Doctor Who and the Episodes of Death

The Doctor Who podcast where we take a stand and defend our favourite show's most picked on stories. Because that's what the Doctor would do.

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Who Else?: The Dark Tower

Welcome back to the Doctor Who film club, where we watch the films of Doctor Who when he or she isn't being Doctor Who. This episode it's Doctor Who and the Evil Hypnotist, as William Hartnell takes a trip to a psychic circus for a tale of romantic triangles and mind control in The Dark Tower. With guests John Richards ("Night Terrace") and artist Millie McKenzie.

Watch The Dark Tower first on Youtube at the link below (don’t worry it’s not really 3 hours long, for some reason the film plays twice), or just jump in and let us tell you what you missed…

You can hear this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Player FM, direct download, or stream below. Then join the conversation on Facebook and on Twitter @epsofdeath.

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Who Else?: Hell Drivers (repost)

Next week we kick off our ongoing version of the Doctor Who film club podcast "Who Else?”! So to get you in the mood here's a repost of our pilot episode first released in April. Watch along then join us to discuss William Hartnell in the gripping classic Hell Drivers.

Watch the movie on youtube here, then listen to this podcast now on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Player FM, direct download, or stream below. Then join the conversation on Facebook and on Twitter @epsofdeath.

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Episode 26: Paradise Partyline

A cavalcade of friends joins us for the last Episodes of Death, to celebrate everyone’s favourite dodgy Doctor Who story: Paradise Towers. There’s dubious moustaches, milk toast macho men and the pool at the end of the world… so will we want to How You Do this Seventh Doctor adventure?

Need a reminder what this one’s about. Check out the trailer.

Listen to this podcast now on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Player FM, direct download, or stream below. Then join the conversation on Facebook and on Twitter @epsofdeath​  where you can vote in our Listener Poll. And don’t forget, if you’re loving the show, treat yourself to an Eps of Death t-shirt at https://epsofdeath.threadless.com/

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Episode 25: Monstrously Loveable?

Comedian, writer, actor and super-fan Adam Richard pops by to help us absorb the joys of Doctor Who's most divisive story, Love and Monsters.

Need a remind what this one’s about? Here’s a handy This Time... trailer.

Listen to this podcast now on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Player FM, direct download, or stream below. Then join the conversation on Facebook and on Twitter @epsofdeath​  where you can vote in our Listener Poll. And don’t forget, if you’re loving the show, treat yourself to an Eps of Death t-shirt at https://epsofdeath.threadless.com/

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WHO ELSE: “Hell Drivers”

April Interlude!

Since we’re stuck inside, I thought it might be a fun change of pace to have something “new” to watch. So welcome to WHO ELSE, our occasional film club where we watch the movies of Dr Who when he or she isn't being Dr Who!

For our first instalment, it's Dr Who vs the Truck Drivers as William Hartnell joins a ridiculously star-studded cast in the 1957 noir classic Hell Drivers.

Joining me to discuss the film are comic book artist Marc Laming and host of the All New Adventures of the Doctor Who Book Club podcast, Chris Hawton.

Watch Hell Drivers first on Youtube (or restored Bluray), or just jump in and let us tell you what you missed…

Listen to this podcast now on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Player FM, direct download, or stream below. Then join the conversation on Facebook and  Twitter.

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Episode 24: Boom or Bust

Recorded way back in a more innocent time when our main worry was whether Captain Jack would return for the Series 12 finale, it’s Episodes of Death 24! This episode, it's the 9th Doctor's time to shine (or be shamed), as poet Adam Ford returns to lead us through the philosophy and pratfalls of Boom Town. It's a story full of big questions but is it all talk?

Need a reminder of what happens in Boom Town? Here’s our handy This Time... trailer:

Listen to this podcast now on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Player FM, direct download, or stream below. Then join the conversation on Facebook and on Twitter @epsofdeath​ where you can vote in our Listener Poll. And don’t forget, if you’re loving the show, treat yourself to an Eps of Death t-shirt at https://epsofdeath.threadless.com/

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Episode 23: Jaeger Bomb

Jon Pertwee makes his entrance to The Episodes of Death, as we talk the horror of The Mutants. Can our guest George Ivanoff convince us this story is actually a beautiful space butterfly? Listen to this podcast now on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Player FM, direct download, or stream below. Then join the conversation on Facebook and on Twitter @epsofdeath​ where you can vote in our Listener Poll. And don’t forget, if you’re loving the show, treat yourself to an Eps of Death t-shirt at https://epsofdeath.threadless.com/

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Episode 22: Hospital Case

Jodie Whittaker makes her entrance in the Episodes of Death as arts critic and broadcaster Richard Watts gives us a Tsuranga Conundrum to try to get our heads around. Does Series 11′s most maligned episode have unappreciated delights to chew on, or is it a puzzle not worth solving? 

Listen to this podcast now on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Player FM, direct download, or stream below. Then join the conversation on Facebook and on Twitter @epsofdeath​ where you can vote in our Listener Poll.

And don’t forget, if you’re loving the show, treat yourself to an awesome Eps of Death t-shirt now at https://epsofdeath.threadless.com/

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Episode 21: CSO.M.G.

The sets are fake but, for many, the pain is all too real... We talk the Fourth Doctor's CSO extravaganza Underworld (and sofas) with Tim Dickinson, creator of the blog Watching Blake's 7.

Listen to this episode now on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Player FM, direct download, or stream below. Then join the conversation on Facebook and on Twitter @epsofdeath​ where you can vote in our Listener Poll.

You can read Tim’s excellent essay “1977″ here.

And don’t forget, if you’re loving the podcast you can buy an Eps of Death t-shirt or mug! You’ll be giving us valuable support while showing your Who love. Treat yourself to an awesome tee now at https://epsofdeath.threadless.com/

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Episode 20: Echo of the Bannermen

"Ya gotta see the baby!" Before we move on to our next Episode of Death, last month's guest Michael Dennis pops back for a few minutes to talk about one more, erm, joy of Delta and the Bannermen. And stay tuned at the end for the reveal of what story we’re talking about next episode! Listen to this episode now on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Player FM, direct download, or stream below. Then join the conversation on Facebook and on Twitter @epsofdeath​ And if you’re loving the podcast, you can buy an Eps of Death t-shirt or mug! You’ll be giving us valuable support while showing your Who love. Treat yourself to an awesome tee now at https://epsofdeath.threadless.com/

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Episodes of Death 19: Between Gavroc and a Hard Place

Here's to the past, rather than the future, as writer Michael Dennis drops by chat about Season 24's "Delta and the Bannermen". Will he persuade you that love really is the answer when it comes to this 50s oddball? Listen to this episode now on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Player FM, direct download, or stream below. Then join the conversation on Facebook and on Twitter @epsofdeath​ where you can vote in our Listener Poll. And if you’re loving the podcast, you can buy an Eps of Death t-shirt or mug! You’ll be giving us valuable support while showing your Who love. Treat yourself to an awesome tee now at https://epsofdeath.threadless.com/ You can find info and book tickets for Michael’s play Dark Sublime here. But be quick, it closes 3rd August 2019!

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Episode 18: Space Brexit

"Encounter At Farpoint: The British Years" or an imaginative space fairytale about choice and social responsibility? It's back-to-back Big Finish as writer Selim Ulug joins us this month to talk Steven Moffat's least favourite Steven Moffat story, The Beast Below. Listen to this episode now on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Player FM, direct download, or stream below. Then join the conversation on Facebook and on Twitter @epsofdeath​ where you can vote in our Listener Poll. And if you’re loving the podcast, you can buy an Eps of Death t-shirt or mug! You’ll be giving us valuable support while showing your Who love. Treat yourself to an awesome tee now at https://epsofdeath.threadless.com/ You can download Selim’s fantastic 3rd Doctor audio Landbound for free here, and pre-order his new 9th Doctor audio Battle Scars here.

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Episode 17: Last Chance Saloon

It's the legendary “worst Doctor Who story ever”. But as The Gunfighters shows us, sometimes legends aren't what they're made out to be. Big Finish writer Eddie Robson joins us to explain why this infamous First Doctor story is an underappreciated gem. Listen to this episode now on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, direct download, or stream below. Then join the conversation on Facebook and on Twitter @epsofdeath​ where you can vote in our Listener Poll. And if you’re loving the podcast, you can buy an Eps of Death t-shirt or mug! You’ll be giving us valuable support while showing your Who love. Treat yourself to an awesome tee now at https://epsofdeath.threadless.com/ And you can buy Eddie Robson’s fantastic 5th Doctor audio Time In Office here.

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Episode 16: Cellar Dweller

You think your gran gives you bad birthday presents? When the Doctor turned 20, he got fluoro socks, a troublingly tight despot jumpsuit, a skeletal chicken, and way too many sofas. That’s right, we’re heading to the Arc of Infinity, guided by our guest for this month, David Ross. Listen to this episode now on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, direct download, or stream below. Then join the conversation on Facebook and on Twitter @epsofdeath​ where you can vote in our Listener Poll. And if you’re loving the podcast, you can buy an Eps of Death t-shirt or mug! You’ll be giving us valuable support while showing your colours. Shop our designs at https://epsofdeath.threadless.com/

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Episode 15: Fear This

The delightful Ben McKenzie (Splendid Chaps, Night Terrace) joins us again to try to show us why there's nothing to fear about Fear Her. We're sorry. We're so, so sorry. Look out for Night Terrace Series 1 hitting BBC Radio 4 Extra from April 21! Listen to this podcast now on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, direct download, or stream below. Then join the conversation on Facebook and on Twitter @epsofdeath​ where you can vote in our Listener Poll.

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Episode 14: Questionable Company

Take 2 all-time favourite companions, add '70s plot tropes, '80s lighting and the musical stylings of Ian Levine. What could go wrong? Mary Helen Norris joins us to talk K-9 And Company. But can it work its witchcraft on our hearts? Mary Helen is the editor of the new anthology: Defending Earth: The Adventures of Sarah Jane Smith, available digitally now or pre-order your physical copies by mid-March. Listen to this podcast now on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, direct download, or stream below. Then join the conversation on Facebook and on Twitter @epsofdeath​ where you can vote in our Listener Poll.

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Episode 13: Date With Doom

It's two to Four to Doomsday as Chris Hawton from the All-New Adventures of the Doctor Who Book Club Podcast returns to take Lucas on a spacewalk through the 5th Doctor's second story. But can even a cricket ball save them from this one? Listen to this podcast now on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, direct download, or stream below. Then join the conversation on Facebook and on Twitter @epsofdeath​ where you can vote in our Listener Poll.