Doctor Who - Pieces of Eighth

At last - it's here! We're all excited to have received our steelbooks of the movie. Matt and Kenny give their thoughts on the extras, old and new, and are joined by TV Movie writer Matthew Jacobs, who shares his delight at the film's remastering. But what was the first thing our boys both went to watch in the extras? Find out here!

Coming to you live and exclusively from the BFI, Pieces of Eighth was on the ground for the TVM Movie 4K screening. Matt and Kenny discuss the day, as well as their thoughts on the new remaster, and reveal just who they got to meet one to one! Plus, we're joined by the Queen of Belgium, Tinne Peeters, and a host of guests including Eighth Doctor writer Eddie Robson and former DWM editor Gary G...

Who's got the fantastic new special edition of Doctor Who Magazine, marking 30 years of the Eighth Doctor? In this episode, we feature four contibutors to the magazine, with your co-hosts Matt and Kenny both writing pieces for it. We are delighted to be joined by art editor Alistair McGown, who discusses his thoughts for creating the page designs and layouts. And also popping by is Matthew Jac...

In our two-part look at the work which has gone in, to bring the TV Movie to 4K and blu-ray, we speak to more people involved in the process. Last week Paul Vanezis told us the full story of his work to restore the film, and this time, we're joined by David Palfreyman, who worked on the film scans, and Mark Ayres, who has restored the sound. And now, we're all ready for the BFI Screening!

We're counting down the days until the TV Movie is released in 4K and on blu-ray. To find out just how the whole release came about, we're delighted to present an exclusive in-depth interview with Paul Vanezis, who oversaw the whole project. You're going to hear some fascinating technical detail, as well as how BBC Studios were able to make contact with Universal after initial attempts failed. It'...

It's a new beginning for the Eighth Doctor, with a new friend by his side. We're looking at Blood of the Daleks, and are joined by writer Steve Lyons to discuss it. Plus! We bring you the original character outline for Lucie 'Luce' Miller, a hairdresser who could have been played by an actor from Coronation Street or Byker Grove. Intrigued? We've got lots of insight - all new,...

Regeneration - the book that went through the hands of Virgin Publishing and BBC Books, before finally finding a home at Harper Collins. Co-author Gary Russell joins us to explain how this masterpiece on the making of the Doctor Who TV Movie came into being. Plus! Stand by for revelations on the mythical Leekley Bible!

Who doesn't like a trip to the shops when it's nice and quiet? The Doctor and Lucie encountered a spot of bother when they went to a supermarket, and not just from an alien menace... We're joined by Matt Fitton to discuss his Short Trip Late Night Shopping, read by Hugh Ross, which was recently released as part of the Eighth Doctor Short Trip Rarities collection. This episode's gra...

Have you ever seen Paul McGann at a Doctor Who convention? Until 2003, when he appeared at the 40th anniversary event in London, Panopticon, no one thought he would ever do fan events. Now, of course, he's a regular. Matt and Kenny share their memories of seeing Paul, and we bring you a recording of Paul at Whooverville 14, in 2023. He just so happens to be interviewed by our Kenny... The vide...

We're heading back to the pages of Doctor Who Magazine for today's episode, as we look at the second comic strip adventure featuring Paul McGann's Doctor. The Keep was written by Alan Barnes and illustrated by Martin Geraghty, and we've a brief archival interview with Alan, plus Martin joins us to discuss his art on this two-part tale. Kenny and Matt discuss the adventure, with com...

We put a Big Finish Short Trip under the microscope in our latest episode. This was originally released as a subscriber only Short Trip, but was given a mass-market sell through in McGannuary as part of a bundle of four from Big Finish. Matt and Kenny discuss the story, with producer Ian Atkins and writer Paul Starkey popping by.

Who was surprised when it was announced that BBC Books were publishing a novelisation of The Chimes of Midnight? We speak to author Robert Shearman and editor Steve Cole, about how this Big Finish classic was adapted for the printed page. And Matt and Kenny celebrate a new version of one of their audio favourites.

Remember when Matthew Jacobs had just one Doctor Who credit to his name, the TV Movie? That changed in 2024, and this podcast had a little part to play in that development. Kenny and Matt discuss the adventure, and Matthew talks about the creative process involved in writing his return to the Eighth Doctor.

Well, who saw this one coming? We certainly didn't! The Doctor Who TV Movie's original film elements have been sent from the US to the UK for a digital remastering, ahead of a 4K release (and blu-ray too!). Pieces of Eighth returns for a new season, as Matt and Kenny share their excitement as this news, and discuss the possibilities of what might be in the original film rushes.

We're sorry! This one took a lot longer to bring to you than originally planned! Matt and Kenny discuss the concluding adventure on the Compassion Arc, as the Doctor returns to Gallifrey. And special guests Steve Cole and Peter Anghelides discuss the writing of the novel.

There's a murder mystery to be solved, in a creepy old house. The Doctor, Fitz and Compassion arrive, and this novel by Andy Lane and Justin Richards has a fascinating history, having originally been written without the Doctor. Andy joins us to reveal more. (With apologies for the varying sound quality on the interview)

The Doctor, Fitz and Compassion arrive in a gleaming chrome-city, with hover cars, and all the mod cons you could possibly want - and it's the year 2019. But what's happened to the Mods and Rockers, who are still fighting each other? We speak with author Steve Lyons, editor Steve Cole, and feature an audio clip from the spin-off release featuring the aliens from this book, the Makers.

It's Doctor Who vs the pus-y worms! We chat with Trevor Baxendale about his second EDA, as the Eighth Doctor, Fitz and Compassion encounter the Spulver worms. Editor Steve Cole pops by too, and we have our usual three readings from the novel.

Paul McGann and India Fisher have played the Doctor and Charley Pollard, live, on stage, in front of four theatre audiences. Of course, Pieces of Eighth was there to cover this - with unprecented access before, during and after the production. We bring you exclusive chats with author Robert Valentine, director Barnaby Edwards, and Alex Macqueen, the Master himself. And Kenny and Matt are joined by...

The Doctor and Fitz are on the run, in Compassion, their new TARDIS. She reacts badly when the Doctor tries to fit a randomiser into her, and throws her friends out onto an alien world. Editor Steve Cole and author Nick Walters discuss this book, as well as Matt and Kenny's thoughts on it - plus the reviews from DWM and I, Who 2!

The Shadows of Avalon caused a lot of excitement when it was first announced. Not only did it mark the return of Paul Cornell to writing Doctor Who, after his triumphant New and Missing Adventures work, but it brought back the Brigadier, and introduced a new incarnation of Romana. It also had an astonishing daring moment that really did seem audacious at the time. We're joined by editor Steve...

The Doctor and Compassion have been separated from Fitz. They're on one world, he's on another, living his best life. But what on earth is going on? Co-author Steve Cole talks to us about writing this EDA. And we finally discover who Natalie Dallaire is - and she's 100% real!

Remember when the Doctor and his friends had an action packed adventure with a giant vegetable monster? No, not THAT one, we're talking about Frontier Worlds, by Peter Anghelides, who reveals the story's working title, his original idea for the cover, and more. Editor Steve Cole drops in too, as Kenny and Matt discuss this Bond-inspired read.

Some corners of the universe have bred the most terrible things - they must be fought. The Doctor, Fitz and Compassion are set to encounter an old enemy of his - the Fendahl! We take a look at The Taking of Planet 5. Joining us, as ever, are editor Steve Cole, plus writers Mark Clapham and Simon Bucher-Jones.

The Doctor, Fitz and their new friend Compassion are off to the Obverse. The trio encounter a giant jade elephant, and a host of other strange, strange creatures, as well as humans on a spaceship. And if that wasn't enough, along comes the newly-regenerated Iris Wildthyme! We chat with editor Steve Cole and co-author Paul Magrs, about how this little gem came to life.