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PODCAST

Kasterborous Classic TV: Exploring Doctor Who & Classic Sci-Fi

Christian Cawley (host, producer) | James McLean (host)

Regular podcast featuring unique and in-depth discussions covering Doctor Who and other classic TV and movies, usually in the sci-fi and sci-fantasy fields. Launched in 2007, we"ve lost count of how many episodes we"ve actually done. Special episodes include interviews with creatives, writers, actors, and notable commentators in the cult TV field. Your regular hosts are Christian Cawley and James McLean.

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66:38

411: The Power of the Doctor Reviewed

Kasterborous Classic TV: Exploring Doctor Who &... ·

2022/10/26

It's the end, but the moment has been prepared for. If the recent "regeneration" trailer told us anything, it's that The Power of the Doctor would be jam-packed with subtle references to the show's great history. Conceived and scheduled to coincide with the BBC's centenary, the 90 minote special also marked the end of Jodie Whittaker's time as the Doctor, and Chris Chibnall's turn as showrunner. Constructively critical of the past four years of Doctor Who, Christian Cawley and James McLean review

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48:39

410: What Are the Greatest Doctor Who Speeches?

Kasterborous Classic TV: Exploring Doctor Who &... ·

2022/10/23

Many fans of the series admire the various Doctor Who speeches. From the original Doctor bidding farewell to Susan in The Dalek Invasion of Earth to Jodie Whittaker's memorable statement of intent in The Woman Who Fell to Earth, speeches are a vital component of the main character. But it isn't only the Doctor Who throws memorable speeches out - his companions are prone to monologues, too. In this podcast, we recall some of the best Doctor Who speeches, some of our least favourite, and wonder just

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31:33

409: The Power of the Doctor Trailer Reaction

Kasterborous Classic TV: Exploring Doctor Who &... ·

2022/10/16

We're just one week away from The Power of the Doctor in which Jodie Whittaker's Doctor leaves our screens and Chris Chibnall's time as Doctor Who showrunner comes to an end. However you feel about this, it cannot be denied that it has been an interesting few years. With this in mind, and with a look at the episode's first trailer (which includes a look at Sophie Aldred and Janet Fielding returning as Ace and Tegan), we consider what might be in store and how we feel about the past four years of

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41:48

408: Your "Definitive" Doctor Who PLUS Ace's Bomber...

Kasterborous Classic TV: Exploring Doctor Who &... ·

2022/10/08

As The Power of the Doctor rumbles ever closer, we take a look at a new publicity photo of Sophie Aldred as Ace, complete with baseball bat and bomber jacket! Along with a brief chat about recent news, our Doctor Who podcast also takes a look at your reactions to our last show. Your thoughts on which actor might be considered the "definitive" Doctor Who are quite interesting... Shownotes Who Is the Definitive Doctor Who? Sophie Aldred as Ace Did Tom Hanks Almost Play the Doctor? Doctor Who

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49:37

407: Who Is the Definitive Doctor Who: And Why?

Kasterborous Classic TV: Exploring Doctor Who &... ·

2022/09/30

Tom Baker, Jon Pertwee, David Tennant, Matt Smith... hell, any of them could be considered the definitive Doctor Who. In a world where particular actors are inextricably linked to characters by audiences - Sean Connery as Bond, Christopher Lee as Dracula, Christopher Reeve as Superman - we explore why this happens, and how it affects Doctor Who. Inspired by the return of Hugh Jackman to the role of Wolverine in 2024's Deadpool 3, we also consider how he may cast a shadow over whoever is cast as his

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68:16

406: Examining the Spectrum of Doctor Who Guest (or...

Kasterborous Classic TV: Exploring Doctor Who &... ·

2022/09/23

Some Doctor Who casting is inexplicable. You might call it bizarre, bonkers, barmy, or stunt casting. In this podcast, Christian Cawley and James McLean consider the history of Doctor Who's guest casting ups and downs, highs and lows, covering names such as (but not limited to) Barbara Windsor, John Cleese, Simon Pegg, Ken Dodd, Richard Briers, Stubby Kaye, and that woman in Silver Nemesis who no one under 50 in 1988 actually knew. Get in touch If you’ve enjoyed the show, please head to Apple

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40:28

405: Matt Smith in House of the Dragon PLUS How Does...

Kasterborous Classic TV: Exploring Doctor Who &... ·

2022/08/27

House of the Dragon is the new Game of Thrones prequel that has just hit HBO and Sky Atlantic and among the cast is former Doctor Who star Matt Smith. In this podcast, we look at how Matt has faired since leaving Doctor Who in 2013, and his career ups and downs. Interestingly, the ups appear to be largely on TV while the downs invariably occur on the big screen. Also, as we move closer to the BBC's centenary and the regeneration of Jodie Whittaker's Doctor, we once again examing just how David

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29:22

404: Could Doctor Who Be Streamed on Disney+?

Kasterborous Classic TV: Exploring Doctor Who &... ·

2022/08/07

Recent Doctor Who news concerning the 60th anniversary and Russell T Davies' new series s the topic of this week's show, which takes a short pitstop in the world of Game of Thrones. Shownotes Composer Segun Akinola to Leave Doctor Who Christopher Eccleston Has Recorded "Something Special" for 60th Anniversary Doctor Who to Stream on Disney+? Chris Chibnall Won't Return to Doctor Who Evolution of Chris Chibnall's Doctor Who podcasts 42 The Hungry Earth Cold Blood Get in Touch If you’ve

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35:13

403: Remembering the Late David Warner and Bernard...

Kasterborous Classic TV: Exploring Doctor Who &... ·

2022/08/01

Following the passing of David Warner and Bernard Cribbins, we consider their roles in Doctor Who and beyond.

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96:36

402: Doctor Who Commentary: The Android Invasion

Kasterborous Classic TV: Exploring Doctor Who &... ·

2022/07/10

In one of those episodes where we talk over Doctor Who, James McLean and Christian Cawley revisit 1975's The Android Invasion. Starring Tom Baker and Lis Sladen as the Doctor and Sarah Jane Smith, the serial is a rare 1970s adventure from the hand of Terry Nation - rare, as it doesn't rely on Daleks, Thals, or radiation. Discussing everything from sex dolls to ginger beer (and the figurative recasting of certain characters), this is a podcast that encourages you to watch along with us. So, if you

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41:54

401: Are DVD Promos Canon? PLUS: Neil Patrick Harris...

Kasterborous Classic TV: Exploring Doctor Who &... ·

2022/06/21

The crazy Doctor Who casting keeps coming, so this week's podcast has a chat about Neil Patrick Harris before turning attention to Blu-ray boxset promos. Do Mel's Dragon's Den antics count as "real" Doctor Who? Is the Fourth Doctor's chat with a disembodied head between seasons part of your canon? Or, is it fine to dismiss these as little more than promotional fluff? Christian Cawley and James McLean also chat about the current trend for old stars of movies and TV to return to roles long since

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54:18

400: How Does David Tennant's Doctor Who Return Fit...

Kasterborous Classic TV: Exploring Doctor Who &... ·

2022/06/06

It's the question on everybody's lips: what does David Tennant's return as Doctor Who actually mean to the show's ongoing story? And what's the deal with that new sonic screwdriver? To get to the bones of it all, we've teamed up with Brian Terranova once again to talk Tenth/Fourteenth (?) Doctors, Catherine Tate, sonic screwdrivers, and new shoes. Shownotes This week we discuss: Ncuti Gatwa cast as the Doctor David Tennant and Catherine Tate return to Doctor Who Tennant's new

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27:21

399: Why Do TV and Movie Prequels Rarely Seem to Work?

Kasterborous Classic TV: Exploring Doctor Who &... ·

2022/05/30

Prometheus, House of the Dragon, the Star Wars prequel trilogy, and many more all have one thing in common: they're all prequels. While it remains to be seen how House of the Dragon will turn out, looking around there aren't many people crying out for a Game of Thrones prequel. But even if they were, would it be any good? Are prequels really necessary, or are they a waste of time? Does the success rate of prequel shows, movies, and even books suggest they're best avoided? After all, the most

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43:35

398: "Multitudes of Doctors!" Are We Heading into a...

Kasterborous Classic TV: Exploring Doctor Who &... ·

2022/05/25

As we saw in Survivors of the Flux, the idea of a multiverse has been reawakened in Doctor Who, 52 years after Inferno first introduced the concept to the show. In the post-Spider-Man: No Way Home/Loki/Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness cultural landscape, the concept of multiverses has become mainstream. No longer the conceit of forgotten comic strips or ancient TV episodes, the multiverse could in fact be opening up right in front of us in Doctor Who. Recorded before the casting of

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35:08

397: David Tennant and Catherine Tate Doctor Who...

Kasterborous Classic TV: Exploring Doctor Who &... ·

2022/05/16

Well, the title says it all! Just a week after the new Doctor was announced, David Tennant and Catherine Tate are confirmed as returning to Doctor Who in 2023. Last week, who could have imagined a David Tennant and Catherine Tate Doctor Who return at all, never mind so swiftly? Christian Cawley and James McLean come to terms with the news and its possible inferences...

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24:39

396: Ncuti Gatwa Is the New Doctor Who!

Kasterborous Classic TV: Exploring Doctor Who &... ·

2022/05/08

Yesterday you probably hadn't heard of Ncuti Gatwa. Today, he's the new Doctor Who. The actor is probably best known for his role in the Netflix show Sex Education, but all that is about to change with his casting as the Fourteenth Doctor. In this podcast, Christian Cawley and James McLean recap the casting, and feature some reaction from Doctor Who fans on Facebook.

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65:27

395: Legend of the Sea Devils Reviewed PLUS Where...

Kasterborous Classic TV: Exploring Doctor Who &... ·

2022/04/29

With one more episode of Jodie Whitakker's Doctor Who run to go, we review Legend of the Sea Devils, an episode that promises but doesn't quite deliver. Christian Cawley and James McLean explore the episode's high and low points, and discuss the impact of the "Next Time" trailer. They also consider where Doctor Who might go post Chibnall. Will RTD go "full MCU" on the show, and detach it from everything that has happened so far - starting from scratch in a new universe, perhaps - or will it be a

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58:01

394: Legend of the Sea Devils Previewed PLUS...

Kasterborous Classic TV: Exploring Doctor Who &... ·

2022/04/14

Doctor Who is back this Easter weekend with Legend of the Sea Devils, the penultimte adventure of the 13th Doctor. We check out the trailer, make some observations about what is known (or rumoured) and look forward to the episode. Meanwhile, the reaction to our last podcast (How Much Does it Cost to Meet Doctor Who Actors?) has been excellent. Christian Cawley and James McLean explore some of the comments and discuss the topic further. Shownotes Legend of the Sea Devils trailer Doctor

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51:22

393: How Much Does it Cost to Meet Doctor Who Actors?

Kasterborous Classic TV: Exploring Doctor Who &... ·

2022/04/03

Stunned by the price fans pay for a photo, autograph, and meet Doctor Who actors, this podcast looks at encounters the podcast team has had with people from the show. We cover everything here, from youthful encounters with larger-than-life actors to interviewing renowned television directors. We also have some "fantasy guest" chat, in which we try to choose which people we'd like to meet or interview the most. This is quite an introspective chat in places, too, as Christian Cawley and James

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45:41

392: Omega, Cutaway Comics, and Gallifrey One With...

Kasterborous Classic TV: Exploring Doctor Who &... ·

2022/03/27

Our podcast this week welcomes back Gareth Kavanagh for a longer chat, mainly about Cutaway Comics' latest projects, selling issues in the basement at Gallifrey One, and taking a trip to Aldbourne in honour of 1972 Doctor Who serial The Daemons. Gareth joins Christian Cawley and James McLean in a wide ranging conversation that takes in Brian Blessed, Eric Saward, retro gaming, and much more. Shownotes Useful references for this week's show: Cutaway Comics Gaming Retro UK Fusion Retro

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