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

With a plethora of Doctor Who fan films and stage productions making the news over the past few weeks, we decided to bring them all together in one big podKast (with a "K") discussion! From Gareth Kavanagh's production of The Robots of Death (the first night of which will star Blake's 7's Paul Darrow ) to the new interpretation of The Power of the Daleks written by, directed and starring Nick Scov...

This week's Kasterborous podKast (with a "K") features regulars Christian Cawley, Brian Terranova and James McLean discussing the legendary Robert Holmes, one of the classic series' most prolific and remarkable writers... ...or was he? Well, that's the crux of the conversation, which follows on from James' assertion that as good as Holmes was, a good portion of his serials weren't all that good an...

The history of Doctor Who videogames is littered with good intentions, but sadly along the way there have been many disappointments. With the release of Doctor Who: Worlds in Time and Doctor Who: The Eternity Clock , BBC Worldwide hope to push the concept beyond the disappointment of Return to Earth or Dalek Attack. But just what will it take? Featuring an interview with BBC Worldwide's Simon Harr...

One of the key elements of our Shada month here at Kasterborous is the podKast (with a "K") in which we discuss the release of the new adaptation by Gareth Roberts, the original abandoned production, the attempts to remount with other Doctors, John Nathan-Turner's clever use of Tom Baker to narrate it in the mid 1990s and ultimate the audio version from 2003. We also try to get to the bottom of th...

The late, great Philip Madoc is the core of our Kasterborous podKast (with a "K") this week, as we discuss his appearances in The Krotons , The War Games , The Brain of Morbius and The Power of Kroll . Probably best known as the War Lord or Mehendri Solon, Madoc also appeared in the second Dalek movie, Daleks - Invasion Earth 2150 AD in 1966. Sadly Madoc, born in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales passed away...

Back in 1993, Doctor Who fans were tempted with an early reprieve to the show's cancellation two years earlier when BBC Enterprises entered into an agreement to start production on a straight-to-video 30th anniversary special, The Dark Dimension ( aka Lost in the Dark Dimension ). Over the  years Doctor Who fans have been lead to believe that the eventually-cancelled project was scuppered by Phili...

With the news of a Doctor Who and Star Trek: The Next Generation crossover series from IDW, we decided to have a look in depth at the Cybermen and how we felt they had been handled by various producers over the years. Referencing everything from Tenth Planet to Earthshock, Rise of the Cybermen to Closing Time, we attempt to establish where the Cybermen have gone wrong - if at all. After all, the B...

Surprised by the discovery of a long-lost Doctor Who audio script recorded by Peter Cushing and written by Malcolm Hulke? We certainly were, and when contacted by the Nothing at the End of the Lane chaps last week we had to double-take. If like us reading about the new material in the Times wasn't quite enough for you, the latest edition of the most thorough of fan publications is probably where y...

Last week Brian Terranova and Christian Cawley were both fortunate enough to be able to visit some live Doctor Who-related events, so we're focussing on discussing these topics this week. Brian was invited onto a Doctor Who panel at the Kotoricon event, so regaled the team with stories of cosplay and topics that were discussed. Meanwhile Christian travelled to Manchester to view the live (Doctor-f...

The latest Kasterborous podKast (with a "K") discusses the Missing Believed Wiped event in December and the discovery of long-lost 1960s episodes of Doctor Who. With Christian Cawley, Brian Terranova and James McLean

After a short break we're back with a review of the 2011 Doctor Who Christmas special, The Doctor, The Widow and The Wardrobe. Regular listeners will know that we took a break from the podKast (with a "K") in mid-December to let the core team of Christian, Brian and James to buy presents and prepare for the big day. But now we're back and naturally we're looking at the latest Doctor Who Christmas...

It's a Christian-free zone in the latest Kasterborous podKast (with a "K") as our great leader makes plans to continue the expansion of our noble Doctor Who website. As a result, this will be the final podKast until the week following The Doctor, The Widow and the Wardrobe , but fear not as this week's podKast features Brian A Terranova and James McLean discussing the sonic screwdriver and its imp...

A little later than intended, the latest Kasterborous podKast (with a "K") features Brian Terranova, James McLean and editor Christian Cawley discussing the recent events in the Doctor Who universe, notably the Christmas episode title reveal and trailer from the Children in Need event last week. Of course, we had to have a chat about harry Potter director David Yates' supposed Doctor Who movie pro...

This week's podKast (with a "K") brings the conversation around to the TARDIS, as Christian and James discuss the magic behind the Doctor's bigger-on-the-inside blue box, its various external configurations and the varying interior dimensions that it has enjoyed over the years. Meanwhile, Brian A. Terranova gets to grips with Siri to find out what she/he thinks about the design of the TARDIS inter...

This week's show is our much expected The Wedding of River Song review. What's the deal with eyepatch lady? Does the trailer give away too much or not enough? The great thing about Doctor Who is that there isn't a single story that is completely, 100% universally loved. With fans being very opinionated about what makes "great" Doctor Who, it is only right that we should get a podKast (with a "K")...

So, why did Craig take little Alfie with him to the department store when he knew that Cybermen were stomping around? How did that huge Cyber-chestplate fail to fit the stocky young father, and just why don't Cybermen live up their names and actually try conquering Earth via the Internet (as opposed to "earpods")? Christian, Brian and James discuss Closing Time in-depth this week, with particular...

This week James McLean and Brian Terranova discussing the brand new Doctor Who episode Let's Kill Hitler . You'll find both sides of the argument here - James wasn't impressed with the episode and the ongoing River Song story, while Brian loved it. Interesting how a show like Doctor Who can be so divisive, isn't it? They also chat about the Torchwood: Miracle Day episode Immortal Sins , in which w...

ARCHIVE Podcast recently uploaded to iTunes/Apple Podcasts for the first time. Brian Terranova and James McLean discuss Torchwood: Miracle Day episode 4 Escape to L.A. from a UK and US perspective as well as other Torchwood subjects, such as: Shownotes Torchwood: Miracle Day - Escape to L.A.  on IMDb If you’ve enjoyed the show, please head to Apple Podcasts to leave a rating and review. Any new re...

Christian Cawley and James McLean discuss Torchwood: Miracle Day episode 1 The New World from a UK perspective as well as other Torchwood subjects, such as: Is Torchwood still part of the Whoniverse? We attempt to sort it out, and recognise the differences between Torchwood Series 1 and 2 and the later Children of Earth and Miracle Day . Would the Eleventh Doctor look out of place in Torchwood: Mi...

Brian Terranova, James McLean and guest Patrick Riley are in the hotseat this week for the latest podKast (with "K"). This time around, the main subjects are the great news about Big Finish's licence renewal, the future of Matt Smith as the Eleventh Doctor and the current trend for exclusive merchandise releases. Remember, if you enjoy the show, find us on Apple Podcasts , where your reviews will...

In this week's show, we take look at the difference between Russell T Davies and Steven Moffat's approach to Doctor Who. What separates these eras? Taking a week off from the podKast (with a "K"), I was delighted to find that Brian and the other chap (James McLean, who else?) had done such a good job that I'm currently contemplating retirement! After all, what is a chap to do when his two subordin...

Back in 1996, the Doctor Who TV Movie struck TV screens on both sides of the Atlantic. At home it was a hit; in the USA, it was ignored. Now, 15 years later, we ask: has the Paul McGann-starring TV Movie dated badly? This week's podcast features Christian Cawley, James McLean and Brian A Terranova discussing this in depth, while also taking a look at original design for Nephew in Neil Gaiman's The...

The latest Kasterborous podKast (with a "K") is out now, with Christian Cawley, Brian A Terranova and James McLean discussing the Doctor Who Series 6 mid-season finale A Good Man Goes to War , alongside various other bits and pieces such as Torchwood: Miracle Day , Doctor Who anime by OtaKing, John Barrowman in Goodnight Burbank and much more!  Patreon benefits  Supporters of the podcast on Patreo...

It's podKast (with a "K") time again, and this week James McLean, Brian Terranova and Christian Cawley mull over the events of The Almost People , in particular THAT cliffhanger and speculate on how A Good Man Goes to War might play out...  In addition, we have a chat about the issue of spoilers, and just when it is safe for a fan to go online, what sites to go to, etc., in order to avoid spoilers...

It's that time of the week again, esteemed Kasterborous readers, where James McLean, Brian A. Terranova and Christian Cawley get together to discuss the week's happening's in the PodKast (with a "K")!  As you may have guessed, this time around we share our thoughts on The Rebel Flesh as well as speculate on how we think it might conclude this week in The Almost People . Additionally, we speculate...