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Doctor Who Comes to the Sci-Fi Channel!

Starting in March on Friday nights at 9pm with the 2005 series starring Christopher Eccelston and Billie Piper comes to the Sci-Fi Channel. At long last it is being shown in the USA!

Fans in the US have been eager to see the new series since it's debut last March on the BBC. Now they can, finally...

Read more about it here: BBC - Doctor Who comes to SCI FI.

Special thanks to Zarbi for first breaking the news in the Forums.

According to news posted on Outpost Gallifrey the region 1 (North America) DVD release of the 2005 series has been delayed for undisclosed reasons. No new release date has been established at this time.

We do not know if this is perhaps relating to the glitches found in the region 2 release which needed to be addressed or not.

See our Forums for further discussion on the news. Thanks to hdutch007 for originally posting the information.

UPDATE: The new release date is set for July 4th for the DVD release so it will not overlap with the series being shown on the Sci-Fi Channel

Episode 20 of Doctor Who: Podshock is now available.

"There are three rules. One: I'm in charge. Two: I'm not the Professor. I'm the Doctor. And the third... Well I'll think of the third by the time we get back to Perivale."

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 below. Available in both Enhanced Podcast format and MP3 format.

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Doctor Who: Podshock
Episode 20
For the Week of the 9th of January 2006
Running Time: 0:52:28

In this episode:

News - Golden Moment of 2005, Casting Update of the 2006 series, Doctor Who Adventures magazine, Joseph Furst Passes Away.

Features - An Interview with Sylvester McCoy and Joe (Omega) reviews "The Fearmonger" Big Finish audio adventure.

Announcements - Message Board Forums, Frappr Map, Podshock Apparel Gallery, I-CON. Shout out to Joe Barlow.

Promos - MMM Commentaries, Cinemaslave

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 Australian correspondent Chris Rattray

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 20 (AAC Enhanced Podcast format, 28.8 MB)

Doctor Who: Podshock - Episode 20 (MP3 format, 24.4 MB)

Click read more below for More Show Notes.

The results of the 2005 TV Moments are here. Winning the top coveted spot of Golden Moment of 2005 was none other than Doctor Who!

Presented by Jonathan Ross on BBC One on New Year's Eve, the 2005 TV Moments also awarded Doctor Who the May/June Top Moment for the moment when "The Doctor, Rose, and Jack hear a deadly voice." A great moment I think we can all agree upon on TV indeed. This was in addition to winning the overall Golden Moment of 2005 that went to the entire series of 2005.

Well done!

Episode 19 of Doctor Who: Podshock is now available.

"Thank you. I have no idea who I am, but you've just summed me up!"

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 below. Available in both Enhanced Podcast format and MP3 format.

Note: We are taking a week off for New Years... We will return in 2006 with episode 20 for the week of the 9th of January. Happy New Year Everyone! Cheers!

Doctor Who: Podshock
Episode 19
For the Week of the 26th of December 2005
Running Time: 1:06:32

In this episode:

News - Christmas Invasion News, John Barrowman to Tie the Knot, iPod Video Doctor Who?, Watermarking, NA DVD Package, etc.

Features - Christmas Invasion Review (no spoilers), Chris Rattray Australian Report

Announcements - I-CON 25, Web site progress, Blake's 7 Spin-off Podcast?, Ken's Podshock Apparel Challenge.

Promos - Cinemaslave

Guests - Squithy (UK), and another segment from Chris Rattray (Australia)

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 Australian correspondent Chris Rattray

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 19 (AAC Enhanced Podcast format, 35.7 MB)

Doctor Who: Podshock - Episode 19 (MP3 format, 30.5 MB)

Click read more below for More Show Notes...

Actor John Barrowman (Captain Jack) will be tying the knot in a civil union with his partner of ten years, Scott Gill, an architect. They are planning a "low-key" affair with no ceremony, he has told The Sun reportedly. The two are hoping to have a child through a surrogate mother, the daughter of a very old friend.

John Barrowman joined Doctor Who playing the character Captain Jack Harkness in the 2005 series and is now slated to head up his own spin-off series Torchwood on BBC 3 in the summer of 2006.

We wish John and Scott well in their union and starting their new family together.

For those wishing to send in feedback to Doctor Who: Podshock, we have set up a new email address that we hope will be easier to remember (and spell)... You can now send your feedback (recorded audio messages and/or regular text email feedbacks) to:

Of course, you can still use Skype or Gizmo to send us your audio comments (both are free of charge to use) via your computer. And as always, there's the Podshock Public Call Box phone number 206-888-4-WHO (206-888-4946) if you simply want to use your phone to call in a message (this is a mainland USA telephone number in the 206 area code, there are no charges except the cost of the call to that area code (hint: use your extra free minutes on your mobile phone if you have any)).

Episode 18 of Doctor Who: Podshock is now available.

"We so rarely get a chance to celebrate, but this time, we must..."

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 below. Available in both Enhanced Podcast format and MP3 format.

Note: The web site for the audio Crossover Productions we referenced in this podcast is currently down at the time of this posting and during the final leg of post-production of this episode. The links to the holiday themed audio pieces from A TARDIS Christmas and When Davros Stole Christmas in the Enhanced Podcast version may not work because of it. Hopefully, their site will be back up soon. Links to both and others referenced in this podcast will be posted here (see below) shortly as well. UPDATE: the links to the Doctor Who Crossover Adventures should now work since their site is back up and running as of today (the 29th of December). All the other links are now posted in the More Show Notes below.

Doctor Who: Podshock
Episode 18 - The Holiday Episode
For the Week of the 19th of December 2005
Running Time: 1:06:28

In this episode:

News - Roger Lloyd-Pack part revised, Christmas Invasion promo, TARDIS prop sold, Stephen Fry's story delayed, TARDIS spotting, Doctor Who Exhibitions, Christmas Invasion spoiler photo gallery, etc.

Features - Review of Big Finish's Doctor Who: Spare Parts by Joe ("Omega" in our Forums), Doctor Who: Podshock listener competition - 1st Place winner of 'Who is your favourite Doctor?'

Feedback - Justin, TiggsPanther, Paul, and Mike.

Announcements - Listener Gallery and the Podshock Frappr Map, Ken's Podshock Apparel Challenge.

Promos - Crossover Adventures (A TARDIS Christmas, When Davros Stole Christmas)

Cover Photo - Sean Huxter - Thanks Sean! Fantastic work (as always)!

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 Australian correspondent Chris Rattray

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 18 (AAC Enhanced Podcast format, 33.5 MB)

Doctor Who: Podshock - Episode 18 (MP3 format, 30.5 MB)

Click read more below for more Show Notes...

Outpost Gallifrey is reporting that the TV Shows on DVD web site has the new packaging artwork for the North American DVD box set of the 2005 series of Doctor Who starring Christopher Eccleston.

Click here for a preview of the North American DVD 2005 Series ("The Complete First Series" as they are labeling it).

As previously reported here the new region 1, NTSC format DVD box set is scheduled for release in the US and Canada on the 14th of February 2006.

Judging from this image of the packaging artwork, it appears less box-like than the region 2, PAL format box set which was released in the UK last month. Though the outside size is inconsequential since we all know it is "bigger on the inside."

According to Digital Spy, guest-star Roger Lloyd-Pack (who we previously reported will be in the 2006 series playing a villainous character named John Lumic), has broke his leg. This has resulted in the Doctor Who producers having "to make hasty changes to the scripts" to fit the broken leg into the story.

Roger had been concerned after breaking his leg that he would not be able to take his part in Doctor Who.

According to a source of The Sun, the powers-that-be at the BBC were keen for Roger to stay onboard as a guest star, and they have offered to put his character in a wheelchair to accommodate Roger.

"His character is a real baddie and the wheelchair is a great prop, which adds a bit of mystery and intrigue to the part. So it has worked out well."

Episode 17 of Doctor Who: Podshock is now available.

"It may be irrational of me, but human beings are quite my favourite species."

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 below. Available in both Enhanced Podcast format and MP3 format.

Note: Next week will be our special Holiday Podshock episode... Send in your audio greetings, wish list, etc. by Sunday, December 18, 2005 to be considered for inclusion in Doctor Who: Podshock - Episode 18. To send an audio greeting, use either Skype or Gizmo to send a voice mail message to "podshock" (free, using your computer and a microphone) or call using simply your phone to the Podshock Public Call Box at 206-888-4-WHO (206-888-4946).

Doctor Who: Podshock
Episode 17
For the Week of the 12th of December 2005
Running Time: 1:06:10

In this episode:

News - Sexterminate, Red Button Episode Update, TARDIS Prop Auctioned, Robert Sloman Dies, Doctor Who Longevity vs Star Trek, New Merchandise, Gallifrey 2006, BBC Radio 2 Regenerations, Harry Potter, etc.

Features - Doctor Who: Podshock listener competition - 2nd Place winner of 'Who is your favourite Doctor?'

Feedback - Tom from Queens - DVD box sets.

Announcements - Listener Gallery and the Podshock Frappr Map, Ken's Podshock Apparel Challenge.

Promos - BBC Radio 2 - Doctor Who: Regenerations, (Cool) Shite on the Tube

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 Australian correspondent Chris Rattray

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 17 (AAC Enhanced Podcast format, 35.1 MB)

Doctor Who: Podshock - Episode 17 (MP3 format, 30.3 MB)

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The BBC premiered a new promo for The Christmas Invasion... and unlike the two teasers which have been made available on the BBC web site, this new trailer shows a good deal of footage from this Christmas special Doctor Who story. The BBC debuted it on BBC One on Sunday, 11th of December.

The TARDIS has a very rough landing... Once again, outstanding work from the SPFX team...

You won't be disappointed with this promo. The magic is back!

BBC - Doctor Who Video Player

A piece of television history will be auctioned at Christie's auction house on the 14th of December. A TARDIS minature measuring 17 inches which was first used in Doctor Who in 1965 is expected to pull in £6,000 ($10,532). Constructed by the BBC visual effects department, this model was last used on screen within an episode in 1970 with Jon Pertwee's debut story Spearhead from Space.

The TARDIS prop was used once again in the world renowned Tom Baker opening title sequence.

According to Christie's this particular model was built by Ron Oates.

The holidays are here, and this would make a perfect gift for that special Doctor Who fan in your life... perhaps one that posts news articles to the Gallifreyan Embassy site... and does a little weekly podcast... You know what I am saying? Hint, hint.. ;o)

In addition to the TARDIS, other items being auctioned include a Stormtrooper helmet(s) from Star Wars and a Hogwarts school gown from Harry Potter.

Source: BBC News - Miniature Tardis prop at auction

Episode 16 of Doctor Who: Podshock is now available.

"I'm a Time Lord... I'm not a human being; I walk in eternity..."

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 below. Available in both Enhanced Podcast format and MP3 format.

Note: With this episode, marks the deadline for submissions for the "Your Favourite Doctor" contest. Also, our 3rd place winner, Peter of Peter Files Blog of Comedy, Satire and Comedy is not involved with any other group on the internet with a similar name.

Doctor Who: Podshock
Episode 16
For the Week of the 5th of December 2005
Running Time: 1:20:07

In this episode:

News - The Christmas Invasion teaser and update, US DVD Releases, Radio Times cover, 'Red Button' Mini-Episode, Drama Awards, etc.

Features - A follow-up interview with Jules Burt, an actor in the upcoming 2006 series of Doctor Who in the much talked about Cybermen 2-part story. Doctor Who: Podshock listener competition - 3rd Place winner of 'Who is your favourite Doctor?'

Feedback - Big Orange Michael of Two Insane Fans: Doctor Who Commentaries.

Announcements - New Gallery Section and the Podshock Frappr Map.

Promos - Doctor Who: Shada

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 Australian correspondent Chris Rattray

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 16 (AAC Enhanced Podcast format, 42.9 MB)

Doctor Who: Podshock - Episode 16 (MP3 format, 36.7 MB)

Click read more below for more Show Notes.