Episodes

  • 436: Contemporary Language in Sci-fi TV and Movies

    436: Contemporary Language in Sci-fi TV and Movies
    Jun 8 2024
    In this podcast, Christian Cawley and James McLean commence a conversation that takes them into an unexpected direction, namely language.

    Why is representation of contemporary language so poor in TV and movies? Beyond expletives in Hollywood movies, the representation of what we archaicly refer to as "street talk" is in most cases laughable.

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    47 mins
  • 435: Remembering William Russell - The Adventures of Sir Lancelot Commentary

    435: Remembering William Russell - The Adventures of Sir Lancelot Commentary
    Jun 7 2024
    Esteemed British actor William Russell sadly passed away on June 4th, 2024, at the age of 99. An actor with a career spanning 73 years, his final screen appearance was, of course, in a 2022 Doctor Who episode, The Power of the Doctor.

    Over the years, Russell (who also acted under the name Russell Enoch) accumulated a remarkable 109 screen and audio credits (based on an IMDb figure which we suspect is incomplete) dating back to 1949.

    In this podcast, we take a look at Russell's most famous role before Doctor Who. 30 episodes of The Adventures of Sir Lancelot were recorded, a show that was a hit on both sides of the Atlantic. Such a hit, in fact, that some episodes were recorded in colour, way back in 1956!

    So, join Christian Cawley and James McLean as they watch, and talk over, episode 1 of The Adventures of Sir Lancelot.

    Shownotes
    • The Adventures of Sir Lancelot, episode 1, on YouTube
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    36 mins
  • 434: An Unearthly Child Commentary

    434: An Unearthly Child Commentary
    Jun 6 2024
    James introduces Magnus to An Unearthly Child, a planned kommentary podkast that has found bittersweet timing with the sad passing of William Russell, the actor who played Ian Chesterton, and James’ beside framed autograph.

    Explore An Unearthly Child through the eyes of a being who has never seen it before!

    Shownotes An Unearthly Child is not available on BBC iPlayer. However, you can find it on DailyMotion
    (If you're watching along, there is a short 1m, 6s break early in the episode.)

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    41 mins
  • 433: Space Babies and The Devil's Chord reviewed

    433: Space Babies and The Devil's Chord reviewed
    May 28 2024
    James McLean welcomes back the enigmatic Magnus to discuss the new adventures of Doctor Who. Series 14 is with us, but what is the Kasterborous take on Space Babies and The Devil's Chord episodes?

    Well, there is only one way to find out. (Actually two, but unless you're prepared to track down James and Magnus and ask them face-to-face, listening to this podcast is your best option.)

    Shownotes
    • Doctor Who Series 14 on BBC iPlayer
    • Doctor Who Series 14 on Disney+

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    47 mins
  • 432: It's 25 Years Since The Phantom Menace Ruined/Revived Star Wars

    432: It's 25 Years Since The Phantom Menace Ruined/Revived Star Wars
    May 22 2024
    Incredibly, it is 25 years since The Phantom Menace hit cinemas and launched a revival of Star Wars that continues to this day.

    Inspired by the discovery of a 4K vs 35mm comparison video on YouTube, Christian Cawley and James McLean discuss The Phantom Menace. From watching it for the first time, to modern questions and inconsistencies, this talk hits a number of key points about Star Wars pre- and post-Disney acquisition.

    After all, Disney didn't have a hand in Caravan of Courage, did they?

    Shownotes
    • The Phantom Menace 25th Annniversary screenings
    • The Phantom Menace 4K vs 35mm
    • Masters of the Universe: Revolution
    • X-Men '97
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    49 mins
  • 431: Philip Bates Talks Racoons, Doctor Who Companions, and UNIT Books

    431: Philip Bates Talks Racoons, Doctor Who Companions, and UNIT Books
    Feb 29 2024
    We're back with a new, later-than-planned podcast with guest Philip Bates of The Doctor Who Companion.

    Philip chats to Christian Cawley about some projects he's working on with Candy Jar Books, which includes some books on The Racoons, an update to Companions: Fifty Years of Doctor Who Assistants called Companions: Sixty Years of Doctor Who Assistants (announced here for the first time!), and a new UNIT book.

    (Apologies, there is a small hiss on Philip's mic, which we tried to remove early on and in post-production, and this is as good as it gets.)

    Shownotes

    • Candy Jar Books
    • The Celestial Toy Maker Blu-ray trailer
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    47 mins
  • 430: 2023 Doctor Who Christmas Special Reviewed: The Church on Ruby Road

    430: 2023 Doctor Who Christmas Special Reviewed: The Church on Ruby Road
    Jan 14 2024
    The Church on Ruby Road is reviewed in our latest Doctor Who podcast.

    Christian Cawley is conducting other activities this week, so James McLean is joined by "Magnus" to discuss the 2023 Doctor Who Christmas special. But who is Magnus, and will you ever find out?

    Probably not, but it's an interesting conundrum to consider as you listen to this chat...

    Shownotes
    • Doctor Who: The Church on Ruby Road
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • 429: Doctor Who 60th Review: The Giggle

    429: Doctor Who 60th Review: The Giggle
    Dec 16 2023
    Admittedly later than planned, we're back for our review of the third Doctor Who 60th anniversary episode, The Giggle. Guest starring Neil Patrick Harris (Doogie Howzer MD, How I Met Your Mother, etc.), the episode reintroduces Bonnie Langford as Melanie Bush and brings us our first look at the 15th Doctor Who, Ncuti Gatwa.

    Quite a bit of him, in fact.

    This week's show features Christian Cawley abnd James McLean in conversation with each other.

    Shownotes
    • Doctor Who: The Giggle
    • Last of the Summer Wine: Getting Sam Home
    • Black Orchid Part 1, Part 2
    • The amazing Doctor Who anime fan creation
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    55 mins