doctor!
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Radio Free Skaro: Gallifrey Stands (Opening Video)
Posted on February 22, 2014 by Steven
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<![CDATA[By popular demand, here is the opening video that kicked off our live show at Gallifrey One 2014 in Los Angeles, CA!:
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Radio Free Skaro #409 – Gallifrey Falls No More
Posted on February 17, 2014 by Steven
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Radio Free Skaro #409 – Click here to listen!
– Gallifrey One…25 Glorious Years!
– Gallifrey One…Panel List!
– Gallifrey One…Friday schedule!
– Gallifrey One…Saturday schedule!
– Gallifrey One…Sunday schedule!
– Gallifrey One…Autograph/Photos/Kaffeeklatsch schedule!
– Gallifrey One…LAX Marriott convention map!
– Gallifrey One…Dealers Room map!
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Radio Free Skaro #408 – The Case of the Missing Episodes
Posted on February 16, 2014 by Steven
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Radio Free Skaro #408 – Click here to listen!
– Gallifrey One…25 Glorious Years!
– Gallifrey One…Panel List!
– Gallifrey One…Friday schedule!
– Gallifrey One…Saturday schedule!
– Gallifrey One…Sunday schedule!
– Gallifrey One…Autograph/Photos/Kaffeeklatsch schedule!
– Gallifrey One…LAX Marriott convention map!
– Gallifrey One…Dealers Room map!
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Radio Free Skaro #407 – Running Through Black Light
Posted on February 15, 2014 by Steven
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Radio Free Skaro #407 – Click here to listen!
– Gallifrey One…25 Glorious Years!
– Radio Free Skaro Live: Gallifrey Stands…Opening Video!
– Gallifrey One…Panel List!
– Gallifrey One…Friday schedule!
– Gallifrey One…Saturday schedule!
– Gallifrey One…Sunday schedule!
– Gallifrey One…Autograph/Photos/Kaffeeklatsch schedule!
– Gallifrey One…LAX Marriott convention map!
– Gallifrey One…Dealers Room map!
Interviews:
– Dominic…Glynn!
– Rob…Shearman!
– Toby…Hadoke!
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Radio Free Skaro #406 – Radio Free Skaro: Gallifrey Stands
Posted on February 14, 2014 by Steven
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Radio Free Skaro #406 – Click here to listen!
– Gallifrey One…25 Glorious Years!
– Gallifrey One…Panel List!
– Gallifrey One…Friday schedule!
– Gallifrey One…Saturday schedule!
– Gallifrey One…Sunday schedule!
– Gallifrey One…Autograph/Photos/Kaffeeklatsch schedule!
– Gallifrey One…LAX Marriott convention map!
– Gallifrey One…Dealers Room map!
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