• Radio Free Skaro #311 – Lenny Bruce Is Not Afraid

    The RFS team is scattered hither and yon this week with Steven in Madison, Wisconsin, and Warren scooping up cross-border deals in Seattle, but they still manage to crank out another episode of Radio Free Skaro for your listening delight. This week, Steven and Chris postulate on the news that ...

  • 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 ...

On October-25-2009 0 Comments

Radio Free Skaro #165 – Click here to listen

rfs165Warren is still trundling around Asia so in his absence the remaining Two Who Rule invited along Luke from The Minute Doctor Who Podcast to join in the frivolity. Some good news (Doctor Who confirmed for Christmas and a Children in Need Preview of Tennant’s penultimate episode) was discussed as was some bad news (various bits of DVD-related disappointments) whilst opinions were split down the middle on the latest installment of The Sarah Jane Adventures (quite a tough thing to do with an odd number of participants). David Whitaker gets quite the workout in the miniscope, complete with a Vampire/Halloween tie-in, and Steven finally commits to an appearance on Luke’s Doctor Who-based Mastermind quiz!
Show Notes:

- Skaro Shop…Buy Our Stuff!
- The Minute Doctor Who…Podcast!
- Doctor Who…at Christmas!
- Children…In Need!!
- Sarah Jane Adventures…Episode 3 Ratings!
- Sarah Jane Adventures…Episode 4 Ratings!
- Sarah Jane Adventures…Appreciated!
- Tennant…Fictitious Scottish BAFTA Nomination!
- Project 3…Rumours!
- Restoration Team…DVD News!
- Master…Mind!

Miniscope Links (David Whitaker):
- The Edge…of Destruction!
- The…Rescue!
- The…Crusade!
- The Power…of the Daleks!
- The Evil…of the Daleks!
- The Enemy…of the World!
- The Wheel…in Space!
- The Ambassadors…of Death!
- BBC…Shownar!

On October-19-2009 5 Comments

Radio Free Skaro #164 – Click here to listen

rfs164With Warren on holiday in Japan and China, Katrina joins the fray (see what we did there?) as the Radio Free Skaro gang discusses more about the Doctor Who Magazine ranking poll, a mass of DVD news as well as the premiere story of the new Sarah Jane Adventures series and more. Was Sarah Jane worthwhile viewing? Will Doctor Who fandom become collective paupers from the deluge of early 2010 DVD releases? Will Chris Clough get the tongue lashing so many think he deserves in this week’s Miniscope? Delve into this week’s gripping episode to find out!
Show Notes:

- Skaro Shop…Buy Our Stuff!
- Tom Baker…Discusses Barry Letts!
- Sarah Jane Adventures…Trailer!
- Sarah Jane Adventures…Ratings! (Episode One)
- Sarah Jane Adventures…Ratings! (Episode Two)
- Classic Who…on Blinkbox!
- Tennant’s finale…on DVD!
- The DVD…of Peladon!
- Key to Time DVDs…Re-released!
- Myths…and Legends!
- The Masque…of Mandragora!
- Time…and the Rani!
- Sarah Jane Adventures…Series 3 DVD!
- Tennant…Commentating!
- Hamlet…Transmission date!
- Hamlet DVD…Delayed!
- SFX Awards…Voting!
- Korean…Fictitious Award!
- Tom Baker…Pyramids of Mars action figure!

Miniscope Links (Chris Clough):
- Terror…of the Vervoids!
- The Ultimate…Foe!
- Delta…and the Bannermen!
- Dragonfire!
- The Happiness…Patrol!
- Silver…Nemesis!
- BBC…Shownar!

On October-9-2009 1 Comment

Radio Free Skaro #162 – Click here to listen

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A new logo, new location pics, and confirmation that the BBC is indeed going along with the madness of referring to Matt Smith’s junior outing as the Doctor as “Series 1.” The Three Who Rule also engaged in a spirited discussion about the possibility of an international iPlayer, as well as devoted the ever-popular Miniscope to the work of David Maloney, one of Doctor Who’s finest visualists and a gentleman director to spare. Allons-y!

Note: this episode was recorded before the passing of Barry Letts on October 9.

Show Notes:

- Skaro Shop…Buy Our Stuff!
- Radio Free Skaro…on SPACE!
- Be a fan of Radio Free Skaro on…Facebook!
- Peter Davison…cancels!
- Colin Baker…writes a book!
- 2010 Doctor Who…Cruise!
- Doctor Who…new logo!
- Andrew Gunn…confirmed!
- Richard Curtis…spills the beans!
- BBC approved…location pics!
- Confirmed – it’s…Series 1!
- BBC…iPlayer!
- Hornet’s Nest…The Dead Shoes!

Miniscope Links (David Maloney):
- The Mind…Robber!
- The…Krotons!
- The…War Games!
- Planet of…the Daleks!
- Genesis of the…Daleks!
- Planet of…Evil!
- The Deadly…Assassin!
- The Talons of…Weng-Chiang!
- BBC…Shownar!

On October-4-2009 10 Comments

Radio Free Skaro #161 – Click here to listen

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Rumours, rumours and more rumours were grist for the RFS mill this week, as the Three Who Rule speculated on a new, possibly leaked list of Season 5/1/31 writers (and confirmed one or two writers (Chris Chibnall) and directors (Ashley Way, Andrew Gunn) along the way), watching Phil (friend of the show) Ford’s reactions to watching Dreamland (very meta) and DVD speculation run amok. All this and a Fiona Cumming Miniscope.
Show Notes:

- Skaro Shop…Buy Our Stuff!
- Radio Free Skaro…on SPACE!
- Be a fan of Radio Free Skaro on…Facebook!
- Louise Jameson at…Who York!
- Series 5/1/31…writers? (possible spoilers)
- Neil Gaiman says…no!
- Ashley Way and Chris Chibnall…confirmed!
- Andrew Gunn…confirmed!
- Sarah Jane Adventures…preview clip!
- SJA Ep 3-4…preview details!
- Phil Ford talks about…Dreamland!
- McGann returning?…never!
- Peladon DVD box set…details?
- Kamelion DVD box set…details?
- The End DVD box set…details?
- Pertwee figure…with maggots!
- Wha…?
Miniscope Links (Fiona Cumming):
- Castrovalva…!
- Snakedance…!
- Enlightenment…!
- Planet of…Fire!
- BBC…Shownar!

On September-27-2009 2 Comments

Radio Free Skaro #160 – Click here to listen

rfs160This week’s Miniscope saw an appearance by Chris Boucher, best known not only for his scripts for Robots of Death, The Face of Evil and Image of the Fendahl, but also for writing for Blake’s 7 (acting as script editor for the show from 1978 to 1981) and Star Cops and….his segment consisted of six minutes. The remaining time was filled with the trademarked digressionary banter known and tolerated by RFS fandom, ranging from a list of Gallifrey 2010′s many exciting panels to the strange character known as “Itchy Spider-man.”
Show Notes:

- Skaro Shop…Buy Our Stuff!
- Radio Free Skaro…on SPACE!
- Be a fan of Radio Free Skaro on…Facebook!
- Gallifrey 21…discussion panels!
- An Evening With…Steve Roberts!
- Doctor Who wins…an award!
- Sarah Jane Adventures…Episode One!
- Sarah Jane Adventures…Episode Two!
- Liz Sladen previews…SJA S3!
- David Tennant on…the Christian O’Connell Show!
- Jonathan Ross interviews…John Simm!
- SJA…in SFX Magazine!
- Tennant’s Hamlet…on DVD!
- Torchwood…graphic novel!
- DWM: The Mighty 200…1-50!
- DWM: The Mighty 200…50-100!
- DWM: The Mighty 200…101-150!
- DWM: The Mighty 200…151-200!
Miniscope Links (Chris Boucher):
- The Face…of Evil!
- The Robots…of Death!
- Image…of the Fendahl!
- BBC…Shownar!

On September-21-2009 6 Comments

Radio Free Skaro #159 – Click here to listen

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With the Doctor Who Magazine release of the ming-mongiest list of favorite Doctor Who episodes in the past 11 years (when a nuWho-less but also ming-mongy list sparked debate amongst the faithful), the Three Who Rule were like starving, nerdy dogs drawn to raw meat. Weighing in on their own picks and what they felt was wrong-headed and frankly evil placement of some of their favorite episodes, they also made time to speculate on the scheduling of Dreamland, the Waters of Mars and to roundly chastise Richard Curtis for not getting his Doctor Who air dates right. And oh yes, a Miniscope featuring Pennant Roberts also made an appearance, flood-lit and underbudgeted. Hoo…ray.

Show Notes:

- Skaro Shop…Buy Our Stuff!
- Radio Free Skaro…on SPACE!
- Be a fan of Radio Free Skaro on…Facebook!
- DWM: The Mighty 200…1-50!
- DWM: The Mighty 200…50-100!
- DWM: The Mighty 200…101-150!
- DWM: The Mighty 200…151-200!
- Sarah Jane Adventures…twice weekly!
- Richard Curtis’s episode…filming in November!
- Dreamland airing in…October!
- Doctor Who Region 1 DVDs…in January!
- The Mind of Evil…in colour!
- Voices of the…Blathereen!
- A new website for…Tom Baker!
Miniscope Links (Pennant Roberts):
- The Face…of Evil!
- The Sun…Makers!
- The Pirate…Planet!
- Shada…!
- Warriors…of the Deep!
- Timelash…!
- BBC…Shownar!

On September-14-2009 4 Comments

Radio Free Skaro #158 – Click here to listen

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With news sorely lacking, the Three Who Rule were momentarily relieved to hide in the welcome shelter of a commentary, in this case the third and fourth instalments of “Arc of Infinity”, a maudlin yarn notable more for IKEA furniture infesting Gallifrey than for an interesting story. But their welcome was short lived, as Cracklor once again besieged Warren and his computer more or less opted for suicide….much like Omega, as his Rice Krispie wounds boiled into nothingness. Poignancy ahead, dear listeners. Sheer poignancy.

Show Notes:

- Skaro Shop…Buy Our Stuff!
- Radio Free Skaro…on SPACE!
- Be a fan of Radio Free Skaro on…Facebook!
- Richard Curtis…Doctor Who writer!
- National Television Awards…nominations!
- David Tennant in Of Mice…and Men!
- Dalek Movie…Soundtracks!
Miniscope Links (Johnny Byrne):
- The Keeper…of Traken!
- Arc…of Infinity!
- Warriors…of the Deep!
- BBC…Shownar!

On September-6-2009 3 Comments

Radio Free Skaro #157 – Click here to listen

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The classic series commentary makes a not-so-triumphant return to the Radio Free Skaro fold as we merge the Miniscope with the old time-filling standby. With Johnny Byrne as our subject we plod through the week’s weak news with discussion of lowlights such as Warriors of the Deep and our commentary of the first half of Arc of Infinity. There should have been another way, indeed!

Show Notes:

- Radio Free Skaro…shop!
- Radio Free Skaro…on SPACE!
- Be a fan of Radio Free Skaro on…Facebook!
- Doctor Who: Greatest Moments…The Enemies!
- The Enemies…ratings!
- Podcest at…Whooverville!
- Sarah Jane premiering in…October!
- David Tennant on…Masterpiece!
- K9 in post…production!!
- K9 to be shown at…MIPCON!
Miniscope Links (Johnny Byrne):
- The Keeper…of Traken!
- Arc…of Infinity!
- Warriors…of the Deep!
- BBC…Shownar!

On August-31-2009 4 Comments

Radio Free Skaro #156 – Click here to listen

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The Three Who Rule were in fine fettle this week, if fettle is judged by ability to digress and avoid the topic at hand. Through discussion that veered into subjects as strange as podcestuous panels in Derby, the horror of a rebroadcast of Dimensions in Time and the continued demonstration of Warren’s complete lack of a short-term memory, the trio ambled towards the Miniscope and Douglas Adams’ short but memorable tenure as Doctor Who script editor.

Show Notes:

- Radio Free Skaro…shop!
- Bridging The Rift with…Steven!
- Be a fan of Radio Free Skaro on…Facebook!
- Doctor Who: Greatest Moments…The Companions!
- The Companions…ratings!
- New Series, new…TARDIS?
- Catherine Tate wins…an award!
- Fifth Doctor Era Big Finish…reunion!
- Frazer Hines joins…Big FInish!
- Big Finish interviews Rob Shearman…Friend of the Show!
- David Tennant…on Radio 5!
- David Tennant’s new film…at TIFF!
- John Barrowman…on Jonathan Ross!
- Upcoming DVDs…in 2010!
- C4 looking to air…Dimensions in Time!
- David Tennant, Second Hottest…Scot!
Miniscope Links (Douglas Adams):
- The Pirate…Planet!
- City…of Death!
- Shada…!
- BBC…Shownar!

On August-23-2009 3 Comments

Radio Free Skaro #155 – Click here to listen

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In an episode of threes, the Three Who Rule discuss the first of three filler Doctor Who clip shows (“Doctor Who: Greatest Moments”), Series Three of the Sarah Jane Adventures, upcoming DVD releases featuring Doctor No. 3, Jon Pertwee, and last but not least, the third and final installment of the Miniscope segment featuring Robert Holmes. Next week’s Miniscope topic was also determined via the Randomizer…but you’ll have to listen to the show to find out who it is! (Hint: it’s not Pennant Roberts.)

Show Notes:

- Radio Free Skaro…shop!
- Bridging The Rift with…Kate Orman!
- Doctor Who…New York!
- Gallifrey 21…register!
- Doctor Who: Greatest Moments…The Doctor!
- Doctor Who Greatest Moments…ratings!
- DWM reveals The End of Time…details!
- Doctor Who…Dreamland!
- Sarah Jane Adventures…titles and synopses!
- BBC on…Blinkbox!
- Dalek War box set…details!
- Releases box set…coming in 2010?
- Coming Soon to DVD…The Dominators!
- Coming Soon to DVD…Kamelion Box Set!
- BBC Kids in Canada airing…Peter Davison!

Miniscope Links (Robert Holmes, Part Three):
- The…Sunmakers!
- The Ribos…Operation!
- The Power of…Kroll!
- The Caves of…Androzani!
- The Two…Doctors!
- The Trial of a Time Lord…Parts 1-4!
- The Trial of a Time Lord…Part 13!
- BBC…Shownar!

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