The Doctor Who Big Blue Box Podcast

Hey, Who fans, and welcome to The Big Blue Box Roundtable. After a couple of months away, the July roundtable brings Garry, Matt, Maria, and Harry back together to pick up everything that's happened since we last recorded. And there's been a lot. We kick off with a proper recap of the DWAS Capital event down at the Crowne Plaza, covering everything from Paul McGann practically joining us for break...

Hey, Who fans! Something a little different is landing in your feed today. This is the very first episode of Federation Strike: A Journey Through Blake's 7 , a Blake's 7 podcast hosted by us. The show follows lifelong superfan, Adam, and newcomer, Garry, as we work through every episode of the classic BBC sci-fi series together. If you've ever been curious about Blake's 7 but never made the jump,...

Hey, Who fans, and welcome to The Big Blue Box Roundtable. This month, Garry is joined by Matt, Harry, and Maria. We're catching up on the latest Doctor Who news from the last few weeks and our thoughts on: The recently released, recently found episodes from The Daleks' Master Plan The upcoming 4K release of The Doctor Who TV Movie A happy 20th anniversary to Series 2 and the start of David Tennan...

Hey, Who fans, and welcome to The Big Blue Box Roundtable. On this episode, we don’t really have much concrete news, so it’s rumours and hearsay. We discuss the public two-horse race for the showrunner role (there could be other horses in the race, who knows) and the rumour that Netflix wants more control over format and runtime, IF they are, in fact, the next streaming partner. All interesting st...

Hey, Who fans, and welcome to The Big Blue Box Roundtable. It's the first Roundtable of 2026! Since we last recorded, the remaining episodes of The War Between have been released, so we spent some time chatting about the series as a whole and yep, that ending. There's plenty more chat about all things Doctor Who, so grab a cuppa and join us for the usual Roundtable chatter and waffle. This was a B...

Hey, Who fans, and welcome to Episode 431. Happy New Year, you lot. We hope you had a great Christmas and are now already cracking on your 2026 plans. There's not a huge amount of Doctor Who news currently, but to kick things off, we celebrate Tom Baker's remarkable 92nd birthday. It’s incredible to see him still vibrant and full of life, a true icon of the show. Plus: Doctor Who director (and in...

Hey, Who fans and welcome to the December 2025 Roundtable As the new spin-off has just landed, we’re chatting through the first two episodes as well as what we’re looking forward to for the remainder of the series. Enjoy this last Roundtable of 2025. The team will be back in January. Have a great Christmas, listener and a fantastic New Year! This is The Big Blue Box Podcast, hosted by Garry and Ad...

Hey, Who fans, and welcome to The Big Blue Box Roundtable. Welcome, Doctor Who listener, to this month's RT where Garry is joined by Harry and Maria. The War Between the Land and the Sea is fast approaching so they dive into the latest news and trailers before finishing up on a quick update on the Doctor Who Christmas Special 2026. This is The Big Blue Box Podcast, hosted by Garry and Adam. We cov...

Hey, Who fans and welcome to Episode 430. We’re back in the TARDIS, Who fans! This week we’re unpacking some big Doctor Who updates — the BBC has reaffirmed its commitment to the show, confirming a 2026 Christmas special penned by Russell T Davies. There’s also fresh news on the upcoming spin-off The War Between the Land and the Sea, now confirmed for this Christmas. Plus, we share our thoughts on...

Hey, Who fans, and welcome to The Big Blue Box Roundtable. Hey, Who fans, we hope you've had a cracking month since the last RT. For this month, we jump straight in with some long-awaited news about Doctor Who's future then it's off to 15th Century Mexico to revisit a story the team wanted to chat about - The Aztecs. Check out the Into the Fog with Peter Laws podcast episode featuring Jordan's ter...

Hey, Who fans and welcome to Episode 429. Things are a bit quiet, but there's still a few bits and bobs knocking about. The big question on everyone’s mind still is about Billy Piper's mysterious role—could she be the Doctor? Colin Baker and Steven Moffatt have some interesting thoughts! Plus, I give you the lowdown on upcoming conventions, a reminder to get your pre-order in for the upcoming Seas...

Hey, Who fans, and welcome to The Big Blue Box Roundtable. Hey, Who fans! This month Garry is joined by Harry and Matt to have a chat about the infamous Seventh Doctor story "Paradise Towers" as, quite incredibly, neither Matt nor Harry had seen this story before! We also chat about our recent adventures at Whooverville 16, a Doctor Who convention in Derby, where the camaraderie among fans truly s...

Hey, Who fans and welcome to Episode 428. Twenty years after their on-screen adventures, Chris Eccleston and Billie Piper are re-united for more trips in the TARDIS over at Big Finish. I've got all the details in this episode! "Back to the Powell Estate, where the Doctor’s past returns to haunt him, and out into the universe where enemies old and new are waiting... " In other news, Doctor Who has...

Hey, Who fans, and welcome to The Big Blue Box Roundtable. The team is all here as we wrap up Season 2 with their thoughts, both good and bad. Did it stick the landing for this lot, or are they eager to get this latest era of Doctor Who long behind us? There's plenty of in-depth chat as always, plus a few laughs, so grab a cold drink (or a cuppa in this heat) and enjoy. This is The Big Blue Box Po...

Hey, Who fans and welcome to Episode 427. After a couple of weeks' break, we're back and ready to throw ourselves into the finale of Doctor Who Season 2: "The Reality War". The crux of the episode revolved around saving Poppy while dealing with the Unholy Trinity on a mission to resurrect Omega. On paper, this sounds amazing, but does the finale stick the landing and provide a satisfying conclusio...

Hey, Who fans and welcome to Episode 426. As we gear up for the big showdown in season two—or is it fifteen, who’s counting?—we're chatting about this wishy-washy world where reality's a bit fuzzy. Things are getting spicy with the Rani and that mysterious baby, and we’re left wondering if this whole setup is leading to an epic reset or just a clever ruse. Last week saw us have quite opposing opin...

Hey, Who fans and welcome to Episode 425. The stakes are high as the Doctor has to save a galaxy of fans both inside the arena and the viewing audience across the galaxy. This one was a mix of heavy (and at times hard to watch) themes and some comedic moments, so it's good to have some variety to chat through. Plus, we’re treated to returning classic characters the Rani and a surprise (very very v...

Hey, Who fans and welcome to Episode 424. We're off to Lagos, where the Doctor plans to visit an old friend in his barber shop, however, there's weirdness afoot as trapped patrons are being forced to feed their stories to a terrifying engine. The episode dives deep into cultural themes and storytelling, making for a visually stunning experience, but it’s not without its confusions. Join us as we u...

Hey, Who fans and welcome to Episode 423. Lucky Day was another interesting episode! Ruby Sunday’s back in action, trying to navigate life on Earth without the Doctor. Things get dicey when a new threat emerges, and she’s got to save her boyfriend, Conrad, from the Shreek. The episode explores heavy themes like online toxicity and personal struggles, but honestly, it left us feeling a bit mixed. W...

Hey, Who fans and welcome to Episode 422. The Doctor and Belinda arrive at a remote dig site where ancient history is colliding with something far more sinister. As tensions rise and minds begin to fray, it’s not clear what’s real or who’s in control. We chat about the episode’s eerie tone, the way it leans into psychological horror, and the strength of Belinda’s performance alongside the Doctor,...

Hey, Who fans, and welcome to The Big Blue Box Roundtable. Kicking things off, we chat about our recent weekend adventure at the Capital Cutaway event. It was a blast meeting up in London and geeking out together, and we're already planning our trip to next year's big 50th DWAS event. We also gave our hot takes on the first two episodes of Season Two, “Robot Revolution” and “Lux”. Some of us loved...

Hey, Who fans and welcome to Episode 421. The Doctor and Belinda land in Miami, 1952, and face some seriously spooky cinema vibes. We’re here to spill the tea on what we thought: the creative, solid design throughout the production, to those cheeky fourth wall breaks. Fandom was generally impressed with this one, so let's see if our views are aligned or if we're out on the ledge, as is sometimes t...

Hey, Who fans and welcome to Episode 420. Today, we dive right into the "Robot Revolution," the season two opener of Doctor Who! Spoiler alert: The episode was a mixed bag, landing somewhere between decent and just okay, which is kinda how we felt about it. We discuss the new companion, Belinda, and the new vibes she brings, along with the usual Doctor antics. Speaking of which, there’s a bit of a...

Hey, Who fans and welcome to Episode 419. This is a quick Garry solo show to wish modern Doctor Who a happy 20th anniversary! What a milestone, and we're very grateful and thankful for it, regardless of your or our view of the show these days. 2005, in some ways, feels like a lifetime ago, but in others, it feels like it was yesterday. Time works in weird ways (excuse the pun), and looking back to...

Hey, Who fans and welcome to Episode 418. Hey, Who fans! It's been a minute since we last put an episode out and this one is a Garry-solo, news-focused episode with an update on the latest Doctor Who news and how the weekly episodes here at The Big Blue Box will work moving forward. Firstly, the main episodes that you've enjoyed for over a decade on a (nearly) weekly basis will now change to a sea...