• 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 ...

On February-27-2011 2 Comments

Radio Free Skaro #243 – Click here to listen

The world of Doctor Who lost one of its icons this past week, and all fans are mourning the passing of our beloved Brigadier, Nicholas Courtney. The highs from Gallifrey came crashing down as the news of Courtney’s death hit earlier in the week, and it was only fitting that a Courtney tribute episode be recorded. We welcomed Doctor Who script editor, New Adventures author and Doctor Who Magazine editor, Big Finish producer and life-long Doctor Who fan Gary Russell on the show to reminisce about his experiences with the wonderful Mr. Courtney. Please join us as we remember Sir Alastair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart, the man who portrayed him as well as cover the news of the week.
Show Notes:

- Skaro Shop…North America!
- Skaro Shop…UK!
- Gareth Roberts…Writes For Series 6!
- James Corden…Returns!
- David Walliams…Cast!
- Doctor Who…MMO!
- Planet Of The Spiders…DVD Extras!
- Frontios…DVD Extras!
- Doctor Who Radio Plays…Box Set!
- Doctor Who…Ranked By IGN!
- Vincent And The Doctor…Nominated For A Nebula!
- A Christmas Carol…Nominated For A Saturn!
- Revelation of the Daleks…Action Figures!
- Doctor Who…Charity Book!
- Nick Courtney…Dies.

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On November-28-2010 10 Comments

Radio Free Skaro #226 – Click here to listen

The time has finally come for The Three Who Rule to sink their teeth into Vincent and the Doctor as the Series 5 commentary series continues. Vincent has been a polarizing episode both amongst the Radio Free Skaro gang as well as much of fandom in general with opinions firmly seated on both sides of the fence. Will opinions change with another viewing and an open debate? Will assertions of greatness or dreadfulness fall on deaf ears? The news of the week rounds out this episode along with a teaser of what’s to come next week…
Show Notes:

- Skaro Shop…Buy Our Stuff!
- A Christmas Carol…Synopsis!
- A Christmas Carol…7PM Start Time?
- A Christmas Carol…December 26 on SPACE!
- Lost In Time…Ratings!
- Paradise Towers…On DVD In 2011!
- Meglos…DVD Details!
- Doctor Who…Comes To iOS!
- Wiped!…a fantastic book!
- Ingrid Pitt…Died.

Commentary:

Vincent…And The Doctor!

On July-9-2010 0 Comments

spacebadgeAfter a week off, Doctor Who returned to North American screens on SPACE and BBC America, respectively, with Vincent and the Doctor. Find out what the Three Who Rule thought of this Richard Curtis-written extravaganza on the latest SPACE podcast! At least one of the RFS hosts is known to have changed his mind considerably since his initial review of the show a few weeks ago…

Read more at the SPACE website!

On June-20-2010 33 Comments

Radio Free Skaro #203 – Click here to listen

Well, what about that, then? The Pandorica Opens exploded onto TV and computer screens the world over in dazzling and impressive fashion, seemingly including visual references to every monster in the entire history of Doctor Who, presenting us a trio of equally impossible cliffhangers, and throwing in at least three kitchen sinks into the bargain. And yet, it still made for staggeringly compelling viewing, and only whets our appetite for The Big Bang, the final episode of Matt Smith’s and Steven Moffat’s sterling first series of Doctor Who. The only question now…how can The Big Bang possibly top this?
Show Notes:

- Skaro Shop…Buy Our Stuff!
- Episode Twelve…The Pandorica Opens!
- The Pandorica Opens…Ratings!
- The Lodger…Appreciation Index!
- Vincent and the Doctor…Final Viewing Figures!
- The Big Bang…Transmission Time!
- Eccleston…Speaks About His Departure!
- City of the Daleks…Download Numbers!
- Adventure Games…Episode Two Synopsis!
- Adventure Games…Episode Two Details!
- Series 5 DVDs…Exclude Next Time Trailers!

On June-13-2010 6 Comments

Radio Free Skaro #202 – Click here to listen

The news of a fourth series of Torchwood becoming a reality dropped like a bomb in the Doctor Who fandom world, as many had written off the idea once FOX stepped away from the table. With Warren unavailable, Steven and Chris are joined by Chip from the Two-minute Time Lord podcast to talk about Torchwood, cover the latest episode of Doctor Who (Gareth Roberts’ “The Lodger”), as well as the news of the week. Will this be another Planet of the Dead, or will Gareth Roberts redeem himself in the eyes of the RFS gang, particularly the relentlessly unforgiving Chris? What does our esteemed guest think of the latest Who?

Show Notes:

- Skaro Shop…Buy Our Stuff!
- Two-minute Time Lord
- Episode Eleven…The Lodger!
- The Lodger…Ratings!
- Vincent and the Doctor…Appreciation Index!
- Cold Blood…Final Viewing Figures!
- Ratings Victory…For SPACE!
- The Pandorica Opens…Broadcast Time Announced!
- The Big Bang…June 26!
- The Big Bang…Synopsis!
- Torchwood Series 4…A Reality!
- Tom Baker…Does More Audiobooks!
- The Eleven Doctors…Action Figures!
- BBC…Shownar!

On June-6-2010 6 Comments

Radio Free Skaro #201 – Click here to listen

An unconventional artist anchored an unusual episode as “Vincent and the Doctor”, written by Richard Curtis, graced our screens this week. Reaction on the internet made it seem like everyone either loved or hated the episode, but the Three Who Rule were…well, you’ll just have to listen to the episode to find out. However, Vincent and the Doctor was but one episode released this week thanks to City of the Daleks hitting computer screens…
Show Notes:

- Skaro Shop…Buy Our Stuff!
- Episode Ten…Vincent and the Doctor!
- Vincent and the Doctor…Ratings!
- Cold Blood…Appreciation Index!
- The Hungry Earth…Final Viewing Figures!
- The Pandorica Opens…June 19!
- The Pandorica Opens…Synopsis!
- Doctor Who: The Adventure Games…Episode 1 Released!
- Doctor Who Adventure Games…Episode 2 Title!
- BBC America…Fictitious Award Nomination!
- BBC…Shownar!

On June-1-2010 0 Comments

BBC One has aired a trailer for Vincent and the Doctor, Episode 10 of Series 5. This one is shorter than the BBC Wales trailer and somewhat different. Enjoy!

On June-1-2010 0 Comments

BBC Wales has aired a trailer for Vincent and the Doctor, Episode 10 of Series 5. It’s rather cute, done somewhat in the style of a typical Richard Curtis romantic comedy movie trailer. Enjoy!

On May-31-2010 9 Comments

Radio Free Skaro #200 – Click here to listen

With Warren in the Galapagos Islands unleashing his fiendish experiments to make the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles a reality, Radio Free Skaro celebrates its 200th episode, keeping things low key and just having a couple old friends over for drinks. Neil Perryman and Simon Harries from Tachyon TV join in the fun with a look at not only the current episode of Doctor Who, Cold Blood, but the gang also gabs about Series 5 as it stands thus far. A bonus treat of some kind words provided by some of our listeners rounds out this milestone episode. Onward to the next 200!
Show Notes:

- Skaro Shop…Buy Our Stuff!
- Tachyon TV
- Episode Nine…Cold Blood
- Cold Blood…Ratings!
- The Hungry Earth…Appreciation Index!
- Amy’s Choice…Final Viewing Figures!
- The Lodger…June 12!
- The Lodger…Synopsis!
- Vincent and the Doctor…Schedule Change!
- Doctor Who Series 1-4…On SPACE!
- Return of…The Welshies!
- Seires 5…Action Figures!
- Revenge of the Cybermen…DVD Details!
- Silver Nemesis…DVD Details!
- Time and the Rani…DVD Details!
- September 2010…North America DVD Releases!
- BBC One…Simulcast In HD!
- BBC…Shownar!

On May-23-2010 5 Comments

Radio Free Skaro #199 – Click here to listen

It shaped up to be a good week for the Three Who Rule on account of the return of some of their favourite classic series monsters, the Silurians (aka Eocenes, aka Homo Reptilia). “The Hungry Earth”, the episode in which they made their first successful appearance in 40 years (see what we did there?), also had a distinctly classic feel to it, making one almost feel like we were watching Jon Pertwee’s Doctor and UNIT battling with cave monsters in the 1970s (aka the 1980s). Onwards!
Show Notes:

- Skaro Shop…Buy Our Stuff!
- Episode Eight…The Hungry Earth
- The Hungry Earth…Ratings!
- Amy’s Choice…Appreciation Index!
- The Vampires of Venice…Final Viewing Figures!
- Cold Blood…7PM Start Time!
- Vincent and the Doctor…June 5!
- Vincent and the Doctor…Synopsis!
- Karen Gillan…Back for Series Six!
- Series 5…Finale Titles!
- Episode 10…Advance Screening!
- Episode 12…Advance Screening!
- Doctor Who…Live!
- TV Choice…Fictitious Nominations!
- BBC…Shownar!

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