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Doctor Who: Watchers in the Fourth Dimension

Watchers in the Fourth Dimension

Three Americans and a Brit attempt to watch their way through all of Doctor Who (in order), and discuss each story with a mix of whimsy and intellect.

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48:43

Episode 17: Needs More Saxon Violence (The Time Meddler)

Doctor Who: Watchers in the Fourth Dimension ·

2019/10/06

This episode, we meet someone else from the Doctor’s home planet for the first time, and we also are finally able to say hello to Steven as an official companion, as we tackle Season 2’s finale, The Time Meddler! Along the way, Reilly gets drawn to the darker aspects of Doctor Who fandom, Julie misses Steven’s beard, Anthony once again makes use of his history degrees, and Don espouses his love for the comedy beats of this story. Finally, the entire team discusses where the Doctor and the Monk

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59:36

Episode 16: With Apologies to Alabama (The Chase)

Doctor Who: Watchers in the Fourth Dimension ·

2019/09/22

This episode, we prepare to bid farewell to three members of the cast and crew, as our heroes jump to several different points in time and space, desperately searching for a plot. That’s right, it can only be Season 2’s The Chase! Along the way, Reilly proclaims his love for the fourth episode with all of its horror trappings, Julie is enamoured with Ian’s dancing, Anthony reads too much into everything (again), and Don comes to the realisation that most of this story is extremely enjoyable filler

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44:37

Episode 15: Widow‘s Peaks vs. Eyebrows (The Space...

Doctor Who: Watchers in the Fourth Dimension ·

2019/09/08

This episode, we discuss Season 2’s The Space Museum, in all its tonal inconsistency. Along the way, Reilly is the one who brings up the music for a change, Julie gets mad at Reilly for stealing her words, Anthony reads too much into the story by drawing out themes of apartheid, and Don notes that after encountering Daleks, giant insects, and a multitude of other monsters, this is the episode that seems to make Ian lose it. The entire team find themselves amazed at how much of a great time the

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19:24

Bonus Episode 3: HOWWWW-DEEE! (Interviews Live from...

Doctor Who: Watchers in the Fourth Dimension ·

2019/08/25

In our third bonus episode of content recorded live at WHOlanta 2019, we bring you our second series of interviews from the convention, in which Anthony talked to convention guests and fellow podcasters attending the convention about their opinions on the William Hartnell era. This time, we feature Nathan Skreslet of Pixel Who, Mike Gordon of Earth Station One and Earth Station Who, and comic book artist Kelly Yates. Links to material from each participant are below: Nathan Skreslet PixelWho on

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51:23

Episode 14: Barbara in Bondage (The Crusade)

Doctor Who: Watchers in the Fourth Dimension ·

2019/08/18

This episode, we return to missing episode land, as we discuss Season 2’s The Crusade, in all its Shakespearean glory as the last “true” historical of the season. As we discuss this story, Reilly finds himself yearning for the Gospel of Barbara, Julie (as usual) enthuses over the costumes and the music, Anthony dusts off his history degree, and Don turns into Reilly for this episode. We also return to one of our tropes from our early episodes by repeatedly finding connections to Indiana Jones. For

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54:20

Episode 13: Zarbi Never Skip Leg Day (The Web Planet)

Doctor Who: Watchers in the Fourth Dimension ·

2019/08/04

In this episode, Zarbi Never Skip Leg Day, we discuss one of the more challenging stories of Season 2 – The Web Planet. Along the way, Reilly mounts an admirable defense of the story, Julie delights over the character of the First Doctor, Don repeatedly slates the director, and Anthony talks about the bizarre influence that this story had on the first series of revived Doctor Who in 2005. For those who want to watch along with us, you can find this story on DVD from either Amazon US

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42:12

Episode 12: Maximus Petulance (The Romans)

Doctor Who: Watchers in the Fourth Dimension ·

2019/07/21

In this episode, Maximus Petulance, we discuss one of Anthony’s favourite Hartnell-era serials – The Romans. Along the way, Reilly expresses his love for the costumes, Julie calls Anthony pretentious, Don ponders what would have happened if William Russell had decided to leave with this story, and Anthony is just sickeningly over-enthusiastic about everything. For those who want to watch along with us, you can find this story on DVD in a box set with the prior story, The Rescue, from either Amazon

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37:24

Episode 11: Dido By Gaslight (The Rescue)

Doctor Who: Watchers in the Fourth Dimension ·

2019/07/07

As Doctor Who moved into its second block of recording, we do the same, as we discuss The Rescue in our latest episode, Dido by Gaslight. With this episode, we welcome a new companion and a new face behind the scenes with a new Story Editor. Along the way, Anthony gets fixated on rubber costumes, Julie objectifies Ian, Don imitates Terry Gilliam, and Reilly ponders whether Koquillion has fake social media accounts. For those who want to watch along with us, you can find this story on DVD in a box

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01:13:35

Episode 10: Middle School of the Daleks (The Dalek...

Doctor Who: Watchers in the Fourth Dimension ·

2019/06/23

The Watchers discuss the first return of everyone’s favourite fascist pepper pots, as we also say goodbye to two familiar faces on either side of the camera. Over the course of the episode, Anthony enthuses about the location shooting, Julie gets excited over Ian’s whip, Don finds himself disappointed with the lack of sex pants, and Reilly draws comparisons between the Daleks and the Nazi sketch from That Mitchell and Webb Look. For those who want to watch along with us, you can find this story on

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46:40

Bonus Episode 2: Pride and Prejudice (Again)...

Doctor Who: Watchers in the Fourth Dimension ·

2019/06/16

In our second bonus episode featuring content recorded live at WHOlanta 2019, we bring you a recording of the “Quatermass and Other Early British Sci-Fi” panel that was hosted by Anthony and friend-of-the-podcast Louis Robinson. This entertaining, yet meandering conversation also found its way into TV production, and the inner workings of the BBC. There is plenty of audience participation, so you'll feel like you were actually in the audience! Notable media mentioned in this episode: The Quatermass

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56:33

Episode 9: Death by Stiff Upper Lip (Planet of Giants)

Doctor Who: Watchers in the Fourth Dimension ·

2019/06/09

The Watchers kick off Season Two of Doctor Who with the discussion of Planet of Giants. Unsurprisingly, once again the team enthuse over their love for Barbara. They also discuss the concepts of sartorial elegance in the story, rave over the sets and practical effects, and the entire cast reveal that they are cat people. Of course, they also talk about that most English way of dying - Death by Stiff Upper Lip. For those who want to watch along with us, you can find this story on DVD from either

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42:40

Bonus Episode 1: Sitting at the Feet of Doctor Who...

Doctor Who: Watchers in the Fourth Dimension ·

2019/06/02

In this, our first ever special Bonus Episode, Anthony went out and about at Wholanta 2019 and talked to a number of the guests and attending professionals about their opinions on the Hartnell era, as well as some of the projects that they’ve been working on. Details on each participant are below: Robin Burks Robin has been the author of four books, so far – one standalone (Madame Vampire), and three volumes of the Alex Grosjean Adventures. Her work can be found at the links below: Madame Vampire

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01:07:51

Episode 8: Taller Than Tom Cruise, Nicer Than Hitler...

Doctor Who: Watchers in the Fourth Dimension ·

2019/05/26

The Watchers wrap up the very first Season of Doctor Who, discussing The Reign of Terror. Along time way, Julie enthuses over the music (unsurprisingly), Don gets annoyed by units of distance, Anthony gets pedantic about Napoleon's height, and Reilly continues to defend The Sensorites against occasional barbs from everyone else. Finally, hear our thoughts on the season as a whole, as we do our end-of-season round-up, featuring OPINIONS and the exciting science of MATHEMATICS! For those who want to

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01:01:05

Episode 7: Makes No Sense-orites (The Sensorites)

Doctor Who: Watchers in the Fourth Dimension ·

2019/05/13

At last, we are back from a six-week hiatus, in which Don moved house, Reilly and Julie both got new jobs, and Anthony sat on the couch (trying to shake off the general malaise from watching The Sensorites). On our return, we collectively (except Reilly) give an exasperated sigh as we cover The Sensorites! For those who want to watch along with us, you can find this story on DVD from either Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3ASJc3o), or Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3lLnxG7). If you prefer to stream, you can

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56:47

Episode 6: Sweet Azz-tec Chocolate (The Aztecs)

Doctor Who: Watchers in the Fourth Dimension ·

2019/03/24

This episode, the Watchers discuss The Aztecs, in which the titular people are the first on the show to notice how amazing Barbara is, proclaiming her to be a Goddess as a result. Along the way, Julie wonders where the rest of the Aztecs are hiding, Reilly delights over Ian’s costumes, Don considers how the story could be more like Blazing Saddles, and Anthony treats everyone to his Richard III voice. The team wraps up by pondering whether or not history can be changed... For those who want to watch

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01:00:20

Episode 5: Super Marinus Bros. (The Keys of Marinus)

Doctor Who: Watchers in the Fourth Dimension ·

2019/03/03

Do the TARDIS crew have what it takes to save the Planet Marinus? They’ll have to think fast and move even faster to complete this quest! The Keys of Marinus are being hunted by the evil Voord tribe of fetishists. It’s up to the Doctor and friends to gather them before they fall into the clutches of Yartek, leader of the Voord, before time runs out. But it won’t be easy. To get to the keys, they’ll have to cross acid seas, survive screaming jungles, avoid bottomless pits, fight off ice soldiers, and

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57:08

Episode 4: Mongolface (Marco Polo)

Doctor Who: Watchers in the Fourth Dimension ·

2019/02/17

In this episode, the Watchers discuss Marco Polo, in which almost every character spends seven episodes blissfully ignoring who the villain actually is. Along the way, Julie brings the Bechdel test into play, Reilly throws shade on Marco Polo’s character, Don enthuses over “drunk” Ian, and Anthony admits his love for Barbara. The team wraps up the episode by discussing the missing episodes – how they came to be missing, the returns that have happened, and the rumors around the ongoing search. For

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45:00

Episode 3: Susan Loves Scissoring (The Edge of...

Doctor Who: Watchers in the Fourth Dimension ·

2019/02/03

In this episode, the Watchers discuss The Edge of Destruction, the only Doctor Who story that directly contradicts your mother’s instructions not to run with scissors (with hilarious consequences). Along the way, Julie indulges her inner musician, Reilly ponders whether the show could’ve continued without Barbara, while Don and Anthony compare the Doctor to Carl Sagan and William Shatner, respectively. The team wraps up by discussing whether or not anyone would remember the show if it had ended with

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01:03:08

Episode 2: Sex Pants and Naiveté (The Daleks)

Doctor Who: Watchers in the Fourth Dimension ·

2019/01/20

The Watchers continue their quest to watch their way through all of Doctor Who, moving onto the second serial – The Daleks (which, unsurprisingly, introduces us to The Daleks). Along the way, Julie decides to no longer hold back on her commentary around Susan, Don gets confused (and a little excited) about Thal fashion, Reilly muses on Dalek art and architecture, and Anthony brings up Ian’s simmering bloodlust. For those who want to watch along with us, you can find this story on DVD from either

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47:48

Episode 1: Susan Loves Slayer (An Unearthly Child)

Doctor Who: Watchers in the Fourth Dimension ·

2019/01/07

Anthony, Don, Julie, and Reilly kick off their quest to watch their way through all of Doctor Who with, unsurprisingly, the very first serial – An Unearthly Child (or possibly The Tribe of Gum, or possibly 100,000 B.C., depending on your persuasion). For those who want to watch along with us, you can find this story on DVD from either Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3p9V4vC), or Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/30CTh8p). If you prefer to stream, you can find this story through Britbox in both the US

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