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Connor and Charlotte

Every once in a while, Connor and Charlotte get together to re-watch and re-examine Doctor Who. Stay tuned as these two nerds talk all things "Whoniverse", and all the unrelated tangents that come to mind!

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01:47:33

THE SHAKESPEARE CODE - Doctor Who: S03E02

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2025/08/23

The Doctor takes Martha to London in 1599, where William Shakespeare is launching his new play. Meanwhile, Connor and Charlotte realise celebrities actually have personal lives outside of their professions. Witness Martha get shut down, and witches try to take over the world in "The Shakespeare Code".

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01:35:10

SMITH AND JONES - Doctor Who: S03E01

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2025/08/08

The Doctor, along with hundreds of civilians, is transported to the Moon when an entire hospital is inexplicably relocated. Meanwhile, Connor and Charlotte discuss where an inexplicable vase came from, and what it means to be human. Witness a rhinoceros police force, and a blood-sucking Plasmavore in "Smith and Jones".

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01:23:52

THE RUNAWAY BRIDE - Doctor Who: 2006 Christmas Special

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2025/07/25

The Doctor is baffled when a young woman is transported to the TARDIS on her wedding day. Meanwhile, Connor reminisces about playing with his Doctor Who action figures, while Charlotte struggles to contain her hatred for the Racnoss. Witness a thrilling TARDIS chase on the motorway and the Robot Santas packing heat in "The Runaway Bride".

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02:09:27

THE SCARIEST DOCTOR WHO MOMENTS - Doctor Who Feature

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2025/06/20

Join Connor and Charlotte as they discuss all moments tense, spooky, and traumatic from the series' 2005 revival to present.

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01:54:14

SEASON TWO - Doctor Who: Round-Up + Quiz

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2025/06/13

After the climax of Series Fifteen (Season Two), Connor and Charlotte reflect on the previous 9 episodes, how they continued the adventures of the Fifteenth Doctor, and how they introduced new companion Belinda Chandra. Stay tuned for a series recap, short quiz and a ranking of all the episodes making up this season.

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02:59:41

WISH WORLD + THE REALITY WAR - Doctor Who: S02E07+E08

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2025/06/06

Old enemies unite as the Doctor and Belinda finally arrive home to find a very different world. Meanwhile, Charlotte judges RTD for botching yet another series finale, while Connor struggles to maintain his sanity over the latest returning cast member. Witness the Unholy Trinity unleash havoc across the world, and the Fifteenth Doctor's final adventure in "Wish World" and "The Reality War".

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01:49:47

SERIES TWO - Doctor Who: Round-Up + Quiz

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2025/05/30

After finishing Series Two, Connor and Charlotte look back on the previous 13 episodes and how they introduce the 10th Doctor, as well as tying up his adventures with Rose Tyler. Strap in for a series recap, short quiz and a ranking of all the episodes so far.

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01:18:30

THE INTERSTELLAR SONG CONTEST - Doctor Who: S02E06

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2025/05/18

The Doctor's mission to return Belinda to Earth brings them to a space station's song competition. Meanwhile Charlotte battles the earworm that is Dugga Doo's song entry, while Connor applauds Rylan's work ethic. Witness the Doctor's fight for survival, and visions from his distant past, in "The Interstellar Song Contest".

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01:51:12

ARMY OF GHOSTS + DOOMSDAY - Doctor Who: S02E12+E13

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2025/05/18

When ghosts of loved ones appear all over the world the Doctor traces the phenomena to Torchwood Tower. Meanwhile Charlotte professes her love for Cybermen-Dalek banter, while Connor butchers the Doomsday theme. Witness the return of the Time Lord's greatest enemies, as well as the departure of the revival's first companion, Rose Tyler, in "Army of Ghosts" and "Doomsday".

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01:30:03

THE STORY AND THE ENGINE - Doctor Who: S02E05

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2025/05/11

In Lagos, the Doctor finds stories hold real power as he finds himself on the back of a web-weaving spider. Meanwhile, Connor questions how the TARDIS treats handles cutting hair, while Charlotte professes her love for the story's illustrations. Witness the Doctor reunite with an old friend and battle the sinister Barber in "The Story & the Engine".

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02:05:01

LUCKY DAY - Doctor Who: S02E04

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2025/05/08

Back on Earth, Ruby Sunday faces life without the Doctor. Meanwhile, Connor praises the Doctor's spiteful moment, while Charlotte questions how these amateur cosplayers are so good at making costumes. Witness UNIT struggle against their toughest threat yet, and evil podcasters rule the world in "Lucky Day".

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01:46:36

FEAR HER - Doctor Who: S02E11

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2025/05/02

When the Tardis lands in 2012, a desperate mother tries to hide her daughter's unearthly powers. Meanwhile, Connor questions how the Isolus' powers actually work, while Charlotte contemplates whether a frail old lady is going senile. Join the Doctor as he battles scribble monsters and saves the Olympics in "Fear Her".

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02:06:18

THE WELL - Doctor Who: S02E03

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2025/04/27

Far in the future, a devastated mining colony has only one survivor. Meanwhile, Connor and Charlotte lose their minds trying to work out the logistics of this episode's "monster of the week". Experience the Doctor lose control, and face his most feared enemy in "The Well".

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02:03:43

LOVE & MONSTERS - Doctor Who: S02E10

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2025/04/25

Elton Pope is an ordinary man intrigued by the world of the Doctor. Meanwhile, Rob is perplexed at the sudden appearance of Victor Kennedy's desk, and Connor is amused by the fact that Jackie has seemingly never paid for dinner before. Stay tuned for some groovy Jeff Lynne and the ever-beloved Abzorbaloff in "Love & Monsters".

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01:42:50

LUX - Doctor Who: S02E02

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2025/04/20

The Doctor's quest to get Belinda home takes the TARDIS to Miami in 1952, where an abandoned cinema is hiding a terrifying secret. Meanwhile, Charlotte professes her love for animation, while Connor calls out the meta-trio for being fake Doctor Who fans. Witness Mr. Ring-a-Ding's quest for infinite power (and a couple musical numbers) in "Lux".

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01:53:25

THE IMPOSSIBLE PLANET + THE SATAN PIT - Doctor Who:...

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2025/04/18

When the Doctor and Rose become stranded on a planet orbiting a black hole, they find a human expedition crew being terrorised by a malevolent force. Meanwhile, Connor likens Sanctuary Base 6 to SpongeBob's house, and Charlotte discusses the similarities between the Ood and Minions. Experience the Doctor face his own beliefs and Satan himself in "The Impossible Planet" and "The Satan Pit".

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01:35:28

THE ROBOT REVOLUTION - Doctor Who: S02E01

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2025/04/13

It's 2025 and robots from outer space have kidnapped nurse Belinda Chandra. Meanwhile, Charlotte professes her love for Mrs Flood, while Connor gushes over the show's experimental editing techniques. Witness the Doctor battle emotionless machines and try to get his new friend back home in "The Robot Revolution".

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01:14:18

THE IDIOT'S LANTERN - Doctor Who: S02E07

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2025/04/04

As the coronation of Elizabeth II nears, faceless people are stolen from their homes and something evil is lurking in the television. Meanwhile, Connor discusses the episode's use of the Dutch angle, while Charlotte laughs at Magpie Cam. Witness the Doctor and Rose battle The Wire in "The Idiot's Lantern".

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02:22:06

RISE OF THE CYBERMEN + THE AGE OF STEEL - Doctor Who:...

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2025/03/28

The TARDIS crash lands in London on a parallel world, where Rose's dad is still alive, and people are disappearing off the streets. Meanwhile, Charlotte vents her frustrations at the show's contrivances, whilst Connor laughs at sketchy behind-the-scenes facts. Witness the rebirth of one of the Doctor's deadliest enemies in "Rise of the Cyberman" and "The Age of Steel".

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01:31:03

THE GIRL IN THE FIREPLACE - Doctor Who: S02E04

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2025/03/21

The Doctor, Mickey and Rose land on a spaceship in the 51st century only to find 18th century Versailles on board. Meanwhile, Connor gives out some behind the scenes factoids, and Charlotte's stomach rumbles up a storm. Discover a wandering horse and an army of clockwork robots in "The Girl in the Fireplace".

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