• Radio Free Skaro #366 – The Emperor’s New Clothes

    Neil Gaiman's sophomore effort is one of the most divisive in the history of new Doctor Who, with some fans adoring his take on the Cybermen and others viewing precocious children and speedy metal men with disdain. But what did the Three Who Rule think? What are Chris's views on ...
  • Radio Free Skaro #365 – Fondant Surprise

    Northern England in the Victorian era, monsters, lizards, Sontarans, lame GPS jokes and latched-on kidlet drama all made "The Crimson Horror" a roller coaster ride of emotion for the Three Who Rule. But was it a ride full of thrills and chills or merely a routine trundle through well-worn paths ...
  • Radio Free Skaro #364 – Smoke on the Horizon

    For decades, fans of Doctor Who have been wondering and dreaming of what amazing thrills and sights exist within The Doctor's TARDIS. The 50th Anniversary of the programme seems to be an appropriate time to finally peel back the curtain on The Doctor's magical time-space machine, and Stephen Thompson's script, ...
  • Radio Free Skaro #363 – Ghost Lite

    Awoooooo! Scary stuff! That's what this week's instalment of Doctor Who was, as "Hide", a tautly written and directed thriller, enthralled many a fan and viewer. But what did the Three Who Rule think? They were widely split with their opinions of writer Neil Cross's first effort, "The Rings of ...
  • Radio Free Skaro #362 – Ice Hot

    After a wait of almost 40 years, the Ice Warriors have returned to Doctor Who, with at least (and let's be honest, at most) one heavily armoured, lumbering green menace back to make the lives of an 80's crew of Soviet submariners a soggy, terrifying hell. Mark Gatiss, a Who ...
  • Radio Free Skaro #361 – The Borings of Akhaten

    After a rollicking opening to Series 7B last week, we were treated to a new episode in "The Rings of Akhaten" that received almost no love from any of the Three Who Rule. In fact, only one person had something nice to say about it, and you'll never guess who! ...
  • Radio Free Skaro #360 – Quadracyclephenia

    New Doctor Who! And given such an auspicious occasion, it was no surprise that the Three Who Rule yammered on at length about "The Bells of Saint John," and then further prognosticated on the news that David Tennant and Billie Piper will in fact return for the 50th anniversary special. ...
  • Radio Free Skaro #359 – Whether You Like It Or Not

    The upcoming book "JN-T: The Life and Scandalous Times of John Nathan-Turner" is quite possibly the most controversial account of the behind-the-scenes world of Doctor Who ever published, delving into the, at times, seedy side of the life of the long time producer of Doctor Who. It also covers, with ...
  • Radio Free Skaro #358 – A Breath of Fresh Air Lock

    A wide variety of news leads off the latest episode of Radio Free Skaro, as the Three Who Rule pontificate about the fate of Caroline Skinner, the discovery of early Doctor Who scripts and even a little about the upcoming Series 7B... but wait, there's more! This week saw the ...
  • Radio Free Skaro #357 – Wiped Clean By The Wrath of Pamela Nash

    Just as Doctor Who is missing episodes from its archive, the Three Who Rule are missing Chris this week. But instead of providing you with a telesnap reconstruction of Pedantor, we bring to you instead an interview with Richard Molesworth, author of Wiped!, the second edition of which is hitting ...

Radio Free Skaro #366 – The Emperor’s New Clothes

On May-12-2013 4 Comments

Radio Free Skaro #366 – Click here to listen!

rfs366Neil Gaiman’s sophomore effort is one of the most divisive in the history of new Doctor Who, with some fans adoring his take on the Cybermen and others viewing precocious children and speedy metal men with disdain. But what did the Three Who Rule think? What are Chris’s views on the Proper Use of the Pimp Hand? Was Steven his usual cheery self, and did Warren find time to admonish his fellow nerds for overexcitement? Mix in stats, leaked Series 7 DVDs, fake Target book covers, and more, and you’ve got yourself a veritable jambalaya of Doctor Who conversation for slightly less than an hour!
Show Notes:

- Nightmare…In Silver!
- Nightmare In Silver…BBC Overnights!
- The Crimson Horror…BBC Overnights!
- The Crimson Horror…Appreciated!
- Journey to the Centre of the TARDIS…Final BBC Ratings!
- The Name of the Doctor…Prequel!
- The Name of the Doctor…Second Teaser!
- The Name of the Doctor…BBC America Teaser!
- Series 7 Part Two…Blu-Ray Released Early!
- New Series…Target Mockups!
- Tip…Of The Tongue!
- BFI Fourth Doctor Screening…Q&A Panel Video!
- The New TARDIS Console…Close Up!
- BAFTAs…Celebrate Doctor Who!
- Westercon…66!

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Radio Free Skaro #361 – The Borings of Akhaten

On April-7-2013 9 Comments

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After a rollicking opening to Series 7B last week, we were treated to a new episode in “The Rings of Akhaten” that received almost no love from any of the Three Who Rule. In fact, only one person had something nice to say about it, and you’ll never guess who! The episode may have left a bad taste in everyone’s mouth, but the return of a full stats report, and a return of our new, impromptu game called “Guess the Stats!”, proved to be a splash of minty, mouthwashy goodness! That, and talk of the 50th Anniversary special, Christopher Eccleston, DVD news, and an endless list of Doctor Who t-shirt ideas, makes clear that it’s not where you start, but where you finish. Next week: Ice Warriorssss…
Show Notes:

- The Rings…of Akhaten!
- The Bells of Saint John…overnight viewing figures!
- The Bells of Saint John…appreciation index!
- The Bells of Saint John ratings…on SPACE!
- The Bells of Saint John ratings…on BBC America!
- Series 7B…synopses!
- The Return of…The Zygons!
- Christopher Eccleston…not returning!
- Joanna Page…in Doctor Who!
- What if David Tennant…had stayed for Series 5?
- North American DVD releases…interesting!
- The Moonbase…coming to DVD!
- The Green Death commentary…featuring Katy Manning and Russell T Davies!
- The Roots of Evil…by Philip Reeve!
- The Fourth Doctor “City of Death”…t-shirt!
- WhoNews app…now free!
- The Mind of Evil at the BFI…video!
- 1980s Doctor Who convention interviews…on YouTube!
- Radio Free Skaro Gallifrey 2013 live show…on YouTube!

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Radio Free Skaro #358 – A Breath of Fresh Air Lock

On March-17-2013 3 Comments

Radio Free Skaro #358 – Click here to listen!

A wide variety of news leads off the latest episode of Radio Free Skaro, as the Three Who Rule pontificate about the fate of Caroline Skinner, the discovery of early Doctor Who scripts and even a little about the upcoming Series 7B… but wait, there’s more! This week saw the release of the Special Edition of The Aztecs, which includes the recently-found third episode of Galaxy 4, and what more fitting way to celebrate its release on home video than for the RFS lads to talk all over it in the form of a commentary. Talk of Lego, the upcoming Calgary Expo, the realization we’re on the cusp of the longest unbroken streak of Doctor Who episodes since 2010 – and of course the other news of the week – round out this week’s podcast. Enjoy!
Show Notes:

- Mark Sheppard…At Calgary Expo!
- Calgary Expo…Preliminary Schedule!
- Caro Skinner…No Longer Exec Producer!
- Jenna-Louise Coleman…In Series 8!
- Spearhead From Space…On BBC America!
- Series 7B…Tidbits!
- 1960s Doctor Who Scripts…Found!
- Inferno SE and Mind of Evil…DVD Details!
- Robots of Death…BFI Screening Guests!
- Peter Davison…BFI Screening Info!
- Doctor Who…Pointless!

Commentary:

- Air…Lock!

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Radio Free Skaro #355 – All The News That’s Fit To Miss

On February-24-2013 0 Comments

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It’s only a week after Gallifrey One, but there’s no rest for the wicked as we bring you a very special announcement regarding Radio Free Skaro and the Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo, taking place – surprise, surprise – in Calgary, Alberta from April 26-28! Event coordinator Shane Turgeon from Calgary Expo drops by with all the details including some exciting Doctor Who-related announcements. But wait, there’s more! As you may have noticed, the Three Who Rule let the news pass by the wayside during Gallifrey One, but there were so many interesting developments to discuss that a bumper list of news new and old is presented here for you to bring some sense of completion to your lives (but mostly to those of the Three Who Rule). Hooray!

Note: this episode was recorded before we heard the sad news of the passing of Dalek designer Ray Cusick. We will feature a short memorial to Cusick in our next episode.
Show Notes:

- Calgary…Expo!
- Gallifrey…One!
- Episode 12 title…confirmed!
- The Ice Warriors…are back!
- Jenna-Louise Coleman…Talks About Her Future!
- Doctor Who…in 3D!
- Steven Moffat…Talks 50th Anniversary Stuff!
- Doctor Who Christmas Special…2013!
- Nick Hurran…returns!
- 1963 TARDIS set…recreated!
- Reece Leatham…is Patrick Troughton!
- Jamie Glover…is William Russell!
- Jemma Powell…is Jacqueline Hill!
- William Russell…is Harry!
- Sarah Winter…is Delia Derbyshire!
- Lesley Manville…is Heather Hartnell!
- David Annen…is Peter Brachacki!
- Nick Briggs…is Peter Hawkins!
- The Second Doctor Revisited…on BBC America!
- The Tenth Planet, Part Four…animated!
- The Visitation…Special Edition!
- The Visitation Special Edition…coming May 14!
- K-9 on North American DVD…coming May 7!
- Doctor Who Confidential…voted best BBC Three show!
- The Mind of Evil…at the BFI!
- The Robots of Death…at the BFI!
- Murray Gold wins…a fictitious award!
- Richard Briers…dies.

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Radio Free Skaro #349 – Is That In Ireland?

On February-10-2013 0 Comments

Radio Free Skaro #349 – Click here to listen!

Has it really been a year? Yes, Gallifrey One is imminent, which means it’s time for the annual Radio Free Skaro Gally preview show! The Three Who Rule run down what panels they’d like to see (if they weren’t so busy bringing you the best coverage of the convention that money would never actually buy), as well as give you a primer of what to expect at the world’s greatest Doctor Who convention. But before they get into full con mode, a bumper crop of news happened this past week, including some very interesting DVD releases coming down the pipe, and the beginning of filming for the hotly anticipated “An Adventure In Space and Time”. Next stop: Gallifrey One!
Show Notes:

- Gallifrey…One!
- Doctor Who on BBC America…at 8/7c!
- An Adventure in Space and Time…begins filming!
- Doctor Who DVD…2013 release schedule!
- The Visitation – Special Edition…extras!
- Doctor Who: The Nameless City…by Michael Scott!
- New Character Options not-LEGO…micro-figures!
- The 1960s Dalek films…coming to the big screen!
- Wizards vs Aliens…coming to America!
- Peter Gilmore…dies.

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Radio Free Skaro #347 – Toyfairgate

On January-27-2013 4 Comments

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A shocking amount of news made its way from the wilds of the Internet to the fevered brains and out of the fetid mouths of the Three Who Rule this week, including the infamous “ToyFairGate,” where canny spies noted BBC posters announcing….somewhat sparse plans for the anniversary year of Doctor Who. The din of fan outrage was such that it almost drowned out announcements of new action figures, soundtracks, special edition DVDs and other delicious morsels.

But controversy and action figure portfolios aside, this week also marks an interview with Paul Scoones, Doctor Who historian and author of “The Comic Strip Companion: 1964-1979″ which chronicles decades of Doctor Who comic strips. Scoones is also well known for his deep production knowledge, expressed through the medium of subtitles on Doctor Who DVDs. Steven spent the better part of an hour delving deep into Scoones work with him, and now we bring that interview to you.

And remember, in less than three weeks Radio Free Skaro will open Gallifrey One with our live show, “The Ambassadors of Death!” With a guest lineup of Sylvester McCoy, Philip Hinchcliffe, Bernard Horsfall, Neve McIntosh, Richard Hope and Dan Starkey, it’s sure to be ninety minutes of fun, facts and…a return guest appearance from Chip, the Two Minute Time Lord!
Show Notes:

- Gallifrey…One!
- Radio Free Skaro…The Ambassadors of Death!
- Doctor Who Returns March 30…To BBC One!
- Doctor Who Returns March 30…To SPACE!
- Doctor Who Returns March 30…To BBC America!
- Doctor Who…50th Anniversary Website!
- Doctor Who…50th Anniversary Lineup!
- An Adventure In Time And Space…Begins Filming Soon!
- The Aztecs…Revisitations Release Details!
- The Caves Of Androzani…Soundtrack!
- Character Options…Announces New Toys!
- The Mind Of Evil…BFI Screening Change!

Interview:

- Paul…Scoones!

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Radio Free Skaro #346 – Contact Has Been Made

On January-20-2013 5 Comments

Radio Free Skaro #346 – Click here to listen!

With Chris and Steven each recuperating from an infection from the Swarm, it was Warren’s turn to suffer the effects of an infestation of the Nucleus. While Warren wasn’t running on full steam for the news segment, in which news on Gallifrey One was the dominant feature, he does feature in a previously recorded interview with Mike Tucker, the visual effects expert whose work has appeared on both classic and new series Doctor Who. Mike is also a Doctor Who fan and an all around nice guy, which makes this episode of Radio Free Skaro a must listen! Just stay back at least 50 feet from the Three Who Rule when listening…
Show Notes:

- Gallifrey…One!
- Series 7B…New Title?
- BBC America…Airs Classic Doctor Who!
- Wiped!…Second Edition!

Interview:

- Mike…Tucker!

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Radio Free Skaro #341 – Stepsons and Screwdrivers

On December-16-2012 1 Comment

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Trailers! Trailers! So many trailers for the Snowmen, the upcoming Doctor Who Xmas special! Well, alright…there were two new trailers. But they are amping up the enthusiasm of the Three Who Rule for this year’s Yuletide offering, which is surely a good thing after the slim pickings of 2011′s The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe. Another good thing is the interview from Chicago TARDIS with Toby Hadoke, a friend of the show, gentleman actor and all around great fella. Bask in his wisdom and delight in his wit! Immediately!
Show Notes:

- The Snowmen…BBC Trailer!
- The Snowmen…BBC America Trailer!
- Series 7…Resumes in April!
- Fiftieth Anniversary Special…Films in April!
- Destiny…of the Doctor!
- Devil…in the Smoke!
- Ark in Space…More Revisitations Extras!
- March 2013…North America Doctor Who DVD Releases!
- The Minute…Doctor Who Podcast!

Interview:

- Toby…Hadoke!

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Radio Free Skaro #330 – Then They Take Berlin

On September-30-2012 10 Comments

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The Angels Take Manhattan….and, to various degrees, the hearts of Warren, Steven, and Chip the Two Minute Time Lord, who sat in Chris’s stead to review the mid-season finale and the departure of Matt Smith’s near and dear companions, the Ponds. Weeping Statues of Liberty, questions of style vs. substance and what comes next for the series all reared their silent, menacing stone visages before coming to the really terrifying stuff…stats. Add a rant about thigh-less maxi-busts, high praise for Chicks Unravel Time, Chicago TARDIS, and Gel Guard action dolls and you’ve got yourselves three nerds talking about Doctor Who for an hour and change! And now another long wait until new Doctor Who stories grace our screens again…
Show Notes:

The Angels…Take Manhattan!
The Last Days…of the Ponds!
Doctor Who…in the U.S.!
The Angels Take Manhattan…overnight ratings!
The Power of Three…appreciation index!
A Town Called Mercy…final ratings!
Chicks Unravel Time…coming soon!
Doctor Who DVD…Ultimate Gift Box Set!
The Three Doctors…action figure playset!
First Doctor…Maxi-Bust!
Chicago TARDIS…guests announced!
Chip…from Two-Minute Time Lord!

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Radio Free Skaro #327 – Ankyl Socks

On September-9-2012 11 Comments

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With Steven quite literally in a Cabin In The Woods, cut off from much of humanity and completely ignorant of “Dinosaurs on a Spaceship,” it was up to Warren, Chris and special guest star Chip, the Two-Minute Time Lord, to hash out their feelings about thunder lizards, Egyptian queens and guest stars from the Potterverse. But it wasn’t all sunshine and rainbows and puppy dogs and fluffy clouds and unicorns and… wait, where were we again? Oh yeah, Warren was forced to confront that which he hated most, the dreaded stats, and we throw in some discussion about the Welsh BAFTAS, games, Cafe Press and the Hugo Awards and more. Put it all together and you’ve got yourself an audio program on the internet about a niche topic!
Show Notes:

- Dinosaurs…On A Spaceship!
- Dinosaurs On A Spaceship…Overnight Viewing Figures!
- Asylum Of The Daleks…SPACE Ratings!
- Asylum Of The Daleks…BBC America Ratings!
- Asylum Of The Daleks…Sets The iView Record!
- A Town Called Mercy…Airs At 7:35PM!
- Asylum Of The Daleks…Prequel!
- The Power Of Three…Synopsis!
- The Doctor’s Wife…Wins A Hugo!
- Neil Gaiman…Writes More Doctor Who!
- Jenna Louise Coleman…Sexiest Companion!
- Welsh BAFTA…Nominations!
- The Gunpowder Plot…On Steam!!
- North America…Merchandising Partnership!

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