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Peter Davison as the 5th Doctor with Mark Strickson as Turlough
A rare Big Finish outing for Turlough who accompanies the Doctor in this episode set in Moscow around 2050. Turlough moans and whinges his way through this story (as he usually does) but his loyalty to the Doctor is as ever unshakable. The Doctor and Turlough arrive following an anomaly in time and find a skyscraper whose architecture is 600 years ahead of current human technology. The building is the home of the Somnus Foundation, a weird cult type outfit of “Sleepers” that seems to cause people to disappear and later return with changed personalities. Very soon our intrepid time travelling companions come across Lena Korolev whose brother Alexei recently joined the “Sleepers” and she is attempting to have returned.
When the Doctor investigates the Somnus Foundation further he discovers that they seem to have an idea of future human history which does not correspond to the history which he knows to be fact because he was (or will be) there. The Sleepers have a plan to liberate humankind from their corporeal bodies and fuse their minds into a single being: A singularity; which would elevate human beings to gods. The doctor knows that human beings were meant to struggle and that this time is a critical point in human history, raising human beings to gods would cause fractures in the timeline all the way forward to “Entropy Tuesday” (the day the universe burns to its end.) The human beings that change are having their minds transferred across space and time to a planet called Ember just before the End of the universe and beings that inhabit Ember are occupying the empty shells.
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Big Finish 082 - The Settling: (Mostly spoiler free)
Sylvester McCoy as the 7th Doctor with Sophie Aldred as Ace and Phillip Oliver as Hex.
This play is set in a very bleak period of English and Irish history and I was surprised that the tale was as bleak as the historical background.
Told as a series of conversations betwixt Hex and Ace immediately after the event it appears that both of the companions have been hurt physically, mentally and emotionally by the events and the listener can quickly establish that this wasn’t one of the Doctors fun rides.
The Tardis lands in the small Irish town of Drogehda in September of 1649 and the Doctors idea is to teach Hex the basics of survival as a time traveler but things go awry almost immediately. What the companions believe to be thunder the Doctor recognises as cannon fire and he realizes that where they have landed is just about to become one of the most notorious battlegrounds in the series of ongoing disputes that litter the history of Anglo-Irish relations.
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Big Finish 081 – The Kingmaker: (Mostly Spoiler Free)
Peter Davison as the 5th Doctor with Nicola Bryant as Peri and Caroline Morris as Erimem.
It is difficult to know what to make of this story my first reaction on hearing it was to label it as “twaddle.” Every once and a while Big Finish seem to feel that we need some comedy in our lives and whether that comedy matches our sense of humour seems irrelevant. I (obviously) have never been a big fan of these quirky Doctor Who stories.
Having said that; it is hard to know if this story was comedy or not. Set in the reign of King Richard 3rd the plot seems to be a quest to find out who killed the “princes in the tower.” In the mix is an inebriated Doctor; William Shakespeare, a publisher’s robot, an inn keeping Duke of Clarence, Richard 3rd and assembled historical assistants but no princes. I am doing my best not to spoil this for anyone who is thinking of buying it and it may be that the listener thinks this will be the greatest story that they have ever heard but for me this was ill conceived, exceptionally poor in its execution and without the usual attention to historical detail that Big Finish have shown in the past. King Richard uses English slang only heard in the late 1960’s for instance and it is hard to suspend your disbelief when you hear him say things like “he topped himself.” Big Finish also seems to have crossed the Doctors timelines forgetting that the Doctor had already met and saved a young William Shakespeare in “Time of the Daleks.” Whilst this was an eighth Doctor story and this is a fifth Doctor story you would have thought that a very young Shakespeare would have remembered “The Doctor” which of course he doesn’t.
Thinking that I was missing the point (whatever it was meant to be) I gave this story another couple of listens and came away with a slightly better understanding. Therefore I have reviewed my first judgement of this play and now wish to give it a rating of “absolute twaddle.” Let’s hope the next issue “The Settling” will be more to the high standard we have come to expect.
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  Episode 43 of Doctor Who: Podshock is now available.
"You know what they call me in the ancient legends of the Dalek homeworld?... The Oncoming Storm!"
Note: This episode was recorded on Saturday, June 3, 2006. We apologize for the long delay.
Doctor Who: Podshock
Episode 43
For the Week of the 5th of June 2006
Running Time: 1:44:56
In this episode:
News - Producer Peter Bryant Dies, 2006 Series Down Under.
Features - Review of 'Doctor Who: Parting of the Ways'.
Feedback - Report from the 20th Anniversary of the US Branch of UNIT one day Doctor Who Event by Stewart and George Robertson, West of Geek Week, Michael Reed, Ashley, and Steve from Franklin, MA.
Promos - The Whocast and The Signal podcasts
Doctor Who: Podshock features the latest Doctor Who news and discussions from both US and UK perspectives. Hosted by Ken Deep and Louis Trapani in the US and James Naughton in the UK, with segments by correspondents in Australia and Canada.
Below are links to both the Enhanced Podcast format AAC version of the show as well as the MP3 format version of the same show.
-> Doctor Who: Podshock - Episode 43 (AAC Enhanced Podcast format, 50.1 MB)
-> Doctor Who: Podshock - Episode 43 (MP3 format, 48.1 MB)
If you are subscribing to our podcast via the feed, you will get it automatically. If not, you can also grab it manually using the links above. Available in both Enhanced Podcast format and MP3 format.
For extended show notes (with links) click the "read more" below ((coming soon - (we hope)) Remember all the links mentioned in this podcast are embedded in the Enhanced Podcast format version of our podcast). 8 comments
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 Episode 42 of Doctor Who: Podshock is now available.
"Because now, Detective-Inspector Bishop -- There is NO POWER on this Earth that can stop me!"
Note: This episode was recorded on May 28, 2006. We apologize for the long delay.
Doctor Who: Podshock
Episode 42
For the Week of the 29th of May 2006
Running Time: 2:12:41
In this episode:
News - Mark of the Rani DVD Update, Colin Baker Returns to the Cavern, Peter Kay and Abzorbaloff.
Features - Review of 'Doctor Who: Bad Wolf' and 'Doctor Who: The Idiot's Lantern'
Feedback - Ross from Australia, Scott from Tulsa, Paul, Perry, and Tiggs from Aldershot, UK.
Promos - (preempted due to time)
Doctor Who: Podshock features the latest Doctor Who news and discussions from both US and UK perspectives. Hosted by Ken Deep and Louis Trapani in the US and James Naughton in the UK, with segments by correspondents in Australia and Canada.
Below are links to both the Enhanced Podcast format AAC version of the show as well as the MP3 format version of the same show.
-> Doctor Who: Podshock - Episode 42 (AAC Enhanced Podcast format, 63.3 MB)
-> Doctor Who: Podshock - Episode 42 (MP3 format, 60.8 MB)
If you are subscribing to our podcast via the feed, you will get it automatically. If not, you can also grab it manually using the links above. Available in both Enhanced Podcast format and MP3 format.
For extended show notes (with links) click the "read more" below ((coming soon - (we hope)) Remember all the links mentioned in this podcast are embedded in the Enhanced Podcast format version of our podcast). 8 comments
Most Recent Post: 06/24 04:52PM by MikeD
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 The CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation announced their 2006 fall schedule today and Series Two of Doctor Who will premiere on Monday October 9th (Thanksgiving Monday) at 8:00pm (8:30pm in NFLD).
You can read more about the 2006 CBC fall schdule at here http://www.cbc.ca/newtvseason/schedules.html.
Leading up the debut the CBC is repeating Series One over the summer Tuesdays at 12:00 Midnight (12:30 NFLD).
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 Episode 41 of Doctor Who: Podshock is now available.
"We Surrender! We volunteer for the upgrade programme!"
Note: This episode was recorded on May 21, 2006. We apologize for the long delay.
Doctor Who: Podshock
Episode 41
For the Week of the 22nd of May 2006
Running Time: 2:13:01
In this episode:
News - Hand of Fear DVD Update, John Barrowman as a Different Jack, David Tennant Donates Script.
Features - Follow up Interview with Jules Burt from Doctor Who: Rise of the Cybermen, Review of 'Doctor Who: Rise of the Cybermen' and 'Doctor Who: Age of Steel', Colin reviews Big Finish's Sarah Jane Smith audio 'Dreamland.'
Feedback - WarrenPeace, and Rob in Atlanta.
Promos - The Whocast Doctor Who podcast
Doctor Who: Podshock features the latest Doctor Who news and discussions from both US and UK perspectives. Hosted by Ken Deep and Louis Trapani in the US and James Naughton in the UK, with segments by correspondents in Australia and Canada.
Below are links to both the Enhanced Podcast format AAC version of the show as well as the MP3 format version of the same show.
-> Doctor Who: Podshock - Episode 41 (AAC Enhanced Podcast format, 63.8 MB)
-> Doctor Who: Podshock - Episode 41 (MP3 format, 60.9 MB)
If you are subscribing to our podcast via the feed, you will get it automatically. If not, you can also grab it manually using the links above. Available in both Enhanced Podcast format and MP3 format.
For extended show notes (with links) click the "read more" below. Remember all the links mentioned in this podcast are embedded in the Enhanced Podcast format version of our podcast).
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An Australian DVD distributor is preselling a Season 1 (Classic Series) box set for release on July 20. This is not The Beginning box set - listed titles included are:
The Pilot Episode
An Unearthly Child
The Daleks
The Edge of Destruction
Marco Polo
The Keys of Marinus
The Aztecs
The Sensorites
The Reign of Terror
The link is: http://www.ezydvd.com.au/item.zml/788152 4 comments
Most Recent Post: 06/12 07:16PM by Louis
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From July 7-9, 2006 new series writer Rob Shearman will be appearing at the TT20 convention in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Rob's Doctor Who work includes writing the Series One episode "Dalek" as well as several acclaimed audios for Big Finish including the acclaimed "Jubilee", "The Holy Terror" and "The Chimes of Midnight". At TCON Rob will be doing on-stage Q&A as well as signing autographs for fans during the weekend.
Visit the TT20 website for more information.
Starting on June 20th CBC (the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) will be repeating the first series of the new Doctor Who with Christopher Eccleston. Doctor Who will air Tuesdays nights at 12:00am midnight across Canada (12:30 in NFLD). The first series has previously aired on the CBC during April-June 2005 and was repeated from June-September 2005. Series Two with David Tennant is planned for broadcast in Autumn 2006. Visit the CBC Doctor Who website for more information
Starting on June 5th Ztele of Quebec, Canada is repeating french language versions of the first series with Christopher Eccleston. Doctor Who is running at 8:00pm (20h) on Tursday nights with repeat broadcasts at 8:00am Saturday and 3:00pm on Sunday. All times eastern. You may visit Ztele's Doctor Who website for more information. Ztele has also recetly aired a french language version of the 1996 TV Movie under the title "Le Seigneur du Temps".
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 The BBC is reporting today that former Doctor Who Producer Peter Bryant passed away on May 19th.
Peter Bryant served as Associate Producer and Script/Story Editor before becoming the Producer of the series during the 1960's in the Patrick Troughton era.
Peter Bryant was 82. See the complete story here: BBC - Peter Bryant RIP 1 comments
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 Episode 40 of Doctor Who: Podshock is now available.
"It's not just any old power source... it's the TARDIS! My TARDIS, the best ship in the universe."
Note: Yes, we are still running a week or so behind with this episode. Once again, sorry for the delay.
Doctor Who: Podshock
Episode 40
For the Week of the 15th of May 2006
Running Time: 2:00:06
In this episode:
News - US and UK DVD Releases, BAFTA Awards, etc.
Features - Review of 'Doctor Who: Boom Town' and 'Doctor Who: The Girl in the Fireplace'
Doctor Who: Podshock features the latest Doctor Who news and discussions from both US and UK perspectives. Hosted by Ken Deep and Louis Trapani in the US and James Naughton in the UK, with segments by correspondents in Australia and Canada.
Below are links to both the Enhanced Podcast format AAC version of the show as well as the MP3 format version of the same show.
-> Doctor Who: Podshock - Episode 40 (AAC Enhanced Podcast format, 57.2 MB)
-> Doctor Who: Podshock - Episode 40 (MP3 format, 55 MB)
If you are subscribing to our podcast via the feed, you will get it automatically. If not, you can also grab it manually using the links above. Available in both Enhanced Podcast format and MP3 format.
For extended show notes (with links) click the "read more" below. Remember all the links mentioned in this podcast are embedded in the Enhanced Podcast format version of our podcast).
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 Doctor Who: Podshock Video
Doctor Who: Aftershock
Podshock Interviews Colin Baker
Running Time: 0:08:17
Host: James Naughton
Guest: Colin Baker
Camera: Colin 'Abersoch'
Location: Doctor Who at the Cavern, The Cavern Club, Liverpool, UK
James interviews Colin Baker (The Sixth Doctor), at the Cavern club. Shot by Colin 'Abersoch' Bordley on the 30th April 2006. Edited by James.
-> Podshock Interviews Colin Baker (Video m4v file, 42.2 MB)
Note: There is a special audio-only Doctor Who: Aftershock - Cavern Aftershock episode already on this feed/web site which contains this interview along with others.
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Season 1 of Doctor Who has garnered more awards - this time at the BAFTA Television Craft Awards. See HERE for more details. 1 comments
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 Episode 39 of Doctor Who: Podshock is now available.
"Correctamundo! Which is a word I've never used before, and hopefully never will again..."
Note: We are still a week behind. Sorry for the delay.
Doctor Who: Podshock
Episode 39
For the Week of the 8th of May 2006
Running Time: 2:10:06
In this episode:
News - Christopher Eccleston Considered for The Prisoner, Sci-Fi Channel Marathon, Rose's Lover (Spoiler Censored), Peter Cushing in Star Wars, Age of Steel Time Change, Sci-Fi Channel not showing previews, etc.
Features - Review of 'Doctor Who: The Doctor Dances' and 'Doctor Who: School Reunion', Preview of 'Doctor Who: The Girl in the Fireplace.'
Feedback - Andy from St. Louis, Brian from Spain, Geoff Smith, etc...
Promos - The Signal podcast and The Whocast Doctor Who podcast
With a segment by Canadian Correspondent Russel Hale
Doctor Who: Podshock features the latest Doctor Who news and discussions from both US and UK perspectives. Hosted by Ken Deep and Louis Trapani in the US and James Naughton in the UK, with segments by correspondents in Australia and Canada.
Below are links to both the Enhanced Podcast format AAC version of the show as well as the MP3 format version of the same show.
-> Doctor Who: Podshock - Episode 39 (AAC Enhanced Podcast format, 62.2 MB)
-> Doctor Who: Podshock - Episode 39 (MP3 format, 59.6 MB)
If you are subscribing to our podcast via the feed, you will get it automatically. If not, you can also grab it manually using the links above. Available in both Enhanced Podcast format and MP3 format.
For extended show notes (with links) click the "read more" below. Remember all the links mentioned in this podcast are embedded in the Enhanced Podcast format version of our podcast).
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Hi All
I thought you might be interested to read the following article which appeared in my local paper - The Wirral News - today. For those of you who don't know it's location, Wirral is just across the River Mersey from Liverpool. Since I work in tourism, I hope to get a suitable photograph (and more information) to accompany the article soon.
Abersoch
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WIRRAL SPACEPORT TO HOST DOCTOR WHO EVENT
Calling all Doctor Who fans! Wirral is set to be invaded by the monsters currently wreaking havoc for the Time Lord (played by David Tennant) and Rose Tyler in the second series of Doctor Who now showing on BBC One.
Spaceport, located in the Seacombe Ferry Terminal Building on Wirral, has fought off competition from some of the country's biggest and best museums and venues to host the spectacular Doctor Who Close Up exhibition. It opens in September and will feature many of the exciting new props, monsters and costumes from the second series.
But the invasion of Spaceport has already begun - with the arrival of a six foot tall robot called Zu-Zana!*
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