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Top Wilderness Years Projects - Non Literature (The List Makers #54)

For our 54th episode of THE LIST MAKERS, listener Zack Forest has challenged us for the top 'Wilderness Years' projects that aren't literature based. Hmmmmmm, with Rob and Dave approaching the era completely differently back in the day, where will these lists go?

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Temporal Testimony (The Trial of a Time Lord)

This month, we’re diving into the second Colin Baker season, collectively known as The Trial of a Time Lord, but also known to many fans as the individual stories, The Mysterious Planet, Mindwarp, Terror of the Vervoids, and The Ultimate Foe.

Before that, we kick things off with the usual mix of news and short topics. Then, after the Season 23 chat, we open the mailbag for a ton of feedback from our listeners on a number of topics.

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INTERVIEW: Doctor Who Myths and Legends: The Reeltime Pictures Story

Over the past five years, friend of the podcast Dylan Rees has worked at compiling the complete story of Reeltime Pictures, from the earliest days of its acclaimed Myth Makers interview tapes, through to the production of ambitious dramas and documentaries.

The resulting book tells the story of Keith Barnfather’s passion and dedication to develop a valuable archive of material - starting in the days of VHS through to DVD, Blu-ray, streaming and downloads - which chronicles the complete production history of classic Doctor Who.

In tonight's episode Dylan sits down with Rob to discuss the book; what inspired it, what it was like to write, and even where a complete newbie to Reeltime could start with the archive.

The book will be launched at the Whooverville 16 Convention on 30 August 2025 in Derby, UK.

Khanversation (Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan)

In a 30th outing for the irregular ALTERNATE GALAXIES mini-podcast on our feed, we’ve sat down with Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, and give our thoughts on it.

What did we make of it?

William Shatner as Captain James T. Kirk
Ricardo Montalbán as Khan Noonien Singh
Leonard Nimoy as Spock
DeForest Kelley as Dr. Leonard “Bones” McCoy
James Doohan as Montgomery “Scotty” Scott
George Takei as Hikaru Sulu
Nichelle Nichols as Uhura
Walter Koenig as Pavel Chekov
Merritt Butrick as David Marcus
Bibi Besch as Carol Marcus

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The Mark of the Rani (Gin & TARDIS #8)

Join Dave from the Doctor Who Show, Rob 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 1985's The Mark of the Rani by Pip and Jane Baker.

How long has it been since any of them watched the story? What do they think of it, here in 2025?

And yes, there’s a musical number at the end 😉

Top Master Stories (The List Makers #53)

For our 53rd episode of THE LIST MAKERS, long time listener Dylan Mooney has asked us for our top Master stories. Given the character has been around 54 years, and used regularly for much of that time, it gives us quite a lot of stories to choose our lists from!

What are our top Master stories? What are yours? Why not write in and let us know?

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Alt-Who (The 1960s Dalek Movies)

This month, we’re diving into the two Dalek movies from the 1960s, starring Peter Cushing as the Doctor. They are, of course, Dr Who and the Daleks & Daleks' Invasion of Earth 2150 AD.

Before that, we kick things off with the usual mix of news and short topics you’ve come to expect. Then, after the movie chat, we open the mailbag for a ton of feedback from our listeners on a number of topics.

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Pure Fantasia (The NeverEnding Story)

In the 29th outing for the ALTERNATE GALAXIES mini-podcast on our feed, we’ve sat down with The NeverEnding Story, and give our thoughts on it.

Barret Oliver as Bastian Balthazar Bux
Noah Hathaway as Atreyu
Tami Stronach as The Childlike Empress

What did we make of it?

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Top Remakes With Disney Money (The List Makers #52)

For our 52nd episode of THE LIST MAKERS, friend of the show Peter Field has asked us for our top remakes of Doctor Who stories using the original cast, but with a Disney-esque budget. An interesting idea to be sure! 

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Season 2 (2025) The Ultimate Cold Take!

Having made a series of short hot take episodes on Season 2 of Doctor Who earlier this year, tonight we revisit Ncuti Gatwa’s final season with our ultimate cold take on it all, including tons of listener feedback!

Before then, our usual news and short topics segments, including CBeebies looking for its own Doctor Who series and RTD giving up his DWM column.

The Robot Revolution
Lux
The Well
Lucky Day
The Story and the Engine
The Interstellar Song Contest
Wish World
The Reality War

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Top Davo Stories (The List Makers #51)

For our 51st episode of THE LIST MAKERS, long-time listener Neilers has asked us for our top Davo stories. That's the 5th Doctor to people who haven't been listening to us for very long. Naturally Rob's over the moon. 

What are our top Davo stories? What are yours? Why not write in and let us know?

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The Ribos Operation (Gin & TARDIS #7)

Join Dave from the Doctor Who Show, Mark and Rob 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 debut story of Season 16 - the Key to Time season - of classic era Doctor Who from 1978 - The Ribos Operation by Robert Holmes.

How long has it been since any of them watched the story? What do they think of it, here in 2025?

And yes, there's a musical number at the end ;)

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Galactic Masterpiece (Andor Season 2)

In the 28th outing for the ALTERNATE GALAXIES mini-podcast on our feed, we’ve been watching Star Wars: Andor Season 2, and give our thoughts on it.

Diego Luna as Cassian Andor
Kyle Soller as Syril Karn
Adria Arjona as Bix Caleen
Stellan Skarsgård as Luthen Rael
Denise Gough as Dedra Meero
Genevieve O’Reilly as Mon Mothma
Faye Marsay as Vel Sartha
Varada Sethu as Cinta Kaz
Elizabeth Dulau as Kleya Marki

What did we make of it?

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Don’t Read the Comments #6: Boomer Vision

Welcome to Don’t Read the Comments, a podcast where we ignore the show’s title and actually read online comments relating to something going on in the world of Doctor Who.

Tonight, Rob’s on Reddit to read the comments and has found a post from a fan who thinks it's time for RTD to move on. How will other fans respond? Tune in, find out.

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Reality Bore (The Reality War - HOT TAKE!)

Battle rages across the skies as the Unholy Trinity unleash their deadly ambition. The Doctor, Belinda and Ruby have to risk everything in their quest to save one innocent life.

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

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