Doctor Who Commentary – 4.0 ‘Voyage of the Damned’

Posted on December 23, 2011

‘Twas the night before Christmas Eve… and our resident Scrooge Swithun Dobson and very own Tiny Tim Caleb Woodbridge return to do battle between humbug and good cheer in their commentary on Voyage of the Damned, a tale of the Titantic in space, evil angels, and killing Kylie Minogue at Christmas!

Join us as we discuss whether the disaster movie format is compatible with the traditional Doctor Who good versus evil showdown, the representation of angels in pop culture, the deification and deconstruction of the Doctor, and much more. And a merry Christmas to all of you at home!

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Don’t forget to check out our spoiler-free preview of this year’s Christmas special, The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe, and come back in a couple of days for our podcast commentary on the same!

Doctor Who Commentary – 3.0 ‘The Runaway Bride’

By James Willetts, Swithun Dobson, Sarah Burrow and P G Bell

Posted on December 16, 2011

Our Christmas countdown continues as Sarah Burrow, Swithun Dobson, James Willetts and P.G. Bell revisit Catherine Tate’s fan-baiting debut as companion-to-be, Donna Noble. “For better or for worse…”

There’s no denying that comedian Catherine Tate is the heart and soul of the 2006 Christmas special. But did we love her or hate her? Join us as we pick sides and discuss other noteworthy aspects of the show’s second festive outing, including: cliffhangers, cleavage, Gallifrey, and why Torchwood would need Segways.

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And there’s still more to come! Visit again next week when we’ll be discussing ‘Voyage of the Damned’. Was it really a disaster in every sense? Until then, head down into the comments section and let us know what you thought of this latest podcast.

Doctor Who Commentary – 2.0 ‘The Christmas Invasion’

By Swithun Dobson, P G Bell, Sarah Burrow and James Willetts

Posted on December 9, 2011

Tis the season to be jolly! In the first of a series of festive treats, Swithun Dobson, P.G. Bell, Sarah Burrow and – specially flown in from the North Pole – James Willetts revisit the very first Doctor Who Christmas Special, ‘The Christmas Invasion’.

Remember when the show was still trying to prove itself? When David Tennant was the new kid on the block? When we had yet to visit an alien world? It all seems so long ago now, so how does this yuletide special hold up to scrutiny? Join us as we discuss killer Christmas trees, why the Doctor doesn’t like Christmas and try to think of some other Christmas-themed entertainment that’s actually Christmassy. (Here’s a clue… Die Hard).

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How did you like this blast from Christmas past? We want to hear from you! Head down into the comments to share your thoughts, and be sure to come back next week for our next Christmas Special commentary – ‘The Runaway Bride’.

Doctor Who Commentary – 4.18 ‘The End of Time, Part 2’

By Caleb Woodbridge, Swithun Dobson and James Willetts

Posted on January 10, 2010

It’s the end… but has the moment been prepared for? Join us as we discuss the Tenth Doctor’s swansong, noisy neighbours, RTD finales, and the arrival of George McFly – sorry, Matt Smith – as the Eleventh Doctor!

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

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And don’t forget to check out our set report from the filming of the scene with Verity Newman.

Doctor Who Commentary – 4.17 ‘The End of Time, Part 1’

By Claire Fayers

Posted on January 1, 2010

It’s the beginning of the end, as the Doctor faces the Master reborn, madder and badder than ever. I discuss magic resurrections, global transformations and temporal explanations in my commentary on The End of Time, Part One! But what have I done to the other podcasters?

This edition’s commentators: Caleb, Caleb and Caleb.

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Doctor Who Commentary – 4.16 ‘Waters of Mars’

By Caleb Woodbridge, Swithun Dobson and James Willetts

Posted on November 22, 2009

The Doctor dices with destiny in ‘Waters of Mars’, but are the Impossible Podcasters impressed with the latest Doctor Who special? With reactions ranging from love to hate, it might be our most heated disagreement yet. Join us as we discuss water zombies, absent Ice Warriors and comedy robots in our latest commentary!