Tag: Obituary

Radio Free Skaro #607 – Future Legend

Sad news to impart this week, with the death of Doctor Who director and television pioneer Paddy Russell, who directed “The Massacre”, “Invasion of the Dinosaurs”, “Pyramids of Mars”, and “Horror of Fang Rock”, along with many other non-Who programmes on UK television. We… Continue Reading “Radio Free Skaro #607 – Future Legend”

Radio Free Skaro #603 – Sound and Vision

Happy Thanksgiving (in Canada)! This week, we have new from New York Comic Con, as one Peter Capaldi charmed the good folk of the Big Apple for one final time as Doctor Who, plus we have news of cinematic screenings of “Twice Upon A… Continue Reading “Radio Free Skaro #603 – Sound and Vision”

Radio Free Skaro #596 – The Lionhearted

Warren has returned from Worldcon, and has tales of Finland, Stockholm and international nerdery to share with Steven, Chris and all you good people before we move to the main event, an interview with author and superfan Steven Hill about Red White and Who:… Continue Reading “Radio Free Skaro #596 – The Lionhearted”

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

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… Continue Reading “Radio Free Skaro #592 – I Was Fond Of Her Too, Jamie”

Radio Free Skaro #586 – Jackdaw Meanderings

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… Continue Reading “Radio Free Skaro #586 – Jackdaw Meanderings”

Radio Free Skaro #583 – The Meddling Monks

We’re at the midway point of Series 10 (sniff) so what better time for Steven Moffat to check in on the show he runs by penning another episode himself in the form of “Extremis”, a mind-bending escapade that took viewers from England to the… Continue Reading “Radio Free Skaro #583 – The Meddling Monks”

Radio Free Skaro #582 – Every Breath You Take

It’s that most wondrous time of the year again, Base Under Siege-mas, in the form of Jamie Mathieson’s anti-corporate not-zombie saga “Oxygen”! What did the Three Who Rule think? Listen and find out, before their oxygen credits are depleted and they’re sucked into the… Continue Reading “Radio Free Skaro #582 – Every Breath You Take”

Radio Free Skaro #577 – Second Chances

It’s a week before new Doctor Who, which means a veritable tsunami of news, previews and madness, including the surprise reveal that John Simm will come back as the Master and possibly cause a shipping paradox the likes of which hasn’t been seen since… Continue Reading “Radio Free Skaro #577 – Second Chances”

Radio Free Skaro #566 – Never Cruel Or Cowardly

It is with a heavy heart that we mark the passing of acting legend John Hurt, beloved by Whovians for his portrayal of the War Doctor in “The Day of the Doctor” but with a career spanning the best of film, TV, and the… Continue Reading “Radio Free Skaro #566 – Never Cruel Or Cowardly”

Radio Free Skaro #565 – Warning: Graphic Content

Dollies, Nardole and a reliably batty, 83 years young Tom Baker are the mere froth on the fancy latte of Whographica, an exquisite collection of infographics featuring incredibly nerdy deep dives into the corners and recesses of Doctor Who trivia. We interviewed authors Simon… Continue Reading “Radio Free Skaro #565 – Warning: Graphic Content”