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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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37:33

506: What happens to Red Dwarf now? Remembering Rob...

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

2026/03/02

This week’s Kasterborous opens on sad news, as Christian Cawley and James McLean reflect on the passing of Red Dwarf co-creator Rob Grant. You probably know that the writing partnership between Grant and Doug Naylor pre-existed Red Dwarf, and while it certainly helped to define Britain’s most enduring sci-fi comedy, obviously there was a split. So we consider the curious parallel timelines created by split novels and later revivals, and explore Grant’s legacy — and what his absence might mean for

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30:49

505: The Paul McGann Doctor Who Movie finally gets...

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2026/02/23

It's a bumper edition of the podcast this week, as Christian Cawley and James McLean attempt to squeeze in not just discussion of the upcoming 4K release of the 1996 Doctor Who TV Movie and share a short chat between Brian Terranova and Paul McGann, to give you an idea of the sort of thing you can hear in the Kasterborous Archive.ShownotesDoctor Who TV Movie 4K/UHD Blu-ray on Amazon Kasterborous Archive on Patreon Why wait for your next fix of the show? Did you know that Patreon supporters are

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42:20

504: Fortnite and Big Finish: Which is Doctor Who's...

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2026/02/18

It’s podcast time! Christian and James mull over the BBC’s decision not to put Doctor Who in the massive online game Fortnite, and celebrate the extension of Big Finish’s licence to continue producing audios and more.The most frustrating takeaway from the chat was what increasingly seems like a missed opportunity for a full Doctor Who x Fortnite integration. On paper, it’s a perfect match—a show about infinite possibilities and a game (and much more) that thrives on them.Yet, the collaboration never

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45:07

503: Is Doctor Who "too big"? Is it "essentially a...

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

2026/02/11

Recent comments from Mark Gatiss and Peter Capaldi (made separately) concerning Doctor Who's current status are the focus of our conversation this week.Christian Cawley and James McLean cover a number of points, with everything from the dying requirement for basic screen language (such as a documentary where two people greet each other at a door before a more in-depth interaction) to whether Steven Berkoff should have had more time on-screen in The Power of Three.Come on, we all know the answer to

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38:39

502: Brian Terranova and James McLean recall the...

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2026/02/04

This week's podcast is Patreon first as ever, with no ads! Christian Cawley chats with Brian Terranova, and then with James McLean, about the early years of Kasterborous. Among other things, we cover how we started it, the tools we used early on, and how we overcame Brian's departure...ShownotesWhy did we start the podKast with a K? The first podKast SPLINK First podcast with James in 2011 This week, you get the podcast ad-free and early on Patreon. As this is a 500ish episode, it goes out in its

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32:44

501: Blake's 7 reboot -- will it really happen?

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2026/01/28

Christian Cawley and James McLean take a break from 500ish to discuss the news that Blake's 7 could be heading for a reboot after the IP was picked up by Multitude Productions.As James is a big Blake's 7 admirer and has also worked on an eventually uncompleted project based on the show, it seemed a good opportunity to discuss what might be needed to make a Blake's 7 reboot work...ShownotesBlake's 7 IP acquisition announcement Is the Life on Mars sequel Lazarus now happening? Patreon and Apple

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55:38

500: Kasterborous hits 500ish episodes!

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2026/01/21

We tend to avoid introspection on the podcast, but for the next few weeks, Christian Cawley, James McLean, and, we're pleased to say, Brian Terranova will be bringing you a series of discussions and recollections to commemorate (other words have been suggested) our 500th edition -- whenever it may or may not have happened.As we lost count some time ago, it's difficult to pinpoint when the 500th episode was (or will be). This is the background to "500ish" which will be a series of episodes of the

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54:27

499: The War Between the Land and the Sea: Was it any...

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2026/01/12

Christian Cawley and James McLean discuss The War Between the Land and the Sea, the Doctor Who spin-off serial that aired over Christmas 2025.Our 499th podcast has a lot to cover. The five episodes are addressed as a whole, along with the ramifications beyond the series (Disney, RTD, Doctor Who itself) and what went wrong.But remember: you only get the full length show on Patreon, where it is also early, ad-free, and often with video.ShownotesThe War Between the Land and the Sea on BBC iPlayerFor

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25:47

498: War Between the Land and the Sea, Doctor Who...

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2025/12/20

Christian Cawley delivers the latest Doctor Who news of any significance, and offers his top recommendations for quality TV viewing this Christmas.Shownotes The War Between the Land and the Sea overnights: episodes 1 and 2 episodes 3 and 4 Blue Zoo to produce Doctor Who animation for CBeebies Christmas recommendations: Man vs Baby All Creatures Great and Small Christmas special on Channel 5 (Christmas Eve) Original All Creatures Great and Small 1990 Christmas special on BBC Four

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40:09

497: Sarah Jane Smith, AI upscaling, and will...

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2025/12/15

This week's Doctor Who podcast is a collection of chats that were held back for Patreon members. So, yes, you've heard some of these before -- but the listeners on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all the other places you get podcasts, have not. As such, this podcast is free to listen to on Patreon and wider afield -- and if you want to get additional chats like this at the end of your usual podcast, then you can join our Patreon for this and other extra material with most podcasts, and access the

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37:50

496: The War Between the Land and the Sea preview

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2025/12/09

Christian is joined by The Doctor Who Companion editor Philip Bates to preview The War Between the Land and the Sea and shared some expectations.Shownotes This week, we refer to: The War Between the Land and the Sea Just Sarah Doctor Who Stars in Ads Patreon and Apple Podcasts This podcast went out on Patreon first. You can hear the show there several days earlier, often with video, and usually with additional material. We'd really appreciate your help in raising our profile on the

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29:35

495: Doctor Who cutscenes, classic Christmas...

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2025/12/03

James and Christian are back with a new chat, looking at Doctor Who cutscenes (and the whole cutscene reveal culture), classic BBC One Christmas trailers, Teletext (!) and a few other things.Shownotes Vintage BBC Christmas trailers Woolworths 1981 Christmas ad (ft Tim Brooke-Taylor, Bill Oddie, Anita Harris, et al) Teletext VHS recovery Patreon and Apple Podcasts As ever, this podcast went out on Patreon first. You can hear the show there several days earlier, often with video, and

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39:44

494: Ncuti Gatwa's Doctor Who legacy feedback and VHS...

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2025/11/25

Christian Cawley and James McLean look at some of your comments on our recent episodes, mostly concerning Ncuti Gatwa's legacy in Doctor Who.We also look at the existence of 90 minute omnibus editions of classic Doctor Who and their presentation as "gifts" to fans, 40 years after very similar edits were released on VHS to cries of "sacrilege!" Shownotes William Shatner in Airplane 2 Free Enterprise trailer What will Ncuti Gatwa's Doctor Who legacy be? Patreon and Apple Podcasts As

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29:08

493: Tom Baker MBE, Sea Devils repeated, Pondcast,...

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2025/11/17

This week's show rounds up the latest Doctor Who related headlines, and features Christian Cawley hosting solo.Shownotes Tom Baker receives MBE The Sea Devils gets 90 minute edit for TV The War Between the Land and the Sea launch DateEtymology of homo Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill launch Pondcast Sophie Aldred in Doctor Who-themed short for Children in Need As ever, this podcast went out on Patreon first. You can hear the show there several days earlier, often with video, and usually

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33:09

492: What will Ncuti Gatwa's Doctor Who legacy be?

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2025/11/11

With just 18 episodes under his belt and moving on at a time when the show's future was temporarily in doubt, Gatwa's story isn't completely new to the show -- it has echoes of 1985. But with the actor apparently now done with Doctor Who and the show struggling to achieve the same levels of adoration we saw previously with its (perhaps outgoing) showrunner, we wonder how Gatwa's episodes will be looked upon in years to come... Shownotes The Rest is Entertainment on "The Future of Doctor

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30:52

491: Doctor Who is back in 2026, but where will it...

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2025/11/02

We've had the good news about Doctor Who's long-term survival, but we still don't know who will run it, or where it will stream...This week, Christian Cawley and James McLean bring you a long discussion about the recent news from the BBC, as well as speculating on where the next iteration of Doctor Who might be streamed. We also consider the approach the upcoming CBeebies animation show might take, in light of the abandoned Nelvana animation, Lance Parkin's 1998 novel "The Infinity Doctors," and

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44:49

490: Tranter vs Shearman, missing eps, and AI...

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

2025/10/31

Was Robert Shearman really "rude" when he expressed an opinion about his relationship with Doctor Who? Are missing episodes being liberated from private collectors?And do classic series Blu-ray releases really need AI upscaling? Christian Cawley and James McLean mull this over in this week's Kasterborous podcast. Shownotes Rob Shearman express Doctor Who frustration Jane Tranter: Rob Shearman comments "rude" Existence of more Doctor Who missing episodes confirmed Sora 2 AI

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30:02

489: How does Doctor Who survive if it isn't on TV in...

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

2025/10/24

What is survival for Doctor Who? Over the past few weeks, we've explored the current streaming and televisual landscape, and indeed, the wider view of other media. With a limbo scenario, no new series announced, and a perpetually postponed spin-off, no one knows where new Who is coming from. And if it isn't going to be on TV, where will you find original Doctor Who content in future? This is the final part of our chat on this topic, but we're going to come back to it when we hear from you. Get in

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26:50

488: How does Doctor Who survive if it isn't on TV in...

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

2025/10/20

Hello, and welcome to this week's podcast. A little later than planned, this is a chat already released on Patreon in video and audio form. Christian and James move the previous conversation along, and ask what form Doctor Who might take if it isn't on TV... This episode, and the previous bumper-length edition, will be released episodically over the next few weeks on Spotify and Apple Podcasts (and all the other places). So, you get them early, complete, ad-free, and with accompanying video on

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29:38

487: How do you reboot Doctor Who? (Part 3)

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

2025/10/09

Doctor Who is asleep, but will it wake up?In the third part of our look at the world in which Doctor Who needs to be reinvented for, Christian Cawley and James McLean consider alternative shows, and how they have been able to sustain themselves despite long gaps between series. Patreon benefits While we're serializing it over the next few weeks for Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all the other places, you can enjoy a classic deep-cut of this podcast in its entirety by joining our

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