Tim's Take On...

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Tim Drury brings you his reviews of events (such as Doctor Who conventions,episodes and interesting location visits) along with the occasional convention panel recording.

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Jul 11, 2026

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Tim's Take On: Episode 268(Doctor Who:The War Machines mini review) 27.02.2015

This week I review one of my favourite William Hartnell stories Doctor Who: The War Machines.   You can read more about this week’s story here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_War_Machines and The Wife in Space blog’s verdict here http://wifeinspace.com/2011/05/the-war-machines/   End Theme is Dr Who(Band Aid version)   The show is now on Facebook please join the group for exclusive behind the sc...

Tim's Take On: Episode 267(Doctor Who: The Savages mini review) 20.02.2015

My classic series reviews reach Doctor Who: The Savages, not an easy story to review as all that exists are a few v short clips, the telesnaps and the soundtrack but I have a go.   You can read more about this story here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Savages_(Doctor_Who)   and the wife in space blog’s verdict is here http://wifeinspace.com/2011/05/the-savages/   End Theme is Dr Who(Band Aid ve...

Tim's Take On: Episode 266(Doctor Who: The Gunfighters mini review) 13.02.2015

My retro mini reviews reach Doctor Who: The Gunfighters, the show’s first attempt at a western.   You can read more about this story here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Gunfighters   and the wife in space blog’s verdict here http://wifeinspace.com/2011/05/the-gunfighters/   End Theme is Dr Who(Band Aid version)   The show is now on Facebook please join the group for exclusive behind the scenes...

Tim's Take On: Episode 265(Doctor Who: The Celestial Toymaker mini review) 06.02.2015

This week my classic series mini reviews reach Doctor Who: The Celestial Toymaker, not an easy story to review as most of it is missing and the plot is quite visual, certainly writing wise it’s Dr Who as a children’s show which isn’t always the case with these 60s stories.   You can read more about the story here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Celestial_Toymaker   and the wife in space blog’s ve...

Tim's Take On: Episode 264(Doctor Who: The Ark mini review/William Hartnell on Desert Island Discs found!) 30.01.2015

This week my mini reviews of the classic series reach Doctor Who: The Ark, an episode that seems to get a rather negative response from some fans but i rather enjoy it.   You can read more about the story here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ark_(Doctor_Who) and the wife in space blog’s verdict is here http://wifeinspace.com/2011/04/the-ark/   Also this week the BBC released a clip from a previou...

Tim's Take On: Episode 263(Doctor Who: The Massacre mini review) 23.01.2015

My classic series mini reviews return with a look at Doctor Who: The Massacre for which I watched a recon and listened to the soundtrack CD. You can read more about this week's story here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Massacre_of_St_Bartholomew%27s_Eve and the wife in space blog's verdict is here http://wifeinspace.com/2011/04/the-massacre/ End Theme is Dr Who(Band Aid version) The show is now...

Tim's Take On: Episode 262(Pathfinder Legends & Night of the Triffids panel at Big Finish Day 5) 16.01.2015

This week our final show covering  Big Finish Day 5 with a Panel about Pathfinder Legends and Night of The Triffids  featuring John Ainsworth, Trevor Littledale, Ian Brooker and Simon Clarke.   My photos of Big Finish Day 5 are here https://www.flickr.com/photos/tdrury/sets/72157647509384126/   UPDATE: Since this show was recorded a few days ago I've been off work ill so won't be attending Big Fin...

Tim's Take On: Episode 261(Survivors panel at Big Finish Day 5) 09.01.2015

More coverage of Big Finish Day 5 with a Panel about Terry Nation’s Survivors featuring Carolyn Seymour, John Banks, Ken Bentley, Terry Molloy, Matt Fritton and Chase Masterson.   My photos of Big Finish Day 5 are here https://www.flickr.com/photos/tdrury/sets/72157647509384126/   End theme is Dr Who(Gypsy Guitar) by Thrip   The show is now on Facebook please join the group for exclusive behind th...

Tim's Take On: Episode 260(Matthew Waterhouse,Dan Starkey,Pamela Salem,Karen Gledhill & Jane Slavin at Big Finish Day 5) 02.01.2015

More coverage of Big Finish Day 5 with a Panel featuring Matthew Waterhouse, Dan Starkey, Pamela Salem, Karen Gledhill & Jane Slavin   You can see some video of the cosplay contest that followed the panel here http://youtu.be/6ciIpavzjY0   and my photos of Big Finish Day 5 here https://www.flickr.com/photos/tdrury/sets/72157647509384126/   End theme is Dr Who(Gypsy Guitar) by Thrip   The show is n...

Tim's Take On: Episode 259(Doctor Who: Last Christmas review) 25.12.2014

The Doctor and Clara are back for Christmas and so is Santa in Stephen Moffat's mind bending episode Doctor Who: Last Christmas. The show is now on Facebook please join the group for exclusive behind the scenes insights and of course also discuss and feedback on the show https://www.facebook.com/groups/187162411486307/   If you want to send me comments or feedback you can email them to tdrury2003@...

Tim's Take On: Episode 258(William Russell, Maureen O'Brian and Peter Purves at Big Finish Day 5) 19.12.2014

More coverage of Big Finish Day 5 with a Panel featuring William Russell, Maureen O’Brian and Peter Purves talking about The Early Adventures Range.   You can see some video of this panel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLIkbVhIn4M   and my photos of Big Finish Day 5 here https://www.flickr.com/photos/tdrury/sets/72157647509384126/   End theme is Dr Who(Gypsy Guitar) by Thrip   The show is now on...

Tim's Take On: Episode 257(Tom Baker, Phillip Hinchcliffe and Marc Platt at Big Finish Day 5) 12.12.2014

This week we start some coverage of Big Finish Day 5 with a Panel featuring Tom Baker, Phillip Hinchcliffe and Marc Platt taking about the Phillip Hinchcliffe presents boxed set.   You can see some video of this panel here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMv0TDlA7xk and here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiL7lGRO-hQ   and my photos of Big Finish Day 5 here https://www.flickr.com/photos/tdrury/se...

Tim's Take On: Episode 256(Filmed in Supermarionation review/Whooverville 6 fourth podcasters panel) 05.12.2014

This week the last of our Whooverville 6 coverage is a panel of podcasters namely The Staggering Stories team, Lyam(Alhambra Podcast), Michael(Tin Dog Podcast) and Nick(The Pubcast) interview writer Bob Baker but first a review of the Filmed in Supermarionation Blu Ray boxed set that I’ve been watching recently.   You can see the trailer for Filmed in Supermarionation here https://www.youtube.com/...

Tim's Take On: Episode 255(Whooverville 6 third panel) 28.11.2014

More from Whooverville 6 this week as myself and Luke from TMDWP interview Peter Davison, Domenic Glynn and Terry Molloy.   You can see my photos of Whooverville 6 here https://www.flickr.com/photos/tdrury/sets/72157646944289366/   Album Art & Web SIte photo taken by Nick Headley   End theme is Dr Who(Gypsy Guitar) by Thrip   The show is now on Facebook please join the group for exclusive behind t...

Tim's Take On: Episode 254(Whooverville 6 second podcasters panel) 21.11.2014

Another panel from Whooverville 6 this week Michael(Tin Dog Podcast) and Paul & Chris(Pharos Project podcast) are talking to Michael Troughton, Derrick Sherwin and Deborah Watling. and you can see video of this week’s podcast panel here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfNPLZQIETo You can see my photos of Whooverville 6 here https://www.flickr.com/photos/tdrury/sets/72157646944289366/   End theme i...

Tim's Take On: Episode 253(Whooverville 6 first podcasters panel) 14.11.2014

With Dr Who over for a while it’s time to bring you some convention coverage, first up it’s the first of four panels from late August’s Whooverville event in Derby. This panel from the podcasters room features actors Sinead Micheal, Lauren Wilson, Daniel and David Beck interviewed by Thomas(ex The DWO Whocast), Micheal(The Tin Dog Podcast) and Nick(The Pubcast) apologies to Nick who I forgot to me...

Tim's Take On: Episode 252(Doctor Who: Death in Heaven review) 08.11.2014

Season 8 of Dr Who reaches it's conclusion with the emotional, game changing but never unentertaining Death in Heaven. Gallifrey is found but the Doctor is not happy about that, I wonder why. The show is now on Facebook please join the group for exclusive behind the scenes insights and of course also discuss and feedback on the show  https://www.facebook.com/groups/187162411486307/ If you want to...

Tim's Take On: Episode 251(Doctor Who: Dark Water review) 01.11.2014

An episode that starts with Clara blackmailing the Doctor and ends with a Cyber invasion and that's just part one of this year's finale. Stephen Moffatt has pulled out all the stops and no doubt will be keeping fandom talking for weeks. The show is now on Facebook please join the group for exclusive behind the scenes insights and of course also discuss and feedback on the show  https://www.faceboo...

Tim's Take On: Wizards vs Aliens: The Secret of Room 12 review and BFI Q&A 27.10.2014

A special bonus episode covering the return of this show from the brains behind SJA, as well as a short review a panel from the weekend's BFI event. The show is now on Facebook please join the group for exclusive behind the scenes insights and of course also discuss and feedback on the show  https://www.facebook.com/groups/187162411486307/ If you want to send me comments or feedback you can email...

Tim's Take On: Episode 250(Doctor Who: In The Forest of The Night) 26.10.2014

The show reaches the landmark of it's 250th episode so there's some feedback to play and read out as for this week's Dr Who I was somewhat unimpressed, it developed Clara, The Doctor and Danny's realationships but the plot was paper thin. The show is now on Facebook please join the group for exclusive behind the scenes insights and of course also discuss and feedback on the show  https://www.faceb...

Tim's Take On: Flatline another take/Season 8 overview 24.10.2014

In this special bonus episode I'm joined by Jean from The Staggering Stories podcast to discuss Doctor Who: Flatline and also we have an overview of Season 8 and try to get to the bottom of the mystery that is Missy by throwing another theory into the mix. End theme: Doctor Who Everybody in The TARDIS mix by Matt Hawkins The show is now on Facebook please join the group for exclusive behind the sc...

Tim's Take On: Episode 249(Doctor Who: Flatline) 18.10.2014

An episode so amazingly good I was almost lost for words, someone make sure right now that writer Jamie Mathieson writes two more episodes next year as this guy clearly has a red hot talent for writing grippingly good drama! The show is now on Facebook please join the group for exclusive behind the scenes insights and of course also discuss and feedback on the show  https://www.facebook.com/groups...

Tim's Take On: Episode 248(Doctor Who: Mummy on The Orient Express review) 11.10.2014

Are you my Mummy? No of course you're not but the Doctor is about to find out who or what is in this week's exciting episode of Doctor Who. The show is now on Facebook please join the group for exclusive behind the scenes insights and of course also discuss and feedback on the show  https://www.facebook.com/groups/187162411486307/ If you want to send me comments or feedback you can email them to t...

Tim's Take On: Episode 247(Doctor Who: Kill The Moon review) 04.10.2014

This week the Doctor asks Clara to Kill The Moon for once our hero stood to one side and made the companion take the big decision, a return to big dramatic themes this week and a very entertaining episode it was too. The show is now on Facebook please join the group for exclusive behind the scenes insights and of course also discuss and feedback on the show  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1871624...

Tim's Take On: Episode 246(Doctor Who: The Caretaker review) 27.09.2014

A fun romp of an episode from the pen of Gareth Roberts, the Doctor goes under cover at Coal Hill School and we meet one of Missy's lackys. Also another TARDIS build update you can see video of this week's activity here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_BfFzIg1CE The show is now on Facebook please join the group for exclusive behind the scenes insights and of course also discuss and feedback on th...

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