The Doctor Who Show

About a year ago we looked at our top overrated DOCTOR WHO stories. It caused quite a stir with some of you! Today's episode is the flipside of the same coin where we look at the opposite. What have been the most underrated stories in Doctor Who's long and storied history? Come at us! You can also follow us on X @theDWshow and write to us about anything you like at: hello@theDWshow.net

This month we discuss the 1965 stage production, Curse of the Daleks, which was adapted into a Big Finish Audio in 2008. Before then we have news and short topics and, after our thoughts on Curse of the Daleks, we have some listener emails, and what else we've been consuming in the world of entertainment. The usual shtick you've come to know and love from us.  You can follow us on X @theDWshow and write to us about anything you like at: hello@theDWshow.net

In today’s episode we consider what historical eras we'd like to see in Doctor Who. What would YOU pick for your list? Why not reach out and let us know? Contact us any time: hello@theDWshow.net

Join Dave from the Doctor Who Show, Mark from 42 to Doomsday, and Richard from Spacefall: A Blakes 7 Podcast, after knocking back a few gin and tonics at Dave’s place and watching Carnival of Monsters. What do they think of it in 2024? Tune in, find out. Contact the podcast anytime: hello@theDWshow.net

We threw a vote on X for which season would like us to discuss on the next episode, from a list of four options. The results were: Season 18 - 11% Season 19 - 17.9% Season 3 - 34.5% Season 12 - 36.6% So here we are, tonight, to discuss Season 12, comprising: Robot The Ark in Space The Sontaran Experiment Genesis of the Daleks Revenge of the Cybermen Before then, of course, we also talk some recent Doctor Who news, including the upcoming release of Season 25 on Blu-ray; Will Disney renew its contract with the BBC?; The War Between Land and Sea creeps closer; and Jodie Whittaker comes to Big Finish... in 12 month's time. Tune in, drop out, and contact us anytime, hello@theDWshow.net

In today’s episode we dive into season openers from the classic era of Doctor Who. Which ones are best? And do we have different criteria for what makes them 'the best'? What would YOU pick for your list? Why not reach out and let us know? Contact us any time: hello@theDWshow.net

As is traditional after we do a season of hot takes on the podcast, we regroup to discuss the season as a whole. Did some episodes go up or down in our estimation, after the initial hot take viewing? What did the rest of fandom think? How do we feel it went overall? Featuring fantastic contributions from our listeners via X, Facebook, email, Instant Messenger, carrier pigeon, our website, and more, this is our definitive - for now - take on Ncuti Gatwa's first season as the Doctor. Before then, news from the past month including our thoughts - and the BBCs - on Doctor Who ratings, as well as saying goodbye to legend of the show, William Russell. We also catch up with some classic Doctor Who in the form of the Celestial Toymaker animation, and a re-watch of The Ark. And Rob's really selling off his Doctor Who collection in earnest! You can contact us anytime via hello@theDWshow.net

In today’s episode we dive into monsters and races from other TV shows and movies that we would like to see brought into Doctor Who. There are some different ways this topic can be tackled. How will we approach our lists? What would YOU pick for your list? Why not reach out and let us know? Contact us any time: hello@theDWshow.net

The Doctor has lost, his ageless enemy reigns supreme, and a shadow is falling over creation. Nothing can stop the devastation - except, perhaps, one woman. What did we make of it? This is our HOT TAKE. You can contact us anytime via hello@theDWshow.net

The Doctor and UNIT investigate Ruby's past. But as the Time Window reveals horrifying secrets from Christmas Eve, the mysterious Triad Technology unleash the greatest evil of all. What did we make of it? This is our HOT TAKE. You can contact us anytime via hello@theDWshow.net

Join Dave from the Doctor Who Show, Mark from 42 to Doomsday, and Richard from Spacefall: A Blakes 7 Podcast, after knocking back a few gins at Dave’s place and watching The Twin Dilemma... as voted for by YOU, dear listener. What are their backgrounds with the story? What do they think of it in 2024, after 40 years have gone by? Tune in, find out. Contact the podcast anytime: hello@theDWshow.net

The Doctor and Ruby land in 1813, where guests at a duchess's party are being murdered, and a mysterious bounty hunter called Rogue is about to change the Doctor's life forever. What did we make of it? This is our HOT TAKE. You can contact us anytime via hello@theDWshow.net

The world of Finetime seems happy and harmonious. But an awful terror is preying on the citizens. Can the Doctor and Ruby make them see the truth before it's too late? What did we make of it? This is our HOT TAKE. You can contact us anytime via hello@theDWshow.net

While we are in the middle of weekly hot takes relating to season one of Doctor Who (yes, that's officially what it's called, we don't set the rules), we thought it might be fun this time around for our longer, monthly show to do something completely different and take a flight of fancy into what Doctor Who stories we would remake with Hollywood directors. Before then, news and short topics from the past month including our thoughts on the ratings war raging among fandom at present, Varada Sethu arriving 'early' in Doctor Who, Ncuti Gatwa heading for the theatre (darling), and more. You can contact us anytime via hello@theDWshow.net 

Landing on the Welsh coast, the Doctor and Ruby embark on the strangest journey of their lives. In a rain-lashed pub, the locals sit in fear of ancient legends coming to life. What did we make of it? This is our HOT TAKE. You can contact us anytime via hello@theDWshow.net  

Caught in the middle of a devastating war on Kastarion 3, the Doctor is trapped when he steps on a landmine. Can he save himself and Ruby, plus the entire planet - without moving? What did we make of it? This is our HOT TAKE. You can contact us anytime via hello@theDWshow.net

In today’s episode we dive into the realm of space stories in Doctor Who. There are some different ways this topic can be tackled. How will we approach our lists? What would YOU pick for your top Doctor Who space stories? Why not reach out and let us know? Contact us any time: hello@theDWshow.net

The Doctor and Ruby meet The Beatles but discover that the all-powerful Maestro is changing history. London becomes a battleground with the future of humanity at stake. What did we make of it? This is our HOT TAKE. You can contact us anytime via hello@theDWshow.net

Ruby learns the Doctor's amazing secrets when he takes her to the far future. There, they find a baby farm run by babies. But can they be saved from the terrifying bogeyman? What did we make of it? This is our HOT TAKE. You can contact us anytime via hello@theDWshow.net

Back in 1996, Virgin Publishing was pumping out Doctor Who 'New Adventures' and 'Missing Adventures' novels every month, which were both very popular ranges with fans. Then it made... this. Who Killed Kennedy is a standalone Doctor Who novel that is very much its own thing. Tonight, we discuss the novel... what it is, what it's about, and what we think of it. Before then, news from the past month including our thoughts on Millie Gibson appearing in season two, and much more. You can contact us anytime via hello@theDWshow.net