Episodes

  • Prawn Free! - "The Invisible Enemy"

    Prawn Free! - "The Invisible Enemy"
    Jan 25 2025
    "The Invisible Enemy" Production 4T October 1-22, 1977

    In the year 5,000 the and Doctor and Leela fight to stop a virus from becoming so large, it could swarm across the universe. Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the introduction of K9, the humor of Leela, and the trip inside the Doctor's body.

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    1 hr and 57 mins
  • This One Will Shock You - "Horror of Fang Rock"

    This One Will Shock You - "Horror of Fang Rock"
    Jan 18 2025
    "Horror of Fang Rock" Production 4V September 3-24, 1977

    The TARDIS winds up on a lone lighthouse cut off by fog and under siege by a extraterrestrial. Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the continuing strong characterization of Leela, the strange placement of two period pieces back to back, and the Rutans' war with the Sontarans. Please make sure you are subscribed to our podcast via any of the major popular podcasting apps. You can write and comment or ask questions of us via email at thedoctorsbeardpodcast@gmail.com or by joining our Facebook community. Join our Patreon community where your sponsorship earns you early access to new episodes as well as exclusive content. Click on the link here to take you to the Patreon page.
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    1 hr and 58 mins
  • Patreon Exclusive #67

    Patreon Exclusive #67
    Jan 11 2025
    With our hiatus this time around, we are featuring a weekly Patreon bonus episode we recorded from the end of season nine. If you enjoyed it, please consider becoming a Patreon subscriber where you can receive the regular weekly episodes a day early and these weekly bonus episodes. Plus, when new Ncuti Gatwa episodes are released, you will receive them in your Patreon feed long before they will ever be released to the general public. Become a member today by clicking here. MUSIC Comedian Tim Minchin performs the theme on keytar at the BBC Comedy Proms - https://youtu.be/hiFaDIgKVI4?si=KMoFkRWJFbUciy2n RETROSPECTIVE With the end of the 9th season, we look back on the good, the bad and the just weird of the season. COMIC 79 - Doctor Who - The Enemy from Nowhere - June 24 - August 12, 1972 The Doctor helps Earth once again as an alien invasion appears imminent. NEW SERIES We discuss the latest rumors about the season finale. We hope you enjoy this discussion and as a Patreon member, we ask that if there is something you'd like to hear us cover on the podcast, do not hesitate to reach out to us by email at thedoctorsbeardpodcast@gmail.com.
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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Everybody Weng-Chiang Tonight - "The Talons of Weng-Chiang"

    Everybody Weng-Chiang Tonight - "The Talons of Weng-Chiang"
    Jan 4 2025
    "The Talons of Weng-Chiang" Production 4S February 26 - April 2, 1977

    The Doctor shows Leela Victorian London and the two find themselves caught up in the mystery of local women going missing. Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the racial stereotypes perpetuated in this story, the continuing development of Leela's character and Victorian entertainers of the time.

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    2 hrs and 34 mins
  • A Posh Leela - "The Robots of Death"

    A Posh Leela - "The Robots of Death"
    Dec 28 2024

    "The Robots of Death"

    Production 4R

    January 29 - February 17, 1977

    A murder mystery aboard an alien sand miner has the Doctor eager to solve as he is a suspect.

    Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss Louise Jameson's performance as Leela, the murder mystery presented, and the art style of the robots and the sand miner.

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    1 hr and 47 mins
  • They Say You Eat Babies! - "The Face of Evil"

    They Say You Eat Babies! - "The Face of Evil"
    Dec 21 2024
    "The Face of Evil" Production 4Q January 1-22, 1977

    The Doctor returns to a world he once visited and helped, but he doesn't remember a thing about it.

    Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the introduction of Leela, the writing of Chris Boucher, and the use of film for the jungle exteriors.

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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • Who Says You Can't Go Home? - "The Deadly Assassin"

    Who Says You Can't Go Home? - "The Deadly Assassin"
    Dec 14 2024
    "The Deadly Assassin" Production 4P October 30 - November 20, 1976

    The Doctor returns to Gallifrey where he's framed for murdering the Time Lord President by the Master.

    Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss a companionless Doctor, the return of the Master and the portrayal of the Time Lords.

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    2 hrs and 7 mins
  • Patreon Snippet #95

    Patreon Snippet #95
    Dec 11 2024
    A sample of this week's Patreon Exclusive episode. Become a supporter today - https://patreon.com/user?u=89125664&utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink- and get early access to review episodes, plus exclusive content including our reviews of new Ncuti Gatwa episodes.

    MUSIC What if Delia Derbyshire did a Doctor Who theme? - https://youtu.be/mYMvDXZBp74?si=tF3nf1j_TQyVvCBt - from our friend GeorgeCMusic

    Audio Drama

    Exploration Earth

    October 4, 1976

    Writer - Bernard Venables

    Director - Adam Bullock


    The TARDIS takes the Fourth Doctor and Sarah back in Time to witness stages of the Earth's development. However, as the planet evolves from a mass of heat and gas, Megron the High Lord of Chaos has his own designs on our homeworld. If his threats to endanger the stability of Earth have any substance, the existence of mankind itself is in question!

    COMICS

    115 - Doctor Who - Mutant Strain - September 18 - October 23, 1976

    Artist - John Canning

    A murder mystery involving a decorated WWII veteran turns into a weird, dumb story of a professor enlarging animals to create an army for world domination.

    The Comic Strip Companion We discuss the start of Patrick Troughton's run of comic strips including his encounters with the Daleks and Cybermen. BIG FINISH We conclude our look at Patreon subscriber Jameson's review at season 13 of Big Finish's Tom Baker run.

    NEWS We discuss the exact title of this year's Christmas special as a new trailer was released. We hope you enjoy this discussion and as a Patreon member, we ask that if there is something you'd like to hear us cover on the podcast, do not hesitate to reach out to us by email at thedoctorsbeardpodcast@gmail.com.
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    4 mins