• 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 #367 – Everybody Hurts

On May-19-2013 14 Comments

Radio Free Skaro #367 – Click here to listen!

rfs367Well, 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 a 50th anniversary story, and it was six months early! But what did the Three Who rule think of this extravaganza? Also discussed in this episode were the now assured future of Doctor Who and the show’s return in Series 8, stats, more stats, and the potentially damaging effects of Eurovision. And now, six months to wait until more new Doctor Who…but what else does the BBC have in store before then?
Show Notes:

- The Name…of the Doctor!
- The Name of the Doctor…BBC Overnights!
- Nightmare in Silver…Appreciated!
- The Crimson Horror…Final Ratings!
- Series 8…Confirmed!
- Matt Smith…Confirms His Return!
- Matt Smith and David Tennant…in a Video Together!
- Doctor Who…Dominates April iPlayer Charts!
- BFI Peter Davison…Q&A Panel!
- Doctor Who…in Antipodean Cinemas!
- L.I…Who!
- Calgary…Expo!
- Westercon…66!

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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 #362 – Ice Hot

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Radio Free Skaro #362 – Click here to listen!

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 polymath with some hits and a few misses under his belt, brings the claustrophobic terror with “Cold War,” but the real question is, what did the Three Who Rule think of the story? With precious little to discuss besides this episode and stats, stats, stats (and more stats) they expostulated at length, coming perilously close to beating Douglas McKinnon’s expertly paced tale’s running time with their balderdash and bafflegab.
Show Notes:

- Cold…War!
- Cold War…Overnight Viewing Figures!
- The Rings of Akhaten…Overnight Viewing Figures!
- The Rings of Akhaten…Appreciated!
- The Bells of Saint John…Final BBC Viewing Figures!
- Journey to the Centre of the TARDIS…Synopsis!
- Jemma Redgrave…Returns!
- Ice Warriors…DVD Details!

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Radio Free Skaro #360 – Quadracyclephenia

On March-31-2013 6 Comments

Radio Free Skaro #360 – Click here to listen!

New Doctor Who! And given such an auspicious occasion, it was no surprise that the Three Who Rule yammered on at length about “The Bells of Saint John,” and then further prognosticated on the news that David Tennant and Billie Piper will in fact return for the 50th anniversary special. Debate on the proper levels of fanwankiness for the special, speculation on the many hints and tidbits Moffat has seeded throughout his tenure leading up to November 23rd, 2013 and other wishes and dreams for the upcoming season were all grist for the fevered (and possibly insane) minds of the RFS crew. All this and various other tidbits of news, and more importantly, no stats. (Don’t worry, stats will be back in full force next week).
Show Notes:

- The Bells…Of Saint John!
- Tennant and Piper…Return!
- Series 7B…In New Zealand!
- Series 7B…Episode Titles!
- Matt Smith…Hangs Around For 2014!
- Demon’s Run…Two Days Later!
- Gallifrey One…Guest Update!
- Doctor Who Stuff…On Playstation Home!
- The Mill…Closing The TV Division?
- Doctor Who Stamps…Are Popular!
- Series 7B…DVD Extras!
- Terror of the Zygons…DVD Delayed!
- Regenerations…DVD Box Set!?
- Doctor Who…Wins A Peabody Award!
- Hugo Award…2013 Nominees!

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Radio Free Skaro #359 – Whether You Like It Or Not

On March-24-2013 6 Comments

Radio Free Skaro #359 – Click here to listen!

The upcoming book “JN-T: The Life and Scandalous Times of John Nathan-Turner” is quite possibly the most controversial account of the behind-the-scenes world of Doctor Who ever published, delving into the, at times, seedy side of the life of the long time producer of Doctor Who. It also covers, with astonishing detail, the trials and tribulations that occurred during the making of the programme in the 1980s when the BBC were increasingly trying to kill it. We present an interview with the book’s author, Richard Marson, who explains the amount of work that went into researching the biography, as well as discuss his own experiences and opinions on the man who was responsible for Doctor Who for an entire decade. But before that, Chris and Steven yammer about the news of the week, and look forward to new Doctor Who in less than a week’s time!
Show Notes:

- Gallifrey…One!
- The Bells of St John…”Prequel”!
- The Bells of St John…BBC One Transmission Time!
- The Bells of St John…Trailer!
- The Bells of St John…Clips!
- Series 7B…Trailers!
- Series 7B…First Four Titles and Synopses!
- Series 7B…Movie-Style Posters!
- Matt Smith…Leaving In 2013?
- Private Eye…Talks Caro Skinner!
- Red Nose Day…Doctor Who Clip!
- Doctor Who Magazine…First Doctor Special!
- Australia Gets The Bells of St John…On March 31!
- Australia Doesn’t Get…Advance iView Episodes!
- Series 7B…North American DVD/BD Release Date!
- Visitation Special Edition DVD…Details!
- Doctor Who…Another Entertainment Weekly Cover!

Interview:

- Richard…Marson!
- JN-T: The Life and Scandalous Times…of John Nathan-Turner!

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Doctor Who Series 7 Part Two on North American DVD

On March-20-2013 0 Comments
Two weeks after the release of the special edition DVD of The Visitation, on May 28, North American Blu-Ray and DVD buyers will be able to buy Series 7 Part Two; the set will include The Snowmen and the other eight episodes of Series 7B.

Edit: Extras have now been announced for this set, which include a behind-the-scenes for The Snowmen, “prequels” to The Snowmen and The Bells of St John, and a 45-minute special entitled The Companions.

Doctor Who Series 7 Part Two has an MSRP of $24.98 for the DVD release and $29.98 for the Blu-Ray release. Click on the package art for a larger version. Check TVShowsOnDVD.com for more details!
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Radio Free Skaro #358 – A Breath of Fresh Air Lock

On March-17-2013 3 Comments

Radio Free Skaro #358 – Click here to listen!

A wide variety of news leads off the latest episode of Radio Free Skaro, as the Three Who Rule pontificate about the fate of Caroline Skinner, the discovery of early Doctor Who scripts and even a little about the upcoming Series 7B… but wait, there’s more! This week saw the release of the Special Edition of The Aztecs, which includes the recently-found third episode of Galaxy 4, and what more fitting way to celebrate its release on home video than for the RFS lads to talk all over it in the form of a commentary. Talk of Lego, the upcoming Calgary Expo, the realization we’re on the cusp of the longest unbroken streak of Doctor Who episodes since 2010 – and of course the other news of the week – round out this week’s podcast. Enjoy!
Show Notes:

- Mark Sheppard…At Calgary Expo!
- Calgary Expo…Preliminary Schedule!
- Caro Skinner…No Longer Exec Producer!
- Jenna-Louise Coleman…In Series 8!
- Spearhead From Space…On BBC America!
- Series 7B…Tidbits!
- 1960s Doctor Who Scripts…Found!
- Inferno SE and Mind of Evil…DVD Details!
- Robots of Death…BFI Screening Guests!
- Peter Davison…BFI Screening Info!
- Doctor Who…Pointless!

Commentary:

- Air…Lock!

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Doctor Who Series 7B SPACE Trailer

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SPACE today premiered a new trailer for the upcoming Series 7B. Have a look!

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Radio Free Skaro #356 – Strax to the Max

On March-3-2013 1 Comment

Radio Free Skaro #356 – Click here to listen!

After the craziness of last week’s Calgary Expo announcement (which crashed the servers at Radio Free Skaro headquarters, aka a rusty shack in Surrey, BC), and two weeks after the wild times of Gallifrey One, the Three Who Rule were finally able to sit back, relax, and take in an episode of Doctor Who. And then talk over it. The episode of choice is “The Snowmen”, the 2012 Christmas special that caused much merriment amongst most of the masses. Minus Warren, Chris and Steven find time before hand to discuss the news of the week, including the passing of designer Ray Cusick, responsible for one of the most iconic science fiction designs of all time. He also designed the Daleks.
Show Notes:

- Calgary…Expo!
- The Bells…Of St John!
- Series 7B…Teaser!
- The Ice Warriors…Animated For DVD!
- Peter Cushing Dalek Movies…Coming Soon On Blu-Ray!
- An Adventure In Space And Time…Wraps Filming!
- Tomb of the Cybermen…Audiobook!
- Raymond Cusick…Dies.

Commentary:

- The…Snowmen!

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Radio Free Skaro #355 – All The News That’s Fit To Miss

On February-24-2013 0 Comments

Radio Free Skaro #355 – Click here to listen!

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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