The Dobson Family and Colin the Dalek
@dobbersw.bsky.social
A Doctor Who obsessive, his long-suffering wife, their sons, Rory and Ellis and our House Dalek, Colin.
🇪🇺Thinks Brexit was a really bad idea
🇪🇺Thinks Brexit was a really bad idea
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🧵Things are rather bleak in the world and on social media right now, so here's a thread about how a House Dalek called Colin came into our lives and looked after our kids. (We'll update each day)
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Day 1: When Rory was born, Colin quickly learnt the art of nappy changing.
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Day 1: When Rory was born, Colin quickly learnt the art of nappy changing.
November 25, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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Alternate Realities:
The 'Out of the Unknown' episode, 'Noughts and Crosses' not only gave a generation nightmares, but also inspired Japanese movie, 'The Ring'
The 'Out of the Unknown' episode, 'Noughts and Crosses' not only gave a generation nightmares, but also inspired Japanese movie, 'The Ring'
November 25, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Alternate Realities:
The 'Out of the Unknown' episode, 'Noughts and Crosses' not only gave a generation nightmares, but also inspired Japanese movie, 'The Ring'
The 'Out of the Unknown' episode, 'Noughts and Crosses' not only gave a generation nightmares, but also inspired Japanese movie, 'The Ring'
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Trump praises Doctor Who, but spoils the plot to the 2026 Christmas special. #DoctorWho
November 17, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Trump praises Doctor Who, but spoils the plot to the 2026 Christmas special. #DoctorWho
Alternate Realities:
The 'Out of the Unknown' episode, 'Noughts and Crosses' not only gave a generation nightmares, but also inspired Japanese movie, 'The Ring'
The 'Out of the Unknown' episode, 'Noughts and Crosses' not only gave a generation nightmares, but also inspired Japanese movie, 'The Ring'
November 25, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Alternate Realities:
The 'Out of the Unknown' episode, 'Noughts and Crosses' not only gave a generation nightmares, but also inspired Japanese movie, 'The Ring'
The 'Out of the Unknown' episode, 'Noughts and Crosses' not only gave a generation nightmares, but also inspired Japanese movie, 'The Ring'
Colin the Dalek is finally home after his adventures on stage last night.
November 23, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Colin the Dalek is finally home after his adventures on stage last night.
Seems appropriate that diversions are in place today to avoid Rassilon's timescoop.
#DoctorWho #TheFiveDoctors #HappyWhoDay
#DoctorWho #TheFiveDoctors #HappyWhoDay
November 23, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Seems appropriate that diversions are in place today to avoid Rassilon's timescoop.
#DoctorWho #TheFiveDoctors #HappyWhoDay
#DoctorWho #TheFiveDoctors #HappyWhoDay
If there is any Doctor Who news today, I hope it will be scheduled for 5:15pm and then get delayed by news of the American president being assassinated - After all, it's how it all started.
#DoctorWho
#DoctorWho
November 23, 2025 at 11:23 AM
If there is any Doctor Who news today, I hope it will be scheduled for 5:15pm and then get delayed by news of the American president being assassinated - After all, it's how it all started.
#DoctorWho
#DoctorWho
A brilliant evening's entertainment at 'Out of Plot' @chickencasanova.bsky.social 's Doctor Who fundraising extravaganza.
Rory and Ellis loved it!! Thank you to everyone involved and to the fantastic audience - it was so lovely to meet so many of you in person for the first time.
Rory and Ellis loved it!! Thank you to everyone involved and to the fantastic audience - it was so lovely to meet so many of you in person for the first time.
November 23, 2025 at 7:35 AM
A brilliant evening's entertainment at 'Out of Plot' @chickencasanova.bsky.social 's Doctor Who fundraising extravaganza.
Rory and Ellis loved it!! Thank you to everyone involved and to the fantastic audience - it was so lovely to meet so many of you in person for the first time.
Rory and Ellis loved it!! Thank you to everyone involved and to the fantastic audience - it was so lovely to meet so many of you in person for the first time.
Colin the Dalek has arrived at the Lit in Egham for tonight's performance.
#BreakAPlunger #DoctorWho
#BreakAPlunger #DoctorWho
November 22, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Colin the Dalek has arrived at the Lit in Egham for tonight's performance.
#BreakAPlunger #DoctorWho
#BreakAPlunger #DoctorWho
It's nearly Doctor Who's 62nd anniversary.
What announcements, if any are you expecting/hoping for in Sunday?
Missing episode finds?
Christmas 2026 Doctor revealed?
New series commissioned?
More about the 52-part CBeebies series?
Something else?
What announcements, if any are you expecting/hoping for in Sunday?
Missing episode finds?
Christmas 2026 Doctor revealed?
New series commissioned?
More about the 52-part CBeebies series?
Something else?
November 21, 2025 at 10:28 PM
It's nearly Doctor Who's 62nd anniversary.
What announcements, if any are you expecting/hoping for in Sunday?
Missing episode finds?
Christmas 2026 Doctor revealed?
New series commissioned?
More about the 52-part CBeebies series?
Something else?
What announcements, if any are you expecting/hoping for in Sunday?
Missing episode finds?
Christmas 2026 Doctor revealed?
New series commissioned?
More about the 52-part CBeebies series?
Something else?
Packing Colin into our Kia Soul for tomorrow's theatrical fun.
I'm always amazed he fits into a hatchback and I suggested to Kia they could use Colin to advertise the car's capacity.
Sadly, "Kia - Our Souls can be stuffed full of Daleks," was rejected.
I'm always amazed he fits into a hatchback and I suggested to Kia they could use Colin to advertise the car's capacity.
Sadly, "Kia - Our Souls can be stuffed full of Daleks," was rejected.
November 21, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Packing Colin into our Kia Soul for tomorrow's theatrical fun.
I'm always amazed he fits into a hatchback and I suggested to Kia they could use Colin to advertise the car's capacity.
Sadly, "Kia - Our Souls can be stuffed full of Daleks," was rejected.
I'm always amazed he fits into a hatchback and I suggested to Kia they could use Colin to advertise the car's capacity.
Sadly, "Kia - Our Souls can be stuffed full of Daleks," was rejected.
Less than 144,000 Rels to go until Saturday night's charity extravaganza and Colin the House Dalek's stage debut.
Final tickets are going fast, so lock on your coordinates to the Lit at Egham and book your seat today!
Final tickets are going fast, so lock on your coordinates to the Lit at Egham and book your seat today!
November 20, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Less than 144,000 Rels to go until Saturday night's charity extravaganza and Colin the House Dalek's stage debut.
Final tickets are going fast, so lock on your coordinates to the Lit at Egham and book your seat today!
Final tickets are going fast, so lock on your coordinates to the Lit at Egham and book your seat today!
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COUNTDOWN 19/22⏳
He's no Nick Briggs, sitting off to the side! @dobbersw.bsky.social is working hard in there to bring The Supreme Dalek to life!
He's no Nick Briggs, sitting off to the side! @dobbersw.bsky.social is working hard in there to bring The Supreme Dalek to life!
November 19, 2025 at 10:23 AM
COUNTDOWN 19/22⏳
He's no Nick Briggs, sitting off to the side! @dobbersw.bsky.social is working hard in there to bring The Supreme Dalek to life!
He's no Nick Briggs, sitting off to the side! @dobbersw.bsky.social is working hard in there to bring The Supreme Dalek to life!
A new documentary from the brilliant team at @dalek6388.bsky.social is a joyous thing.
This one is especially fascinating for those of us who wondered what happened to the Bernardo's Daleks.
This one is especially fascinating for those of us who wondered what happened to the Bernardo's Daleks.
💥New video!
📺The Forgotten 60s Dalek: Uncovering Dr. Barnardo’s Hidden Dalek Story ➡️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cv6Z...
📺The Forgotten 60s Dalek: Uncovering Dr. Barnardo’s Hidden Dalek Story ➡️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cv6Z...
The Forgotten 60s Dalek: Uncovering Dr. Barnardo’s Hidden Dalek Story
YouTube video by Dalek 63•88
www.youtube.com
November 18, 2025 at 9:37 PM
A new documentary from the brilliant team at @dalek6388.bsky.social is a joyous thing.
This one is especially fascinating for those of us who wondered what happened to the Bernardo's Daleks.
This one is especially fascinating for those of us who wondered what happened to the Bernardo's Daleks.
Trump praises Doctor Who, but spoils the plot to the 2026 Christmas special. #DoctorWho
November 17, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Trump praises Doctor Who, but spoils the plot to the 2026 Christmas special. #DoctorWho
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Classic Doctor Who Fans: "The first time I ever saw Doctor Who was the 1975 omnibus edit of Genesis of the Daleks, and I fell in love with it."
Classic Doctor Who Fans when the BBC announces a new edit of a classic serial: "Those fools! Those philistines! Tampering with classics! And for what?!"
Classic Doctor Who Fans when the BBC announces a new edit of a classic serial: "Those fools! Those philistines! Tampering with classics! And for what?!"
November 17, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Classic Doctor Who Fans: "The first time I ever saw Doctor Who was the 1975 omnibus edit of Genesis of the Daleks, and I fell in love with it."
Classic Doctor Who Fans when the BBC announces a new edit of a classic serial: "Those fools! Those philistines! Tampering with classics! And for what?!"
Classic Doctor Who Fans when the BBC announces a new edit of a classic serial: "Those fools! Those philistines! Tampering with classics! And for what?!"
Today's Observer.
Nearly 63 years on, Ray Cusack's iconic design can still hold a front page.
#DoctorWho
Nearly 63 years on, Ray Cusack's iconic design can still hold a front page.
#DoctorWho
November 16, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Today's Observer.
Nearly 63 years on, Ray Cusack's iconic design can still hold a front page.
#DoctorWho
Nearly 63 years on, Ray Cusack's iconic design can still hold a front page.
#DoctorWho
Amused that Trump's lawyers really sent the legal letter to:
BBC Television Centre,
London W12 8QT.
I wonder if they included a self addressed envelope for a reply and called 018118055 to confirm receipt.
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/tru...
BBC Television Centre,
London W12 8QT.
I wonder if they included a self addressed envelope for a reply and called 018118055 to confirm receipt.
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/tru...
November 11, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Amused that Trump's lawyers really sent the legal letter to:
BBC Television Centre,
London W12 8QT.
I wonder if they included a self addressed envelope for a reply and called 018118055 to confirm receipt.
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/tru...
BBC Television Centre,
London W12 8QT.
I wonder if they included a self addressed envelope for a reply and called 018118055 to confirm receipt.
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/tru...
I think everyone needs to get a sense of perspective when it comes to Trump's threat to sue the BBC for 1 billion dollars.
What's most important here is not editorial independence, it's can the corporation survive long enough to reveal which old Doctor Who stories have been returned to the archive?
What's most important here is not editorial independence, it's can the corporation survive long enough to reveal which old Doctor Who stories have been returned to the archive?
November 10, 2025 at 8:14 PM
I think everyone needs to get a sense of perspective when it comes to Trump's threat to sue the BBC for 1 billion dollars.
What's most important here is not editorial independence, it's can the corporation survive long enough to reveal which old Doctor Who stories have been returned to the archive?
What's most important here is not editorial independence, it's can the corporation survive long enough to reveal which old Doctor Who stories have been returned to the archive?
'And Then There Were Nun'
(Colin the House Dalek waiting in the wings to exterminate during yesterday's rehearsals at the Lit in Egham)
#DoctorWho @chickencasanova.bsky.social
(Colin the House Dalek waiting in the wings to exterminate during yesterday's rehearsals at the Lit in Egham)
#DoctorWho @chickencasanova.bsky.social
November 9, 2025 at 4:54 PM
'And Then There Were Nun'
(Colin the House Dalek waiting in the wings to exterminate during yesterday's rehearsals at the Lit in Egham)
#DoctorWho @chickencasanova.bsky.social
(Colin the House Dalek waiting in the wings to exterminate during yesterday's rehearsals at the Lit in Egham)
#DoctorWho @chickencasanova.bsky.social
How are you going to spend Doctor Who's 62nd birthday weekend?
Why not come along to the Lit in Egham, Surrey, for an evening of silly Who entertainment, selfies with Colin the Dalek and a police box and sing-a-long to 'Doctor in Distress' - All for charity and all for less than £7.
Book now!
Why not come along to the Lit in Egham, Surrey, for an evening of silly Who entertainment, selfies with Colin the Dalek and a police box and sing-a-long to 'Doctor in Distress' - All for charity and all for less than £7.
Book now!
🎭OUT OF PLOT REHEARSAL 3🎭
EVERYONE was here for a full TECH REHEARSAL with SOUND🔔 LIGHTING 💡 & MUSIC 🎶
Book your tickets to watch our unofficial #doctorwho show at The Lit, Egham on November 22nd! 🎟️
www.eventbrite.com/e/out-of-plo...
EVERYONE was here for a full TECH REHEARSAL with SOUND🔔 LIGHTING 💡 & MUSIC 🎶
Book your tickets to watch our unofficial #doctorwho show at The Lit, Egham on November 22nd! 🎟️
www.eventbrite.com/e/out-of-plo...
November 9, 2025 at 1:58 PM
How are you going to spend Doctor Who's 62nd birthday weekend?
Why not come along to the Lit in Egham, Surrey, for an evening of silly Who entertainment, selfies with Colin the Dalek and a police box and sing-a-long to 'Doctor in Distress' - All for charity and all for less than £7.
Book now!
Why not come along to the Lit in Egham, Surrey, for an evening of silly Who entertainment, selfies with Colin the Dalek and a police box and sing-a-long to 'Doctor in Distress' - All for charity and all for less than £7.
Book now!
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🎭OUT OF PLOT REHEARSAL 3🎭
EVERYONE was here for a full TECH REHEARSAL with SOUND🔔 LIGHTING 💡 & MUSIC 🎶
Book your tickets to watch our unofficial #doctorwho show at The Lit, Egham on November 22nd! 🎟️
www.eventbrite.com/e/out-of-plo...
EVERYONE was here for a full TECH REHEARSAL with SOUND🔔 LIGHTING 💡 & MUSIC 🎶
Book your tickets to watch our unofficial #doctorwho show at The Lit, Egham on November 22nd! 🎟️
www.eventbrite.com/e/out-of-plo...
November 9, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🎭OUT OF PLOT REHEARSAL 3🎭
EVERYONE was here for a full TECH REHEARSAL with SOUND🔔 LIGHTING 💡 & MUSIC 🎶
Book your tickets to watch our unofficial #doctorwho show at The Lit, Egham on November 22nd! 🎟️
www.eventbrite.com/e/out-of-plo...
EVERYONE was here for a full TECH REHEARSAL with SOUND🔔 LIGHTING 💡 & MUSIC 🎶
Book your tickets to watch our unofficial #doctorwho show at The Lit, Egham on November 22nd! 🎟️
www.eventbrite.com/e/out-of-plo...
It's amazing what you can find in the middle aisle.
(Pic taken after rehearsals for 'Out of Plot' - An Evening of Doctor Who entertainment at the Lit Institute, Egham, Surrey 22/11/25)
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#DoctorWho
(Pic taken after rehearsals for 'Out of Plot' - An Evening of Doctor Who entertainment at the Lit Institute, Egham, Surrey 22/11/25)
www.eventbrite.com/e/out-of-plo...
#DoctorWho
November 9, 2025 at 8:39 AM
It's amazing what you can find in the middle aisle.
(Pic taken after rehearsals for 'Out of Plot' - An Evening of Doctor Who entertainment at the Lit Institute, Egham, Surrey 22/11/25)
www.eventbrite.com/e/out-of-plo...
#DoctorWho
(Pic taken after rehearsals for 'Out of Plot' - An Evening of Doctor Who entertainment at the Lit Institute, Egham, Surrey 22/11/25)
www.eventbrite.com/e/out-of-plo...
#DoctorWho
The theme from K9 and Company is memorably awful. Ian Levine has always defended his original vision for it claiming it was intended to be performed by an orchestra and we would all have a different opinion of it if we heard that.
Now we can.
youtu.be/KfKyJjgIcKQ?...
Now we can.
youtu.be/KfKyJjgIcKQ?...
Eastbound Expressway - Theme From K 9 And Company
YouTube video by IanLevine
youtu.be
November 5, 2025 at 7:08 PM
The theme from K9 and Company is memorably awful. Ian Levine has always defended his original vision for it claiming it was intended to be performed by an orchestra and we would all have a different opinion of it if we heard that.
Now we can.
youtu.be/KfKyJjgIcKQ?...
Now we can.
youtu.be/KfKyJjgIcKQ?...
I love the fact that these pics were taken during recording of that first Dalek story, so the general public had no idea what these metal pepper pots were.
PHOTO OF THE DAY. Daleks trying to board a London bus (1963). 📷 Het Parool.
November 4, 2025 at 10:22 AM
I love the fact that these pics were taken during recording of that first Dalek story, so the general public had no idea what these metal pepper pots were.