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The Library of Impossible Things

The Library of Impossible Things
Author: Simon Hart
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The Library of Impossible Things is a place where fans of Doctor Who bring an object associated with the show and tell their story of why Doctor Who means so much to them. Homemade, official, something from the show itself, it doesn't matter as long as there's a reason why each guest loves it.
No matter where you are, who you are and how long you've been a fan you all have a story and your host Si Hart will be collecting them all!
No matter where you are, who you are and how long you've been a fan you all have a story and your host Si Hart will be collecting them all!
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It's time for another trip to The Library of Impossible Things.This epiosde, I'm delighted to be joined by Kenny Smith.What object will Kenny bring to the Library? How did the Eighth Doctor inspire a new love for the show? How did Kenny unite Glasgow and Edinburgh? Who took the Brig's cigs? Find out the answer to these questions and much more by taking a listen to this episode of The Library of Impossible Things!
It's time for another trip into The Library of Impossible Things.This episode, I'm joined by the marvellous author John Grindrod.What object will John bring to The Library? What was John's one and only convention experience like? How many times did he borrow the Stones of Blood book from his local library?How did he reconnect with the show as an adult? Find out the answer to these questions and more in this episode of The Library of Impossible Things?
It's time for another trip into The Library of Impossible Things.This episode I'm delighted to be joined by the fab Cliff Chapman.What object will Cliff bring into the Library? How did Cliff end up interviewing Elisabeth Sladen? Why were talking books so formative in his early fandom? What was it like working with Catherine Tate?Find out the answers to these questions and more in this episode of The Library of Impossible Things!
It's time for another trip into The Library of Impossible Things.This time I'm really pleased to welcome the lovely Carolyn Arnold into the Library.What object will Carolyn bring into the Library? What was The Leisure Hive and why was it important? How did Doctor Who bring Carolyn into the famous black Mastermind chair? After 38 years, just how did she end up working at the BBC?Find out the answers to these questions and more in this episode of The Library of Impossible Things.
It's time for another trip into The Library of Impossible Things. In this episode I'm delighted to be joined by Colin Hicks.What object will Colin bring to the Library? How did two of his great likes combine to create something new? How important were the New Adventures to him? Find out the answers to these questions and more in the latest episode of The Library of Impossible Things.
It's time for another trip to the Library of Impossible Things. This week, Si welcomes back Alex Wilcock for part 2 of his story.How did fudge daleks invade Alex and Richard's wedding? Which Who was on the college wall mural? Just why was Damaged Goods the object Alex chose for the Library?Find out the answer to these questions and more in this episode of The Library of Impossible Things.
It's time for another trip to The Library of Impossible Things.This week I'm really pleased to be joined buy the terrific Alex Wilcock.What object will Alex bring to the Library? How did a prolonged hospital stay as a child change his life? How was Tom baker responsible for Alex's two appearances in local newspapers across the UK? Why did Alex's Mum ended up transporting two children and a cardboard Dalek through Kensington High Street? The answers to these questions and more will be revealed in this episode of The Library of Impossible Things?Hear more from Alex in part two of his story next time!
It's time for another trip to the Library of Impossible Things. This week I'm delighted to be joined by my terrific friend, Andrew Sneddon.What object will Andrew bring to the Library? Why is a trip to the Blackpool exhibition overshadowed by his brother's coat? Why are Andrew's memories of watching Doctor Who on UK Gold so sketchy? And why was the day of the TV Movie's broadcast so sad?Find out the answers to all these questions and more in the latest episode of The Library of Impossible Things.
It's time for another trip into the Library of Impossible Things.This week I'm joined by the lovely Daniel Rawnsley. What object will Daniel bring to the Library? Why are the first years of New Who so special to Daniel? What about the show kept pulling Daniel back? How did the Target books inspire Daniel during lockdown? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this episode of The Library of Impossible Things.
It's time for another trip into The Library of Impossible Things. This episode, I'm joined by the super smart Paul Quinn. What will Paul bring into the Library? What was it like growing up with another fan next door? How did they reconnect later in life? How does sharing Doctor Who with his kids change things? What did the question Eccleston or Tennant bring him?Find out the answers to these questions and more in this episode of The Library of Impossible Things!
It's time for another trip to The Library of Impossible Things. This week Si is delighted to be joined one of his best friends, Jonno Simmons. What object will Jonno bring to The Library? Why did Jonno end up giving his way his Doctor Who collection in 1977? What was Planet Skaro? Which story didn't actually have a special title sequence? How long did we queue to get the Talons DVD signed?Find out the answers to these questions and more in this episode of The Library of Impossible Things.
It's time for a new series of The Library of Impossible Things.In this episode, Si is delighted to be joined by author and friend, David K. Barnes.What object will David bring into The Library? Who were the two Doctor Who fans he met first? What was it like to write for his hero? And what or who was The Secretive Bus?Take another trip into The Library of Impossible Things to find out the answers to these questions and so much more!
It's time for another trip into The Library of Impossible Things. In this episode, Si welcomes his wonderful frind Mark mcManus to the Library.
What object will Mark bring into the Library? Why was The Happiness patrol so important to Mark? Is Mark the only person to actually shelves his Target novelisations in Target Library number order? What is Trap One?
Take another trip into The Library to find out the answer to these questions and more!
t's time for another trip into The Library of Impossible Things. In this episode, Si welcomes the great Siobhan Gallichan to the Library. What object will Siobhan bring into the Library? How did The Space War get Siobhan into trouble? Why were 90s fanzines so brilliant? can we imagine what life would be like without Doctor Who? Take another trip into The Library to find out the answer to these questions and more! Sadly Siobhan passed away not long after this episode was released. Her delight at the theme of the podcast and recording everyone's stories was something that really touched me and I want to dedicate this episode to her memory - Si x
It's time for another trip into The Library of Impossible Things. In this episode, Si welcomes the joyful Joumana Medlej to the library.
What object will Joumana bring into the Library? How did Doctor Who bring the joy into Joumana's life? What was it like finding a fandom in your 40s? What is it about the Doctor that attracts her?
Take another trip into The Library to find out the answer to these questions and more!
It's time for another trip into The Library of Impossible Things. In this episode, Si welcomes the terrific Rod Brown to the Library!
What object will Rod bring into the Library? What was important about Planet of the Daleks? What idea did Rod stumble on that no other fan had done (or so he thought)? How did conventions change Rod's life?
Take another trip into The Library to find out the answer to these questions and more!
This episode contains some stuff that some listeners might find difficult to hear.
It's time for another trip into The Library of Impossible Things. In this episode, Si welcomes the lovely Ellie Collins into the Library.
What object will Ellie bring into the Library? Which Doctor's costume is the best one to cosplay? How does Ellie's family fit into her story? How did the show inspire Ellie's career?
Take another trip into The Library to find out the answer to these questions and more!
It's time for another trip into The Library of Impossible Things. In this episode, Si welcomes one of his favourite people, Jason Thompson into the Library.
What object will Jason bring into the Library? What happened at school to make Jason a fan? What part do the Master and an Ice Warrior have to play in Jason's story? Why was Robots of Death responsible for one of his favourite memories?
Take another trip into The Library to find out the answer to these questions and more!
It's time for another trip into The Library of Impossible Things. In this episode, Si welcomes his wonderful friend Lucy McCaul into the Library.
What object will Lucy bring into the Library? What inspired Lucy to rediscover the show as an adult? How has the show inspired Lucy's creativity? Which story was the catalyst for Lucy finding other fans?
Take another trip into The Library to find out the answer to these questions and more!
It's time for another trip into The Library of Impossible Things. In this episode, Si welcomes James H-B into the Library.
What object will James bring into the Library? How did James go from living in a real life library top creating one of his own? How do unanswered questions in the show inspire him? Why were Yahoo groups so important?
Take another trip into The Library to find out the answer to these questions and more!