The Doctor's Beard Podcast

"The Krotons" Production WW December 28, 1968 - January 18, 1969 On a future world, the Gonds are subjected to a series of mental tests with the winners being killed by the robotic crystalline Krotons. Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In t...

"The Invasion" Production VV November 2 - December 21, 1968 Earth is threatened by an alien invasion spearheaded by a leader of industry. Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they are joined by artist Jerry Lange to discuss th...

Patreon Exclusive #26 William Hartnell Retrospective Originally Released August 26, 2023 As we conclude our look at William Hartnell's time as Doctor Who, we take a look back, thanks to the framing device of an extensive email from our Patreon supporter, Jamie, to discuss Hartnell, his time on the show, his companions and his seasons, what worked and what didn't. Please make sure you are subscribe...

"The Mind Robber" Production UU September 14 - October 12, 1968 In the Land of Fiction, the Doctor, Jamie and Zoe fight to halt the attempts to make them part of the story. Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss Zoe...

"The Dominators" Production TT August 10 - September 7, 1968 The Dominators and their deadly Quarks are willing to destroy the world of Dulkis in order to just refuel their ship. Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discu...

An Adventure in Space and Time November 21, 2013 This 50th anniversary 2013 docudrama looks at the development of the worldwide phenomenon. It's fitting that we cover this now as we prepare to celebrate the 60th anniversary. Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic...

"The Wheel in Space" Production SS April 27 - June 1, 1968 The Cybermen attempt to takeover a space station with plans to use it to conquer Earth. Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the new companion, Zoe, the d...

"Fury from the Deep" Production RR March 16 - April 20, 1968 Intelligent seaweed takes control a gas pumping station at sea. Yeah, it's as dumb as it sounds. Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the slow pace of t...

"The Web of Fear" Production QQ February 7 - March 9, 1968 London is overrun with Yeti and a fungus is growing throughout the London Underground. Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. They are joined once again by author/podcast Alan J. Porter....

The Enemy of the World" Production PP December 16, 1967 - January 20, 1968 The Doctor finds himself pitted against a world leader who looks exactly like him. Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss how great it is to...

"The Ice Warriors" Production 00 November 11 - December 16, 1967 In the future, Earth faces another ice age that is kept at bay by an ionizer that threatens a group of defrosted Ice Warriors. Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episod...

"The Abominable Snowmen" Production NN September 30 - November 4, 1967 The TARDIS returns to Earth in Tibet of the 1930s where the Doctor returns an ancient bell to a monastery besieged by the legendary Yeti. Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who serie...

"The Tomb of the Cybermen" Production MM September 2-23, 1967 The TARDIS lands on the world of Telos where an archelogical group is attempting to open the Tomb of the Cybermen. Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss...

Dalek Invasion Earth 2150AD July 22, 1965 (London) August 5, 1965 (UK) Dr. Who and his granddaughter Susan and niece Louise travel into the future with a police officer named Tom to find that Earth has been taken over by the Daleks. Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the...

The Evil of the Daleks" Production LL May 20 - July 1, 1967 The Doctor and Jamie embark on an adventure that takes them across time and space from modern day England to a Victorian home to the planet of the Daleks where Jamie is experimented on to learn the "Human Factor" that has defeated the Daleks time and time again. Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to...

The Faceless Ones" Production KK April 8 - May 13, 1967 Passengers are disappearing after taking off on flights from Gatwick Airport. Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the departure of Polly and Ben, the pacing...

The Macra Terror" Production JJ March 11 - April 1, 1967 The TARDIS travels to a future Earth colony that is like a holiday camp, but it holds a sinister secret. Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss emergence of J...

"The Moonbase" Production HH Febrruary 11 - March 4, 1967 The TARDIS makes an emergency landing on the surface of the moon as the Cybermen are trying to invade. Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the new look of...

"The Underwater Menace" Production GG January 14 - February 4, 1967 Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the first visual appearance of Troughton as the Doctor, the acceptance of Ben as a companion, and the desire...

"The Highlanders" Production FF December 14, 1966 - January 7, 1967 The Doctor and his companions find themselves caught up in the events following the Battle of Culloden where Ben finds himself being carted away as a slave. Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic...

"The Power of the Daleks" Production EE November 5 - December 10, 1966 The TARDIS lands on the planet Vulcan and not only do Ben and Polly have to deal with a new incarnation of the Doctor, but there are Daleks who appear subservient to the human colonists. Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review eve...

"The Smugglers" Production DD October 8-29, 1966 The TARDIS lands on the South Pole in 1986 where an international space agency is monitoring a rocket landing.  But they quicky discover an alien fleet appraoching Earth and a very weakened Doctor struggles to keep on top of the situation. Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and spa...

"The Smugglers" Production CC September 10 - October 1, 1966 The Doctor lands Ben and Polly in the middle of the 17th century as a Cornish village is under threat of attack by a group of pirates.  Their only hope is the Doctor solving a riddle posed by a dead church warden. Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they wat...

Dr. Who & The Daleks June 25, 1965 (London) August 23, 1965 (UK) May 1966 (US)   Dr. Who and his granddaughters Susan and Barbara travel to the planet Skaro with Barbara's boyfriend Ian and discover a world filled with alien robotic creatures called Daleks. Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review eve...

"The War Machines" Production BB June 25 - July 16, 1966 The TARDIS brings the Doctor and Dodo back to London, 1966. There, the Doctor finds an evil force at work that he can feel and is determined to stop WOTAN and the War Machines Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the...