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The Doctor Who Big Blue Box Podcast

The Big Blue Box Podcast

A weekly Doctor Who podcast hosted by Garry and Adam, featuring honest reviews, deep discussions, and a genuine passion for the show. Since 2014, we"ve chatted our way through every era of Doctor Who—covering modern stories, classic adventures, and spin-offs like Torchwood and The Sarah Jane Adventures. Whether it’s a newly aired episode or a classic story from decades past, we bring thoughtful conversation, our signature waffle, banter, and a grounded take on each story. Each month, we’re also

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01:19:30

Chris Eccleston Stays Salty and We Review a Torchwood...

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2021/09/10

The NewsChris Eccleston is still adamant about not appearing on-screen as The Doctor while dropping some details about his fallout with RTD and we sadly say goodbye to Tony Selby aka Sabalom Glitz.Review story this episode: Torchwood: FragmentsWe can almost reach out and touch the end of Series 2, so close! In this penultimate episode, the Torchwood team are down but not out as we get treated to some flashbacks showing the origin of Torchwood Three and its current members. Is this a decent story by

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01:56:06

We're Back Talking eBooks and The Fifth Doctor's...

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2021/09/03

The NewsA great ebook has landed from John Collier taking a look at the Doctor Who exhibitions in Blackpool from the 70s, 80s and later in the mid-2000s. Blackpool Remembered is available to download for free here.Review story this episode: CastrovalvaIt's been ages since we reviewed any Fifth Doctor stories and as a sort of follow up to our Tom Baker month, back in April where we finished on Logopolis, what do we think of Peter Davison's first adventure?Coming next week: Torchwood: FragmentsAn

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01:27:37

Gwen Goes Up Against Jack as the Rift is Misbehaving

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2021/08/20

The NewsAs bare as a freshly mopped TARDIS floor.Review story this episode: Torchwood: AdriftGwen is not happy with Jack who seems to be hiding something as the people of Cardiff disappear. PC Andy is back who tries to get Gwen to care once more but has she been embedded within Torchwood's elitist "alien-only" point of view for too long now?Coming in two weeks: CastrovalvaIt's been SO LONG since we watched any Davison stories for review so let's start at the beginning with his first full outing as

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01:42:09

The Bells Ring Out While The Eleventh Doctor Sports a...

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2021/08/13

The NewsNowt this week.Review story this episode: The Bells of Saint JohnClara is back for the third time for the Series 7 mid-series opener as The Eleventh Doctor battles some unruly wifi, in a snazzy new costume too!Coming next week: Torchwood: AdriftMore rift activity is causing disappearances around Cardiff and Gwen is determined to uncover the truth, with or without Jack's approval.Thank you all for listening to this week's episode and remember to follow the podcast wherever you listen to your

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01:36:20

Jodie and Chibbers Pack Their Bags and Torchwood...

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2021/08/06

The NewsWe finally got the confirmation of the news we've known about for months - Jodie and Chibbers are leaving the show at the end of next year. We give you our thoughts.Review story this episode: Torchwood: From Out of the RainScary looking circus peeps pop up this time as the Night Travellers try to steal the lives of Cardiff folk. Should be a good creepy one this so what did we think?Coming next week: The Bells of Saint JohnRemember when they tried the new format of splitting a series in two

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01:52:50

The Daleks Nearly Succeed and Finally Some Series 13...

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2021/07/30

The NewsFinally, some news on Series 13. We chat about the recent Doctor Who panel at Comic Con and the subsequent teaser.Review story this episode: The Dalek Invasion of EarthNo, not Mr Cushing, but the Hartnell six-parter that has the TARDIS team on the ropes. Robomen, Slyther, bombs, romance and that speech. Lots to take in but what did we think?Coming next week: Torchwood: From Out of the RainTorchwood goes a bit weird next week as the mysterious Night Travellers emerge from an old cinema to

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01:10:39

It Wouldn't Be a Torchwood Wedding Without a Weird...

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2021/07/23

The NewsWe didn't mention it in the "proper" news segment but The Sarah Jane Adventures is heading to BritBox next month - yay!Review story this episode: Torchwood - Something BorrowedOn the surface, this is a crazy idea and the trailer makes this ep look a tad naff but... what do we actually think of Gwen's alien pregnancy, shapeshifters and the bants between parents?Coming next week: The Dalek Invasion of EarthBack to the 60s next week for an important story involving The Doctor's nemesis race of

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01:41:57

Moffat at Maximum Timey-Wimey as The Pandorica Opens...

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2021/07/17

The NewsNothing this week.Review story this episode: The Pandorica Opens & The Big BangWe review Matt Smith's first finale as Series 5 goes out with a bang, quite literally with Moffat flexing his timey-wimey muscles.Coming next week: Torchwood: Something BorrowedA weird one next week as Gwen finds herself up the duff, pregnant with an alien the day before she's due to mary Reece. Yep, we said it was weird. Thank you all for listening to this week's episode and remember to follow the podcast

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01:17:58

Doctor Who at Comic-Con and Owen Harper Hugs an Alien...

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2021/07/09

The NewsThe BBC has confirmed that a Doctor Who panel is confirmed for Comic-Con on the 26th July featuring Jodie Whittaker, Mandip Gill, John Bishop, The Chibbers and, apparently, a surprise special guest. Review story this episode: Torchwood: A Day in the DeathWe pick up where we left off from Series 2 of TW and Owen is not having a good time. Will a random person also in pain help him find absolution and what's with the weird alien shell thing?Coming next week: The Panorica Opens & The Big

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01:39:47

The Static Spiders Defeat The Doctor and Sarah Jane...

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2021/07/02

The NewsOlly Alexander quashes rumours of his casting as the next Doctor and we say goodbye to Jackie Lane.Review story this episode: Planet of the SpidersWe're off to Metebelis III to chase after that sodding blue crystal to stop the eight legs from dominating the universe. A decent send-off for Jon Pertwee or like the Whomobile is it style over substance?Coming next week: Torchwood: A Day in the DeathOwen doesn't look too good as he seeks absolution. Will the lonely girl on the rooftop help him,

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01:28:22

Farewell to Bannerman Road and The Sarah Jane Adventures

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2021/06/25

The NewsRumours about Jodie's replacement are still doing the rounds but nothing of value to talk about.Review story this episode: The Sarah Jane Adventures: The Man Who Never WasThis is it. We've come to the end of our run of reviews for The Sarah Jane Adventures. We have loved watching and reviewing this show, it really is a gem within the world of Doctor Who and its spin-off's. We get straight to it and see what the last outing is like for our Attic crew.Coming next week: Planet of the SpidersWe

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01:59:58

Jodie Exit Rumours and The Master is Causing Havoc as...

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2021/06/18

The NewsMore rumours about Jodie's exit could change the format of the show for the next couple of years and we say goodbye to the White Witch of Devil's End Damaris Hayman.Review story this episode: The Sound of Drums & Last of the TimelordsAfter our short break of a few weeks, we're blasting back into the review segment with a Tenth Doctor era finale to series 3. The Master is back and seems to have The Doctor on the ropes but can Martha and Captain Jack find a way to help and save the

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01:03:31

Big Blue Box Team - Round Table #2

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2021/05/28

Co-host Adam is away on his travels at the moment so Garry has drafted in the Big Blue Box writing team to talk about the TV Movie turning 25, the Ninth Doctor story Ravagers from Big Finish PLUS a deep-dive into Doctor Who's potential over-saturation of extended media and some thoughts on Series 13.Thank you all for listening to this week's episode and remember to follow the podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts so you don't miss an episode when they land every Friday. Stay cool and until

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01:02:35

A Creepy Totem Pole, Raining Fish and a Curse for Clyde

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2021/05/14

The NewsNo news this week.Review story this episode: The Curse of Clyde LangerClyde is not having a good time in this story as we approach the end of our run of The Sarah Jane Adventures. Mature themes to tackle and some amazing performances all around. Let's dive in... without getting any splinters.Coming week after next: Torchwood - A Day in the DeathWe're back to Torchwood for our next review and Owen has some tough choices ahead as he searches for some sort of absolution.Thank you all for

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01:25:57

Hunting Down Patient Zero With the Eleventh Doctor's...

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2021/05/07

The NewsWe say goodbye to Frank Cox, director of classic Who, who sadly passed away aged 80.Review story this episode: The Eleventh HourMatt Smith's first episode as we usher in Series 5. New showrunner, new theme, new TARDIS and new companions. What do we think to Matt's first outing?Coming next week: The Sarah Jane Adventures - The Curse of Clyde LangerClyde gets a rough ride in this story that deals with a big real-world issue as well as the usual SJA adventure we've grown to love. Thank you all

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01:43:08

It's the End... But the Moment Blah Blah Blah

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2021/04/30

The NewsNothing happening this week.Review story this episode: LogopolisIt's the end... but the moment has been prepared for. We finish up our Tom baker month AND Tom's era. Not to worry, we've still got plenty of Fourth Doctor stories to review but for now, let's enjoy Tom's final moments as The Doctor.Coming next week: The Eleventh HourIt was great to hang with Tom B for the last month but all good things must come to an end (for now, more Fourth Doctor reviews coming in our regular review

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01:35:40

It's Just The Doctor and Adric Against the Crispy...

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2021/04/23

The NewsNothing happening this week.Review story this episode: The Keeper of TrakenWe've finished the E-Space trilogy but our Tom Baker month continues as we say hello Nyssa and The Master returns for Tom's penultimate story.Coming next week: LogopolisIt's the end... but the moment has been prepared for. We finish up our Tom baker month next week AND Tom's era. Not to worry, we've still got plenty of Fourth Doctor stories to review but for now, let's enjoy Tom's final moments as The Doctor.Thank you

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01:35:06

Closing Out the E-Space Trilogy with The Lion Time...

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2021/04/16

The NewsNowt.Review story this episode: Warriors' GateAn absolutely bonkers serial so try to follow us as we try to follow this story where we say farewell to Romana and K-9 and does The Doctor and Adric manage to escape E-Space?Coming next week: The Keeper of TrakenWe've finished the E-Space trilogy but our Tom Baker month continues as we say hello Nyssa and The Master returns for Tom's penultimate story.Thank you all for listening to the show. Until next time have a great week, take care of

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01:44:15

The King Vampire is Back and More Chat on Jodie's...

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2021/04/09

The NewsMore chat on who will succeed Jodie as the next Doctor.Review story this episode: State of DecayThe Doctor, Romana and Adric take on some vampire lords. Garlic and UV lights at the ready.Coming next week: Warriors' GateWe close out the E-Space Trilogy as it's crunch time for the Doctor. We say goodbye to Romana II and the last performance by John Leeson as K-9. Thank you all for listening to the show. Until next time have a great week, take care of yourselves, stay safe, healthy and remember

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01:45:22

Eccleston Back! Blu Ray Collections Back! Oh, and...

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2021/04/02

The NewsChris Eccleston is back in Big Finish's new trailer for Ravagers.Review story this episode: Full CircleWe're falling through the CVE into E-Space as we kick-off our Tom Baker month for our review of Full Circle.Coming next week: State of DecayA creepy story next week as the Doctor, Romana and Adric take on some vampire lords. Garlic and UV lights at the ready.Thank you all for listening to the show. Until next time have a great week, take care of yourselves, stay safe, healthy and remember –

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