"The Invasion of Time" Production 4Z February 4 - March 11, 1978

 

The Doctor returns to Gallifrey to claim his title of President of the High Council, but he appears to have an ulterior motive that could spell the end of Time Lord society.   Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the return to Gallifrey, the departure of Leela, and the story behind the production.

 

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"Underworld" Production 4Y January 7-28, 1978

 

The TARDIS materializes on a ship that has been on a quest to find a lost vessel for over 100,000 years.

 

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the heavy use of CSO, the set and model design, and the connections with the Ancient Greek legend.

 

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"The Sun Makers" Production 4W November 26 - December 17, 1977

 

The TARDIS takes the Doctor and Leela to Pluto where they face the Collector of an over-taxed colony.   Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the humor balance with the drama, the separation of Tom and Louise in the story, and the history behind this story.

 

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"Image of the Fendahl" Production 4X October 29 - November 19, 1977 A 12,000,000 year old skull may prove to be more than just a link to an alien presence on Earth as the Fendhal prepares to take over. Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the lack of K9, the missed opportunities of Wanda Ventham as a Fendahl, and the wonderful character of Martha Tyler. Please make sure you are subscribed to our podcast via any of the major popular podcasting apps. You can write and comment or ask questions of us via email at [email protected] or by joining our Facebook community. Join our Patreon community where your sponsorship earns you early access to new episodes as well as exclusive content. Click on the link here to take you to the Patreon page.

"The Invisible Enemy" Production 4T October 1-22, 1977

 

In the year 5,000 the and Doctor and Leela fight to stop a virus from becoming so large, it could swarm across the universe.   Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the introduction of K9, the humor of Leela, and the trip inside the Doctor's body.

 

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"Horror of Fang Rock" Production 4V September 3-24, 1977

 

The TARDIS winds up on a lone lighthouse cut off by fog and under siege by a extraterrestrial. Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the continuing strong characterization of Leela, the strange placement of two period pieces back to back, and the Rutans' war with the Sontarans. Please make sure you are subscribed to our podcast via any of the major popular podcasting apps. You can write and comment or ask questions of us via email at [email protected] or by joining our Facebook community. Join our Patreon community where your sponsorship earns you early access to new episodes as well as exclusive content. Click on the link here to take you to the Patreon page.

With our hiatus this time around, we are featuring a weekly Patreon bonus episode we recorded from the end of season nine. If you enjoyed it, please consider becoming a Patreon subscriber where you can receive the regular weekly episodes a day early and these weekly bonus episodes.  Plus, when new Ncuti Gatwa episodes are released, you will receive them in your Patreon feed long before they will ever be released to the general public.  Become a member today by clicking here.   MUSIC Comedian Tim Minchin performs the theme on keytar at the BBC Comedy Proms - https://youtu.be/hiFaDIgKVI4?si=KMoFkRWJFbUciy2n   RETROSPECTIVE With the end of the 9th season, we look back on the good, the bad and the just weird of the season.   COMIC 79 - Doctor Who - The Enemy from Nowhere - June 24 - August 12, 1972 The Doctor helps Earth once again as an alien invasion appears imminent.   NEW SERIES We discuss the latest rumors about the season finale. We hope you enjoy this discussion and as a Patreon member, we ask that if there is something you'd like to hear us cover on the podcast, do not hesitate to reach out to us by email at [email protected].

"The Talons of Weng-Chiang" Production 4S February 26 - April 2, 1977

 

The Doctor shows Leela Victorian London and the two find themselves caught up in the mystery of local women going missing.   Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the racial stereotypes perpetuated in this story, the continuing development of Leela's character and Victorian entertainers of the time.

 

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"The Robots of Death"

Production 4R

January 29 - February 17, 1977

 

A murder mystery aboard an alien sand miner has the Doctor eager to solve as he is a suspect.

 

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss Louise Jameson's performance as Leela, the murder mystery presented, and the art style of the robots and the sand miner.

 

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"The Face of Evil" Production 4Q January 1-22, 1977

 

The Doctor returns to a world he once visited and helped, but he doesn't remember a thing about it.

 

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the introduction of Leela, the writing of Chris Boucher, and the use of film for the jungle exteriors.

 

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