Kasterborous Classic TV: Exploring Doctor Who & Classic Sci-Fi

Christian Cawley and James McLean take a look at the latest #DoctorWho Series 10 episode, The Eaters of Light, in which the Doctor, Bill, and Nardole discover the fate of the fabled Ninth Legion of the Roman army. PLUS: there's some masterful discussion about toy franchises and Time Lords... Shownotes: Audience figures: http://www.doctorwhonews.net/2017/06/the-eaters-of-light-overnight-viewing.htm...

Later than planned, here's Christian Cawley, James McLean and Brian Terranova discussing Mark Gatiss' #DoctorWho Series 10 Ice Warriors romp, Empress of Mars!

James McLean and Christian Cawley talk you through their thoughts, opinions and reflections on the latest #DoctorWho episode, The Lie of the Land, with the promise of an email from Brian Terranova. PLUS: We're TEN! Shownotes: http://www.doctorwhonews.net/2017/06/the-lie-of-land-overnight-viewing.htm http://www.doctorwhonews.net/2017/06/the-lie-of-land-ai82.html http://www.doctorwhonews.net/2017/06...

We're back! And so are the Truth Monks. But who are they, really? Could there be something more to them and their tech? Or is it all just a coincidence? Christian Cawley, Brian Terranova and James McLean discuss the latest episode of #DoctorWho Series 10, The Pyramid at the End of the World -- plus some of your own thoughts, collected from Facebook and Twitter. And just what was Brian Terranova do...

In this week's show, we take a look at #Extremis, the sixth episode of #DoctorWho Series 10. Just what was going on here --- and why did Steven Moffat consider it a good idea to essentially waste 45 minutes of storytelling with an adventure that in effect did not happen?

James McLean, Christian Cawley and Brian Terranova sit in judgement on #DoctorWho series 10 episode Oxygen. Were they out of breath with excitement, or did the episode leave them blind with rage? Hit play to find out now!

This week's podkast reviews #DoctorWho Series 10 episode Knock Knock, which guest stars David Suchet. Featuring thoughts and opinions from Christian Cawley, James McLean, and Brian Terranova, and comments from our Facebook page. Plus, listen out for some interesting Doctor Who merchandise on eBay!

Later than planned, it's time to take a look at Thin Ice, the third episode in #DoctorWho Series 10. This week's #podcast has an unusual format, which has been brought about by technical issues. In short, our original podcast failed to record, so we've put together a sort of vox pops show, with contributions from Brian Terranova, James McLean, James Lomond, and Gareth Kavanagh. Thanks to all invol...

In this week's #DoctorWho podKast, Christian Cawley, James McLean and Brian Terranova land in a parallel universe in which they find the new series is great! OK, not quite: it's actually happening in our universe. Yes, you're genuinely listening to the podKast with a K, ladies and gentlemen, in which nice things are said about Steven Moffat, Doctor Who, and Frank Cottrell-Boyce's new episode, #Smi...

Join Christian Cawley and James McLean as they chew over the surprisingly tasty fat that surrounds The Pilot, the first episode of Doctor Who Series 10, which introduces new companion Bill Potts. It's a bit of a fresh start for the show, but how do Potts, Nardole and the Twelfth Doctor shape up? Does the new university grounding work? And as if that wasn't enough, we've the whole Kris Marshall sce...

Join Christian Cawley and James McLean as they look at the coming episodes of Doctor Who Series 10. Who are the writers? What should you expect from the episodes? Find out now!

We couldn't believe it ourselves, but today the BBC has confirmed the return of John Simm as the Master, the Doctor's Time Lord enemy, to #DoctorWho Series 10! Join Christian and James as they discuss what this might mean for the series, how he might make his presence felt, and just what it means for Michelle Gomez's Missy -- who is also popping up this year! Shownotes John Simm to Return to Docto...

In the first of TWO #DoctorWho podcasts this week, we chat about the latest Series 10 news. We've a new trailer to discuss, along with the news that Pearl Mackie's character Bill Potts will probably be leaving at the end of the run. And there's a look at how Steven Moffat writes for women, and how this might translate to the Doctor having a lesbian companion... Shownotes: New Series 10 Trailer htt...

#DoctorWho: it's a bit of a laugh, isn't it? Rarely taking itself entirely seriously, Doctor Who has a strong link to British #comedy, whether through Steven Moffat and #DouglasAdams, or via the very tone and content of the stories. This week, we consider how the show has charmed and amused us through standard comedy, and even absurdity. What does it tell us about the Doctor, and who he is? And ju...

Fresh from watching the new #DoctorWho Series 10 trailer in loop mode on YouTube, Christian Cawley and James McLean are here to tell you what they thought. But not what to think. Instead, you can consider a few of the other matters at hand. Has Doctor Who writing lost its way in recent years, with writers aiming towards a more mature audience? And just what is post-fandom? There's only one way to...

Shocks! The BBC has confirmed that the original 1960s #Cybermen (from The Tenth Planet) will appear in the #DoctorWho Series 10 finale! Christian Cawley and James McLean have a think about this, what it means, and the questionable press release, and perhaps start to look forward to Series 10. PLUS: does the cessation of betting on former Death in Paradise lead Kris Marshall as the Thirteenth Docto...

Welcome to the first of our special PropKast podcasts, in which James McLean and Brian A Terranova discuss props in TV and movies. To kick off, the focus is mainly on Doctor Who props, specifically those that have been reused across serials or found in other shows. (Featured image credit: Brian A Terranova)

As a second BONUS podKast this week, we've convened to pour over the latest #DoctorWho Series 10 trailer, which focuses on new companion Bill. Brian A Terranova and James McLean are your hosts.

What happened to the Twelfth Doctor's character in #DoctorWho Series 9? James McLean and Brian Terranova look back at Series 8 and see some worrying developments in how Peter Capaldi's Doctor was written across his two series...

It's been a long time coming - 6 years, in fact - but Vworp Vworp #3, the latest edition of the outstanding, nay seminal , Doctor Who fanzine, is now available to order. This week, Gareth Kavanagh joins Christian Cawley and James McLean to discuss the genesis, highlights, and tips for newcomers to fanzine publishing... Order your copy today from www.vworpvworp.co.uk !

Doctor Who fandom was plunged into uncertainty this week when Peter Capaldi revealed that when Chris Chibnall takes over the long-running show, he would not be involved. And we also spend a few minutes remembering the late John Hurt, who died on January 25th. Also, listen out for us working through some technology issues. What do you mean "edit it out?" You listen for our rapport!

Doctor Who's Series 10 trailer has plenty or talking points, so in this week's podKast with a K, Christian Cawley and James McLean pick up on them. It's that simple!

We're back in 2017 -- amazingly, our 10th anniversary -- and we bear sad tidings: you deserve better #DoctorWho. Sure, 'The Return of Doctor Mysterio' isn't bad, but neither is it good. Christian Cawley, Brian Terranova and James McLean are on hand to disseminate (and, indeed, detonate) a Doctor Who reality bomb in true Dalek style, and hopefully just remind you what the show needs to be for it's...

Merry Christmas! To celebrate glad tidings on Earth and goodwill to all men - not to mention Time Lords defeating alien invasions -- we bring you our own commentary of The Christmas Invasion, 2005's very own season special that finally introduced David Tennant as the Tenth Doctor. James McLean, Brian Terranova and Christian Cawley are your hosts. So gird your loins, grab your remote controls, and...

Chris Chibnall's sweeping brush might be set to rebuild Doctor Who from scratch, but does that really include Peter Capaldi? And is John Barrowman returning to Doctor Who, or is there a Torchwood TV revival in the offing? Find out in this week's podKast with a K, with Christian Cawley, James McLean and Brian Terranova...!