• Radio Free Skaro #310 – Lesbian Spank Inferno

    It's a time of endings on this week's episode of Radio Free Skaro. Not only did the past week see the end of Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill in their roles as the Ponds, at least as far as filming goes, it also saw the end of the Upper Boat ...

  • Radio Free Skaro #309 – Silver Spoonerisms

    It might sound like an overstatement, but writer/script editor Dennis Spooner was one of the most important figures in the history of Doctor Who. He essentially created what is now referred to the "pseudo-historical", introduced comedy into Doctor Who as a more prominent feature, and basically created the many mannerisms ...

  • Radio Free Skaro #308 – Next Stop: Aberdeen

    As a result of one of the lightest news weeks in recent memory in the worlds of Doctor Who, the Three Who Rule were allowed to devote their full attention to a commentary on Elisabeth Sladen's (first) finale in the classic series, namely 1976's "The Hand of Fear". Quarries, nuclear ...

  • Radio Free Skaro #307 – Here’s To The Future

    One of the more maligned contributors to the world of Doctor Who over the years has been musician Keff McCulloch. Responsible for the final variation of the Doctor Who theme for the classic series, "Deaf Keff" (as some have dubbed him) also provided incidental music for half of the stories ...

  • Radio Free Skaro #306 – XYP-A-Dee-Doo-Dah

    With only slightly more news than the most unnewsiest Radio Free Skaro ever, the Three Who Rule pretty much get right to this week's commentary, blathering all over the (somewhat) unfairly maligned Nightmare of Eden. In a story that tackles some pretty dark and adult subjects like drug abuse, and ...

  • Radio Free Skaro #305 – Richard Clark’s New New York’s Rockin’ Eve

    On the same weekend that The Doctor's Wife, along with The Girl Who Waited and A Good Man Goes To War, was nominated for a Hugo Award, it was fitting that we discuss the assorted works of that episode's director, Richard Clark, in the Miniscope. The Three Who Rule also ...

  • Radio Free Skaro #304 – Flay Otters

    The Three Who Rule enjoy another slow news week with excess meanderings, needlessly extending the length of this week's instalment... however a slow news week coupled with a Classic Series commentary is a good thing. The lads turn their gaze to talking over the *cough* David Agnew *cough* masterpiece City ...

  • Radio Free Skaro #303 – The Writer’s Tales

    After a couple of quiet weeks on the news front, we were treated to a bumper crop of topics worthy of discussion on this episode of Radio Free Skaro. Not only were we introduced to the next companion in the form of Jenna-Louise Coleman, but the official Doctor Who Convention ...

  • Radio Free Skaro #302 – Eat Your Soup

    The Three Who Rule are slightly in tatters this week with Warren away in the Deep South and Chris fighting a cold that would easily fell the entire population of a space ark that left Earth in the 57th Segment of Time, Monoids included! Fortunately, all is quiet on the ...

  • Radio Free Skaro #301 – Some More Of Benton’s Greatest Mistakes

    A slow news week happily coincides with an otherwise jam-packed episode of Radio Free Skaro; this week the lads bring not one but two features to you dear listener! We've got an interview with "Doctor Who: The Eternity Clock" producer Simon Harris as well as the first foray back into ...

On April-11-2010 3 Comments

Radio Free Skaro #193 – Click here to listen

Another strong week for new Who as “The Beast Below” solidified the love of the Three Who Rule for Matt Smith, otherwise known as “the new kid we think will work out just fine.” Add a potent mix of thrilling stats, fictitious awards, and rare praise for Torchwood, and you’ve got a podcast, by gar!
Show Notes:

- Skaro Shop…Buy Our Stuff!
- Episode Two…The Beast Below!
- The Beast Below…viewing figures!
- The Eleventh Hour…appreciation index!
- Victory of the Daleks…on April 17!
- The Time of Angels…On April 24!
- The Time of Angels…Synopsis!
- Doctor Who…Adventure Games!
- Doctor Who…Hugo Nominations!
- Doctor Who…Welsh BAFTA nominations!
- The Creature From The Pit…On DVD!
- BBC…Shownar!

On April-5-2010 0 Comments
The Queen Mother of Doctor Who fandom, Jeremy Bentham, hosted a big viewing party on April 3 to herald the regular return of Doctor Who to our screens. Several members of the Doctor Who Podcast Alliance were in attendance, as well, and managed to get an interview with Jeremy Bentham himself, recorded chats with other luminaries of fandom Tony Clark and Anthony Brown, and a sampling of general feedback from many of the Doctor Who fans in attendance, most of whom appeared to be very pleased with Matt Smith’s debut as the Doctor. Listen and enjoy!

Check out the Doctor Who Podcast Alliance site to find a glorious smattering of Doctor Who podcasts (including Radio Free Skaro) that will no doubt educate and entertain you.

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Thanks to the totally awesome Series 5 – Coming Soon trailer that aired after The Eleventh Hour on April 3, the usual “Next Episode” trailer wasn’t shown. Here’s the official BBC trailer for Episode 2, The Beast Below, airing Saturday, April 10 at 6:15 PM on BBC One and BBC HD:

(Thanks to @Graham_Brown_ for the heads up!)

On April-4-2010 4 Comments

Radio Free Skaro #192 – Click here to listen

The Three Who Rule were joined by Neil from Hartlepool (and Tachyon TV, tangentially) to celebrate the return of Doctor Who to our screens and to fete the debut of Karen Gillan, Matt Smith, and showrunner Steven Moffat in their respective roles of awesome, awesomer and awesomest. There was much discussion of “The Eleventh Hour,” which other than an atrocious new theme tune (and lack of a McCoy era sex wink) was deemed near perfect. All that and news, tomfoolery and a very strange extra feature on the upcoming Planet of Fire DVD round out this episode of RFS. Geronimo.
Show Notes:

- Skaro Shop…Buy Our Stuff!
- Episode One…The Eleventh Hour!
- The Eleventh Hour…overnight viewing figures!
- Series Five…Coming Soon Trailer!
- The Beast Below…on April 10!
- Victory of the Daleks…synopsis!
- Episode 7 title…revealed!
- Radio Times…Doctor Who Episode Guide!
- Neil Gaiman writing…Series 6, Episode 3!
- Tom Baker…In Confidence!
- Doctor Who Magazine…Guinness World Record Holders!
- Kamelion Box Set…Extras!
- BBC Trust says…no more iTunes apps!
- Behind the Sofa…Doctor Who blog!
- Tachyon TV…on BBC Tees!
- BBC…Shownar!

On April-3-2010 0 Comments

Immediately after The Eleventh Hour, the BBC showed the usual Coming Soon trailer showing more of the upcoming series than we’d seen before. As beautiful as it is to have BRAND NEW DOCTOR WHO to watch, the promise of more just makes us hungrier! Spoiler warnings apply, of course.

On April-1-2010 0 Comments

spacebadgeThe Three Who Rule return in the latest SPACE Podcast to discuss incoming show runner Steven Moffat and their thoughts and hopes about his upcoming tenure.

Enjoy the show!

On April-1-2010 0 Comments
The Doctor Who Podcast Alliance is proud to present their report of a Doctor Who signing at Waterstones for Hirst Books that occurred on March 27, 2010. Listen as hosts Tony Gallichan, Professor Dave (with no last name), Luke Harrison, and Adam Purcell interview the attendees of the event, including Colin Baker, Anneke Wills, Paul Castle (author of The Shooty Dog Thing fanzine-cum-book), and a host of various fans and attendees. An enjoyable time was had by all!

Check out the Doctor Who Podcast Alliance site to find a glorious smattering of Doctor Who podcasts (including Radio Free Skaro) that will no doubt educate and entertain you.

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