The Doctor Who Show

DEEP DIVE! Season 24 (1987)

We threw a vote on X for which classic Doctor Who season you would like us to discuss on the next episode, from a list of four options. The results were:

Season 24 (MCCOY) 39.6%
Season 9 (PERTWEE) 29.7%
Series 3 (TENNANT) 18.9%
2013 Specials (SMITH) 11.7%

So here we are, tonight, to discuss Season 24, comprising:

Time and the Rani
Paradise Towers
Delta and the Bannermen
Dragonfire

Before then, of course, we also talk some recent Doctor Who news, and Dave takes us on his recent Big Finish journeys.

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The List Makers - Top Doctor Who stories where the Doctor overthrows the government

An interesting one this month, as you'll hear by the end of the show... well, at least we hope so! What are the top Doctor Who stories where the Doctor overthrows the government? There's more than you think...

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Gin & TARDIS #4 - The Gunfighters

Join Dave from the Doctor Who Show, Mark from 42 to Doomsday, and Richard from Spacefall: A Blakes 7 Podcast, after knocking back a few gin and tonics at Dave’s place and watching The Gunfighters, as voted for by... YOU.

What do they think of it in 2024? Tune in, find out. And do stay to the end for a very special musical number!

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The Fellowship of the Ring

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring was released in 2001 and tonight, The Doctor Who Show team examines it from two very different angles. Rob saw it in the cinema, 23 years ago. And Dave saw it last Friday.

Regardless of those angles, what are our thoughts on this film, its writing, its production, and its ensemble cast including Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Liv Tyler, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, Cate Blanchett, John Rhys-Davies, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan, Orlando Bloom, Christopher Lee, Hugo Weaving, Sean Bean, Ian Holm, and Andy Serkis, here in 2024?

If you’ve got an hour to spare, sit back, relax, and join us in an ALTERNATE GALAXIES episode that travels to Middle Earth for the first in a three-part series that will also include The Two Towers and The Return of the King from 2002 and 2003, respectively.

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The Crusade

This month you voted for us to look at the 1965 William Hartnell-era story, The Crusade, which only has two (of four) episodes in the archives. Your wish is our command, and here we are!

Before then we have news and short topics and, after our thoughts on The Crusade, we have some listener emails, and what else we’ve been consuming in the world of entertainment. 

In short, all the usual stuff you’ve come to know and love from us. 

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The List Makers - Top Underrated Stories

About a year ago we looked at our top overrated DOCTOR WHO stories. It caused quite a stir with some of you! Today's episode is the flipside of the same coin where we look at the opposite. What have been the most underrated stories in Doctor Who's long and storied history? Come at us!

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Curse of the Daleks

This month we discuss the 1965 stage production, Curse of the Daleks, which was adapted into a Big Finish Audio in 2008.

Before then we have news and short topics and, after our thoughts on Curse of the Daleks, we have some listener emails, and what else we've been consuming in the world of entertainment. The usual shtick you've come to know and love from us. 

You can follow us on X @theDWshow and write to us about anything you like at: hello@theDWshow.net

Historical settings we'd like to see

In today’s episode we consider what historical eras we'd like to see in Doctor Who.

What would YOU pick for your list? Why not reach out and let us know?

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Gin & TARDIS #3 – Carnival of Monsters

Join Dave from the Doctor Who Show, Mark from 42 to Doomsday, and Richard from Spacefall: A Blakes 7 Podcast, after knocking back a few gin and tonics at Dave’s place and watching Carnival of Monsters.

What do they think of it in 2024? Tune in, find out.

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Season 12 - 1975

We threw a vote on X for which season would like us to discuss on the next episode, from a list of four options. The results were:

Season 18 - 11%
Season 19 - 17.9%
Season 3 - 34.5%
Season 12 - 36.6%

So here we are, tonight, to discuss Season 12, comprising:

Robot
The Ark in Space
The Sontaran Experiment
Genesis of the Daleks
Revenge of the Cybermen

Before then, of course, we also talk some recent Doctor Who news, including the upcoming release of Season 25 on Blu-ray; Will Disney renew its contract with the BBC?; The War Between Land and Sea creeps closer; and Jodie Whittaker comes to Big Finish... in 12 month's time.

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Top season openers from classic Doctor Who

In today’s episode we dive into season openers from the classic era of Doctor Who.

Which ones are best? And do we have different criteria for what makes them 'the best'?

What would YOU pick for your list? Why not reach out and let us know?

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Season One (2024) Wrap Show

As is traditional after we do a season of hot takes on the podcast, we regroup to discuss the season as a whole. Did some episodes go up or down in our estimation, after the initial hot take viewing? What did the rest of fandom think? How do we feel it went overall? Featuring fantastic contributions from our listeners via X, Facebook, email, Instant Messenger, carrier pigeon, our website, and more, this is our definitive - for now - take on Ncuti Gatwa's first season as the Doctor.

Before then, news from the past month including our thoughts - and the BBCs - on Doctor Who ratings, as well as saying goodbye to legend of the show, William Russell. We also catch up with some classic Doctor Who in the form of the Celestial Toymaker animation, and a re-watch of The Ark. And Rob's really selling off his Doctor Who collection in earnest!

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Top non Doctor Who monsters/races you would like to see in the show

In today’s episode we dive into monsters and races from other TV shows and movies that we would like to see brought into Doctor Who.

There are some different ways this topic can be tackled. How will we approach our lists? What would YOU pick for your list? Why not reach out and let us know?

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HOT TAKE! Empire of Death

The Doctor has lost, his ageless enemy reigns supreme, and a shadow is falling over creation. Nothing can stop the devastation - except, perhaps, one woman.

What did we make of it? This is our HOT TAKE.

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HOT TAKE! The Legend of Ruby Sunday

The Doctor and UNIT investigate Ruby's past. But as the Time Window reveals horrifying secrets from Christmas Eve, the mysterious Triad Technology unleash the greatest evil of all.

What did we make of it? This is our HOT TAKE.

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