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The Doctor and UNIT investigate Ruby's past. But as the Time Window reveals horrifying secrets from Christmas Eve, the mysterious Triad Technology unleash the greatest evil of all. What did we make of it? This is our HOT TAKE. You can contact us anytime via hello@theDWshow.net

Join Dave from the Doctor Who Show, Mark from 42 to Doomsday, and Richard from Spacefall: A Blakes 7 Podcast, after knocking back a few gins at Dave’s place and watching The Twin Dilemma... as voted for by YOU, dear listener. What are their backgrounds with the story? What do they think of it in 2024, after 40 years have gone by? Tune in, find out. Contact the podcast anytime: hello@theDWshow.net

The Doctor and Ruby land in 1813, where guests at a duchess's party are being murdered, and a mysterious bounty hunter called Rogue is about to change the Doctor's life forever. What did we make of it? This is our HOT TAKE. You can contact us anytime via hello@theDWshow.net

The world of Finetime seems happy and harmonious. But an awful terror is preying on the citizens. Can the Doctor and Ruby make them see the truth before it's too late? What did we make of it? This is our HOT TAKE. You can contact us anytime via hello@theDWshow.net

While we are in the middle of weekly hot takes relating to season one of Doctor Who (yes, that's officially what it's called, we don't set the rules), we thought it might be fun this time around for our longer, monthly show to do something completely different and take a flight of fancy into what Doctor Who stories we would remake with Hollywood directors. Before then, news and short topics from t...

Landing on the Welsh coast, the Doctor and Ruby embark on the strangest journey of their lives. In a rain-lashed pub, the locals sit in fear of ancient legends coming to life. What did we make of it? This is our HOT TAKE. You can contact us anytime via hello@theDWshow.net  

Caught in the middle of a devastating war on Kastarion 3, the Doctor is trapped when he steps on a landmine. Can he save himself and Ruby, plus the entire planet - without moving? What did we make of it? This is our HOT TAKE. You can contact us anytime via hello@theDWshow.net

In today’s episode we dive into the realm of space stories in Doctor Who. There are some different ways this topic can be tackled. How will we approach our lists? What would YOU pick for your top Doctor Who space stories? Why not reach out and let us know? Contact us any time: hello@theDWshow.net

The Doctor and Ruby meet The Beatles but discover that the all-powerful Maestro is changing history. London becomes a battleground with the future of humanity at stake. What did we make of it? This is our HOT TAKE. You can contact us anytime via hello@theDWshow.net

Ruby learns the Doctor's amazing secrets when he takes her to the far future. There, they find a baby farm run by babies. But can they be saved from the terrifying bogeyman? What did we make of it? This is our HOT TAKE. You can contact us anytime via hello@theDWshow.net

Back in 1996, Virgin Publishing was pumping out Doctor Who 'New Adventures' and 'Missing Adventures' novels every month, which were both very popular ranges with fans. Then it made... this. Who Killed Kennedy is a standalone Doctor Who novel that is very much its own thing. Tonight, we discuss the novel... what it is, what it's about, and what we think of it. Before then, news from the past month...

On this Sunday's flagship show, we review the 1996 Virgin Publishing Doctor Who novel, Who Killed Kennedy. We appreciate it might be some time since some of you read it, and many of you might have never read it at all (being a nearly 30 year-old novel!), so this episode serves as a synopsis of the novel, enabling you to brush up on the basic storyline. Take note, this isn't a discussion, and it ra...

Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith was released in 2005 and tonight, The Doctor Who Show team examines it in what must rate as one of the coldest of cold takes ever committed to a digital recording. What are our memories of the movie on release? What are our thoughts on it now, after a 2024 re-watch? If you’ve got an hour to spare, sit back, relax, and join us in an ALTERNATE GALAXIES epi...

In today’s episode we dive into the realm of Doctor Who non-fiction books. So much has been written about the show over the years - some of it academic, some of it autobiography/biography, some of it in the form of episode guides, some of it in the form of fans writing about their fandom, and much, much more. Which would YOU pick for your top Doctor Who non-fiction books? There's a lot to choose f...

Over the years, whenever Dave has seen a notable Doctor Who alum at an event, we've endeavoured to switch on the microphones and grab his thoughts in a special, standalone episode of the show. A year ago this was Sophie Aldred in the original 'Dave's Big Day Out' episode, but prior to that, episodes like, 'When Dave Met Chris' have also entertained listeners who couldn't attend the events. Today,...

Join Dave from the Doctor Who Show, Mark from 42 to Doomsday, and Richard from Spacefall: A Blakes 7 Podcast, after knocking back a few ciders at Dave's place and watching the updated version of Horror of Fang Rock on the new Doctor Who Season 15 Blu-ray set. What are their backgrounds with the story? What do they think of the updated version? Tune in, find out. Contact the podcast anytime: hello@...

A bit of a different episode for March. In this one, we take on the role of time meddlers, going back into Doctor Who's past to change aspects of its history - mostly in the production sense, which then trickles down to the stories we see onscreen - and then discuss the fallout. Does a little change HERE equal a big change THERE? See if you agree with us. You can also contact us anytime via hello@...

Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones was released in 2002 and tonight, The Doctor Who Show team examines it in what must rate as one of the coldest of cold takes ever committed to a digital recording. What are our memories of the movie on release? What are our thoughts on it now, after a 2024 re-watch? If you’ve got an hour to spare, sit back, relax and join us in an ALTERNATE GALAXIES epis...

In today’s episode we look at the top tearjerker stories/moments in all of Doctor Who. And remember, there's a difference between something being just 'emotional' and an actual 'tearjerker'; something we discuss in the episode. Which would YOU pick for your top five? Why not let us know? Contact us any time: hello@theDWshow.net

Having made a series of hot take episodes on Series 10 of Doctor Who back in 2017, tonight we revist Peter Capaldi's final season in an ultimate cold take! What felt like "a few years ago" is actually a lot longer than we actually thought! Tune in, drop out, and contact us anytime, hello@theDWshow.net

Star Wars Episode I - The Phantom Menace is 25 years old later this year and tonight, The Doctor Who Show team examines it in what must rate as one of the coldest of cold takes ever committed to a digital recording. What are our memories of the movie on release? What are our thoughts on it now, after a 2024 re-watch? If you've got an hour to spare, sit back, relax and join us in an ALTERNATE GALAX...

In today’s episode we look at the top stories that have a good opening episode, but then go downhill from there. Which would YOU pick for your top five? Why not let us know? Contact us any time: hello@theDWshow.net

January is traditionally Rob's month off from the podcast so, in today's episode, Dave is hosting Mark from the 42 to Doomsday podcast, and Richard from the Spacefall: A Blakes 7 podcast at his home to discuss the classic 1964 tale, The Keys of Marinus. Have you seen the Keys of Marinus? Do you agree with the guys? Why not write in and let us know your thoughts? Before the Keys discussion, the guy...

In today’s episode we look at the top stories that feature humanity as "the monster" of the story. Which would YOU pick for your top five? Why not let us know? Contact us any time: hello@theDWshow.net

It's New Year's Eve everybody, and after many weeks of talking about brand-new Doctor Who episodes from the 60th Anniversary and Christmas specials, we now turn our gaze back in time - to 1981 - and K-9 and Company: A Girl's Best Friend. Have you seen this before? Do you think it deserves the criticism it gets from some? Or is there more to it? In today's episode, we examine the story. In addition...