Author Archives: P G Bell

About P G Bell

P. G. Bell (Peter to his friends) is a writer, reviewer and life long fan of sci-fi, fantasy and horror. Born in South Wales, he began watching Doctor Who when he was still crawling and became a proper fan just in time to see the show disappear from the airwaves for 16 years. Needless to say, he was rather chuffed when it reappeared on his doorstep in 2005. Peter has been a regular contributor to The Western Mail newspaper and reviews website Beyond Fiction. He has also had several short stories published, including ‘The Trinket’, a dark fantasy tale from Morrigan Books. He is currently working on a full-length novel.

Doctor Who Commentary – 4.15 ‘Planet Of The Dead’

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In this, our first podcast in three months, we turn our attention to the first of the Doctor Who “gap year” specials, “Planet Of The Dead”. Michelle Ryan in a slinky catsuit; a knackered double decker; Lee Evans and his Welsh accent… Was it really all that bad?

Find out as we discuss museum security, the dramatic potential of piles of sand, and the significance of chops. Hmmmm! Lovely chops!

This edition’s commentators: Caleb, James and Peter

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Doctor Who 4.14 ‘The Next Doctor’ – 2008 Christmas Special

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We pick over the carcass of 2008’s Christmas Special – “The Next Doctor” – starring David Tennant, David Morrisey and Dervla Kirwan.

Was it a Christmas Cracker, or a bit of a turkey? Should David Morrisey have been the REAL next Doctor? And just what did we all make of those last 15 minutes?

All this and more, in the latest Podcast Of Impossible Things!

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A Look Into the Future – Matt Smith, Steven Moffat and Series 5

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We talk about what the future might hold for Doctor Who as Matt Smith prepares to take possession of the TARDIS key and Steven Moffat steps up to the position of show runner.

How will the youngest Time Lord in the history of the show measure up? Who should his companion be? And what sort of changes (if any) can we expect to see in the tone and direction of the series as a whole?

We discuss this and, er… High School Musical in the latest edition of A Podcast of Impossible Things!

This edition’s commentators: Caleb, Peter, Swithun and James

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You can also listen to Caleb’s live reactions to the casting announcement as it was made on BBC1 in our previous special edition.

Note 09/02/2009: If you’ve had any problems downloading the podcast, it should now be fixed!

David Tennant’s Departure and 11th Doctor Speculation Special

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Join us, a bunch of Cardiff based fans, for a brief retrospective of David Tenannt as the 10th Doctor and speculation on who will be (and should be) the 11th Doctor. We also announce the winners of our Big Finish Short Trips competition.

This edition’s commentators: Caleb, James, Peter and Swithun. Visit our Meet the Team page!

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The Sarah Jane Adventures Commentary – 2.01 ‘The Last Sontaran’

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Join us for our first spin-off commentary, as we investigate the return of The Sarah Jane Adventures, starring Elizabeth Sladen as Sarah Jane Smith and Yasmin Paige as Maria Jackson. How does the show hold up against Doctor Who, and how can it find its place in the ever-changing children’s market? And just where is Arnold Swarzenegger when you need him?

This edition’s commentators: Caleb, James, Peter and Swithun [NEW: Visit our Meet the Team page!]

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Doctor Who Commentary – ‘The Aztecs 4: The Day of Darkness’

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The fourth and final episode of ‘The Aztecs’. Join us to find out what James made of his first classic series story, and hear us discuss pulleys, endings, engagements and much more besides!

This edition’s commentators: Caleb, James, Peter and Swithun.

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