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Reversing Polarity

Reversing Polarity

Reversing Polarity is a queer Doctor Who fancast, watching classic episodes in a random order and explaining that Doctor Who has always been gay, actually. Episodes released every other Thursday.

tv & film tv reviews

All Episodes

01:25:47

C-L-I-N-G-I-N-G (The Mind Robber)

Reversing Polarity ·

2025/08/18

This episode: recorded in 2023 (???), edited in May 2025. Between recording and posting this episode, both Rosie and Aym have got married (Rosie beat Aym to this despite getting engaged a full year later). Rosie also can't remember what happens in this episode despite editing it themself, so hopefully it's good!

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01:13:12

50: General Things Going Wrong (Timelash)

Reversing Polarity ·

2023/12/24

This episode: The novelisation is worse than the serial, which may surprise some Timelash reactionaries. Quote of the episode: "I would like to record at least twice a month."

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02:08:38

49: Plot Has Come A Long Way (Planet of Giants) with...

Reversing Polarity ·

2023/10/26

This episode Rosie is joined by Dr Nemo Martin to discuss a serial in which - and you might not know this - the TARDIS gets tiny. Quote of the week: “You’re telling me a prawn lurgied this sandwich?”

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01:03:36

Reversed Polarity: Is Kamelion A Lesbian?

Reversing Polarity ·

2023/07/16

In this triumphant return (recorded..................... at an undisclosed time), your beloved hosts compete to determine which Classic Who companion is the lesbianest. And as the title implies, Kamelion does not go quietly.Thank you for listening to this very late episode of Reversing Polarity! Rate/review us on your podcatcher of choice, follow us on Twitter @polaritypod or on Tumblr at polaritypod.tumblr.com, send us an email at reversing.polarity.pod@gmail.com, and enjoy the images we have

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02:06:02

48: Goldfingo (Spearhead from Space)

Reversing Polarity ·

2023/02/02

This episode we watch in horror as dozens of plastic footballs rain down upon the Essex countryside. Also the Doctor strips! Quote of the week: “The Brigadier would be bisexual if he knew that was a thing.” Rosie recommends the film Rituals (1977). Aym is snoozy. It’s an instant classic.

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00:45:33

Reversed Polarity: Egg Cracking (A Gallifreyan Gift...

Reversing Polarity ·

2022/12/24

Join us this festive season as we select the perfect gifts for the Time Lord who has everything (everywhere, all at once).

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01:07:06

47: Horrible Harmonica Noises (The Robots of Death)

Reversing Polarity ·

2022/12/22

This episode: Aym does not delight in the uncanny valley, Rosie tells a tangentially interesting anecdote, and Four and Leela interrupt a space orgy. This episode is also accidentally in memoriam of Chris Boucher.

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01:57:32

46: Blowing The Yeti Horn (The Web of Fear)

Reversing Polarity ·

2022/12/08

Content warning for discussion of anti-semitism. This episode: we recorded in a heatwave so relish that memory, the hero for words returns, Aym relates a deeply stressful tale of subterranean transportation, Rosie was on the verge of heat exhaustion and coped with a rare blue streak and we do not relish the Oh Sixties of it all.

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01:04:24

Reversed BOOlarity: Horror in Doctor Who (Halloween...

Reversing Polarity ·

2022/10/31

This episode: dive behind the sofa with us as we discuss Quatermass, John Carpenter, 2000s horror subgenres and might just get around to mentioning our favourite show once or twice.

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02:03:15

45: We Call Him The War Blorbo (The Time Meddler)...

Reversing Polarity ·

2022/10/26

Content warning for discussion of sexual assault. This episode: We welcome a friend to discuss oil genres (again), Rosie has a bone to pick with Will, there is a ranking of unusual breakfast items, the Monk is prepared for a Reaper invasion and Dennis Spooner will not stop bashing companions over the head. Thank you for listening to this very forty-fifth episode of Reversing Polarity! Rate/review us on your podcatcher of choice, follow us on Twitter @polaritypod or on Tumblr at

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00:54:35

Reversed Polarity: A Compliment Big Mac (The Power of...

Reversing Polarity ·

2022/10/26

In this very urgent and timely episode of Reversed Polarity, your hosts discuss Vibes (TM), their conflicted feelings about Thasmin as two queer people on the internet, just how hard Rosie cried over Ian Chesterton's cameo, and the possible links between Taylor Swift's new album and Doctor Who (no, seriously). Follow us on Twitter @polaritypod, on Tumblr at polaritypod.tumblr.com, e-mail us at reversing.polarity.pod@gmail.com, or tell your town crier to announce new episodes in the square. We're not

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01:30:15

44: A Conceptual Tin Hat (The Invasion of Time)

Reversing Polarity ·

2022/10/13

This episode: we really do not want to do the recap, Rosie’s GCSE in Physics does not come in handy, Aym celebrates their escape from Sontaran purgatory, and there is just no way to get through even one episode without bringing up at least three terrible films. Thank you for listening to this very forty-fourth episode of Reversing Polarity! Rate/review us on your podcatcher of choice, follow us on Twitter @polaritypod or on Tumblr at polaritypod.tumblr.com, send us an email at

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01:36:59

43: Like Throwing Eggs At Thatcher's Statue (The Mark...

Reversing Polarity ·

2022/09/29

This episode: we inadvertently summon the Tissue Compression Eliminator into the Centenary through a series of dirty jokes, Aym discovers a fun fact about their own past, Rosie never did get round to Timelash, Tangentcast returns, and the Rani earns her place as our very evilest wife. Thanks as always for listening! Rate/review us if you can, and feel free to find us on Tumblr at polaritypod.tumblr.com, on Twitter @polaritypod, or just out and about if you happen to recognise our dulcet tones. We

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01:45:43

42: BRING BACK THE CLAMS (Genesis of the Daleks)

Reversing Polarity ·

2022/09/15

This episode: some shockingly lukewarm takes, we rapidly abandon the format in favour of Whovian debate, there is an honestly incredible amount of biblical discussion, Rosie has a lovely bridge to sell you, Aym's headphones declare war against them, and we are going to bed at a sensible time. Follow us on Twitter @PolarityPod, on Tumblr at polaritypod.tumblr.com, or email us at reversing.polarity.pod@gmail.com. Please feel free torate/review us on your podcatcher of choice, and we hope you have

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01:45:59

41: Glass Stones Shouldn't Throw Houses (The Tenth...

Reversing Polarity ·

2022/09/01

This episode: the Cybermen are masters of disguise, please listen to Spare Parts please I am BEGGING you, Aym composes a beautiful poem, Rosie honest to God rambles about Noggin the Nog, Ben is a complete fashion icon, and we would both - much like Ben - die on a hill for Polly. Follow us on Twitter @PolarityPod, on Tumblr at polaritypod.tumblr.com, or email us at reversing.polarity.pod@gmail.com. Please feel free torate/review us on your podcatcher of choice, and we hope you have afantastic

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00:03:59

40: The Big Rat Was Good Though (The Talons of Weng...

Reversing Polarity ·

2022/08/31

This episode: Nah. For further reading, start with Kate Orman's excellent essay 'One Of Us Is Yellow': Doctor Fu Manchu and The Talons of Weng Chiang. If you would like to read some positive reviews of this story feel free to check Letterboxd, IMDb, any issue of DWM or the Celestial Toyroom from 1974-2014, or ask your grandad. In other news, Rosie is still working through Edward Said's 'Orientalism' in preparation for the day they actually finish watching this serial (probably about 2045 at this

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02:18:13

39: Top Ten Anime Betrayals (Invasion of the Dinosaurs)

Reversing Polarity ·

2022/08/18

This episode: Aym makes some incredible noises, the puppet dinosaurs are perfect and good, Rosie’s eternal cold returns, we hit the podcast title reference klaxon, there is a minor kerfuffle over statistics and we ask the big question: “are the Tomorrow People cops?”.

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01:17:46

38: Turlough's Stuck In A Cupboard (The Awakening)

Reversing Polarity ·

2022/08/04

This episode: Yet another unsurprising part of Rosie’s upbringing comes to light, Mark Strickson nails the Face Of Slight Concern, on all levels except the physical Turlough is out of the closet, we consider the fuckability of Harry Sullivan, folk horror gets brought up AGAIN, and Aym confesses to covetous behaviour. Follow us on Twitter @PolarityPod, on Tumblr at polaritypod.tumblr.com, or email us at reversing.polarity.pod@gmail.com. Please feel free to rate/review us on your podcatcher of choice,

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00:53:15

Reversed Polarity: LOOM-PREMACY!! (Zine Special) with...

Reversing Polarity ·

2022/07/23

Wow, people really do make zines! Join us as we welcome special guest Katherine Wheeler to discuss zine culture, her most controversial Doctor Who take, curative versus transformative fandom, our love for Sacha Dhawan and, of course, her new zine: Around the Universe's Worst Planet in 77 Years! CW for discussion of (our dislike for) John Barrowman Find Katherine on Twitter @wheelofkats, and the 77 Years zine @77YearsZine (appropriately). Pre-orders should be opening soon! Follow this podcast on

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01:58:28

37: Lethbridge Stewart's Science Prison (The Time...

Reversing Polarity ·

2022/07/22

This episode: Aym hits a bingo square early, both hosts were in a big WWDITs phase and it shows, we discuss our ultimate modern Sontaran story, Sarah Jane’s commitment to the bit is disappointing, there is some extremely timely discussion of Flux, and Rosie (sort of) wins a long-running argument. Thank you for bearing with us during the past few months of irregular uploads! Like Alvin and the Chipmunks, we're back with style. Follow us on Twitter @PolarityPod, on Tumblr at polaritypod.tumblr.com, or

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