Bonnie Dangerously (Quartering “The Highlanders”)
About this episode
The episode discusses the Second Doctor's story 'The Highlanders', exploring its themes of violence and historical accuracy.
It’s the Second Doctor’s second story, and he’s already cross-dressing, bashing heads, and doing the worst German accent this side of Oktoberfest. The Highlanders is a story where the Doctor flails through post-regeneration weirdness while Ben, Polly, and proto-companion Jamie navigate the aftermath of Culloden and a plot to sell Scots into slavery. With violent slapstick, dodgy disguises, and an unexpected showdown on a boat, this might be the most violent—and historically faithful—Doctor Who story ever made. But does the Randomizer’s gift of Jamie McCrimmon come wrapped in tartan triumph… or just more post-battle trauma? Give your own rating for The Highlanders on Spotify ! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel and become a True Companion of the podcast to get new episodes before everyone else! Subscribe to our newsletter at…
People in this episode
Hosts: Pete Pachal, Chris Taylor
Topics covered
- Doctor Who
- Second Doctor
- historical fiction
- Scottish history
- post-regeneration
- slavery
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: The Highlanders
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