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Worth Watching episodes

November 21, 2021 Prisoner 4: A. B. and C.
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!

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1 hr 41 min
November 14, 2021 Prisoner 3: The General (with Andrew Heaton)
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!

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1 hr 15 min
November 07, 2021 Prisoner 2: Arrival, part 2
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...

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55 min
October 31, 2021 Prisoner 1: Arrival, part 1
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!

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58 min
October 24, 2021 Prisoner 0: Intro & Danger Man/Secret Agent pilot
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!
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50 min
October 17, 2021 Hartnell Special 1: Carry On Sergeant
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!
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1 hr 21 min
October 10, 2021 Doctor Who 12: The Reign of Terror, part 2
Come for the beheadings, stay for Guy's TED Talk on whether the French revolution changed the world! The ancient Dr Who dude and the guy who wonders why he ever got into this reach the end of the first season of Dr Who and not only debate this story, but change some previous recommendations for the season...find out what it's all about!

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About Time 1: Seasons 1-3 (Comprehensive Dr Who book)

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1 hr 41 min
October 03, 2021 Doctor Who 8: The Reign of Terror
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!

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2 hr 36 min
September 26, 2021 Doctor Who 10: The Sensorites, part 2
Come for the terrifying mystery of the Sensorites, stay for Guy's electrifying TED talk about their evolutionary history! The never-indicted Dr Who addict and the fresh face to Dr Who evaluate this first season story to let you know if it's Worth Watching for a modern audience! Us
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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
1 hr 27 min
September 19, 2021 Doctor Who 7: The Sensorites
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 public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com
3 hr 15 min