• 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 #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 #355 – All The News That’s Fit To Miss

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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 #336 – The Power of Squee

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The Three Who Rule were reduced to Two this week, but Steven and Warren were joined by the inestimable Simon Harries of Tachyon TV fame for a commentary on “The Power of Three,” the penultimate story of this half-season. Simon’s dry wit counterbalanced Steven’s idiot savantism (emphasis on the “idiot”) and Warren’s outright stupidity to produce a most delicious bit of commentary that we’re sure you’ll enjoy! But that’s not all! Though it nearly is, as the news was sparse this week, with only intrigues and tales of lost (and then found) Neil Gaiman scripts to report to you, our dear, dear listeners.
Show Notes:

- More Guests for…Chicago TARDIS!
- The Return of…The Cybermen!
- Doctor Who script found in a cab…oops!
- The Reign of Terror…DVD Extras!
- The Legacy Box…DVD Extras!
- Behind…The Sofa!

Commentary:

- The Power…of Three!

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Radio Free Skaro #327 – Ankyl Socks

On September-9-2012 11 Comments

Radio Free Skaro #327 – Click here to listen!

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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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 #259 – Blood Upon The Sawdust

On June-19-2011 2 Comments

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So fill up your glasses with the Three Who Rule as they try to convince you that The Gunfighters is cool! With their friends Ed and Toby, good times will be soon when there’s blood upon the sawdust at “The Last Chance” Saloon!

Along with news and discussion (Is Doctor Who doomed?), when there’s blood on the sawdust at “The Last Chance” Saloon!

Show Notes:

- Skaro Shop…North America!
- Skaro Shop…UK!
- Radio Free Skaro…on GetGlue!
- Radio Free Skaro…on Tumblr!
- Doctor Who…In 2012!
- Episode 9…Titled!
- A Good Man Goes To War…SPACE Ratings!
- Torchwood: Miracle Day…On SPACE!
- Torchwood: Miracle Day…Not Day & Date In The UK?
- Torchwood…At San Diego Comic-Con!
- The Doctor’s Wife…Novelisation?
- Sonic Screwdriver…Building Set!
- Revisitations 3…In 2012!
- International iPlayer…In Europe First!
- Big Finish…At Chicago TARDIS 2011!

Guests:

- Toby…Hadoke!
- Ed…Stradling!

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Radio Free Skaro #255 – Lots Of Planets Have A North

On May-22-2011 4 Comments

Radio Free Skaro #255 – Click here to listen

Fear Her is a story not well beloved by most Who fans (one RFS host being the notable exception), but Life on Mars is near universally praised. Since both were written by Matthew Graham, the writer of this week’s “The Rebel Flesh,” the Three Who Rule didn’t know what to expect as they sat down to view this latest adventure of the Doctor and his companions. What did the Three Who Rule think of Graham’s apology for Fear Her? You’ll just have to listen to find out!
Show Notes:

- Skaro Shop…North America!
- Skaro Shop…UK!
- Radio Free Skaro…on GetGlue!
- Radio Free Skaro…on Tumblr!
- The Rebel…Flesh!
- The Rebel Flesh…Ratings!
- The Doctor’s Wife…Appreciated!
- The Doctor’s Wife…Final Ratings!
- Gallifrey…One!
- North America…Doctor Who Delays!
- A Good Man Goes To War…Synopsis!
- The Impossible Astronaut…Recorded!
- Doctor Who…On Twitter!
- Confidential Cutdowns…On BBC America!
- Torchwood…BFI Screening!
- Miracle Day…Trailer!
- Miracle Day…Cast Announcements!
- Torchwood…Web Of Lies!
- Day of the Daleks…On North American DVD!
- 2011 Doctor Who Action Figures…Wave 1!
- Time Warrior…Action Figure Set!
- Time Monster…Action Figure Set!
- Fictitious…TV Choice Awards!
- Fictitious…BAFTA TV Awards!

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Radio Free Skaro #254 – Trouble and Strife

On May-15-2011 9 Comments

Radio Free Skaro #254 – Click here to listen

In one of most keenly anticipated Doctor Who episodes in some time, legendary fantasy writer Neil Gaiman finally got the keys to the TARDIS and presented us with a gloriously affectionate love letter to Doctor Who, the series that he has adored since before time itself. The Doctor’s Wife was one of the more unique stories ever presented, yet its heart (or hearts) was in the right place. What did The Three Who Rule think, you may well ask? Listen in to find out…
Show Notes:

- Skaro Shop…North America!
- Skaro Shop…UK!
- Radio Free Skaro…on GetGlue!
- Radio Free Skaro…on Tumblr!
- The Doctor’s…Wife!
- The Doctor’s Wife…overnight ratings!
- The Curse of the Black Spot…Appreciation Index!
- The Curse of the Black Spot…final ratings!
- Day of the Moon…final ratings!
- The Impossible Astronaut…final ratings on BBC America!
- The Rebel Flesh…6:45pm on May 21!
- The Almost People…synopsis!
- The Hand of Fear…May 9 ratings!
- The Hand of Fear…May 10 ratings!
- Donations in memory of…Elisabeth Sladen!
- Steven Moffat…lashes out!
- Character Options to release…Junk TARDIS Playset!
- Torchwood: Miracle Day…episode titles!
- New Torchwood audio drama…coming this summer!
- Big Finish Doctor Who…on BBC Radio 4 Extra!

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Doctor Who Panel at WonderCon 2011

On April-4-2011 0 Comments

Here’s the full video of the Doctor Who panel at WonderCon that took place in San Francisco on April 3, 2011. Note: the episode clips shown at the panel are NOT included in the video.

Thanks to Brian Snape (@AgnosticWhovian on Twitter) of the excellent new Doctor Who blog www.agnosticwhovian.com for pointing us to the video.

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Radio Free Skaro #248 – Special Kay

On April-3-2011 8 Comments

Radio Free Skaro #248 – Click here to listen

A week after Radio Free Skaro’s thorough examination of Doctor Who’s long and storied history in Canada, the Three Who Rule take a hard left turn into the realm of Norman Kay, composer of three stories from Doctor Who’s embryonic years, as his work was the subject of talk in this week’s Miniscope. To help in the discussion (or basically lead), Radio Free Skaro’s own GetGlue guru Emily Kausilik, a noted music expert in her own right, was brought in to offer her expertise on not only Kay’s music, but how music in general was composed and used in 1960s Doctor Who. And, hey, it’s not often that you get to hear a discussion on 1960s Doctor Who music, is it?
Show Notes:

- Skaro Shop…North America!
- Skaro Shop…UK!
- Emily…Kausalik!
- SPACE…Series 6 Goes Day & Date!
- The Impossible Astronaut…In Australia!
- BBC One…Series 6 Trailer!
- BBC America…Series 6 Trailer!
- Torchwood: Miracle Day…Teaser!
- The Impossible Astronaut…Advance Screening!
- Neil Gaiman’s Episode…Titled!
- Episode 4…On May 14!
- Torchwood: Miracle Day…Composed By Murray Gold!
- Series 6…Part 1 On Region 2 DVD!
- Series 6…Part 1 On Region B Blu-Ray!
- Paradise Towers…On Region 1 DVD!
- Doctor Who Insider…Details!
- Doctor Who Writing Competition…For Kids!
- Who…Is The Doctor?!
- The Doctor’s Daughter’s…Daughter!

Miniscope – Norman Kay:

An Unearthly…Child!
The Keys…Of Marinus!
The…Sensorites!

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