Best Doctor Who The World Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 63: The Space Museum 2:25:46

3M ago2:25:46

2:25:46

Andy and Alex are in tangential mood as they enter The Space Museum and end up discussing everything between Leek Shows, pop socks, the name Sue, the former Chairman of Tyne Tees Television and Elnett hairspray.Alex suspects South African apartheid overtones and is excited to discover that the writer Glyn Jones is from Durban as it fits her white s…

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Episode 62: The Five Doctors 1:55:59

5M ago1:55:59

1:55:59

This episode sees Andy make a hugely nostalgic trip back to 1983 and his memories of the events that surrounded the first broadcast of this anniversary special. Elsewhere Alex professes her love for the gold transmat device and learns all about the UNIT dating and Series 6b controversies, while Andy reveals his long-term confusion over the relation…

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Episode 61: The Sea Devils 1:58:07

6M ago1:58:07

1:58:07

This month Andy and Alex tackle the former's 'birth story' The Sea Devils. As usual, the pair find much to enjoy here but have lots of questions too...How can one take a motorbike or walk ten miles over open country between an island and the mainland?What are the ingredients of kai?Is is easy to drive a hovercraft without any training?andWhat is in…

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Episode 60: Evil of the Daleks 1:34:32

6M ago1:34:32

1:34:32

As Alex and Andy hit 60 episodes they review possibly one of the most bonkers stories in Doctor Who history! The TARDIS is stolen by Leatherman, the Daleks are selling antique victoriana in the 1960s, people keep getting knocked out for no reason and the Daleks are playing trains and making the Doctor dizzy. Yes its Evil of the Daleks!The pair are …

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Episode 59: The Seeds of Doom 1:37:38

8M ago1:37:38

1:37:38

No touch pod! Andy & Alex are actually on location at Athelhampton House - Harrison Chase's mansion - for this their review of the Tom Baker classic The Seeds of Doom. Specifically this episode of the podcast was recorded at River Cottage, THE 'cottage under siege' where Keeler also transformed into a Krynoid.They find much to enjoy here including …

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Episode 58: Death To The Daleks 1:59:37

9M ago1:59:37

1:59:37

In this month's episode Andy & Alex stick with the 3rd Doctor era and review another story that they know incredibly well due to its early release on VHS: Terry Nation's Death to the Daleks.As well as highlighting their favourite moments, they consider how they felt about the story back in the late Eighties compared to now. As usual they also find …

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Episode 57: Spearhead from Space 1:37:39

10M ago1:37:39

1:37:39

We've been on a bit more than a summer break, but we're back and its about (World Enough and) Time...This month we go back to our roots and the very first story we covered on the podcast way back in 2017: Spearhead from Space. We archived that episode as the sound quality was terrible, but also because we didn't really do this seminal Pertwee class…

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Season 2 Episode 10 1:21

11M ago1:21

1:21

This is just a quick little podcast to talk about the incoming episode to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Doctor Who

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Season 2 Episode 9, The 60th And Beyond 2:02

12M ago2:02

2:02

This is a short update to explain the the 60th and beyond

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Season 2 Episode 8, new ideas coming soon 0:56

1y ago0:56

0:56

Sorry for the delay but as I said I am in the process of finding new ideas and new facts to bring you to this podcast

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Season 2 Episode 7, pisode Little snippet to the daleks story 2:08

1+ y ago2:08

2:08

This is a little snippet into the the daleks story

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Season 2 Episode 6, talking about the very first episode 3:06

1+ y ago3:06

3:06

A short look into the very first episode The Unearthly Child

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Season 2 Episode 5 1:37

1+ y ago1:37

1:37

Plans in what's coming next on the world of Doctor who

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Episode 56: The Ultimate Foe 1:38:18

1+ y ago1:38:18

1:38:18

It’s a far worse thing we do now than we have ever done on the podcast… yes, that’s right, we’re going to review The Ultimate Foe. Revisionist agendas and the recent release of the season on Blu-Ray has done little to persuade Andy & Alex of the value of this pantomime-esque runaround which receives their lowest score yet. Andy is incandescent with…

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Episode 55: Earthshock 1:41:52

1+ y ago1:41:52

1:41:52

It’s time to go back to the heady days of 1982 when Cybermen were cool, death was shocking and the Fifth Doctor was serving as a proxy father to three children. Yes it’s Eric Saward’s game-changing blockbuster Earthshock. There’s no denying that it blew Andy away as a kid but how does he feel about it now? And what does Alex make of this ‘Davison c…

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Season 2 Episode 4, Special Update 1:11

1+ y ago1:11

1:11

This is just a quick little update to tell you what coming to the world of Doctor who

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Episode 54: The Ark in Space 2:03:26

1+ y ago2:03:26

2:03:26

Hellooooooo! (as an Earth high minister might say to the survivors of an apocalypse). This month Andy & Alex are sat back on tranquiller couches taking condign action as they marvel at the glory that is The Ark in Space. As well as uncovering information that is new to them, such as the fact that Vira was originally meant to be a POC and Nerva's me…

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Season 2 Episode 3, this is just to let you know that there hopefully will be a change to my podcast 1:29

1+ y ago1:29

1:29

I know why don't many podcasts but currently there is not much talked about Doctor who but hopefully I'll reformat this podcast to talk about future and past episodes of Doctor who if you would like to help just let me know

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Season 2 Episode 2, some news about Doctor who 2:15

1+ y ago2:15

2:15

This episode is some news message about Doctor Who

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Episode 53: Frontios 1:28:38

1+ y ago1:28:38

1:28:38

Andy and Alex are still together in Auckland so in a 'High Cockalorum' mood. Will 1983's Frontios prove to be downer?After sharing their new Myers-Briggs types and a story titles quiz that quite frankly stumps them, the pair get into it. They find much to enjoy here, especially Janet's pleather mini and the opening TARDIS scene, but it's not long b…

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Episode 52: The Hand of Fear 1:42:33

2y ago1:42:33

1:42:33

In this first episode of 2023 - Happy New Year! - Andy and Alex are reunited in Auckland, New Zealand and finally sit side-by-side again while watching and podding about Who. They choose a cosy favourite - Elisabeth Sladen’s swansong The Hand of Fear. But will the story live up to the pressure of being the first they’ve watched together since 2019?…

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Season 2 Episode 1, The extended Episode To the world of Doctor Who 3:53

2y ago3:53

3:53

This is just a quick update to know what we know so far of the 60th year of doctor who

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Episode 51: Inferno 2:11:05

2y ago2:11:05

2:11:05

Is it hot in here or are we just in a parallel universe?Andy & Alex uncover sexual metaphor aplenty as they grab Greg’s huge pipe, experience a dodgy flange, and get all angry (and hairy) as they reach Penetration Zero. To say nothing of Benton drilling his troops. Yes, its Inferno, that highly-regarded Season 7 story which warns of the dangers of …

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Season 1 episodes 20 The extended Episode To the world of Doctor Who 1:43

2y ago1:43

1:43

What is an episode thrilling the power of the doctor was

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Episode 50: Marco Polo 2:30:19

2y ago2:30:19

2:30:19

It's our 50th episode! To celebrate our golden jubilee we have a quick look back through our podcast archives to dig out some of our favourite and silly moments from the past 4 years. Surprise guests include: @hannahbeeblogs, Kieran Hodgson off Two Doors Down, and the Cailleach! Elsewhere, Nightmare of Eden and Invasion of the Dinosaurs are in the …

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Season 1. Episode. 19. The Final Episode To the world of Doctor Who. 1:34

2y ago1:34

1:34

First episode is play I respect to all those who have been in doctor Who and I will no longer with us since the show began

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Season 1 Episode 18. Bonus Episode. The Final Episode To the world of Doctor Who. 1:45

2y ago1:45

1:45

This is the 13th doctor final episode, The Power of The Doctor and this is to be the final episode in season 1 season 2 will start when the new doctor has started but then maybe bonus episodes in season 1, and The Power of The Doctor will be out sometime in October

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Episode 49: The Armageddon Factor 1:49:56

2y ago1:49:56

1:49:56

It's hard not to be disappointed by The Armageddon Factor, but Andy and Alex do their very best to find the good in it. While Andy is intrigued by the original script Alex remembers the wonder of convention video rooms. The bottom line though is that if you're counting the number of transmats or finding joy in the squeak of a supporting character t…

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Episode 48: The Leisure Hive 1:50:08

2+ y ago1:50:08

1:50:08

Andy & Alex return from their summer break on Florana and join the Doctor and Romana holidaying in Brighton ahead of their visit to The Leisure Hive. Along the way they discuss why the Argolin should wear hats, the blatant scarfography in the story and the embarrassment that was Andy's mid-90s email signature. Elsewhere Andy explains the 'Tachnyoni…

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Episode 47: The Savages 1:46:15

2+ y ago1:46:15

1:46:15

Andy and Alex explore what has been called the most missing of Hartnells, The Savages, and find plenty to talk about. Why does Steven perpetually gaslight Dodo and why do Who fans not talk about it? What exactly are the Elders actually extracting from their victims and what is left behind? And, most importantly of all, who would have been a far bet…

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Season 1 Episode 17. Bonus To the world of Doctor Who Feature and Season 2 coming soon 4:44

2+ y ago4:44

4:44

It annoys me that the big boss is from doctor Who are now spoiling it for the fans

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Episode 46: The Three Doctors 1:56:21

2+ y ago1:56:21

1:56:21

Andy and Alex celebrate the very first Doctor Who anniversary special and as usual pose many burning questions: What would Omega wear during lockdown? What is an alternative name for a horse blanket? And Where does Jon Pertwee end and the Third Doctor begin?While Andy notes just how much of the story Terrance of Dicks nicked for The Five Doctors, A…

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Season 1 Episode 16. To the world of Doctor Who 2:00

2+ y ago2:00

2:00

What are closing episode with reoccurring companions and reoccurring faces looking forward to the 13th doctors finale

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Episode 45: The Ark 1:52:50

2+ y ago1:52:50

1:52:50

Andy and Alex stumble on a galax-ident (that's a galaxy accident to the uninitiated) waiting to happen - the William Hartnell tale The Ark. They find much to enjoy in this H G Wells inspired story and it prompts them to discuss racism, slavery and even long-COVID. Along the way they ask ALL the important questions: Why are the Refusians so keen to …

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Season 1 Episode 15. To the world of Doctor Who. The Legends of The Sea Devil's 1:28

2+ y ago1:28

1:28

Easter Sunday doctor who special

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Season 14 Part 3. To the world of Doctor Who 1:12

2+ y ago1:12

1:12

Currently no news for more on the legends of the sea devil's and there is rumours that the masters coming back

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Episode 44: Terminus 1:58:50

2+ y ago1:58:50

1:58:50

This month's story prompts Alex to remember what can only be described as 'a day of nicking' back in 1993. And having bravely shoplifted the story she can't help but feel a greater investment in this particular Davison adventure. There is much talk of Liza Goddard (and Lionel Blair), the blond one from Kajagoogoo, and what Nyssa had for breakfast. …

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Episode 43: Paradise Towers 1:40:18

2+ y ago1:40:18

1:40:18

Andy and Alex find Paradise Towers in a state of disarray. Despite their best intentions to build high for happiness, they are confronted by inconsistent world-building, over-acting, and, worst of all, toxic masculinity.Has anything changed for the pair since their first watch of this early McCoy at the ages of 15 and 9 respectively? Did it prompt …

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Season 1 Episode 14 Part 2. To the world of Doctor Who 1:49

3y ago1:49

1:49

Just a quick update on the on of Doctor who

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Episode 42: The Tomb of the Cybermen 1:44:47

3y ago1:44:47

1:44:47

It's 2022 and Andy and Alex celebrate the fact that its 30 years (30!) since The Tomb of the Cybermen was returned to the archives. Well they don't exactly celebrate this as I've only just worked it out for these episode notes but it's a neat milestone all the same.During proceedings Alex orders 'a bottle of a bottle', Andy fails to print his podca…

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Season 1 Episode 14 Part 1. To the world of Doctor Who 4:54

3y ago4:54

4:54

The Anniversary Specials & Doctor Who Beyond.

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Episode 41: Pyramids of Mars 2:02:24

3y ago2:02:24

2:02:24

After a brief hiatus - they got caught in a time eddy - Andy and Alex return to tackle Andy's favourite story of all time: Pyramids of Mars. It's a story they first watched at a chimney sweep's house in North Northumberland in the mid-Eighties (the chimney sweep was one of the few villagers with a video player!). Andy feels Pyramids is part of his …

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Season 1 Episode 13. To the world of Doctor Who 1:28

3y ago1:28

1:28

Halloween special one big story in six parts, and season 13 beyond, The Flux.

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Season 1 Episode 12. To the world of Doctor Who 2:09

3y ago2:09

2:09

2021 Doctor who news update, and Russell T Davies is back for the 60th & Anniversary & Specials.

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Episode 40b: Interview with Neil Cole at the Museum of Classic Sci-Fi 36:43

3y ago36:43

36:43

This extra episode is an interview with the wonderful Neil Cole, curator and custodian of the Museum of Classic Science-Fi in Northumberland, recorded during my hols last week. We talked about how the museum came to be, his long off-and-on relationship with The Garm (from Terminus), the sourcing of his beloved Galsec rifle (from The Sontaran Experi…

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Episode 40a: Planet of Fire 1:51:30

3y ago1:51:30

1:51:30

Join Alex and Andy as they travel to Lanzarote (or is it Sarn?) for the penultimate Davison story Planet of Fire. What will they make of Peri's entrance and Turlough's exit? Why is this month's Dressed for Success such a bumper segment? How exactly does the Trion prison planet system work and was Sarn (or is it Lanzarote?) ever fertile? And if so, …

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Episode 39: The Time Meddler 1:43:00

3+ y ago1:43:00

1:43:00

It's joyful for Andy to be reunited with Alex again in their joint podcasting endeavour to watch and critique all of classic Doctor Who. The story is the Season 2 finale The Time Meddler which sees a new TARDIS crew and an unforgettable guest star in Peter Butterworth as The Meddling Monk.But before we get to the time meddling there's a quiz on Pre…

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Season 1 Episode 11. To the world of Doctor Who 1:09

3+ y ago1:09

1:09

Season 13 Currently there are no updates on season 13 but will 13 be spooky, No News currently.

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Episode 38: Terror of the Autons 1:39:19

3+ y ago1:39:19

1:39:19

It's 1971 and Doctor Who is being reinvented for its 8th season! New companion! New recurring villain! New Autons! But what do Alex and Andy make of it? While there is much love for a particular stunt sequence and the horribly decorated interior of Rossini's grubby caravan, the pair struggle to like the story and reflect on why it might be that the…

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Episode 37: The Ribos Operation 1:58:10

3+ y ago1:58:10

1:58:10

Andy and Alex fall in love with Doctor Who all over again when they watch the first instalment of the Key to Time season. Andy takes us back to a dark time before even the Doctor Who Programme Guide existed while Alex is as happy as a 'babbit in the springtime' when she clocks Romana's boots. The con is on and these classic Doctor Who podcasters ar…

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