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Radio Free Skaro #292 – Amok Time

Chris — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:01:34 +0000

Radio Free Skaro #292 – Click here to listen!

At long last, Radio Free Skaro’s time-filling series of Series 6 commentaries comes to an end with the Three Who Rule talking over “The Wedding of River Song”. They manage to keep vaguely on topic, perhaps a tough task given their general ennui towards the Series 6 finale which contained so many twists and turns that everything pretty much wrapped up where it was expected to. Still, a good time was had by all, and with the commentaries now done, the countdown officially begins toward the greatest show on earth – Gallifrey One.

Show Notes:

- Radio Free Skaro…And The World Of Tomorrow!
- Gallifrey…One!
- Official Convention…Guest Update!
- Nightmare of Eden, Dragonfire & The Happiness Patrol…DVD Release Dates!
- Seeds of Doom…Action Figure Set!

Commentary:

- The Wedding…Of River Song!

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Radio Free Skaro #291 – That Which Survives

Chris — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 19:37:26 +0000

Radio Free Skaro #291 – Click here to listen!

A simple commentary about “Closing Time,” which gave the Three Who Rule ample time to discuss the great chemistry between Matt Smith and guest star James Corden, instead devolved into a simply rancid discussion on babies and their propensity to poop on this episode of Radio Free Skaro. Our choice of topic says more about us than it does about the episode at hand, which was a delightful romp penned by Gareth Roberts and not at all a treatise on infants and their digestive habits. But leaving the puerile giggling aside for the moment, weighty matters as fictitious awards, possibly crappy video games and the life and quick death of Doctor Who Insider were also covered. All this and backhanded compliments aimed at Eric Roberts, and you’ve got yourself approximately an hour of a podcast of some sort!

Show Notes:

- Radio Free Skaro…And The World Of Tomorrow!
- Gallifrey…One!
- Doctor Who Insider…Shutting Down!
- The Eternity Clock…Trailer!
- The Eternity Clock…Not On PC?
- Upper Boat…Studio Tour!
- National…Television Awards!
- Virgin Media…TV Awards!
- April 2012…Region 1 DVD Releases!
- Nightmare of Eden, Dragonfire & Happiness Patrol…DVD Extras!
- Personal…TARDIS?!
- Aliens Vs…Wizards!
- Hugo Award…Nominations Open!

Commentary:

- Closing…Time!

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Radio Free Skaro #290 – Whom Gods Destroy

Chris — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 19:20:11 +0000

Radio Free Skaro #290 – Click here to listen!

Ah, that’s the January we remember. The Christmas Special aired weeks ago, it’s a long time until new Doctor Who (even longer than usual) and there’s really not too much going on in the Who world. But there’s always Gallifrey! A bit of Gally news and banter helps, well, fill more time in our time-filling series of commentaries. The Three Who Rule lads get the privilege of being able to announce another guest for our live show, Radio Free Skaro and the World of Tomorrow and rehash Toby Whithouse’s The God Complex, a mindbleep episode that split opinions when it went out. Join us for the ride!

Show Notes:

- Radio Free Skaro…And The World Of Tomorrow!
- Gallifrey…One!
- 14 Episodes In Series 7…Restated!
- Hugo Award…Nominations Open!

Commentary:

- The God…Complex!

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Radio Free Skaro #289 – Errand Of Mercy

Chris — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 19:21:28 +0000

Radio Free Skaro #289 – Click here to listen!

Gallifrey One, the massive and amazing annual fan-run Doctor Who convention, is rapidly approaching and we take some time to talk to Program Director Shaun Lyon about the recently-released convention schedule and to formally announce details of our live show – Radio Free Skaro And The World Of Tomorrow! As Gallifrey One’s official podcast, we’ll open the convention and will be joined on stage by actress Camille Coduri, director Toby Haynes, jack-of-all-trades Barnaby Edwards and jack-of-even-more-trades Gary Russell. The Three Who Rule also cast their gaze, commentary-wise, upon Tom MacRae’s amazing The Girl Who Waited to see if it stands the test of time. And of course there’s the news gnashing. One month to Gally!

Show Notes:

- Radio Free Skaro…On Google+!
- Radio Free Skaro…And The World Of Tomorrow!
- Gallifrey…One!
- Mark Gatiss…Writes For Series 7!
- Sarah Jane Smith…Before Lis Sladen!
- Journey Into Time…Script Discovered!
- Script To Screen…The Sequel!
- DVD Commentary…Participants!
- Hugo Award…Nominations Open!

Commentary:

- The Girl…Who Waited!

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Radio Free Skaro #288 – Friday’s Child

Chris — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 17:28:29 +0000

Radio Free Skaro #288 – Click here to listen!

Despite January usually being a lean time for news of things Who, this week was chock full of factoids and quasi-related marginalia for the Three Who Rule to ponder and prognosticate upon. Of course all seriousness went out the window with a commentary on “Night Terrors,” which such weighty matters discussed as watching Battlestar Galactica (the old one) and Star Wars (the old, good one) on French television, lack of consistency in doll house detailing, and of course the…nutritional habits of a young man/alien named George. Truly riveting listening.

Show Notes:

- Radio Free Skaro…On Google+!
- Gallifrey…One!
- Christmas Special…Final Viewing Figures!
- Recovered Episodes…DWM Preview!
- Underwater Menace…Restoration Status!
- Noel Clarke…In Star Trek 2!
- Joe Lidster…Writing For Aliens vs Wizards!
- Gareth Roberts…Writing For Aliens vs Wizards!
- Nataional Television Awards…Nominations!
- Sensorites…UK DVD Release Date Change!
- Attack Of The Cybermen…Action Figure Set!
- Remembrance Of The Daleks…Action Figure Set!
- Hugo Award…Nominations Open!

Commentary:

- Night…Terrors!

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Radio Free Skaro #287 – The Man Trap

Chris — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 20:41:26 +0000

Radio Free Skaro #287 – Click here to listen!

As 2011 draws to a close and the Three Who Rule look forward to 2012 and the next series of Doctor Who – whenever the heck it ends up being transmitted – and also deliver their commentary for the Series 6.2 opener, Let’s Kill Hitler. We’ll see if it stands the test of time or not, mad ride that it is. And in real-life news, hearty congratulations go out to former Doctor David Tennant and former Doctor’s “daughter” Georgia Moffett on their nuptials! Now calm down, fangirls. Just. Calm. Down.

Show Notes:

- Radio Free Skaro…On Google+!
- Gallifrey…One!
- The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe…Appreciated!
- Goodbye…Bannerman Road!
- David…Tennant!
- Georgia…Moffett!

Commentary:

- Let’s Kill…Hitler!

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Radio Free Skaro #285 – The Menagerie

Chris — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 18:37:02 +0000

Radio Free Skaro #285 – Click here to listen!

With just a week to go until the 2011 Doctor Who Christmas Special, the Three Who Rule cast their eyes back to a simpler time, before River Song was related to the Ponds and when a baby could turn into a puddle of goo and still be broadcast pre-watershed. Yes, “A Good Man Goes to War” was our commentary this week, with all the usual off-topic and off-color discussion you’ve come to know and somewhat tolerate. Add chatter of our live show at Gallifrey 2012 (two months from now!), news of departing companions, Season 7′s structure, and Fendahl action figures, and you’ve got yourself a podcast!

Show Notes:

- Radio Free Skaro…On Google+!
- Gallifrey…One!
- The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe…New Trailer!
- The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe…Preview Clips!
- The Moff…Hints At Series 7!
- New Companion…For Series 7!
- Aliens vs…Wizards!
- Tom Baker…Reunited With Jago & Litefoot!
- Big Finish…Brings Back The Kraals!
- Revisitations 3…UK DVD Release Date!
- Face Of Evil…UK DVD Release Date!
- The Daemons…UK DVD Release Date!
- Sarah Jane Adventures Series 5…UK Release Date!
- Sarah Jane Adventures…Box Set!
- Image of the Fendahl…Action Figure Set!
- Doctor Who…Chess Set!
- Steven On…The Pharos Project!
- Steven On…Alpha Waves Radio!
- Steven and Chris On…The Goodies Podcast!
- Warren and Chris On…Prognosis Negative!

Commentary:

- A Good Man…Goes To War!

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Radio Free Skaro #284 – The Enemy Within

Steven — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 19:57:57 +0000

Radio Free Skaro #284 – Click here to listen!

What started out as just another day with just another Radio Free Skaro episode rapidly ballooned into a furor of hype and rumour and finally confirmation as the BBC announced that two Classic Doctor Who episodes, Galaxy 4, Part 3 (entitled Air Lock) and The Underwater Menace, Part 2, had been returned to their archives. There were other things happening in the world of Who, like some DVD news, a rather cool prequel to the upcoming Christmas Special, and even the Global iPlayer going beyond the confines of the iPad, but really, what could hold a candle to the news of New! Classic! Doctor! Who! 2 down, 106 to go…

Show Notes:

- Radio Free Skaro…On Google+!
- Missing Doctor Who Episodes…FOUND!
- The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe…Prequel!
- Global iPlayer…Comes To iPhone and iPod Touch!
- The Eternity…Clock!
- Doctor Who…Popular On iTunes!
- Upcoming…UK DVD Releases!
- March 2012…North America DVD Release Extras!

Commentary:

- The…Almost People!

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Radio Free Skaro #281 – Mirror, Mirror

Chris — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 20:12:06 +0000

Radio Free Skaro #281 – Click here to listen!

It’s Doctor Who Day! Well. if you’re reading this on November 23rd, 2011, at any rate. But even if you aren’t, the Three Who Rule have a jam-packed show for you with not only a surprisingly packed news list but also an interview with Bill Stanley. Who is this Bill Stanley, you ask? Well, for a sizable number of older North American Whovians, PBS was the only place one could see the good Doctor’s adventures during their formative years, and Bill Stanley was the program director for Spokane PBS affiliate KSPS in the 80s and 90s. His recall of those days has not dimmed one jot, and we were delighted to talk to the man who more than anyone else is responsible for the love of Doctor Who we hold to this day. But that’s not all! We also have….a commentary for the Rebel Flesh. Yup. The Rebel…Flesh. Happy Doctor Who Day, everyone!

Show Notes:

- Radio Free Skaro…On Google+!
- The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe…Trailer!
- Children In Need…Doctor’s Outfit Auction!
- The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe…In Australia!
- Doctor Who…Movie?
- Autumn Shift…Multi-Faceted!
- Doctor Who Official Convention…Update!
- Chicago…TARDIS!
- Face Of Evil…DVD Extras!
- TARDIS…Wallpaper!
- Sega…Buys Doctor Who MMO!
- Children In Need…11th Doctor Kids Costume Auction!
- The Ood Cast…Live!
- Edward Russell’s Walk for Lis…Just Giving Page!

Interview:

- Bill…Stanley!

Commentary:

- The Rebel..Flesh!

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Radio Free Skaro #280 – The Devil In The Dark

Chris — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 14:47:52 +0000

Radio Free Skaro #280 – Click here to listen!

The dark cloud from last week’s pirate adventure has lifted and The Three Who Rule are able to take solace in blathering over one of the best-received episodes of Doctor Who from this past series. The Doctor’s Wife gets the commentary treatment, and – short story even shorter – it’s just as well-loved this time around as when we first saw it half a year ago. Also, as we start to gear our brains toward conventions such as Chicago TARDIS and Gallifrey One, we sink our teeth into some details about the recently-announced official convention. Does it sound worthwhile?

Show Notes:

- Radio Free Skaro…On Google+!
- Christmas Special Preview…On Children In Need!
- Official…Doctor Who Convention!
- The Sensorites…DVD Extras!
- Invasion of the Dinosaurs…DVD Extras!
- The Android Invasion…DVD Extras!
- Shada DVD Documentary…Screening!
- Talking…Plush Dalek!
- The Ood Cast…Live!
- Edward Russell’s Walk for Lis…Just Giving Page!

Commentary:

- The Doctor’s…Wife!

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