The Doctor Who Podcast

Well, it’s now aired in the UK!!  Join James , Ian , Tony and Laura as they review the rather wonderful ninety minute drama about the origins of Doctor Who, An Adventure in Time and Space.  Be careful, this is a FULL review, spoilers an’ all, so if you live in a part of the world that hasn’t aired the programme yet, don’t listen to this episode until you’ve...

Wow.  Who saw THAT coming?! Paul McGann BACK as The Doctor on our telly boxes!  But what did the DWP team make of it?! Join James , Tom and Stephen as they attempt to regulate their breathing so they can articulate their reactions to seven minutes of television no-one thought would ever exist…. Inevitably, discussion turns to Day of the Doctor – but don’t worry, it&#821...

In this week’s episode of The Doctor Who Podcast, Stephen and James review Big Finish ’s hugely anticipated anniversary story, The Light at the End .  The play features the first eight Doctors!  There will be arguments….. Ian and Michele drop by to review another multi-Doctor Big Finish story, The Four Doctors . Join us next week for our geek-out about the events taking place in the run-...

In the second of our Writers Specials, we speak to Tommy Donbavand and Simon Guerrier about writing for Doctor Who.  Tommy talks about his recent Eleventh Doctor and Clara novel, Shroud of Sorrow and Simon about giving words to the Second Doctor and Jamie in is his Destiny of the Doctors audio, Shadow of Death . Join Stephen , Tony and Laura as they guide you through the interviews – oh, and...

Tom and Michele return to the Campervan and waste no time at all in dissecting the trailer for the 50 th Anniversary episode, The Day of the Doctor that was released last week. They then talk about the recent Big Finish sixth Doctor and Mel trilogy, The Wrong Doctors , Spaceport Fear and The Seeds of War .  Whilst the DWP team are geeking out about this sometime controversial TARDIS team, Ian...

In this edition of The Doctor Who Podcast, Stephen , Leeson and James take a look back at the soon-ending Matt Smith era of the show and choose two episodes each of what they consider to be must-see eleventh Doctor stories to talk about.  But will they agree on the definition of ‘must-see’?! Do space-pigs fly? For sane listeners, Ian and Michele take a look at Big Finish’ s first multi-doctor...

As every fan will know by now, it was recently announced that nine previously missing episodes of classic Doctor Who had been found and returned to the BBC Archive.  Hooray!  The find means we can watch The Enemy of the World in its entirety and five complete episodes of The Web of Fear . In this episode, James , Stephen and Ian discuss how the story unfolded and speculate about whether...

In a bonus edition of The Doctor Who Podcast, we bring you the first in a mini-series of interviews with writers who have become synonymous with Doctor Who fiction, either through writing books, Big Finish audios or extensive articles for Doctor Who Magazine – or in many cases, all three! First up, it’s Jonathon Morris who takes time out from his appearance at Big Finish Day 3 to speak to us. Jonn...

It a Sergeant Benton special!! Yes, Stephen and Leeson team up once again and review the rather superb documentary included on the Special Edition of The Claws of Axos DVD, Living With Levene.  It’s a unique feature in which Toby Hadoke spends a weekend with John Levene in an attempt to get to know the real person responsible for the character Doctor Who fans know as Sergeant Benton.  Do...

In this episode, Stephen , Tom and James discuss the announcement made last week that The Day of The Doctor will be simulcast in over 75 countries around the globe.  Now just why didn’t that happen with The Five Doctors?! They also bring you the final part in the latest mini-series of Burning Issues – to what extent does the lead actor actually need to act in order to successfully portray the...

The reptiles theme continues this week as James , Stephen and a special guest talk about the much-maligned Warriors of the Deep .  What will the Campervan occupants make of the re-imagined Silurians and Sea Devils and of course, everyone’s favourite pet marine monster, the Myrka? Stephen also has the privilege of talking to the wonderful Tara Ward who played Preston in Warriors about her memo...

This week the Campervan time travels back to 1967 to take a look at the classic story, The Ice Warriors . The story has recently been released on two brand new shiny DVDs and the two missing episodes have been animated, allowing fans to experience the story in a way that simply hasn’t been possible until now. So Join Tom , James , Stephen and Leeson as they sit round the Campervan’s small tellybox...

Discussing rumours of newly discovered missing episodes is a prerequisite of being a Doctor Who fan.  Where would be all be if we didn’t allow ourselves the secret hope that one day, someone will find the 106 episodes missing from the BBC archives in a box in someone’s loft or in the bowels of an overseas Broadcaster’s Headquarters?! Well, as pretty much every fan knows, the...

Stephen and Michele share similar cultural and Doctor Who histories. They’ll agree on everything, right? Judge for yourself as they discuss a recent Big Finish main range trilogy – The Burning Prince , The Acheron Pulse and The Shadow Heart . But it isn’t until they turn their thoughts to the casting of Peter Capaldi that things get really … uh … “hot.” We also offer a calmer, more refined Big Fin...

Join Stephen , Leeson and James in the second of our newest series of Burning Issues episodes.  The Sonic Screwdriver.  Love it or hate it, it’s become a fundamental part of the show in much the same way as the TARDIS is.   But has it’s continual presence in the series since 2005 done the show any favours? Do writers rely on it too much now as a magic wand that can resol...

And welcome to a landmark episode of The Doctor Who Podcast – for the first time, all six hosts appear on this one! But not at the same time….. it’s timey wimey. Stephen , Tom and James zip all the way back to 1965 and talk about the first story in the third series of Doctor Who, Galaxy Four .  A reconstruction of the story (including the recently recovered complete third episode) was release...

Stephen continues his mission to record with the entire DWP Campervan crew in the space of just one month.  Not afraid of controversy, Stephen opts to discuss another thorny issue – can Doctor Who really be considered as a British show any longer? Who better to fly the flag for Britiain, but the softest, fluffiest and sweetest member of the DWP, Mr Leeson Fischer .  Abandon hope al...

Ian and Stephen are in the Campervan this week talking about the idea of an older actor playing the Doctor.  After having several beautiful young men in the prime of their life play the part, we are now presented with a more mature option, Peter Capaldi . Ian and Stephen talk about their reaction to the casting decision and indeed, what an older lead actor means for show. The boys even dare t...

Following on from our mini-season of Burning Issues podcasts earlier in the year Stephen Tom and James are back with the first in a new series. It’s often been said that Doctor Who takes its lead from other television shows and films, and certainly, there are times when a new story’s inspiration is apparent. But its also widely accepted that Doctor Who is unique and despite many attempts, not one...

The speculation, guesswork, teeth grinding and sleepless nights are over.  We now know who will step into Matt Smith’s shoes at the end of the year. Peter Capaldi , best known from the BBC comedy series The Thick of It, director of a Academy Awards nominated short film, winner of a BAFTA and two British comedy awards, has been announced as the 12th Doctor. Join James , Tom and Stephen a...

Join James and Tom for the start of a new era of The Doctor Who Podcast!  In this episode, they unwrap and welcome a brand new, shiny, polished, optimistic new DWP host. But who is it?! Well, tune in to find out as we examine his Doctor Who fan credentials. Or check out the Hosts page if you are ultra-impatient!   The chaps also talk about the recent controversy created by a certain...

There will be tears, there will be laughter, there will be gnashing of teeth and cries of desperation.  All in all, a pretty standard day in the DWP Campervan when we get Leeson to attempt the washing up. While he clatters away chipping crockery and breaking glasses we attempted to record an episode of the DWP – the results of which you can enjoy here today.  Or tomorrow, if you ar...

Returning to the fertile sanctuary of Big Finish this episode,  Trevor , Leeson and Michele review the Paul McGann boxset series of audio dramas, Dark Eyes . Heralding a darker, edgier Eighth Doctor, Dark Eyes takes the Doctor that once deliriously marvelled at how well a pair of borrowed shoes fitted , into a new and very exciting direction. Join the Three Who Were Never Meant to Rule, Ever,...

Ever sat back and marvelled at Steven Moffat ‘s ability to weave multi-threaded plotlines?  What a fantastic mystery Clara was, set up almost 12 months before the resolution was presented on our telly screens.  Oh, and don’t forget the ‘Who precisely IS River Song’ arc that kicked off all the way back in 2008. But sometimes, Mr Moffat asks wonderfully intriguing q...

They’ve finally managed to do it. After years of trying,  Ian and Michele have finally broken out of  the Campervan annex and have ‘peacefully occupied’ the Executive Recording Lounge! The reason for this incursion however is valid as they’ve found a Dalek to interview. And this is no ordinary Dalek either – it’s none other than Barnaby Edwards who has...