• Radio Free Skaro #371 – Bless the Rains

    The Doctor Who rumour mill was in full blown chaos this week with Twelfth Doctor casting rumours giving way to tales of hoards of missing episodes being recovered. The Two Who Rule (Chris managed to escape the mongering of said rumours) neatly sidestepped harmless (or harmful) speculation by delving into ...
  • Radio Free Skaro #370 – Pride (In The Name Of Who)

    Another week and still no new Doctor Who. The long 6-month wait for the 50th Anniversary Special means speculation about the show's future in the form of the next actor (or will it be actress?) to play The Doctor. But it's not all bad as there are always stats to ...
  • Radio Free Skaro #369 – A Tale of Two Doctors

    In an uneventful, post finale, nothing ever happens week, The Three Who Rule….wait, HOLD ON, JUST A SECOND…..Chris isn't on the show this week. Oh, and also, Matt Smith is leaving Doctor Who. Yes, the floppy haired foetus who charmed his way into our hearts in the Eleventh Hour has ...
  • Radio Free Skaro #368 – Iron Pants

    It may be six months until new Doctor Who, but…we've got stats! So, so many stats. Also, Warren gets a lot of facts wrong (as usual), we've invented an exciting new drink called "whiskwee", and for the first time in RFS history, we have a contest to win a DVD ...
  • Radio Free Skaro #367 – Everybody Hurts

    Well, the most recent series of Doctor Who has wrapped up, and what a way to do it - a fangasmagoria from Steven Moffat containing notable nods to the past and tantalizing hints of what's to come. "The Name of the Doctor" gave fans what they wanted (and more) in ...
  • 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 #323 – The Mark of the Gatiss

On August-12-2012 4 Comments

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The summer time-wasting series winds down a bit with what’s likely to be the final miniscope for a time. With New! Doctor! Who! on the horizon, The Three Who Rule look at the NuWho writing efforts of stalwart scribe Mark Gatiss, whose contributions to Doctor Who date back a couple decades. Gatiss has authored New Adventures, starred in fan videos, written for Big Finish, done Confidential voiceover work and so much more – not to mention penning a 50th anniversary special about the origins of our favourite show; it’s no hyperbole to say he was a natural to write for modern Who. Then again, it unfortunately means we talk about Victory of the Daleks. News of the week, including ICONIC casting banter, rounds out another of these things we call Radio Free Skaro. And stay tuned for our plans for the podcast’s sixth anniversary! Oh, wait. We have none. Carry on.
Show Notes:

- Richard E Grant…Iconic Casting!
- An Adventure In Space…And Time!
- Doctor Who 50th Anniversay…Monopoly!
- Greatest Show…Exclusive Antipodean Artwork!
- Gallifrey One…Guest Announcement!

Miniscope:

- Mark…Gatiss!

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Radio Free Skaro #318 – King’s Landing

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With Chris away this week as he completes his move westward to Edmonton, the Three Who Rule welcomes occasional Fourth Ruler Neil Perryman of Adventures With The Wife in Space and Tachyon TV fame to talk about the works of Paddy Kingsland in the Miniscope. Kingsland provided many a memorable motif in a multitude of stories from Seasons 18-21, ranging stylistically from the morose melodies of “Logopolis” to the rock and roll riffs that backed up “Mawdryn Undead”. Also discussed were the imminent appearances of mother-daughter team Diana Rigg and Rachel Stirling in Doctor Who, and can Paul McGann’s new costume (it’s canon now, folks!) be the stepping stone to a future appearance in the TV series in 2013? Stay tuned!
Show Notes:

- Diana Rigg and Rachel Stirling…in Doctor Who!
- The Ambassadors of Death…in colour!
- Paul McGann in…a new costume!
- Sonic Screwdriver…remote control!
- Talking Dalek…action figure set!
- Character Options…Dalek Saucer playset!
- Character Options…Silent Time Machine playset!
- Big payday for…Paddy Kingsland!
- Adventures With The…Wife in Space!

Miniscope:

- Paddy…Kingsland!

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Radio Free Skaro #314 – The Keys of Martinus

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Derek Martinus directed six Doctor Who stories over the course of his career, the last one being 1970′s Spearhead From Space. Much of his output from the 1960s, sadly, no longer exists in the BBC archives, so when it came time to discuss Martinus in the Miniscope this week, the Three Who Rule were presented with a problem: how do you talk about the visual aspect of Doctor Who episodes that exist today in audio form only? Well, no fear, as Luke from TMDWP is here, casting his expert eye upon some pretty impressive work done by Martinus, a director who first realized the Cybermen, the Ice Warriors, and the Autons, to say nothing of the very first regeneration seen in the series. A more thorough investigation of one of Doctor Who’s lesser known directors you will not hear!
Show Notes:

- The Five…Doctors!
- New Companion…First Official Picture With Matt Smith!
- Rupert Graves…In Series 7!
- Weeping Angels…Fan Favourites!
- Lost Dalek Documentary…Found!
- My Stepson…Stole My Sonic Screwdriver!

Miniscope:

- Derek…Martinus!

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Radio Free Skaro #312 – Eurosvision

On May-27-2012 1 Comment

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With the furore and fascination of Eurovision now over with (oh, the excitement! The whimsy!), the Three Who Rule turn their gaze towards one of the most prolific directors in the new series, Euros Lyn, in this week’s Miniscope. Lyn was credited with directing an astonishing eleven episodes across nine stories, including some stunning work on Tooth and Claw, and some questionable decisions on the David Tennant/RTD finale The End of Time. Also discussed in this week’s podcast is Radio Free Skaro’s upcoming appearance at Westercon 66 in July 2013, and some exciting news on the DVD front in the months to come. All in all, this week’s episode is worth more Euros than money can buy!
Show Notes:

- Westercon…66!
- Matt Smith…Carries The Olympic Torch!
- Good…As Gold!
- The New Companion…Begins Filming!
- The Doctor’s Wife…Wins A Nebula!
- Doctor Who Magazine…Wins An Eagle!
- Ambassadors of Death…DVD Extras!
- Vengeance on Varos…DVD Extras Part One!
- Vengeance on Varos…DVD Extras Part Two!
- Inferno…To Be Revisited!

Miniscope:

- Euros…Lyn!

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Radio Free Skaro #309 – Silver Spoonerisms

On May-5-2012 1 Comment

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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 of the Second Doctor, the characterization that would go on to influence all subsequent versions of The Doctor. In order to fully pay homage to Spooner, the Three Who Rule are joined by writer Graeme Burk, whose encyclopedic knowledge of Doctor Who and deep insight into Spooner’s work makes this an enjoyable listen. Also discussed are some DVD releases to come in the next few months. Four Canadians blathering about Doctor Who in one podcast: how can you go wrong?
Show Notes:

- Gallifrey One is…quite popular!
- BBC Worldwide…Upcoming DVD Releases!

Miniscope:

- Dennis…Spooner!

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

On April-22-2012 4 Comments

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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 in the Sylvester McCoy era. Did McCulloch’s rampant use of sampling keyboards and predilection for digital handclaps invite a torrent of scorn from The Three Who Rule? McCulloch is the subject in this episode’s Miniscope segment, and, with a bit of help from Luke from TMDWP, the Three try and delve into why they think Keff’s music is so unpopular, while trying to decipher if they themselves agree with popular opinion.
Show Notes:

- The Sonic Screwdriver…Becomes Reality!
- July 2012…Region 1 DVD Releases!
- DVD Commentary…Profile!
- BBC TV Centre…Documentary!
- Doctor Who Sound Effects LPs…Re-released!

Miniscope:

- Keff…McCulloch!

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Radio Free Skaro #303 – The Writer’s Tales

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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 in Cardiff gave us a new trailer for Series 7 and so much more, as told to us by our new friend Phil Cannon from the Who’s He Podcast who attended the convention and had a grand time. And as if that wasn’t enough, we present an interview with Graeme Burk and Robert Smith? about their new book Who Is The Doctor?, and top off the episode with a look at the works of Terrance Dicks in the Miniscope. The excitement for Series 7 is building. We hope we help you pass the time until then in an entertaining fashion!
Show Notes:

- Series 7…First Trailer!
- Jenna-Louise Coleman…Is The New Companion!
- Jenna-Louise Coleman…First Official Picture!
- Jenna-Louise Coleman…Begins Filming In May!
- Series 7…Broadcast Breakdown!
- Amy and Rory and Angels…Oh My!
- Amy and Rory and Angels…In New York!
- The Daleks…Are Coming Back!
- Target Reprints…Wave 2!
- Who’s He…Podcast!

Interview:

- Graeme Burk…and Robert Smith?

Miniscope:

- Terrance…Dicks!

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Radio Free Skaro #300 – Build High for Happiness

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After five and a half years of middling Doctor Who talk and wildly inaccurate discussion about the programme and those who create it, The Three Who Rule reach the amazing milestone of their 300th episode of Radio Free Skaro. It’s been an epic ride from virtual obscurity for our first two years of existence to where we are today, and what better way to celebrate this event than the return of the Miniscope! In this instalment, we discuss the work of minor director Nicholas Mallett, whose Doctor Who output ranged from the very worst (“Paradise Towers”) to the very best (“The Curse of Fenric”), and everything in between (“The Mysterious Planet”). Given Warren’s rampant distaste for the Sylvester McCoy era, surely this will be a painful experience for him…or will it? This is the type of intrigue that has kept this show going for 300 episodes, and will push it into the future for at least a couple more.
Show Notes:

- Fictitious…Saturn Award Nominations!
- Fictitious…Nebula Award Nomination!
- Fictitious…Royal Television Society Award Nominations!
- Sarah Jane Adventures Series 5…On Region 1 DVD!
- Amy Pond…Maxi-Bust!
- Julian Simpson…At The Official Doctor Who Convention?
- Behind The Sofa…Charity Book!
- Dennis Chinnery…Died.
- A Mad Man With A Box…Podcast!
- The Memory Cheats…Podcast!
- ICON…31!
- The Hugo…Awards!

Miniscope:

- Nicholas…Mallett!

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Radio Free Skaro #246 – Phantom Of The Optera

On March-20-2011 0 Comments

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After an almost three month wait, there was some new Doctor Who content to discuss in the form of two short scenes written for the BBC’s Red Nose Day coverage. As well, news hit the wire we’ll be getting a little extra Who in the form of prequel mini-episodes for a few Series 6 stories. Such an occasion always attracts guests, and so Luke from TMDWP drops in to share his two cents, while also ably aiding the Three Who Rule in slicing, dicing and dissecting the Doctor Who career of director Richard Martin. Martin directed several early Hartnell stories, but whether he directed them well or not was the main point of the discussion…
Show Notes:

- Skaro Shop…North America!
- Skaro Shop…UK!
- The Minute…Doctor Who Podcast!
- Red Nose…Day!
- Series 6…Prequel Snippets!
- Series 6…Episode 1 and 2 Titles!
- Series 6…Episode 3-7 Titles!
- Michael Sheen…in Doctor Who!
- Lords…Of The Red Planet!
- Spearhead From Space…Revisitations DVD Extras!
- Terror Of The Autons…DVD Extras!
- Target Books…Republished!
- Tom Baker…Joins Big Finish!
- Sarah Jane Adventures…Fictitious RTS Award!
- Steven Moffat…Fictitious RTS Award #1! And Fictitious RTS Award #2!
- Fictitious…Eagle Awards!
- Colin Baker And Nicola Bryant…Join Twitter!
- Michael Gough…Dies.
- Nicholas Courtney…Charity Appeal!

Miniscope (Richard Martin):

The…Daleks!
The Edge…Of Destruction!
The Dalek Invasion…Of Earth!
The Web…Planet!
The…Chase!

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Radio Free Skaro #245 – The Howell Around Effect

On March-13-2011 0 Comments

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The Miniscope returns to Radio Free Skaro this week, but with a twist. Instead of the subject being chosen randomly, musician Peter Howell’s work was specifically chosen for discussion, and instead of a discussion, why not interview the man himself? So, in tandem with Dr. Phillip Serna of Adventures in Time, Space, and Music, Steven got to talk to one of his early musical heroes about his many varied scores for Doctor Who from 1980-1985. Also, news and many fact corrections from the week before. What fun!
Show Notes:

- Skaro Shop…North America!
- Skaro Shop…UK!
- Adventures In Time, Space…And Music!
- Series 6…Begins April 23 In The UK!
- Series 6…Begins April 23 In The US!
- Series 6…To Air On SPACE!
- SPACE…Series 5 Ratings!
- Episode 11…Title!
- Episode 10…Writer And Director!
- Episode 7…Title?
- Piers Wenger…Changes Jobs!
- Destroy All Monsters…First Look!
- Android Invasion…DVD Extras In Production!
- Torchwood: Miracle Day…Prequel Books!
- Nicholas Courtney…Charity Appeal!

Miniscope:

Peter…Howell!

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