Episodes
"The Seeds of Doom" Production 4L January 31 - March 6, 1976   In the Antarctic, an extra-terrestrial pod erupts releasing a spore that infects humans and changes them into Krynoids!   Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the pointlessness of UNIT being in the story, the campy Batman elements, and Tom...
Published 11/16/24
"The Brain of Morbius" Production 4K January 3-24, 1976   The Time Lords send the Doctor on a mission to the planet Karn to determine if the renegade Time Lord Morbius is still alive.   Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the ramifications of the Time Lord wrestling match, the design of Morbius' new body,...
Published 11/09/24
Published 11/09/24
"The Android Invasion" Production 4J November 22 - December 13, 1975   The TARDIS lands in an English village near a space research station where an astronaut believed lost by Sarah Jane turns up. But there is more to this village than meets the eye.   Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss Terry Nation...
Published 11/02/24
"Pyramids of Mars" Production 4G October 25 - November 15, 1975   The TARDIS lands in 1911 where an archeologist has unleashed the power of Sutekh, the Destroyer of Worlds.   Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the bickering time travelers, the performance of Gabriel Wolfe, and the rules about time...
Published 10/26/24
"Planet of Evil" Production 4H September 27 - October 18, 1975   The TARDIS overshoots its destination by 30,000 years where the Doctor and Sarah Jane find themselves facing a creature made of anti-matter.   Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the lack of real evil in the story, the set design, and the...
Published 10/19/24
"Terror of the Zygons" Production 4F August 30 - September 20, 1975   The Doctor returns to Earth to help UNIT investigate a series of destroyed oil rigs only to find Earth once again facing an alien menace.   Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss Sarah Jane coming into her own, the departure of Harry, and...
Published 10/12/24
Jon Pertwee Retrospective Jon Pertwee played the Doctor for five years from 1970-1974. Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the Doctor's characteristics, the companions and supporting cast, and Jon Pertwee's next TV appearance as host of "Whodunnit?". Please make sure you are subscribed to our podcast via any...
Published 10/05/24
"Revenge of the Cybermen" Production 4D April 19 - May 10, 1975   On the planet Voga, the Cybermen fear the gold and so they plan to destroy it.   Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the growing character of Sarah Jane, the humorous bent of episode four and the design of the Cybermen heads.   Please make...
Published 09/28/24
"Genesis of the Daleks" Production 4E March 8 - April 12, 1975   The Time Lords send the Doctor, Sarah Jane, and Harry on a mission to stop or change the creation of the Daleks on Skaro.   Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the lack of Daleks in a Daleks story, the more steady performance of Tom Baker,...
Published 09/21/24
"The Sontaran Experiment" Production 4B February 22 - March 1, 1975   A quick trip to a future Earth reveals a Sontaran plot to test humanity in order to determine its weaknesses.   Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss Tom Baker's accident, the five fingered Sontaran, and the return of the two-parter.   ...
Published 09/14/24
"The Ark in Space" Production 4C January 25 - February 15, 1975   The TARDIS lands in the future where humanity is awakening from a sleep that took longer than intended with a threat growing in the engine room.   Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they are joined by artist Jerry Lange to discuss how this is considered...
Published 09/07/24
"Robot" Production 4A December 28, 1974 - January 18, 1975   A newly regenerated Doctor faces his first challenge when a think tank creates a massive robot steals the codes for the world's nuclear weapons program.   Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the new opening title sequence, Tom Baker's radical...
Published 08/31/24
Big Finish Productions The Third Doctor Adventures "The Unzal Incursion" May 18, 2021   Under the supervision of the Doctor, the Brigadier and Dr Liz Shaw, UNIT are getting ready to activate Hotspur: their new, advanced early warning system. But something goes wrong. Can it be that UNIT has been betrayed from within? Suddenly bases are falling across the globe, and only the Doctor and his friends are able to escape. Not knowing how far the conspiracy goes, the Doctor, Liz and the...
Published 08/24/24
"Planet of the Spiders" Production ZZZ May 4 - June 8, 1974   People and events from the Doctor's time on Earth come together as he must face his fear and his faults in a final battle against the Eight Legs.   Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the lack of resolution for Mike Yates, the trouble with...
Published 08/17/24
HAPPY DOCTOR WHO PODCAST DAY!   MUSIC Red Makes Music’s cover and titles concept for 2024 - https://youtu.be/x12j6gy2Pj0?si=IC7rE2OU4506fp5A     BIG FINISH Listener Jamieson reviews the Doctor Who Unbound story - "Sympathy for the Devil" https://www.bigfinish.com/doctor-who-unbound-sympathy-for-the-devil-standard-edition-dl-retail   John then reviews the Sarah Jane Smith adventure - "Ghost Town" https://www.bigfinish.com/sarah-jane-smith-ghost-town-standard-edition-dl-retail   We hope you...
Published 08/09/24
"The Monster of Peladon" Production YYY March 23 - April 27, 1974   The Doctor returns to Peladon fifty years after his first visit and finds the world in conflict again as it tries to honor its commitment to the Federation while being true to its people.   Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the Ice...
Published 08/09/24
"Death to the Daleks" Production XXX February 23 - March 16, 1974   A trip to Florana is sidetracked when the TARDIS is dragged to the world of Exxilon where the Doctor and Sarah Jane are caught in the middle of a conflict with the Daleks, a group of humans, and the mysterious Exxilons.   Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this...
Published 08/03/24
"Invasion of the Dinosaurs" Production WWW January 12 - February 16, 1974   The Doctor and Sarah Jane return to a modern day deserted London, taken over by dinosaurs!   Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the model work for the dinosaurs, the betrayal of Mike Yates, and the faith of Sgt. Benton.   Please...
Published 07/27/24
"The Time Warrior" Production UUU December 15, 1973 - January 5, 1974   The Doctor investigates disappearing scientists and finds they are time related.   Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the introduction of Sarah Jane Smith, the first appearance of the Sontarans, and the lack of energy from Jon...
Published 07/20/24
"The Slide" February 13 - March 27, 1966 Writer - Victor Pemberton   A sleepy English village is threatened by a growing pool of mud that has a strange effect on many of the inhabitants.   Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this special episode, they take a listen to a 1966 BBC radio drama with very clear connections to Doctor Who...
Published 07/13/24
"The Green Death" Production TTT May 19 - June 23, 1973   A Welsh mining community finds itself under attack by giant maggots!   Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they are joined by artist Jerry Land as they discuss Jo Grant's departure, the lack of need for the BOSS in the story, and the disguises of Jon Pertwee.   ...
Published 07/06/24
"Planet of the Daleks" Production SSS April 7- May 12, 1973   The Doctor and Jo discover a Dalek base being used as a launching point for an invasion force of 10,000 Daleks!   Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss Jim's attraction to Jane How, Terry Nation's greatest hits, and an anti-gravity Dalek.   ...
Published 06/29/24
"Frontier in Space" Production QQQ February 24 - March 31, 1973   The TARDIS lands the Doctor and Jo in the middle of a growing tension between Earth and Draconia with the Master pulling the strings.   Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss Roger Delgado's final Doctor Who performance, the potential of this...
Published 06/22/24