"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 th…

"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 joine…

"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 Doc…

It’s been a long time since we checked in with that loveable con man Harry Lime, in the person of Orson Welles. Not quite the psychopathic murderer he was in the movie “The Third Man,” where he originated the role, radio’s Harry was more of a ne'er-do-well criminal. In this episode, of “The Lives of Harry Lime,” Harry is on the Orient Express, hopi…

"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 …

"Carnival of Monsters" Production PPP January 27 - February 17, 1973 The Doctor's first trip in the TARDIS takes him to the Indian Ocean in 1926, but the ship he lands on comes under attack from a dinosaur! 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 ever…

William Russell Enoch left us on June 3, 2024. For 78 episodes, he portrayed the character of Ian Chesterton, a science teacher whisked away with fellow teacher Barbara Wright by the Doctor and his granddaughter Susan in their time machine, the TARDIS. He was the template for what a male companion to the Doctor should be. With his passing, John and…

"The Three Doctors" Production RRR December 30, 1972 - January 20, 1973 The Time Lords call on all three incarnations of the Doctor to deal with a singularity that leads into another universe. 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 episo…

MUSIC Delaware Version - https://youtu.be/auwzrERev0w?si=EpWLUjsjr2zDQIGf SEASON 8 RETROSPECTIVE COMICS 72 - Doctor Who - The Vogan Slaves - May 29 - July 17, 1971 The Doctor winds up on a generational ship transporting slaves to the Vogan home world. We hope you enjoy this discussion and as a Patreon member, we ask that if there is something you'd…

"The Mutants"Production OOOMay 20 - June 12, 1972 The Master returns with a plan to capture the ancient Chronovore, Kronos, from the priests of Atlantis. 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…

"The Mutants" Production NNN April 8 - May 13, 1972 The Doctor and Jo are sent on another mission by the Time Lords to help with the evolution of the native species by the Earth Empire. 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 t…

"The Sea Devils" Production LLL February 26 - April 1, 1972 Ships go missing at sea and it appears the Master might be connected to it even though he is in prison. 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 …

"The Curse of Peladon" Production MMM January 29 - February 19, 1972 The TARDIS takes the Doctor and Jo to the planet Peladon that is on the verge of entering the Galactic Federation. But a mysterious, ancient creature threatens the negotiations. Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time…

"Day of the Daleks" Production KKK January 1-22, 1972 The Daleks have conquered Earth once again in the future and infiltrate the past in order to maintain their hold. 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 …

Patrick Troughton played the Doctor for nearly three full years from 1966-1969. 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 "mercurial" performance of Patrick Trought…

"The Daemons" Production JJJ May 22 - June 19, 1971 A race of alien scientists have returned to one of their first experiments - Earth - and are ready to pass judgement. 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 Docto…

"Colony in Space"Production HHHApril 10 - May 15, 1971 The Doctor's first trip in the TARDIS in over a year takes him and Jo to the planet Exarius on a mission for the Time Lords. 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 Cla…

"The Claws of Axos" Production GGG March 13 - April 3, 1971 An alien race offers a cure all for humanity, but it comes at a terrible price. 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,…

We start off tonight with another episode of that great quiz show, “Information Please.” Are you up on babies and their guardians, military insignia, and devils in literature? Then, since it’s almost time for Easter, here’s the Fred Flintstone and Barney Rubble of OTR: Phil Harris and Elliot Lewis. “The Phil Harris-Alice Faye Show” starred actual m…

"The Mind of Evil" Production FFF January 30 - March 6, 1971 The Master has a new plan to destroy the Earth by using an alien intelligence that feeds on the fears of humanity. 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…

"Terror of the Autons" Production EEE January 2 - 23, 1971 A new evil arrives on Earth and he awakens an old evil that has periled the planet before. 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 thi…

Join us as we present another Patreon exclusive as a preview of all the wonderful things we do over on Patreon. For just $3 a month, you get extra weekly content in the form of discussions on music, comics, novels, audio dramas and more. We'll be back next week with the premiere of our look at the 8th season of Doctor Who - "Terror of the Autons". …

"Inferno" Production DDD May 9 - June 20, 1970 The Doctor is pushed into an alternate universe where Earth is several hours ahead in a project that is trying to penetrate the Earth's crust. The problem is, the results prove disastrous. Can the Doctor escape and warn his Earth in time to save the world. Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim B…

"The Ambassadors of Death" Production CCC March 21 - May 2, 1970 The astronauts of Mars Probe 7 are missing, but then who are the astronauts that were taken from the capsule? 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 and the Silurians" Production BBB January 31 - March 14, 1970 A menace from beneath the planet brings with it prehistoric creatures and a deadly plague. 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…

We start off tonight with an episode of “The Bob Hope Show.” It’s December of 1945, and the war is over. Hope had spent much of it broadcasting from military bases, but now he is back at the NBC studios in Hollywood. His guest, Jimmy Durante, promises to take Bob to a swanky party, but is Bob ready for Society, and vice-versa? Then, time for that e…

"Spearhead from Space" Production AAA January 3-24, 1970 The Doctor teams up with the Brigadier and UNIT to stave off an invasion of the Nestine Conscience. 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.…

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 impact of black and white episodes of Doctor Who, the differences between William Hartnell and Patrick Troughton's portray…

"The War Games, Part Two" Production ZZ April 19 - June 21, 1969 The situation with the warring aliens reaches a point that the Doctor can't deal with it alone. He's forced to call in his own people - the Time Lords. 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 r…

"The War Games, Part One" Production ZZ April 19 - June 21, 1969 The Doctor, Jamie and Zoe, land in the middle of WWI, but the landscape quickly changes and they are facing a Roman legion. Are they on Earth? 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 eve…

"The Space Pirates" Production YY March 8 - April 12, 1969 The TARDIS winds up in the middle of a pirate raid of a space beacon and the Doctor has to determine who leads the Space Pirates. 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 o…

"Nightmare in the Sky" Airdate: September 26, 1976 Written by Tim Carlson and Terrence McDonnell Directed by Alan Crosland Synopsis: Kelly Wood/Woods returns as she is accused of stealing an experimental aircraft. John and Jerry are joined by writer/podcaster R.J. Sullivan. Together, they discuss Farrah Fawcett's final appearance on the show, John'…

"The Seeds of Death" Production XX January 25 - March 1, 1969 In the future, the Ice Warriors take control of the official teleport system for the planet Earth with plans to terraform the planet. 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 ep…

"The Krotons" Production WW December 28, 1968 - January 18, 1969 On a future world, the Gonds are subjected to a series of mental tests with the winners being killed by the robotic crystalline Krotons. 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 sin…

For our New Year’s treat, here’s “The Lux Radio Theater” adaptation of the classic 1947 film “The Ghost and Mrs. Muir.” The film is an unconventional romance of sorts starring Rex Harrison and Gene Tierney as the title characters. She’s a vibrant young widow, and he’s the ghost of a rollicking sea captain. The captain isn’t French, so I’m not sure …

"The Invasion" Production VV November 2 - December 21, 1968 Earth is threatened by an alien invasion spearheaded by a leader of industry. 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, t…

Patreon Exclusive #26 William Hartnell Retrospective Originally Released August 26, 2023 As we conclude our look at William Hartnell's time as Doctor Who, we take a look back, thanks to the framing device of an extensive email from our Patreon supporter, Jamie, to discuss Hartnell, his time on the show, his companions and his seasons, what worked a…

More Christmas here on “Presenting the Transcription Feature.” “Author’s Playhouse” was an anthology radio drama that ran from 1941 to 1945 on various networks. It featured adaptations of popular short stories by authors like James Thurber, W.W. Jacobs, and, in this case, O. Henry. The story you are about to hear first appeared in his 1907 collecti…

"The Mind Robber" Production UU September 14 - October 12, 1968 In the Land of Fiction, the Doctor, Jamie and Zoe fight to halt the attempts to make them part of the story. 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 Do…

Welcome to December on “Presenting the Transcription Feature.” That means Christmas-themed episodes all month. We’ll start off with George Burns and Gracie Allen in the eponymous “The Burns and Allen Show.” Christmas is fast approaching, and George has no idea what to get his wife. Then “The Great Gildersleeve” himself is in a very good mood as he …

"The Dominators" Production TT August 10 - September 7, 1968 The Dominators and their deadly Quarks are willing to destroy the world of Dulkis in order to just refuel their ship. 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 Clas…

An Adventure in Space and TimeNovember 21, 2013 This 50th anniversary 2013 docudrama looks at the development of the worldwide phenomenon. It's fitting that we cover this now as we prepare to celebrate the 60th anniversary. Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watc…

"The Wheel in Space" Production SS April 27 - June 1, 1968 The Cybermen attempt to takeover a space station with plans to use it to conquer Earth. 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 e…

“The Couple Next Door” was one of the many 15-minutes-a day, five-days a week programs that used to fill the airwaves. It was, like “Vic and Sade” a show about “nothing.” It lacks the absurdism of “Vic and Sade,” and that may have made it easier for its audience to relate to. The show was the creation of one woman, Peg Lynch, who wrote and co-starr…

"Fury from the Deep" Production RR March 16 - April 20, 1968 Intelligent seaweed takes control a gas pumping station at sea. Yeah, it's as dumb as it sounds. 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…

"The Web of Fear" Production QQ February 7 - March 9, 1968 London is overrun with Yeti and a fungus is growing throughout the London Underground. 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. They are j…

The Enemy of the World"Production PPDecember 16, 1967 - January 20, 1968 The Doctor finds himself pitted against a world leader who looks exactly like him. 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. …

It’s Halloween, and what says spooky goings-on more than … Jack Benny. Tonight, we have two episodes of very different shows, but both starring Jack Benny. We start off with “The Jack Benny Program.” Everyone is invited to Jack’s house for a Halloween party. There’s crazy costumes, disappointing food and drink, and lots of jokes about the bygone da…

"The Ice Warriors"Production 00November 11 - December 16, 1967 In the future, Earth faces another ice age that is kept at bay by an ionizer that threatens a group of defrosted Ice Warriors. 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 …

"The Abominable Snowmen"Production NNSeptember 30 - November 4, 1967 The TARDIS returns to Earth in Tibet of the 1930s where the Doctor returns an ancient bell to a monastery besieged by the legendary Yeti. 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 ever…