The Pool is Abstract - A Doctor Who Podcast

When the Doctor and Rose become stranded on a planet orbiting a black hole, they find a human expedition crew being terrorised by a malevolent force. Meanwhile, Connor likens Sanctuary Base 6 to SpongeBob's house, and Charlotte discusses the similarities between the Ood and Minions. Experience the Doctor face his own beliefs and Satan himself in "The Impossible Planet" and "The...

It's 2025 and robots from outer space have kidnapped nurse Belinda Chandra. Meanwhile, Charlotte professes her love for Mrs Flood, while Connor gushes over the show's experimental editing techniques. Witness the Doctor battle emotionless machines and try to get his new friend back home in "The Robot Revolution".

As the coronation of Elizabeth II nears, faceless people are stolen from their homes and something evil is lurking in the television. Meanwhile, Connor discusses the episode's use of the Dutch angle, while Charlotte laughs at Magpie Cam. Witness the Doctor and Rose battle The Wire in "The Idiot's Lantern".

The TARDIS crash lands in London on a parallel world, where Rose's dad is still alive, and people are disappearing off the streets. Meanwhile, Charlotte vents her frustrations at the show's contrivances, whilst Connor laughs at sketchy behind-the-scenes facts. Witness the rebirth of one of the Doctor's deadliest enemies in "Rise of the Cyberman" and "The Age of Steel&quo...

The Doctor, Mickey and Rose land on a spaceship in the 51st century only to find 18th century Versailles on board. Meanwhile, Connor gives out some behind the scenes factoids, and Charlotte's stomach rumbles up a storm. Discover a wandering horse and an army of clockwork robots in "The Girl in the Fireplace".

Join Connor as he questions Rob on all things Doctor Who, well...at least what connects the prompts he's been given. Play along or simply laugh at the expense of a man slowly losing his sanity over the course of 69 minutes in a game of "What Links the Episodes?".

The Doctor, Rose and Mickey investigate Deffry Vale High School, where the students have become super-intelligent and teachers aren't what they seem. Meanwhile, Charlotte discusses her preferred shape of chip, while Connor rebuttals Rose's accusation that the Doctor leaves everyone behind. Witness the Doctor's reunion with Sarah Jane Smith and K9 in "School Reunion".

The Doctor and Rose land in 1879 Scotland, where they meet Queen Victoria. Meanwhile, Connor calls the doctor out for being a douche, while Charlotte explains 1800s fashion. Witness a ravenous werewolf and a band of warrior-monks in "Tooth and Claw".

The Doctor and Rose arrive on New Earth and visit a hospital which can cure every disease. Meanwhile, Charlotte compares the Face of Boe's head to the squishiness of an elephant's foot, and Connor winces over mid naughties CGI. Witness suspicious cat nuns and some foxy Doctor action in "New Earth".

It's Christmas Eve, Earth is under attack, and the Doctor is stuck in bed. Meanwhile Rob quizzes Connor on the Christmas Number 1 song of 2005, and all of Jackie Tyler's man-friends. Witness the deadly Sycorax and their robot Santas try to take over the Earth in "The Christmas Invasion"

Having now finished Series One, Connor and Charlotte reminisce on the previous 13 episodes and how they come together to encompass; not only the show's re-introduction into popular culture, but also the life of the 9th Doctor. Strap in for a series recap, short quiz and a ranking of all the episodes so far.

The Doctor, Rose and Jack are separated and forced to compete in twisted and deadly games on the Game Station. Meanwhile, Charlotte rants about dated references while Connor gushes about The Doctor's vulnerable side. Witness the return of the universe's deadliest enemy and say goodbye to the Ninth Doctor in "Bad Wolf" and "The Parting of the Ways".

Stopping off in present-day Cardiff to recharge the TARDIS, The Doctor, Rose and Jack meet up with Mickey and encounter an old foe in the midst of hatching a scheme that could destroy the entire planet. Meanwhile, Charlotte judges Rose's treatment of Mickey, while Connor vents about his TV pet-peeves. Prepare for a chase through City Hall and a particularly venomous dinner in "Boom Town".

In 1941, a spaceship crashes in the middle of the London Blitz. Meanwhile, Charlotte professes her love for Steven Moffat. Watch the Doctor, Rose and the enigmatic Captain Jack Harkness find themselves investigating a plague of physical injuries and a little boy in a gas mask in "The Empty Child" and "The Doctor Dances".

Rose asks The Doctor to take her to 1987, on the day her father was killed. Meanwhile, Charlotte discusses her inability to see characters through their actors' faces. Witness some deadly time-based antibodies and a lovely father-daughter dynamic in "Father's Day".

In the year 200,000 the Doctor discovers that a satellite with a dark secret is controlling humanity and slowing its development. Meanwhile, Connor and Charlotte discuss the origins of the Kronk Burger and the aftermath of Adam's fate after this episode. Witness a pale Simon Pegg working alongside a gelatinous blob monster, and the Doctor's battle against fake news in "The Long Game".

Welcome to the Time Hotel, where the Doctor and Joy Almondo cross paths in an adventure spanning millions of years. Meanwhile, Charlotte discusses the possible use of The Volume, and Connor gushes over Ncuti showing a mean-streak. Witness a sentient briefcase and a hungry T-rex cause havoc in "Joy To The World".

It's Utah 2012, and the Doctor is about to come face to face with his greatest enemy, thought long dead. Meanwhile Connor tries to remember which Doctors get naked, while Charlotte ponders the logistics of downloading the internet. Get ready to see a homicidal pepper pot go on a killing streak, and a douchebag collector get his just desserts in "Dalek".

Back home on Earth, Rose gets a little more than she bargained for when she takes a trip to the flat. Meanwhile, Connor ponders the logistics of the Slitheen having sex, while Charlotte questions Mickey's counting skills. Witness the bumbling politicians and some farting aliens (try and spot the difference) in "Aliens of London" and "World War Three".

It's Christmas Eve in Cardiff, 1869 and there are ghosts about! Meanwhile, Connor vents his dislike of the Welsh accent, while Charlotte questions Rose's choice of wardrobe. Strap in to see Charles Dickens and a couple of Welsh people battle walking corpses in "The Unquiet Dead".

In the year 5,000,000,000 aboard Platform One, a collection of guests arrive to witness Earth's final moments. Meanwhile, Connor and Charlotte discuss the poorly aged Little Britain and the merits of using acid for skincare. Tune in to see a man struggling with the grief of losing his entire race, as well as a big old head in a jar, in "The End of the World".

It's March 26th 2005 in London, England and Rose Tyler's life is about to change forever. Meanwhile, Charlotte slates Mickey's driving and Connor simps over Christopher Eccleston. Jump into the world of living plastic and a mysterious stranger with "Rose".