Doctor Who - Pieces of Eighth

We continue our look at the controversial Interference, as we examine its legacy in the Doctor Who universe. Kenny and Matt discuss how they felt about it, as well as the Third Doctor's 'new' regeneration, featuring archival quotes from author Lawrence Miles. We also chat to former Big Finish producer Gary Russell, about bringing Sam Jones to life on audio... for a day... before she di...

It's hard for fans today to perhaps gauge how important was for Doctor Who fans in the dying days of the 20th century. Lawrence Miles's two-part novel was discussed for months afterwards, and even now, still provokes an interesting debate. We feature range editor Steve Cole, and feature an archive interview with Lawrence Miles, read for us by James Hadwin-Bennett.

The end is near for Samantha Jones's travels with the Eighth Doctor and Fitz. But before she departs, she and her friends need to survive SS officers and a beings from another dimension. As ever, author Steve Cole joins us with his insights, while David A McIntee recalls his experiences of writing the book.

Jonathan Blum and Kate Orman return for their third (and final) Eighth Doctor Adventure. We chat with Jon about writing a story that's a sequel to the TV Movie, and range editor Steve Cole drops by too. And did you know - this story features the Doctor's dad...? (Possibly)

This episode of Pieces of Eighth takes us to Sweden... and there's not a Muppet chef in sight. We discuss this 1990s take on UNIT, and are joined by editor Steve Cole and writer Nick Walters, as we discuss the 22nd Eighth Doctor novel from the BBC Book. Kenny and Matt also discuss the DWM review of Dominion.

We're heading back to the 1960s with the Doctor, Sam and Fitz. There's a revolution in the air - and something else that smells a bit funny. We're joined by range editor Steve Cole and author Paul Leonard, to discuss this EDA which was a big favourite of both Matt and Kenny when it was first published.

The Doctor and Sam have a new friend onboard the TARDIS - his name's Kreiner. Fitz Kreiner. Find out what happens on Space Station Vega, and how it ties in with a host of other books in the expanded Whoniverse. We chat with Julian Richards, son of author Justin, as well as books range editor Steve Cole, and cover artist Tony Fleetwood.

We're back - at long last - for a brand new season of episodes. Kenny is joined by Matt Michael for this run of 18 episodes, as we take a look back at the Eighth Doctor novels from BBC Books, starting with the arrival of Fitz Kreiner in Doctor Who and the Taint. We've got lots of new content for you - the original character outline, his DWM reveal, plus what the DWM review said at the time...

And so, we're nearly there - Christmas is just a day away. But we're going back to 21 December for today's episode, as we celebrate Winter of the Demon, Roy Gill's Eighth Doctor adventure with Charley and Audacity, which was released earlier this month. We chat to Roy, sound designer Benji Clifford - and India Fisher pops by too!

Christmas Day. It's always easy to remember, as it's on 25 December each year. Except, in 2001, it wasn't - as the Eighth Doctor finds Harry Sullivan doing a crossword outside a cafe. We're looking at 2018 Short Trips subscriber exclusive Tuesday, which was written by Tony Jones. We speak with producer Ian Atkins about this little gem.

We continue our adventures with the Eighth Doctor and his friend, journalist James Macfarlane, in BBC Audio's series of original adventures. Today, we look at The Teeth of Ice, which is the third outing in the series, which began with The Scent of Blood, and continued with The Code of Flesh. And, because it's the winter, it's apt that we join them in Antarctica! We speak with range edi...

There's so many Eighth Doctor Christmas stories to choose from. It all began with The Chimes of Midnight in 2002, but since then, there's been so many others, in Big Finish Short Trips collections in print and on audio, in full cast adventures, and in BBC Christmas collections too. Today, we've asked YOU, our lovely listeners, to nominate your favourite festive frolics for Paul McGann&...

We've returned to the world of Eighth Doctor comics for our episode today. Pieces of Eighth turns back the clock by a decade to mark the Doctor's appearance in a 50th anniversary story, and we're NOT talking Night of the Doctor. We chat to writers Scott and David Tipton about Prisoners of Time, the IDW comics celebration of the show, and in particular, the eighth episode, The Body Poli...

Christmas is coming, and we're starting to feel very excited about it. Today, we take a look at one of the lesser-known Big Finish Short Trips, as we put The Caves of Erith - a subscriber-only exclusive - under the microscope. We chat with producer Ian Atkins, and writer Alice Cavender, as we go batty for the festive season!

Brrrrrr! It's winter, so we thought we'd tie in with the season and do a story set in the snow. So, brace yourself, get your anti-gravity ski boots on, and prepare for some extreme wintersports on the Martian moon of Phobos. There's nothing to fear... is there? We look at this Eighth Doctor and Lucie adventure, as we chat with author Eddie Robson, and guest star Tim Sutton. Also, find...

We're back - and it's definitely about time! Our seventh season is a shorter run than normal, as we bring you some episodes which tie in with the Doctor Who 60th anniversary, winter and Christmas. We begin with a look at Endgame, the first Doctor Who Magazine comic strip featuring Paul McGann's Doctor. We chat with artist Martin Geraghty, comics expert Paul Scoones, and feature the wor...

IT'S ANOTHER Pieces of Eighth exclusive. This week, we take a look at the 'lost' Eighth Doctor Adventure, Freaks, by Rebecca Levene, which was originally scheduled to be released in June 2000. And now, we take a look at it, as we bring this adventure with the Doctor, Fitz and Compassion to life.

IN THE week of this episode's release, Big Finish were giving away the eighth Doctor's first audio adventure, Storm Warning, for free. So, to celebrate, 16 of our listeners have sent in their thoughts on the story, which saw the Doctor meet his new best friend, Charley Pollard, onboard the doomed airship, the R101. And who's that co-hosting? Their voice might be familiar...

WE'VE only gone and done it again - we've tracked down someone who worked on the TV Movie, and got an exclusive interview with them! This week, we hear from Patrick Lussier, the man who edited the film, whilst working with director Geoffrey Sax. It was a dream come true for Patrick, who was a Doctor Who fan long before being hired - and even now, he still listens to the Eighth Doctor with...

JUST when you thought there was no more Eighth Doctor to novelise, he pops up in a Fourth Doctor book. Stephen Gallagher recently wrote a new short story featuring Paul McGann's Doctor, which was included as part of his novelisation of Warriors' Gate. Kenny and Matt chat their way through the story, which includes a brief reading from it, before hearing from editor Steve Cole and the write...

IT'S THE end of an era on audio, as the Doctor's friend C'rizz departs in spectacular style. We're talking about Absolution, Big Finish's 101st monthly range release, which was written by Scott Alan Woodard. He joins us to discuss the story, and then C'rizz himself, Conrad Westmaas, shares his thoughts on his departure.

PAUL McGann is back in costume! Woohoo! This week we find out how his new Night of the Doctor costume came about, as we speak to Long Island Doctor Who convention organiser Ken Deep, tailor Steven Ricks and prop maker James Sutton. And Kenny is joined by Eighth Doctor cosplayer/the most famous Belgian in the world, Tinne Peeters. Find out more about Long Island Doctor who at https://longislanddoct...

REMEMBER when we didn't know what caused the Eighth Doctor to regenerate? And then in 2013 we found out, in The Night of the Doctor? Little did we know that Russell T Davies had also plotted out the end of Paul McGann's incarnation, for a short story, which ultimately never saw the light of day until the Doctor Who: Adventures in Lockdown series, first published in the BBC website and late...

WE MAKE a fast return to the world of Big Finish Short Trips this week, as we explore The Hall of the Ten Thousand. The Ten Thousand represent everything the Doctor admires. Ingenuity, creativity and triumph of peace over war. So, naturally, he’s taken Charlotte Pollard to see them. Kenny and Tinne take a look at this tale, featuring interviews with producer Alfie Shaw and writer Jaine Fenn. You c...

WHO WANTS to live forever?, asked Queen in their song. We find out the answer to this question in Immortal Beloved, as the Eighth Doctor and Lucie encounter Zeus, Hera and a number of other gods. Today, Kenny and guest co-host Tinne Peeters chat about Lucie Miller's fourth episode, and have exclusive chats with writer Jonathan Clements, talking about the story for the first time on a podcast,...