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Theatre Goer @theatre-goer.bsky.social · 1d

A trip to the Moon with the Clever, Clever, Clever Trap One. As usual, entertainingly delightful and informative.
I did laugh out loud at the description of Patrick Troughton running down a street.
Oh and the vinyl cover is gorgeous.👍🏿
Got to love The Cybermen.👏🏿🌕

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Trap One🎙Podcast @trapone.bsky.social · 5d

On the new Trap One🎙Podcast
@sihart.bsky.social, @felixfrazer.bsky.social, @aquatics64.bsky.social & @danielrawnsley.bsky.social celebrate the release of The Moonbase on vinyl with a look at this classic story:

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Theatre Goer @theatre-goer.bsky.social · 2d

With the Film is Fabulous! news swirling, a look at it plus a compact take on the what would you like to see query.
Any Who would be lovely, but also tingles for The Avengers mention and other genre shows.👍🏿
I’d put out a hope for Adam Adamant Lives! too.🤞🏿

Play out with TV theme glory.👏🏿

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Kenny Smith @finishedzine.bsky.social · 5d

📽️NEW EPISODE!📽️

We discuss the latest #DoctorWho missing episode news from Film is Fabulous!

We're joined by @brandon4kuhd.bsky.social

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438: Missing Films are Fabulous!

It's been revealed by lost film specialists Film is Fabulous! that more than two missing episodes of Doctor Who exist in the hands of private collectore. They're expecting to make an announcement on t

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Theatre Goer @theatre-goer.bsky.social · 2d

A long entertaining chat with a leading light from early Doctor Who fandom.
Ranging from fan clubs and fanzines to essential reference books. He’s got a memoir coming out which looks at his past and the cultural effect of the show. 👍🏿

Play out with boyband adoration.👏🏿

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Kenny Smith @finishedzine.bsky.social · 5d

🚨WEEKEND BONUS EPISODE!🚨

We speak to #DoctorWho superfan David J Howe about his new book, Who Me!

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Tv Theme Z Cars (Full Version)

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Theatre Goer @theatre-goer.bsky.social · 2d

Space dollies news and teases. Always great to have the figures, bar the B&M blood pressure hunt for them. Lovely to hear Al Dewar’s thoughts on the tooling and decorations. Plus an insight into potential costs and what might not work.👍🏿

Play out track to save the pennies to.👏🏿

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Kenny Smith @finishedzine.bsky.social · 7d

💥NEW EPISODE!💥

We're delighted to have the one and only Al Dewar pop by once more, to talk about the latest B&M #DoctorWho action figures.

All new, all fact, no fiction.

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436: Optional Extras 18 - B&M wave two 2025

The plastic fantastic are back in our high street stores in the UK. The Special Weapons Dalek and an Imperial Dalek feature in History of the Daleks set 20, while there's a trio of metallic fiends fro

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Theatre Goer @theatre-goer.bsky.social · 6d

Every compilation should have a bonus track, so I’ll let you get away with so close. 🤭

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Theatre Goer @theatre-goer.bsky.social · 6d

It’s hard to go wrong with Kate Bush. Personally I’d have Hammer Horror in there especially for the intro and outro.
Experiment IV always reminds me of the first thrill of a new piece popping up in between the waits. And Dreamtime for the sort of instrumental of The Dreaming 7” b side.

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Theatre Goer @theatre-goer.bsky.social · 7d

Afternoon stroll with the 13th Doctor & Yaz.
Consequences and suspicions in a terrific script from newbie Rory Thomas-Howes (get him back!).👍🏿
Jodie & Mandip on great form with an excellent ensemble bringing delights for the imagination with new aliens too.👏🏿
Fantastic @bigfinish.bsky.social

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Theatre Goer @theatre-goer.bsky.social · 7d

Targets located, acquired!
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Theatre Goer @theatre-goer.bsky.social · 8d

To the New Series Adventures range and a darker tinged tale. A couple of readings from Georgia Moffett and a chunky interview with author Mike Tucker.👍🏿
Another higher entry for the tottering pile.📚
Play out track some classic folk rock, pop.👏🏿

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Kenny Smith @finishedzine.bsky.social · 10d

❄️NEW EPISODE!❄️

It's time for a #DoctorWho new series adventure!

We join the Tenth Doctor and Martha Jones for an adventure in Snowglobe 7.

Author Mike Tucker shares his memories.

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435: Snowglobe 7

We return to the New Series Adventures range of novels, after spending a while in the classic era. Today, we're joining the Tenth Doctor and Martha in an ecological thriller set in the near future - S

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Theatre Goer @theatre-goer.bsky.social · 8d

Back to Canadian waters with their usual banter and news round up to begin with.👍🏿
Then there is an author interview with Beth Axford touching on her quiz books, fiction and podcast.👏🏿
A good listen.

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Radio Free Skaro 🇨🇦 @radiofreeskaro.bsky.social · 10d

Radio Free Skaro #1034 - Quizlings

- Beth Axford and her new Official Doctor Who Quiz Book!
- #DoctorWho news and notes!
- More #Gally1 guests announced!

Radio Free Skaro #1034 – Quizlings

Download MP3 In a show of mercy by the wayward forces of the universe, the news list is short and sweet this week as we delve into new Gallifrey One guests, Ncuti Gatwa’s Scottish BAFTA nomination, our usual forensic examination of Big Finish covers, and our feature, an interview with Doctor Who writer Beth Axford about her latest work, the Official Doctor Who Quiz Book and well as her upcoming work of fiction, Doctor Who: Firefall!

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Theatre Goer @theatre-goer.bsky.social · 9d

Monday trip South and something lovely to listen to HT&P: The War Games in Colour.👏🏿
Interesting even without visuals as Toby gives good chatter & Benjamin some insights and a bit of bite.👍🏿
A good reminder of the fun I had with it.
I need that montage now.

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HT&P 96.1 - The War Games IN COLOUR

Podcast Episode · Doctor Who: Toby Hadoke’s Time Travels · S1 E388 · 3h 11m

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Theatre Goer @theatre-goer.bsky.social · 10d

Back on Target with Kenny and a bumper edition celebrating the audiobooks. A host of readings. An extended chat with the range editor. Plus chats with writer Andrew Smith & actor Jon Culshaw.👍🏿
An inspiring listen and a huge catalogue to delve into.👏🏿
Play out track wilfully fried my brain.😵‍💫

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Kenny Smith @finishedzine.bsky.social · 12d

💿NEW EPISODE!💿

Something for the weekend - we celebrate BBC Audiobooks's run from The Daleks through to Rose. We speak to editor Michael Stevens, @andr3wsmith.bsky.social and Jon Culshaw!

And find out what happened to the audiobook of An Unearthly Child.

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434: Target Audience

The range of Target audiobooks from The Daleks through to Rose is now complete, with the release of Doctor Who and the Loch Ness Monster. Michael Stevens, who oversees BBC Audiobooks' Doctor Who outpu

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Theatre Goer @theatre-goer.bsky.social · 11d

Lovely tribute edition to the excellent Christopher Hamilton Bidmead’s Doctor Who career.
Such an influential and long resonating period with plenty of glorious enjoyable stories and concepts. 👍🏿
A part 2 to follow on the Doctor Who Literature podcast too.👏🏿

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Trap One🎙Podcast @trapone.bsky.social · 12d

On this weekend’s Trap One🎙Podcast @drwhonovels.bsky.social, @denisery.bsky.social, @adamclegg.bsky.social & @ianzpotter.bsky.social pay tribute to #DoctorWho writer and script editor Christopher H. Bidmead:

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Theatre Goer @theatre-goer.bsky.social · 11d

Specials are usually good fun and this one has extra smiles and laughs. Fab arguments and well reasoned left field choices with format busting joy. Plus one of my all time favourites gets a good mention.👍🏿
And of course Pertwee’s era has fond formative memories.👏🏿
Winter hibernation rewatch?

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Rod Brown @whorod.bsky.social · 13d

‼️ NEW NOSTALGIA TOURS ‼️
A huge slice of fun, laughter, difficult choices & innuendo!
Join @glantern7.bsky.social & me as we explore everything Pertwee! Beards! Boots! Crevices! Nothing’s out of bounds!
And no-one has previously made 12 suggestions for 1 category!

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30. Special - Andrew F

Podcast Episode · Nostalgia Tours · 26/09/2025 · 1h 14m

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Theatre Goer @theatre-goer.bsky.social · 12d

Doctors need to revise their blood pressure questions. Pop do you smoke or drink down the pecking order, and add do you collect Doctor Who figures from B&M and do you buy Doctor Who tickets from the BFI.🤔

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Theatre Goer @theatre-goer.bsky.social · 12d

With The Pop Kids for a look at lost season 27 and the new Big Finish release Alixion.
Excellent spoiler free interview with Robin Mukherjee who adapted his outline for the audio.👍🏿
I have the Big Finish CD so I’ve an interesting listen when I carve out some time.
Play out with pop metal.👏🏿

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Kenny Smith @finishedzine.bsky.social · 13d

Celebrating Alixion, the latest Lost Story from @bigfinish.bsky.social, as we speak to author Robin Mukherjee!

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433: Alixion and the lost Season 27

Big Finish's latest release in the Lost Stories range is Alixion, a story which would have featured as part of the never to be Season 27. Original writer Robin Mukherjee has adapted his original outli

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Theatre Goer @theatre-goer.bsky.social · 12d

I already own CDs of The Other Sides from the box set, but I do love this Best of sequencing. A new intro to the incredible Experiment IV too.👏🏿
Tempted by the vinyl as it looks pretty.
A marvellous release on a day when Kylie and Cher drop live albums.👍🏿

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Theatre Goer @theatre-goer.bsky.social · 13d

Trap One deployment in force for a wonderful occasion.
In amongst their reviewing I got another view on my missed Marter in the morning.👍🏿
I may also have murmured pleasantries at some of the lovely folk out and about.
A good reminder of a terrific day.👏🏿

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Trap One🎙Podcast @trapone.bsky.social · 15d

Check out our field report from Saturday’s screening of Terror of the Zygons at the BFI:

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Theatre Goer @theatre-goer.bsky.social · 13d

Back in Target territory with Kenny. Readings from the batch of three novels released, Varada Sethu reads from The Robot Revolution which is the main focus here.👍🏿
Interviews with editor Steve Cole and the writer, a fascinating Una McCormack.
Play out from a Super album.👏🏿

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Kenny Smith @finishedzine.bsky.social · 16d

🤖NEW EPISODE!🤖

We chat to the fab @unamccormack.bsky.social about writing her first Target novelisation, with #DoctorWho - The Robot Revolution. Featuring MC @stevecolewriter.bsky.social and guest vocals from Varada Sethu.

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432: On Target - The Robot Revolution

We're back in the territory of the Target novelistations with today's episode. We look at the opening adventure of the Fifteenth Doctor's second and final season, as we discuss novelising The Robot Re

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Theatre Goer @theatre-goer.bsky.social · 13d

Good to hear. Though if you had control of a Skarasen there are a few places you could send it. 😇

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Theatre Goer @theatre-goer.bsky.social · 13d

Headed onto the bus with an extra cushion in case of turbulence. Not fully needed. Well reasoned arguments giving some surprising shoutouts. 👍🏿
Wondering if the Zygons got to our driver as we head places I didn’t think he’d take us (checks for ejector seats). 😇
Still a pleasure cruise.👏🏿

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Rod Brown @whorod.bsky.social · 20d

‼️ NEW NOSTALGIA TOURS ‼️
Four fabulous stories today, but will both my guests agree? (Hint: no!)
So join the glorious @devondan.bsky.social & @johnbensalhia.bsky.social as we take on Terror of the Autons, Warriors’ Gate, Gridlock & Husbands of River Song. Huge fun!

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29. Egos and pomposity

Podcast Episode · Nostalgia Tours · 19/09/2025 · 1h 28m

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Theatre Goer @theatre-goer.bsky.social · 14d

After a batch of Kenny via the terrific Power of 3 podcasts @finishedzine.bsky.social this a good excuse to take a break, wander into the library and look at his formative days & influences.👍🏿
Another lovely podcast episode and a good reason to check out more of the shelves in the future.👏🏿

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Si Hart @sihart.bsky.social · Sep 6

It's time for another trip to The Library of Impossible Things.

This week I'm joined by @finishedzine.bsky.social for a chat about Big Finish, editing Vortex magazine and the many crossovers between his career and being a fan. But what object will he bring?

Find out by taking a listen!

3.13 Kenny Smith tells his story

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Theatre Goer @theatre-goer.bsky.social · 14d

End of the arc. A frank chat with the cover artist, readings, reviews and the authorial words via past interviews. 👍🏿
Interesting current viewpoints.
Play out with a pop number that mostly passed me by.👏🏿

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Kenny Smith @finishedzine.bsky.social · 20d

🧷♫ ⩜⃝ NEW EPISODE! 🧷♫ ⩜⃝

There's anarchy in the UK! What has happened in the #DoctorWho New Adventures? We take a look at No Future.

We speak to cover artist Pete Wallbank, and feature archive interviews with author Paul Cornell.

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431: No Future

The mystery is revealed... Just who has changed time and been plaguing the Doctor, Ace and Bernice on their travels? We find out in No Future, as the Alternative Universe Cycle comes to a close. We d

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Theatre Goer @theatre-goer.bsky.social · 14d

Huzzah for the BFI and their genre goodness.

Blake’s 7 onsale to members now.
Tickets, Confirmed.👍🏿

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Theatre Goer @theatre-goer.bsky.social · 15d

Another new to me podcast, but it comes with a writer interview so already a tick. Plus I’ve heard Tim Foley’s recent 9th & 13th Doctor tales and they are fantastic, tick tick. 👏🏿
A terrific listen on my trip up to Manchester on Monday. 👍🏿
Give it a whirl.

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WHO Corner to Corner - a Doctor Who Podcast @whoc2c.bsky.social · 17d

🚨NEW EPISODE🚨

Tim Foley (@verbatimfoley.bsky.social) joins us to talk about his @bigfinish.bsky.social work including Thirteen and Yaz in Vampire Weekend, Nine and Rose in Snare and Five and the gang in Hooklight!

Plus…the Time Space Visualiser is back!

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