The Doctor Who Big Blue Box Podcast

Hey, Who fans and welcome to Episode 432.After a few quiet months, Garry is back with a solo news catch-up, starting with The Satan Pit Extended Cut heading to cinemas on Doctor Who Day and a trip into our Compendium to revisit when we first covered the story back in 2018.The BBC’s competitive tender has drawn bids from Hat Trick Mercurio, World Productions, two BBC Studios labels and STV Studios, whose pitch could take production to Scotland for the first time. We also pick through what Russell T Davies reveals about the Disney years in his memoir, The Queerest of Folk.Elsewhere, Torchwood turns 20, so we look back on reviewing every series, and the first look at Doctor Who: TARDIS Crew on CBeebies has drawn a rare reaction from fandom in the form of a collective shrug. Could a talking toaster be the gateway for the next generation of fans?This is The Big Blue Box Podcast, hosted by Garry and Adam. We cover Doctor Who news, reviews, commentaries, general chat, plus our regular Round Table episodes with the full team.All episodes are available for free on our website, alongside articles and reviews from the team.Follow and join the conversation on X, Bluesky, Threads, TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram, or hop into our free Discord to chat Doctor Who with fellow fans.Thank you for listening!Thank you again for listening. For even more Doctor Who content, head over to our website and check out the blog, featuring articles from our writing team.If you're listening in your podcast app of choice, then make sure you're following so you’re notified when new episodes drop.Until the next episode, take care and... Aaaaaaaallons-y!

Hey, Who fans and welcome to Episode 429.Things are a bit quiet, but there's still a few bits and bobs knocking about. The big question on everyone’s mind still is about Billy Piper's mysterious role—could she be the Doctor? Colin Baker and Steven Moffatt have some interesting thoughts! Plus, I give you the lowdown on upcoming conventions, a reminder to get your pre-order in for the upcoming Season 13 blu ray set and a new comic series dropping Nov 5th.Links to the stuff we mentioned:Whooverville 17Capitol - 50 Years of DWASThis is The Big Blue Box Podcast, hosted by Garry and Adam. We cover Doctor Who news, reviews, commentaries, general chat, plus our regular Round Table episodes with the full team.All episodes are available for free on our website, alongside articles and reviews from the team.Follow and join the conversation on X, Bluesky, Threads, TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram, or hop into our free Discord to chat Doctor Who with fellow fans.Thank you for listening!Thank you again for listening. For even more Doctor Who content, head over to our website and check out the blog, featuring articles from our writing team.If you're listening in your podcast app of choice, then make sure you're following so you’re notified when new episodes drop.Until the next episode, take care and... Aaaaaaaallons-y!

Hey, Who fans and welcome to Episode 428.Twenty years after their on-screen adventures, Chris Eccleston and Billie Piper are re-united for more trips in the TARDIS over at Big Finish. I've got all the details in this episode! "Back to the Powell Estate, where the Doctor’s past returns to haunt him, and out into the universe where enemies old and new are waiting... "In other news, Doctor Who has landed its first-ever Emmy nomination — amazingly, after more than 60 years — in the category for Outstanding Choreography for Scripted Programming. (Not something I ever expected to tick off on the "Doctor Who Emmy Nominations Bingo Card"!)Writer Mark Gatiss dropped some interesting thoughts on making Doctor Who in a recent interview, touching on the use of nostalgia, with this cutting line: "...It’s part of the reason we’re in the mess we are...". Oof! It's a great interview and Mark has many of us, myself included, nodding along.We've also got a few other bits worth shouting about: the upcoming spin-off The War Between the Land and the Sea is rumoured to arrive this autumn, there's a fun interview with Ncuti Gatwa (including a random run-in with Matt Smith), and some insights from BBC Studios' Commercial CEO Tom Fussell on their continued commitment to the show.Oh, and some tasty merch is on the way — including the long-awaited Season 13 Blu-ray Collection.Sonic Screwdriver at the ready. Let’s go.Links to the stuff we mentioned:Emmy NominationTom Fussell interviewMark Gatiss interviewTVZone Autumn highlights (TWBTLATS)Season 13 Blu Ray CollectionChris Eccleston and Billie Piper back for Big FinishThis is The Big Blue Box Podcast, hosted by Garry and Adam. We cover Doctor Who news, reviews, commentaries, general chat, plus our regular Round Table episodes with the full team.All episodes are available for free on our website, alongside articles and reviews from the team.Follow and join the conversation on X, Bluesky, Threads, TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram, or hop into our free Discord to chat Doctor Who with fellow fans.Thank you for listening!Thank you again for listening. For even more Doctor Who content, head over to our website and check out the blog, featuring articles from our writing team.If you're listening in your podcast app of choice, then make sure you're following so you’re notified when new episodes drop.Until the next episode, take care and... Aaaaaaaallons-y!

Hey, Who fans and welcome to Episode 427.After a couple of weeks' break, we're back and ready to throw ourselves into the finale of Doctor Who Season 2: "The Reality War".The crux of the episode revolved around saving Poppy while dealing with the Unholy Trinity on a mission to resurrect Omega. On paper, this sounds amazing, but does the finale stick the landing and provide a satisfying conclusion to Ncuti's era? Does Susan return? Who's "The Boss"? Are we even pronouncing Omega correctly?There are lots of questions to be answered, so grab a cup of tea, coffee or something stronger and join us for our thoughts on The Reality War.This is The Big Blue Box Podcast, hosted by Garry and Adam. We cover Doctor Who news, reviews, commentaries, general chat, plus our regular Round Table episodes with the full team.All episodes are available for free on our website, alongside articles and reviews from the team.Follow and join the conversation on X, Bluesky, Threads, TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram, or hop into our free Discord to chat Doctor Who with fellow fans.Thank you for listening!Thank you again for listening. For even more Doctor Who content, head over to our website and check out the blog, featuring articles from our writing team.If you're listening in your podcast app of choice, then make sure you're following so you’re notified when new episodes drop.Until the next episode, take care and... Aaaaaaaallons-y!

Hey, Who fans and welcome to Episode 425.The stakes are high as the Doctor has to save a galaxy of fans both inside the arena and the viewing audience across the galaxy. This one was a mix of heavy (and at times hard to watch) themes and some comedic moments, so it's good to have some variety to chat through.Plus, we’re treated to returning classic characters the Rani and a surprise (very very very very long overdue) appearance from Susan, which got the feels going for sure. With that being said, are the cameos enough to pull the episode up out of this season's up-and-down feel so far?This is The Big Blue Box Podcast, hosted by Garry and Adam. We cover Doctor Who news, reviews, commentaries, general chat, plus our regular Round Table episodes with the full team.All episodes are available for free on our website, alongside articles and reviews from the team.Follow and join the conversation on X, Bluesky, Threads, TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram, or hop into our free Discord to chat Doctor Who with fellow fans.Thank you for listening!Thank you again for listening. For even more Doctor Who content, head over to our website and check out the blog, featuring articles from our writing team.If you're listening in your podcast app of choice, then make sure you're following so you’re notified when new episodes drop.Until the next episode, take care and... Aaaaaaaallons-y!

Hey, Who fans and welcome to Episode 423.Lucky Day was another interesting episode! Ruby Sunday’s back in action, trying to navigate life on Earth without the Doctor. Things get dicey when a new threat emerges, and she’s got to save her boyfriend, Conrad, from the Shreek.The episode explores heavy themes like online toxicity and personal struggles, but honestly, it left us feeling a bit mixed. We’re all about the twists and turns, but this one had us flipping back and forth on whether we loved it or just kinda liked it.Tune in as we break down our thoughts, laughs, and maybe a few head-scratchers from this episode.Lastly, if you're a fan of Blake's 7, check out our other podcast - Federation Strike: A Journey Through Blake's 7. We've just wrapped our first season of our review of every episode of Series A, plus some great bonus episodes. Enjoy!This is The Big Blue Box Podcast, hosted by Garry and Adam. We cover Doctor Who news, reviews, commentaries, general chat, plus our regular Round Table episodes with the full team.All episodes are available for free on our website, alongside articles and reviews from the team.Follow and join the conversation on X, Bluesky, Threads, TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram, or hop into our free Discord to chat Doctor Who with fellow fans.Thank you for listening!Thank you again for listening. For even more Doctor Who content, head over to our website and check out the blog, featuring articles from our writing team.If you're listening in your podcast app of choice, then make sure you're following so you’re notified when new episodes drop.Until the next episode, take care and... Aaaaaaaallons-y!Mentioned in this episode:Federation Strike Trailer

Hey, Who fans, and welcome to The Big Blue Box Roundtable.Kicking things off, we chat about our recent weekend adventure at the Capital Cutaway event. It was a blast meeting up in London and geeking out together, and we're already planning our trip to next year's big 50th DWAS event.We also gave our hot takes on the first two episodes of Season Two, “Robot Revolution” and “Lux”. Some of us loved the new companion, Belinda and her strong attitude, while others felt the stories were a bit tired or rushed.This is The Big Blue Box Podcast, hosted by Garry and Adam. We cover Doctor Who news, reviews, commentaries, general chat, plus our regular Round Table episodes with the full team.All episodes are available for free on our website, alongside articles and reviews from the team.Follow and join the conversation on X, Bluesky, Threads, TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram, or hop into our free Discord to chat Doctor Who with fellow fans.Thank you for listening!Thank you again for listening. For even more Doctor Who content, head over to our website and check out the blog, featuring articles from our writing team.If you're listening in your podcast app of choice, then make sure you're following so you’re notified when new episodes drop.Until the next episode, take care and... Aaaaaaaallons-y!

Hey, Who fans and welcome to Episode 420.Today, we dive right into the "Robot Revolution," the season two opener of Doctor Who!Spoiler alert: The episode was a mixed bag, landing somewhere between decent and just okay, which is kinda how we felt about it. We discuss the new companion, Belinda, and the new vibes she brings, along with the usual Doctor antics. Speaking of which, there’s a bit of a head-scratcher moment where the Doctor celebrates a villain’s demise, and we’re not sure how we feel about that.Overall, we enjoyed some of the visuals and the robot design, but the story felt a bit thin and predictable. So grab your sonic screwdrivers and join us as we dissect this one and look ahead to next week's adventures!This is The Big Blue Box Podcast, hosted by Garry and Adam. We cover Doctor Who news, reviews, commentaries, general chat, plus our regular Round Table episodes with the full team.All episodes are available for free on our website, alongside articles and reviews from the team.Follow and join the conversation on X, Bluesky, Threads, TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram, or hop into our free Discord to chat Doctor Who with fellow fans.Thank you for listening!Thank you again for listening. For even more Doctor Who content, head over to our website and check out the blog, featuring articles from our writing team.If you're listening in your podcast app of choice, then make sure you're following so you’re notified when new episodes drop.Until the next episode, take care and... Aaaaaaaallons-y!