Worth Watching

Per Ron, this is a foundational episode, really what people think of when they think of The Prisoner. Is Leo McKern the bestest #2 ever? Can art represent both the profundity of the religious experience and a rickety boat at the same time? Is it ever a good idea to allow for illegal weaponish items in the Village? Can a woman ever be trusted? You won't know the answer to any of these questions if...

It's the episode that dares to ask, "Who the heck is C?" -- and does that mean this story is based on algebra? As we'll discover, the world is but #6's dream, and we're all just players on his sleepy stage. Join us to discover whether this is a worthy entry in the series, and don't forget to bring your bow tie! Us Twitter: @WorthWatching4 Facebook This is a public episode. If you would like to dis...

We're joined by our very first guest, Andrew Heaton! We had a great conversation covering a wide range of topics like... Is Speed Learning the next big fad? Who the heck is The General? How did Napoleon accidentally shape modern education in the US? And most importantly, what kinds of logic questions can you use to short out your computer? Check out Heaton's podcast, Alienating the Audience ! Us T...

Join us for the conclusion of our discussion of the first episode of The Prisoner. Is one of the most influential TV shows in history actually Worth Watching? Only one podcast is qualified to tell you! Stay for the very end for a bit of a treat... Us Twitter: @WorthWatching4 Facebook This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes,...

And so it begins! The mysterious spy is kidnapped to The Village and renamed to #6. Has Guy figured out who #1 is yet? Will #6 escape in the first episode? There's only one way to find out! Us Twitter: @WorthWatching4 Facebook This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com

Why did we choose The Prisoner? What's the secret to the perfect episode order? How did the first episode of Danger Man/Secret Agent lead directly to the most iconic aspect of The Prisoner, and is that earlier show that made Patrick McGoohan famous worth watching for a modern audience? The answers can only be found here! Us Twitter: @WorthWatching4 Facebook This is a public episode. If you would l...

SEE the movie that kicked off the classic British series of Carry On Films! EXPERIENCE William Hartnell playing the kind of military role that stereotyped him and drove him to risk playing Dr Who! HEAR two very American blokes try to puzzle through Britishisms! Is this William Hartnell film Worth Watching for a modern audience? There's only one way to find out! Us Twitter: @WorthWatching4 Facebook...

Do we agree with the Dr that the Reign of Terror is the perfect vacation destination? Does the podcast formally support authoritarianism? The answers to these mysteries and more, given by the jaded Dr Who addict and the new guy who is finishing his first season of Doctor Who! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit b...

Uncover the mystery of the powerful Sensorites, the scariest aliens since the Terminator! They control people's minds, they float through space...what can't they do? Also, what's the fate of England in 400 years? To find out the answers to this and more, join the know-it-all Dr Who addict and the new guy who's not quite sure why he let himself get into this mess to see what we think!   This is a p...

Listen now (61 mins) | Does The Aztecs live up to its reputation? Is it really the template for Dr Who stories going forward? Does it have the best bad guy ever? Finally, is it worth watching for a modern audience? Join the jaded Dr Who addict and the new guy who's warming up to the series to see what we think! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or g...

Terry Nation's first story after his incredible success with The Daleks. Can he do it again? And will his new diving suit monster survive the test of time? Listen to the jaded Dr Who junkie and the somewhat intrigued new guy debate the matter! (This was originally released as two episodes, which will explain some statements that would be otherwise nonsensical…) This is a public episode. If you wou...

We originally skipped this story, as we weren’t covering reconstructions (stories where episodes are missing and fans have put together still shots to go along with the audio), but eventually we changed our minds. So this episode was recorded as two episodes much later, and is being brought back in time... Let's find out if it was worth it! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss th...

The jaded Dr Who guy and the newbie disagree on this bizarre story -- will it be the premature end of the podcast? What will their official recommendation be? BritBox (BBC streaming) About Time 1: Seasons 1-3 (Comprehensive Dr Who book) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com

The Daleks not only saved Dr Who, they made it a sensation in the UK. Does this foundational story hold up for a modern audience?  Listen to a jaded Dr Who junkie and a new-to-Who normal person debate the matter to find out!     Us Twitter: @WorthWatching4 Facebook   Resources BritBox (BBC streaming) About Time 1: Seasons 1-3 (Comprehensive Dr Who book) This is a public episode. If you would like...

In which we start into Doctor Who proper, with the story that started it all, over 50 years ago...is it worth watching for a modern audience? Our discussion includes the first Doctor Who episode ever aired -- An Unearthly Child -- and the three episode cavemen story that came after. Us Twitter: @WorthWatching4 Facebook   Resources BritBox (BBC streaming) About Time 1: Seasons 1-3 (Comprehensive Dr...

Our journey begins! One jaded dude who's been watching Dr Who for decades and can no longer tell what's good and what's not, and one guy brand new to the show.   We start from the beginning, with the Unaired Pilot that almost ended Doctor Who before it started... Us Twitter Facebook Corrections Ron refers to the composer of the theme, Ron Granier, as the head of the BBC Radiophonic workshop, which...