A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast

By Joe FordTV & Film TV Reviews

A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast episodes

August 13, 2022 Talks to the magnificent Frazer Gregory about his choice of The Ambassadors of Death (1/7)
Joe & Frazer; schwing! Guest starring Frazer’s puppy! Exemplary acting, writing, direction, music, characterisation - why does nobody rate this? Frazer and I are about to set the record straight - or at least give it a smoother re-entry.
33 min
August 12, 2022 Talks to the delightful Luke Molloy about his choice of The Rings of Akhaten
Joe & Luke; all singing, all reputation saving! Perhaps the greatest work yet done in 🐹 - detailing all the reasons this episode is a brilliant. Luke & Joe took to social media on airing, we’re appalled, and now settle the score.
1 hr 27 min
August 09, 2022 Talks to Si Hart about his choice of The Aztecs (4/4)
Joe & Si have lost the plot! Geriatric porn? Necrophilia? Calamity Jane? The Mexico People from Peru? William Russell’s sex life? And that’s just the first five minutes! Our professionalism is on fire here, as we learn not to meddle in history, but save a life.
34 min
August 08, 2022 Talks to Si Hart about his choice of The Aztecs (3/4)
Joe & Si; testing the theory of how wrong two people can be about Doctor Who! We discuss the first hint of pro trans rights in the show, the first (delightful) romance, the first hints of Joe’s personal life (yeah right) & how to make jabolite look like stone.
32 min
August 03, 2022 Talks to Simon Hart about his choice of The Aztecs (2/4)
Joe & Si; 90% laughter, 10% intensity. Should Doctor Who educate or entertain? Do Joe & Si know their geography? How many stories has Si been keeping? How much should the show explain itself?
34 min
July 31, 2022 Talks to his wonderful co-host Si Hart about his choice of The Aztecs (1/4)
Joe & Si; happy that Cameca isn’t taking dating tips from Amy Pond. At this point we’re in control of this commentary; loving the detail of the sets, script, and performance. An impeccable historical.
30 min
July 30, 2022 Talks to the fabulous David Rennie about his choice of The Lazarus Experiment
Joe & Dave; and Dave’s controversial favourite Tennant episode. We’re both keen on this neglected gem; loving the Pertwee vibe, catty Francine, the grotesque CGI and the surprising moments of poetry. Martha absolutely rocks.
58 min
July 27, 2022 Talks to Robert Valentine about his choice of The Greatest Show in the Galaxy (4/4)
Joe & Rob; entertaining you…or dying. How well does the era tackle mythology? Why is McCoy so comfortable here? What are Rob’s (minor) criticisms? And will Joe remember the film is called Requiem for a Dream (no).
33 min
July 25, 2022 Talks to Robert Valentine about his choice of The Greatest Show in the Galaxy (3/4)
Joe & Rob; the growling, the snarling…the reaction to the moon! The Chief Clown comes into focus; one of the most fascinating henchmen in the shows history. And the Doctor’s unusual behaviour towards Ace is examined too.
41 min
July 24, 2022 Talks to Robert Valentine about his choice of The Greatest Show in the Galaxy (2/4)
Joe & Rob; we’re in the ring next. How much does the Doctor know, and does he have this plotted out? Who is Whizzkid? Are off screen deaths more effective? And is this more effective because of its production nightmare?
33 min

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Join Joe Ford as he waltzes all around the world (via whatever means the internet allows) and undertakes Doctor Who commentaries with a wide range of wonderful contributors. Fans, podcasters, online…