Fish Fingers and Custard: Doctor Who Aftershow

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Fish Fingers and Custard: Doctor Who Aftershow episodes

June 01, 2025Doctor Who Season 2 Episode 8 – ‘The Reality War’ Review & Reactions
The wild finale for Doctor Who: Season 2 sees The Rani, Omega, and more battling it out with The Doctor.
The Reality War
Battle rages across the skies as the Unholy Trinity unleash their deadly ambition. The Doctor, Belinda and Ruby have to risk everything in the quest to save one innocent life.
Director: Alex Pillai Writer: Russell T. Davies
Cast: Ncuti Gatwa, Varada Sethu, Anita Dobson, Archie Panjabi, Alexander Devrient, Millie Gibson, Jonah Hauer-King, Bonnie Langford, Ruth Madeley, Sienna-Robyn Mavanga-Phipps, Jemma Redgrave
Hosts:
Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil
Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley
Doctor Who Images & Artwork:
BBC
Doctor Who
Fish Fingers & Custard Art/Logo:
Dylan Blight
Intro Music:
https://bit.ly/voidstuff
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44 min
May 24, 2025Doctor Who Season 2 Episode 7 – ‘Wish World’ Review & Reactions
The confusing penultimate episode of the season leaves us with more questions than answers.
Wish World
Traps are sprung, and old enemies unite as the Doctor and Belinda finally arrive home to find a very different world. Can the Doctor see the truth before midnight arrives?
Director: Alex Pillai Writer: Russell T. Davies
Cast: Ncuti Gatwa, Varada Sethu, Anita Dobson, Archie Panjabi, Alexander Devrient, Millie Gibson, Jonah Hauer-King, Bonnie Langford, Ruth Madeley, Sienna-Robyn Mavanga-Phipps, Jemma Redgrave
Hosts:
Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil
Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley
Doctor Who Images & Artwork:
BBC
Doctor Who
Fish Fingers & Custard Art/Logo:
Dylan Blight
Intro Music:
https://bit.ly/voidstuff
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https://fishfingersandcustard.podbean.com/
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26 min
May 18, 2025Doctor Who Season 2 Episode 6 – ‘The Interstellar Song Contest’ Review & Reactions
It takes a dark turn in an episode we assumed would be fluffy before the finale.
Episode Title
The Doctor's mission to return Belinda to Earth brings them to a space station's song competition. What starts as entertainment turns into a fight for survival.
Director: Ben A. Williams Writer: Juno Dawson
Cast: Ncuti Gatwa, Varada Sethu, Carole Ann Ford, Freddie Fox, Miriam-Teak Lee, Akemnji Ndifornyen, Kiruna Stamell
Hosts:
Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil
Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley
Doctor Who Images & Artwork:
BBC
Doctor Who
Fish Fingers & Custard Art/Logo:
Dylan Blight
Intro Music:
https://bit.ly/voidstuff
All Episodes:
https://fishfingersandcustard.podbean.com/
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41 min
May 11, 2025"The Story and the Engine" Review - Doctor Who Season 2, Episode 5
This week was a fascinating and unique episode of Doctor Who, like nothing we've seen before.
The Story and the Engine
In Lagos, a mysterious figure called the Barber rules. The Doctor finds stories hold real power as he confronts the Spider, weaving a vengeful web.
Director: Makalla McPherson Writer: Inua Ellams
Cast: Ncuti Gatwa, Varada Sethu, Ariyon Bakare, Jo Martin, Sule Rimi, Anita Dobson, Michael Balogun, Michelle Asante, Stefan Adegbola
Hosts:
Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil
Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley
Doctor Who Images & Artwork:
BBC
Doctor Who
Fish Fingers & Custard Art/Logo:
Dylan Blight
Intro Music:
https://bit.ly/voidstuff
All Episodes:
https://fishfingersandcustard.podbean.com/
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29 min
May 04, 2025"Lucky Day" Review - Doctor Who Season 2, Episode 4
Ruby is back! But she's not crossing over in this episode, that is very Doctor-less.
Lucky Day
Ruby Sunday faces life back on earth without the Doctor. But when a dangerous new threat emerges, can Ruby and UNIT save her new boyfriend, Conrad, from the terrifying Shreek?
Director: Peter Hoar Writer: Pete McTighe
Cast: Ncuti Gatwa, Varada Sethu, Millie Gibson, Jonah Hauer-King, Kirsty Hoiles, Gethin Alderman,Michelle Greenidge, Angela Wynter, Faye McKeever
Hosts:
Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil
Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley
Doctor Who Images & Artwork:
BBC
Doctor Who
Fish Fingers & Custard Art/Logo:
Dylan Blight
Intro Music:
https://bit.ly/voidstuff
All Episodes:
https://fishfingersandcustard.podbean.com/
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26 min
April 28, 2025“The Well” Review - Doctor Who Season 2, Episode 3
A surprising new episode of Doctor Who is a sequel to an episode from the RTD era from 17 years ago!
The Well
Far in the future, on a tough, brutal planet, a devastated mining colony has only one survivor. To discover the truth, the Doctor and Belinda must face absolute terror.
Director: Amanda Brotchie Writer: Russell T. Davies, Sharma Angel-Walfall
Cast: Ncuti Gatwa, Varada Sethu, Annabel Brook, Luke Rhodri, Bethany Antonia, Gaz Choudhry, Christopher Chung, Caoilfhionn Dunne, Gary Pillai, Rose Ayling-Ellis, Anita Dobson
Hosts:
Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil
Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley
Doctor Who Images & Artwork:
BBC
Doctor Who
Fish Fingers & Custard Art/Logo:
Dylan Blight
Intro Music:
https://bit.ly/voidstuff
All Episodes:
https://fishfingersandcustard.podbean.com/
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33 min
April 20, 2025“Lux” Review - Doctor Who Season 2, Episode 2
"Don't make me laugh!"
In this episode of Fish Fingers and Custard, Dylan and Ashley delve into the second episode of Doctor Who's latest season. They discuss the episode's themes, character dynamics, and the use of animation and special effects. The conversation also explores the concept of fictional reality and its impact on the characters. The hosts share their thoughts on the episode's climax and resolution, and they conclude with a preview of the next episode.
Lux
The quest to get Belinda home leads to an abandoned cinema, hiding a terrifying secret.
Director: Amanda Brotchie Writer: Russell T. Davies
Cast: Ncuti Gatwa, Varada Sethu, Cassius Hackforth, Linus Roache, Alan Cumming, Millie O'Connell, Anita Dobson
Hosts:
Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil
Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley
Doctor Who Images & Artwork:
BBC
Doctor Who
Fish Fingers & Custard Art/Logo:
Dylan Blight
Intro Music:
https://bit.ly/voidstuff
All Episodes:
https://fishfingersandcustard.podbean.com/
Support Us:
http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion
26 min
April 13, 2025“The Robot Revolution” Review - Doctor Who Season 2, Episode 1
"It's just an incel episode."
We discuss the premiere episode of Season 2 of the Disney+ era of Doctor Who, with the introduction of a new companion.
The Robot Revolution
When robots from outer space kidnap nurse Belinda Chandra, the Doctor embarks on an epic intergalactic quest to get his new friend back home to Earth.
Director: Peter Hoar Writer: Russell T. Davies
Cast: Ncuti Gatwa, Varada Sethu
Hosts:
Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil
Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley
Doctor Who Images & Artwork:
BBC
Doctor Who
Fish Fingers & Custard Art/Logo:
Dylan Blight
Intro Music:
https://bit.ly/voidstuff
All Episodes:
https://fishfingersandcustard.podbean.com/
Support Us:
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34 min
January 07, 2025“Joy To The World” Review - Doctor Who Christmas Special 2024
We discuss the 2024 Doctor Who Christmas Special.
Joy To The World
When Joy opens a secret doorway to the Time Hotel, she discovers danger, dinosaurs and the Doctor. But a deadly plan is unfolding across the earth, just in time for Christmas.
Episode Takeaways:
The episode had timey-wimey elements that were enjoyable.
The character of Joy was underwhelming in her role.
The hotel concept raised interesting questions about time travel.
The visual effects had mixed reviews, especially the dinosaur scenes.
The episode's themes resonated with current societal issues.
The Doctor's relationship with the hotel manager is intriguing.
The special was meant to be fun, not overly deep.
The ending raised questions about its historical accuracy.
Director: Alex Pillai Writer: Steven Moffat
Cast: Ncuti Gatwa, Nicola Coughlan, Steph de Whalley, Joel Fry
Hosts:
Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil
Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley
Doctor Who Images & Artwork:
BBC
Doctor Who
Fish Fingers & Custard Art/Logo:
Dylan Blight
Intro Music:
https://bit.ly/voidstuff
All Episodes:
https://fishfingersandcustard.podbean.com/
Support Us:
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16 min
June 23, 2024“Empire of Death” Review - Doctor Who Season 1, Episode 8
The reveal(s) has led to debate about this season's finale for Doctor Who, but what did we think? We discuss Empire of Death and our thoughts on where the next season could be headed.
Empire of Death
The Doctor has lost, his ageless enemy reigns supreme, and a shadow is falling over creation. Nothing can stop the devastation - except, perhaps, one woman.
Director: Jamie Donoughue Writer: Russell T. Davies
Cast: Ncuti Gatwa, Millie Gibson, Gabriel Woolf, Susan Twist, Bonnie Langford, Jemma Redgrave, Yasmin Finney, Genesis Lynea, Lenny Rush, Aidan Cook, Nicholas Briggs, Alexander Devrient, Jasmine Bayes, Anita Dobson, Michelle Greenidge, Angela Wynter, Sian Clifford, Faye McKeever
Hosts:
Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil
Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley
Doctor Who Images & Artwork:
BBC
Doctor Who
Fish Fingers & Custard Art/Logo:
Dylan Blight
Intro Music:
https://bit.ly/voidstuff
All Episodes:
https://fishfingersandcustard.podbean.com/
Support Us:
http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion
35 min

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The Explosion Network’s Doctor Who aftershow! We post during new seasons and specials, sharing our reactions, theories, and reviews—with a side of fish fingers and custard.