Imagine a world where people can interact with the universal energy that binds us… a Star Wars-like world where martial arts are employed to teach Jedi-like skills… and a world where thousands of British people registered their religion as “Jedi” in the 2001 census. You’ve guessed it: you’re already livingRead More →
The Doctor Who Christmas special is coming, so this week’s podKast largely… um, ignores it, really, in favour of discussing general series news. So, tune in for Steven Moffat’s thoughts about Brexit voters, what John Barrowman thinks of Jodie Whittaker, and notices on the sad passing of actors Scott Fredericks,Read More →
Star Wars, Blade Runner, Alien, Terminator — all movies with special editions, directors’ cuts, and reboot/sequel/prequel continuations that fundamentally alter the original stories. What’s it all about? Are these franchises irreparably damaged by the changes? Do fans have the last word on what is canon, or the creator? James McLeanRead More →
You’ve seen the trailer, now find out what we thought of it. Doctor Who returns in a few weeks time for the final episode of the Steven Moffat era; it’s also Peter Capaldi’s last appearance as the Twelfth Doctor. So surely Twice Upon a Time should be getting us excited?Read More →
Christian Cawley chats with Gareth Kavanagh in the latest BeyondKasterborous podcast, focusing on the career of Douglas Adams, taking in Monty Python, the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (books, audio, TV, and cinema), a brief mention of Doctor Who, The Meaning of Liff, and even Hyperland. All of this niceRead More →
Two new eras in one: Jodie Whittaker’s Doctor Who look is revealed, and the new PodKast with a K team gets together for the first time! First, Christian Cawley and James McLean break down the Doctor’s new look, and are then joined by Simon Danes and James Baldock to chewRead More →
This week, Christian Cawley chats with Simon Danes, the powerhouse behind the Bedford Who Charity Con, who will be chatting about running conventions. Oh, and plenty of chat about some of the early Doctor Who Series 11 rumours, particularly with regard to episode and season length. Shownotes Bedford Who CharityRead More →
James McLean and John Kenneth Muir are back with another fascinating chat about US TV and movie culture. This time, The Fugitive — the 1960s TV series and a 1993 Harrison Ford movie — is the starting point.Read More →
Big news this week in the world of Doctor Who, where Bradley Walsh was finally confirmed as part of the regular cast of Chris Chibnall’s reimagined show. PLUS: Lego Dimensions ends, which means there’s now no active Doctor Who video game beyond Doctor Who: Legacy. Christian Cawley and James McLeanRead More →
Excited by Shada’s imminent DVD release? Thrilled by the idea of 60 minute episodes of Doctor Who Series 11? Coins burning a hole in your pocket, and fancy a unique purchase from somewhere selling unusual Doctor Who-inspired merchandise? You’ve come to the right place. Christian Cawley and guest James BaldockRead More →
Remember Defender? Chase HQ? Time Crisis? The sound of Charlie Brown’s teacher calling out bingo, in a fug of cigarette smoke and the black and red uniforms of the Nobles Amusements cash girls? Or the feeling of putting too much money into a machine and having to leave credits behind?Read More →
Hitting subscription channel CBS All Action (and Netflix in the UK), Star Trek: Discovery introduces a new take on the Star Trek franchise. This week, Christian Cawley and James McLean investigate the new world, which takes place within the old continuity, and introduces characters such as Michael Burnham, Saru, someRead More →
