• 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 #361 – The Borings of Akhaten

    After a rollicking opening to Series 7B last week, we were treated to a new episode in "The Rings of Akhaten" that received almost no love from any of the Three Who Rule. In fact, only one person had something nice to say about it, and you'll never guess who! ...

  • Radio Free Skaro #360 – Quadracyclephenia

    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. ...

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

    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 ...

  • Radio Free Skaro #358 – A Breath of Fresh Air Lock

    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 ...

On December-4-2011 2 Comments

Radio Free Skaro #283 – Click here to listen!

A bumper crop of fantastic interviews highlights this week’s episode of Radio Free Skaro! Steven, our man in…er…Chicago managed to talk to Mark Sheppard about his lifelong passion for Doctor Who and his desire to return to the show, Benjamin Cook talks about his experiences writing The Writer’s Tale with Russell T Davies, Nick Briggs and Jason Haigh-Ellery discuss Tom Baker’s long awaited return to the role of The Doctor (in audio form), as well as say all that they can about the upcoming project to animate the missing episodes of The Reign of Terror, and Robert Shearman mentions Volume 2 of Running Through Corridors in between mouthfuls of pizza and beer. We hope you enjoy these interviews as much as we enjoy bringing them to you!
Show Notes:

- Radio Free Skaro…On Google+!
- Chicago…TARDIS!
- The Doctor, The Widow And The Wardrobe…UK Transmission Time!
- The Doctor, The Widow And The Wardrobe…Canada Transmission Time!
- The Doctor, The Widow And The Wardrobe…US Transmission Time!
- The Doctor, The Widow And The Wardrobe…UK DVD Release!
- Christmas Confidential…Cancelled?
- Confidential…On Points Of View!
- David Yates…Movie Rumour Follow-up!
- Steven Moffat…Movie Rumour Follow-up!
- Global iPlayer…Hits Canada!
- Shada Novelization…Cover Art!
- Tomb Of The Cybermen…Special Edition DVD Extras!
- March 2012…Region 1 DVD Releases!
- David Tennant…On The Nerdist!

Interview:

- Mark…Sheppard!
- Benjamin…Cook!
- Nick Briggs and…Jason Haigh-Ellery!
- Rob…Shearman!

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Radio Free Skaro #277 – Click here to listen!

The time has finally arrived for The Three Who Rule to cast their eyes back on Series 6 of Doctor Who via their annual commentary series. Things kick off with, of course, The Impossible Astronaut, as the lads talk over what they felt to be one of the best opening episodes for any series of NuWho… and as ever, rarely staying on topic. But for every beginning there’s an ending as the last ever episodes of The Sarah Jane Adventures graced the small screen this past week, and things just won’t be the same without Lis Sladen. The news of the week rounds out the show with a look at DVDs, books, and the latest from the rumour mill.
Show Notes:

- The Man…Who Never Was!
- Matt Smith…One More Year?
- The Brilliant Book…Teases Series 7!
- Sky…Final Viewing Figures!
- The Wonderful Book…1965?
- Series 6 DVD Box Set…Full Details!
- Night…And The Doctor!
- February 2012…North American DVD Releases!
- Caves of Androzani…Action Figure Set!
- The Ood Cast…Live!
- Edward Russell’s Walk for Lis…Just Giving Page!

Commentary:

- The Impossible…Astronaut!

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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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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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SPACE Podcast – April 29, 2011. Click here to listen!
Radio Free Skaro returns to the SPACE Podcast! For the uninitiated, the SPACE Podcast is the official podcast of SPACE Channel, the Canadian home for Doctor Who. Hosted by Mark Askwith, this weekly podcast features chatter about various news and events in the sci-fi world, as well as banter about the various shows that air on SPACE. The Three Who Rule will provide their own capsule reviews of each new Doctor Who episode, and begin this week with their take on The Impossible Astronaut.

Listen to the episode in the media player above, or check out the podcast on the official SPACE website here.

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Radio Free Skaro #250 – Click here to listen


With less than a week to go until New! Doctor! Who! The Three Who Rule delved into the distant past via the works of Brian Hayles, creator of the Ice Warriors, Luddite, and gentleman scholar, in what will likely be the last Miniscope for quite some time. Of course it wouldn’t be RFS without the latest news, analysis, and off-color banter about Rory in a Roman outfit, all of which were copiously present.
Show Notes:

- Skaro Shop…North America!
- Skaro Shop…UK!
- Radio Free Skaro…on GetGlue!
- Radio Free Skaro…on Tumblr!
- The Impossible Astronaut…April 23, 6pm on BBC One!
- Doctor Who Confidential…April 23, 7pm on BBC Three!
- Day of the Moon…April 30, 6-7pm on BBC One!
- The Impossible Astronaut…Preview Clips!
- The Impossible Astronaut…New Trailer!
- Series 6…BBC America Comcast Trailer!
- Steven Moffat on…The Graham Norton Show!
- Matthew Graham talks about…The Rebel Flesh!
- The BBC releases…spoilers!
- Torchwood: Miracle Day coming to…SPACE!
- The Krotons coming to…DVD!
- Planet of Giants coming to…DVD!
- Terror of the Zygons coming to…DVD!
- The Greatest Show in the Galaxy coming to DVD…in 2012!
- The Greatest Show in the Galaxy…to be released alone!
- You could be part of a…Doctor Who DVD commentary!
- Planet of the Spiders – The Final Cut…third preview clip!
- Doctor Who Character Building…Weeping Angels mini-set!
- Doctor Who talk on the…SPACE Podcast!
- Who Party 15 Fundraiser…in Toronto on April 19!

Miniscope – Brian Hayles:

The…Celestial Toymaker!
The…Smugglers!
The…Ice Warriors!
The Seeds…of Death!
The Curse…of Peladon!
The Monster…of Peladon!

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The BBC have released two clips from The Impossible Astronaut, premiering on BBC, BBC America, and SPACE on April 23! See both clips below:

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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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