"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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"The Deadly Assassin" Production 4P October 30 - November 20, 1976

 

The Doctor returns to Gallifrey where he's framed for murdering the Time Lord President by the Master.

 

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 a companionless Doctor, the return of the Master and the portrayal of the Time Lords.

 

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MUSIC What if Delia Derbyshire did a Doctor Who theme? - https://youtu.be/mYMvDXZBp74?si=tF3nf1j_TQyVvCBt - from our friend GeorgeCMusic

 

 

Audio Drama

Exploration Earth

October 4, 1976

Writer - Bernard Venables

Director - Adam Bullock

The TARDIS takes the Fourth Doctor and Sarah back in Time to witness stages of the Earth's development. However, as the planet evolves from a mass of heat and gas, Megron the High Lord of Chaos has his own designs on our homeworld. If his threats to endanger the stability of Earth have any substance, the existence of mankind itself is in question!

 

 

COMICS

115 - Doctor Who - Mutant Strain - September 18 - October 23, 1976

Artist - John Canning

A murder mystery involving a decorated WWII veteran turns into a weird, dumb story of a professor enlarging animals to create an army for world domination.

 

 

The Comic Strip Companion We discuss the start of Patrick Troughton's run of comic strips including his encounters with the Daleks and Cybermen.     BIG FINISH We conclude our look at Patreon subscriber Jameson's review at season 13 of Big Finish's Tom Baker run.

 

 

NEWS We discuss the exact title of this year's Christmas special as a new trailer was released.   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 Hand of Fear" Production 4N October 2-23, 1976

 

Sarah Jane is taken possession of by an alien bent on revenge against his home world.

 

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 departure of Sarah Jane Smith, the Kastrian costume design, and the use of a quarry as a quarry.

 

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COMICS 113 - Doctor Who - Mind Snatch - August 14 - September 4, 1976 Artist - John Canning The Doctor’s mind is taken over by a race of beings in need of his help, but Sarah Jane saves him and they leave the race to their fate.   114 - Doctor Who - The Hoaxers - September 11, 1976 Artist - John Canning A really simplistic story where the Doctor and Sarah Jane trick a stingy wealthy man into giving to charity based on his fear of aliens.   114A - Doctor Who - Doctor Who Annual 1977 - September 1, 1976 “Menace of Matalupiter” Artist - Paul Crompton The Doctor, Sarah Jane and Harry are attacked by cat-faced robots whose world is under attack by a being that is trying to turn it into a giant crystal.   “The Body Snatcher” Artist - Paul Crompton The Doctor’s body is taken over in order to use germ warfare on the planet Mitra B. But the Doctor manages to hide his mind in Sarah Jane’s head and stop the attack.  

 

 

The Comic Strip Companion We discuss the run of Daleks comics in the 60s.     BIG FINISH We continue our look at Patreon subscriber Jameson's review at season 13 of Big Finish's Tom Baker run.

 

 

NEWS We discuss the release date for this year's Christmas special on Disney+. We also talk about this year's colorized classic Doctor Who omnibus.   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 Masque of Mandragora" Production 4M September 4-25, 1976

 

The TARDIS brings an intelligent energy helix to Earth and it is bent on conquering the planet!

 

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 their opinions on medieval dramas, Jim's Sarah Jane fatigue, and Jim recognizing previous appearances of guest stars.

 

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