Saturday, February 18, 2023

144. MICHAEL STEVENS - Commissioning Editor for BBC Audio's Doctor Who Range


It is our pleasure to welcome to the show this week, Michael Stevens, the man behind the various Doctor Who ranges from BBC Audio. From Target Novelisations to Originals to Beyond the Doctor, Michael has been there for them all. 

Not only does Michael give us an in-depth history of the various ranges over the last two decades, he also give us some hints of what is to come for the rest of the 60th Anniversary year. 



Thanks - Kenny Smith


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Friday, February 10, 2023

143. STEPHEN GREIF - The Perfectionist and the Gentleman


In celebration of the life of National Theatre and Blake's 7 actor Stephen Greif, we share previously unreleased material from our 2021 interview with him. In addition, we share tributes from Peter Anghelides and Gary Russell of Big Finish, and Stephen's Blake's 7 co-stars Jan Chappell and Sally Knyvette. 




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Sunday, February 5, 2023

142. The Return of KATE ORMAN to Doctor Who


It is our great pleasure to welcome fellow Aussie Kate Orman to the show to talk about her fandom, her writing during the wilderness years, and the release of her new audio novel released through Big Finish, Doctor Who: The Dead Star.

You can buy The Dead Star from https://www.bigfinish.com/releases/v/doctor-who-the-dead-star-2446

We also dive down the rabbit hole for a surprise topic and we give our audio recommendations of the week. 




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Sunday, January 29, 2023

141. The Best of Big Finish 2022


Dwayne and Philip each give you a top ten Big Finish releases of 2020, giving you a total of twenty in the list. 

Give us your thoughts. Do you agree or disagree? What are your top ten of 2022? 



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Sunday, January 22, 2023

140. GARY RUSSELL - The Axis of Insanity - White Ghosts | Randomoids XVII


It's time to review two more Doctor Who stories picked for us by the Big Finish Randomoid Selectortron. We discuss fourth Doctor and Leela story, White Ghosts, and fifth Doctor, Peri and Erimem story, The Axis of Insanity.

Plus... we are joined by Gary Russell to talk about The Axis of Insanity.   



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Sunday, January 15, 2023

139. GEOFFREY BEEVERS - A New Interview... At Last!!


Join us as our guest Geoffrey Beevers (The Master) talks about his career, his life with third Doctor companion Caroline John, reprising the role of The Master for Big Finish, and his own writing. 

Find Geoffrey's Big Finish releases here - https://www.bigfinish.com/search_results?search_term=geoffrey+beevers

Find Geoffrey's Autobiography here - https://www.fantompublishing.co.uk/product/geoffrey-beevers-one-man-in-his-time/



Philip recommends Doctor Who; The Companion Chronicles: Mastermind - https://www.bigfinish.com/releases/v/doctor-who-the-companion-chronicles-mastermind-752

Dwayne recommends Doctor of War 2: Destiny - https://www.bigfinish.com/releases/v/doctor-who-unbound-doctor-of-war-2-destiny-2597 


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Sunday, January 8, 2023

138. MICHAEL TROUGHTON and the Aunt of Giddy


In the early part of 2022, Michael Troughton appeared for Big Finish Productions as a new recast version of the Second Doctor, a role immortalized by his father Patrick. 

In this brand new interview, Michael chats about growing up while his father was playing the Doctor, how he came to an actor, and his role as the Doctor for Big Finish.  

To learn more about the Second Doctor Adventures visit https://www.bigfinish.com/



Philip recommends the Raven On Podcast - https://soundcloud.com/girlclumsy

Dwayne recommends Doctor Who: The Lost Stories - Lords of the Red Planet - https://www.bigfinish.com/releases/v/doctor-who-lords-of-the-red-planet-822


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