• Radio Free Skaro #292 – Amok Time

    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 ...
  • Radio Free Skaro #291 – That Which Survives

    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 ...
  • Radio Free Skaro #290 – Whom Gods Destroy

    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 ...
  • Radio Free Skaro #289 – Errand Of Mercy

    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 ...
  • Radio Free Skaro #288 – Friday’s Child

    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 ...

Radio Free Skaro #256 – State of Play-Doh

On May-29-2011 9 Comments

Radio Free Skaro #256 – Click here to listen

The Almost People, part 2 of Doctor Who’s sentient play-doh saga initiated last week with The Rebel Flesh, proved to be only quasi-compelling to the RFS lads. Indifference shifted to both gasps of astonishment and grumblings of unhappiness at the “game-changing” cliffhanger to this week’s festivities…and we still have A Good Man Goes to War to look forward to next week (or the week after that, SPACE and BBC America viewers.) In the meantime, stats were examined, asteroid-eating goats invented, and Journey’s End was maligned with a naughty word. Just another normal day here at Radio Free Skaro.
Show Notes:

- Skaro Shop…North America!
- Skaro Shop…UK!
- Radio Free Skaro…on GetGlue!
- Radio Free Skaro…on Tumblr!
- The Almost…People!
- A Good Man Goes To War…Prequel!
- A Good Man Goes To War…Coming Soon Trailer!
- A Good Man Goes To War…Time Slot!
- The Almost People…Overnights!
- The Rebel Flesh…Appreciated!
- Doctor Who…Loses At The TV BAFTAs!
- Fictitious…Constellation Awards!
- Piers Wenger…Leaves The BBC!
- Third Doctor Costume…T-shirt!
- Tenth Doctor Costume…T-shirt!
- Miracle Day…New Trailer!
- The Nerdist…BBC America Pilot!

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Radio Free Skaro #249 – Cary On Tristram

On April-10-2011 0 Comments

Radio Free Skaro #249 – Click here to listen

For the first time in what seems like a very long while, the Three Who Rule tackle a Miniscope segment all on their own without the aid of a special (and probably much better informed) guest. The subject? Musician Tristram Cary, whose moody melodies and bouncy ballads helped underscore many a 1960s Doctor Who serial. Even the most taciturn of individuals could find something to say about Cary’s iconic work. And if that wasn’t enough to fill an episode, there’s a bundle of press launch news from both sides of the Atlantic to help form another jam packed, spoiler-free episode of Radio Free Skaro.
Show Notes:

- Skaro Shop…North America!
- Skaro Shop…UK!
- BBC Doctor Who…Press Launch!
- BBC America Doctor Who…Press Launch!
- Doctor Who Premiere Screening…in Chicago!
- Series 6 Episodes 1-7…Titles!
- The Impossible Astronaut…No Broadcast Time Yet!
- Doctor Who Series 6…Striking New Images!
- Doctor Who Panel…At WonderCon!
- Torchwood: Miracle Day…Press Launch at MIPTV!
- Earth Story DVD Box Set…Details!
- Series 6…Part 1 On Region 2 DVD!
- Doctor Who…Upcoming Region 2 DVD Release Schedule!
- Death To The Daleks…Coming To DVD!
- Dalek Film Soundtracks…On Vinyl!
- Another Clip Of…The Final Cut Documentary!
- First Big Finish Fourth Doctor Title…Revealed!
- The Fourth Doctor’s…Sonic Screwdriver!
- DWIN’s Open Letter… To Doctor Who Insider!

Miniscope – Tristram Cary:

The…Daleks!
Marco…Polo!
The Daleks’ Master…Plan!
The…Gunfighters!
The…Mutants!

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Radio Free Skaro #245 – The Howell Around Effect

On March-13-2011 0 Comments

Radio Free Skaro #245 – Click here to listen

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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Radio Free Skaro #227 – A Day in the Life

On December-5-2010 7 Comments

Radio Free Skaro #227 – Click here to listen

For the first time in many months, the Three Who Rule were delighted to welcome Tachyon TV’s Neil Perryman back into the fold to not only discuss the week that was in Doctor Who, but to be present for Neil’s first commentary since watching The Stolen Earth 27 times in one weekend to prepare the last ever Tachyon TV commentary podcast. The episode in question is Gareth Roberts’ The Lodger, episode 11 of Series 5. As usual with Neil, the boundaries of decency for Radio Free Skaro were pushed ever further, as was the level of integrity and humour. A good time was had by all!
Show Notes:

- A Christmas Carol…at 6pm!
- Piers Wenger…talks Series 6!
- Peter Hoar…to direct Series 6?
- Marshall Lancaster…cast!
- New production staff for…Torchwood!
- Sarah Jane Adventures…viewing figures!
- Doctor Who coming to…Playstation Network!
- A new book called…Special Sound!
- Craig Ferguson…lost cold open!
- Sil and Peri…action figures!
- New Doctor Who: The Adventure Games…coming Christmas Day!
- Mazes of Time…preview!
- This Week in Doctor Who…returning!

Commentary:

The…Lodger!
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More Doctor Who Series 6 Details

On December-1-2010 1 Comment

Piers Wenger, executive producer of Doctor Who, was recently interviewed by Crave Online and gave some tidbits regarding the upcoming Series Six. Among other details, Wenger mentioned the DVD branding for the upcoming series will probably have everything labeled Series Six although the production staff is treating each half as a separate series. Wenger also noted the return of Toby Whithouse, creator of Being Human and author of The Vampires of Venice last series, who will be penning an episode. Likely precluding the Daleks coming back, a first for any series since the show’s return in 2005, Wenger also said there will be no classic Doctor Who monsters returning in the upcoming series.

Other items get discussed, such as the mystery of River Song, the impact of Amy and Rory’s marriage, consideration of having Paul McGann return and the possibility of more overseas filming. Read the full interview here.

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Pierhead Sessions Discuss Doctor Who

On March-17-2010 2 Comments
The Pierhead Sessions took place in Cardiff from March 4-6, 2010. These sessions were set up to discuss various media issues and events that have affected Wales, and, naturally, the arrival of Doctor Who in Cardiff was one of the prime topics discussed. The Doctor Who panel on March 5 involved Clare Hudson (Head of Programming, English, BBC Cymru Wales), Piers Wenger (Head of Drama, BBC Cymru Wales, and Executive Producer, Doctor Who), Beth Willis (Executive Producer, Doctor Who), Ian Grutchfield (Brand Manager, Doctor Who), and was moderated by Neil Midgley (Daily Telegraph).

The hour long panel is presented in three parts below, and provides some interesting insights into the production of Doctor Who, including some fascinating hints and previews from the current production team of Piers Wenger and Beth Willis:

Made in Wales: Doctor Who – Part 1 from Pierhead Sessions TV on Vimeo.

Made in Wales: Doctor Who – Part 2 from Pierhead Sessions TV on Vimeo.

Made in Wales: Doctor Who – Part 3 from Pierhead Sessions TV on Vimeo.
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