Doctor Who: The PodKast with a K

In this week's podcast, Christian and James discuss Russell T Davies recent remarks concerning Doctor Who's future. After that, the podcast continues with Christian highlighting a few interesting things he's come across recently, including a Beatles demo reel, a new Quatermass book from Toby Hadoke, and a Battle of Britain documentary tied to the promotion of a new combat flight simulator.Bonus content in the Patreon edition For patrons, we also have a video version of Christian and James' discussion which is something we're planning to do more often.Our Patreon is free — you can sign up at www.patreon.com/kasterborous to get episodes early, ad-free, and extended.ShownotesThis week's useful links: Russell T Davies chats at Doctor Who S15 launch Missing Believed Wiped podcastBeatles Anthology reissue Pre-EMI Beatles demo turns up in the USA The Quatermass Experiment: The Making of TV's First Sci-Fi Classic Scramble: Battle of Britain "Lens On" documentary Get in touch Subscribe to our podcast? Then head to Ap

Adrian Munsey, the director and writer of the Sky Arts series Wonderland: Science Fiction in the Atomic Age joined James McLean to explore his four-part documentary.We previously shared the raw video version of this chat. Here is the audio podcast, for more convenient listening.The series starts on April 3, 2025 on Sky Arts, and runs for four weeks. Further details can be found on Kasterborous. Incidentally, we've learned that the Douglas Adams documentary The Man Who Imagined Our Future is screening before Wonderland. Might as well make a night of it!This podcast went live first on our Patreon. Join us free at www.patreon.com/kasterborous, where you’ll also find our podcasts are early, ad-free, and often with extra material!Shownotes Wonderland: Science Fiction in the Atomic Age Trailer Get in touch Subscribe to our podcast? Then head to Apple Podcasts to leave a rating and review. Any new reviews will be read out.Not on Apple Podcasts? Leave us a review somewhere else, send the link over on Twitter or Fac

This week, Christian Cawley and James McLean mull over the impact of the single take shot in new Netflix drama Adolescence. Single takes, also known as one-shots and continuous shots, have appeared in many movies and TV shows, from Marvel's Daredevil to Alfred Hitchcock's Rope to Orson Welles' Touch of Evil, and many other besides.It has been technically difficult to achieve, especially for British TV, but we wonder if its employment in this series might inspire similar approaches from directors.Oddly, we also talk about Thomas the Tank Engine's geography, and the 1986 sequel to Alien, James Cameron's Aliens.Patreon edition For patrons, we also have an extended edition, which looks more at the long takes in Adolescence and their potential impact from a cinematography and narrative point of view.Our Patreon is free -- you can sign up at www.patreon.com/kasterborous to get episodes early, ad-free, and extended.Shownotes Aliens Thomas the Tank Engine Adolescence Get in touch Subscribe to our podcast? Then head t

Hello! This is our brand new podcast, which not only talks about James Bond, but also supports Podcasthon.James McLean and Christian Cawley reconvene this week to discuss the events surrounding Amazon's purchase of Eon, and the resulting rumours. While we unsurprisingly dwell on the tempting notion of Pierce Brosnan returning as an older James Bond, there is also time to discuss the world of Bond spin-offs.Because, ladies and gentlemen, you may not know this, but we *have* been here before...Did you know, all our podcasts launch earlier on Patreon? Join us free at www.patreon.com/kasterborous, where you’ll also find podcasts with extra material! For example, the Patreon version of this edition has five minutes worth of extra material.What is the Podcasthon? James and Christian were approached to take part in the Podcasthon some weeks ago, and thought it was a great thing to do. Each podcast taking part selects a charity (ours is CentrePoint), and records a podcast specifically for the event. The Podcasthon te

This week, Christian Cawley looks at some new Box of Delights material, a Fighting Fantasy books Kickstarter, a rediscovered Top of the Pops episode, and a new book about The Avengers (not the lycra superheroes).Did you know, all our podcasts launch earlier on Patreon? Join us free at www.patreon.com/kasterborous, where you’ll also find podcasts with extra material! Shownotes Ncuti Gatwa, Disney, and Russell T Davies rumours podcast AI's role in the search (and recreation) of lost Doctor Who episodes The Box of Delights RPG The Box of Delights features on BBC podcast Fighting Fantasy gamebooks reissued with Kickstarter campaign Catan Masterpiece Series Kickstarter 1938 BBC broadcast picked up in New York Lost episode of Top of the Pops from 1976 Avengers Escapades Lost Talking Heads session tapes found Film Is Fabulous "Cultural Significance" Get in touch Subscribe to our podcast? Then head to Apple Podcasts to leave a rating and review. Any new reviews will be read out.Not on Apple Podcasts? Leave us a revie

This week, Christian chats with comedian Garrett Millerick about his standup show, Just Trying to Help, which is available to watch on YouTube now, and is recommended.The thrust of the conversation is about our relationships with people like Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg (and to a lesser extent Richard Branson...) and how they influence the modern world.While it might be a slight diversion from the usual conversation on this show, we do refer to generative AI, a regular topic of discussion here.Our wide-ranging chat takes in everything from baby names to iPhone-based immortality, and I think you will enjoy it.Did you know, all our podcasts launch earlier on Patreon? Join us free at www.patreon.com/kasterborous, where you’ll also find podcasts with extra material! For example, the Patreon version of this edition has five minutes worth of extra material.Shownotes Just Trying To Help (Full Comedy Special) Do Gooders on Radio 4 Get in touch Subscribe to our podcast? Then head to Apple Podcasts to leave

Christian Cawley and James McLean discuss the recent media reports that Ncuti Gatwa has quit Doctor Who. This is the full-length discussion, which also features exchanges on accusations of "wokery" across the show's recent storylines, Disney's involvement, and how the BBC still doesn't seem to know who the show's audience is.Let us know what you think about all of this.Shownotes Sun reports Ncuti Gatwa has quit Doctor Who, Disney possibly cancelling deal BBC issues response to Ncuti Gatwa/Disney/RTD rumours Telegraph report on the story, with quotes from "insiders" (paywalled) Why you should watch Life on Mars We discuss Doctor Who and the Communist with author Michael Herbert Get in touchSubscribe to our podcast? Then head to Apple Podcasts to leave a rating and review. Any new reviews will be read out.Not on Apple Podcasts? Leave us a review somewhere else, send the link over on Twitter or Facebook or editor@kasterborous.co.uk, and you’ll get a mention.

Welcome to a new edition of the famously non-award-winning podcast, now in its 18th year of critical acclaim-free production!This week, Christian Cawley and James McLean are here to talk about Doctor Who topics: Tom Baker's OBE, the passing of David A McIntee, and the activities of generative AI creators. Is it a good idea to create missing episodes of Doctor Who with generative AI? Does it have artistic merit? Do the power requirements negate its relative trivial relevance? These, and many other questions, are posed and discussed by your hosts.Shownotes Tom Baker (finally) gets CBE Doctor Who In Memoriam 2024David A McIntee (Wikipedia) Doctor Who AI Missing Episodes sample (also used as our featured image) Marvel's new Fantastic 4 using AI art for promo poster? Get in touch If you subscribe to our podcast, please head to Apple Podcasts to leave a rating and review. Any new reviews will be read out.Not on Apple Podcasts? Leave us a review somewhere else, send the link over on Twitter or Facebook or editor@k

We're back! It has been a few weeks, but 2025 is in full swing, so it makes sense to get the podcast up and running again. This week Christian covers a bunch of stuff, from Star Trek Discovery being ejected from continuity to a new Alien RPG. Oh, and a look at those David Bowie tapes from the Young Americans era.It's all in the latest edition of Kasterborous, the podcast that explores the biggest stories in retro pop cultureShownotes In this week's show: New ZX SpectrumChristian's retro site at www.gamingretro.co.uk Century 21 Films wins rights to some Network DVD extras and the Filmed in Supermarionation documentary Robin of Sherwood 1987 annual reissued Star Trek Discovery deletedWe discuss Star Trek Discovery episode 1 Missing Believed Wiped:  Songs of Praise from 1979Not the Nine o'Clock News "Songs of Praise" sketch John Craven's Newsround from 28/10/1982 Open University production of St Joan (starring Angela Pleasance) from August 1977 Lost David Bowie session tapes found, but cannot be played

This week, to celebrate the arrival of The Big Man, James McLean and Christian Cawley cast their minds back to years passed. Once upon a time, a key element of Christmas was to circle shows in the TV listings guides, claiming a stake on the family television to watch key televisual experiences.What has happened to this ritual? Who even cares about communal Christmas family viewing in 2024? And what might replace it?We'd like to thank you for your support, and wish you a very happy Christmas, whatever your celebratory preferences.Shownotes We can't tell you where to find a listings magazine for this year. But we can show you some from the past...UK Christmas TV Listings ArchiveGet in touch If you're a member of our free Patreon, you got this podcast early. If you subscribe to our podcast, please head to Apple Podcasts to leave a rating and review. Any new reviews will be read out.Not on Apple Podcasts? Leave us a review somewhere else, send the link over on Twitter or Facebook or editor@kasterborous.co.uk, and

This week, James and Christian are joined by Gareth Kavanagh and Adrian Salmon to discuss a new Kickstarter, The Time Team Unearthed. Showcasing the Doctor Who Art of Adrian Salmon from the pages of Doctor Who Magazine's original monthly Time Team feature, the project breached its target within hours of going live.Stretch goals are available, and Gareth and Adrian explain why you should support this campaign, what you can expect from the book and its various configurations. Adrian also recalls the evolution of the process of producing art for DWM from the late 1990s through to the late 2000s.Shownotes The Time Team Unearthed: The Doctor Who Art of Adrian SalmonGet in touchIf you subscribe to our podcast, please head to Apple Podcasts to leave a rating and review. Any new reviews will be read out.Not on Apple Podcasts? Leave us a review somewhere else, send the link over on Twitter or Facebook or editor@kasterborous.co.uk, and you’ll get a mention.Did you know, all our podcasts launch around 4 days earlier on

Hello! Welcome to this week's slightly late podcast. Christian hosts solo this week, taking in everything from Star Wars and a new book of Adrian Salmon Doctor Who art to music documentaries from Fleetwood Mac and Led Zeppelin, and a star in a medium priced car, way back in 1987...Shownotes In this week's show, you'll hear reference to: Star Wars: Skeleton Crew The Time Team Unearthed Kickstarter Doctor Who Christmas special trailer Star Trek Adventures - second edition Mega City Comics closes Film Is Fabulous/De Montfort announcement on Maurice Haynes collection Apple announces Fleetwood Mac movie documentary Becoming Led Zeppelin trailer released online Richard E Grant advertises Vauxhall Astra, 1987 Get in touch If you subscribe to our podcast, please head to Apple Podcasts to leave a rating and review. Any new reviews will be read out.Not on Apple Podcasts? Leave us a review somewhere else, send the link over on Twitter or Facebook or editor@kasterborous.co.uk, and you’ll get a mention.Did you know, all o

Blu-ray extra documentary producer Chris Chapman joins Christian Cawley to discuss The Box of Delights and his new feature for the show's 40th anniversary release, "Time and Tide".Kicking off the episode, Christian Cawley and James McLean discuss Christmas 1984, The Box of Delights, and whether (and how) the serial continues to entertain.This episode is was released early and ad-free only on Patreon, with further discussion between Christian and James concerning the reprint of John Masefield's novel, issued to coincide with the televised adaptation.However, the version above features less Christian and James. To hear the full chat, sign up to our Patreon – it’s free.Shownotes The Box Of Delights: 40th Anniversary Edition The Box Of Delights novel by John Masefield (Quentin Blake artwork, 2014)  Lions edition (1984) The Box of Delights soundtrack Opening the Box of Delights (Dr Philip Errington) Get in touchIf you subscribe to our podcast, please head to Apple Podcasts to leave a rating and review. Any new

Christian and James get together this week to bring you almost 60 minutes of chat covering Doctor Who: The War Games in Colour, Andor Season 2 news, and the stunning 765874 Unification featuring the digital likenesses of William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy.This is the first of two podcasts this week. Members of our free Patreon got a longer episode, featuring our thoughts on 765874 Unification (William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy CGI production). That segment isn't in this edit, but you can hear it at www.patreon.com/kasterborousShownotes Doctor Who: The War Games in Colour Andor season 2 765874 Unification (William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy CGI production) Interview with William Shatner Red Dwarf interview with Tom Salinsky Get in touchIf you subscribe to our podcast, please head to Apple Podcasts to leave a rating and review. Any new reviews will be read out.Not on Apple Podcasts? Leave us a review somewhere else, send the link over on Twitter or Facebook or editor@kasterborous.co.uk, and you’ll get a mention.

This week, Christian Cawley covers everything from Paddington Bear and the voice of the the Lady with the Lamp to Led Zeppelin's upcoming documentary, a Half-Life 2 documentary celebrating 20 years of a seminal video game, and that place where Basil Fawlty lost it with his car.Oh, and news of when you can watch The Box of Delights on TV!That's a lot to squeeze into a single podcast. Hit play before it explodes.Shownotes Paddington Bear vintage teddies sales ROCKET following release of new movie  Becoming Led Zeppelin release date leaked Half-Life 2 20th anniversary documentary Atari 50 collection Tetris Forever Victorian voices recorded on photogram Fawlty Towers "Gourmet Night" car thrashing location Film is Fabulous recap Get in touchIf you subscribe to our podcast, please head to Apple Podcasts to leave a rating and review. Any new reviews will be read out.Not on Apple Podcasts? Leave us a review somewhere else, send the link over on Twitter or Facebook or editor@kasterborous.co.uk, and you’ll get a me

Here's our latest episode, featuring Christian Cawley discussing everything that caught his eye in the past week. There's some Midsomer Murders, a mysterious song on the internet, a new publication from Candy Jar Books, an update on the Discworld RPG Kickstarter, and a lost episode of...Family Fortunes...?Quick note, the Red Dwarf book giveaway/draw ends on November 22nd.Shownotes Fans vote for the top 20 Midsomer Murders episodes The internet's most mysterious song Nobody’s House: The Curse of Jack TreadfulWhen we chatted to Candy Jar and Hannah Haisman RPG book KickstarterDiscworld Kickstarter Missing Family Fortunes episode uncovered Get in touch If you subscribe to our podcast, please head to Apple Podcasts to leave a rating and review. Any new reviews will be read out.Not on Apple Podcasts? Leave us a review somewhere else, send the link over on Twitter or Facebook or editor@kasterborous.co.uk, and you’ll get a mention.Did you know, all our podcasts launch around 4 days earlier on Patreon? Join us f

Here is this week's podcast, an hour-long chat between Christian and James concerning (mostly) The Terminator. This is a shorter version of the version published earlier for our Patreon members. To ensure you get the full chat, sign up to our Patreon - it's free.Shownotes The Terminator (Amazon) Terminator 2: Judgement Day (Amazon) Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (Amazon) Terminator Dark Fate (Disney+) Alien (Disney+) Aliens (Disney+) Alien 3 (Disney+) RoboCop (Amazon Video) RoboCop: Rogue City (Steam/PC) Red Dwarf interview with Tom Salinsky 1980s Yorkie advert Get in touch If you subscribe to our podcast, please head to Apple Podcasts to leave a rating and review. Any new reviews will be read out.Not on Apple Podcasts? Leave us a review somewhere else, send the link over on Twitter or Facebook or editor@kasterborous.co.uk, and you’ll get a mention.Did you know, all our podcasts launch 4 days earlier on Patreon? Join us free at www.patreon.com/kasterborous, where you’ll also find podcasts with ex

A little later than usual, our weekly podcast features Christian Cawley exploring the latest in classic TV news, publications, and film.This week, we look at Cutaway Comics' already funded Indiegogo campaign for the second phase of its Doctor Who-adjacent Gods and Monsters series. There is also news of the AI Michael Parkinson (we jest not) and some remastered classic Sherlock Holmes movies from the Cricklewood days.Oh, and we've also managed to shoehorn more Led Zeppelin news into proceedings.Shownotes https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/gods-and-monsters-phase-2-drax-iris-losko#/ Virtually Parkinson: https://www.theguardian.com/media/2024/oct/26/michael-parkinson-virtually-ai-replica-chatshow + https://podnews.net/press-release/virtually-parkinson Talking Pictures TV podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/3415891318452697 (perhaps cut this from show) Muppets: https://www.facebook.com/groups/5336406018/posts/10162405187376019/?__cft__[0]=AZWR3Wip_n7RmYNxMzJIWiTXXNZj3kP1dc2pfLC14CyJhQu4LcwaoH9n2bBgOch9cula8v

James speaks to Tom Salinsky about Red Dwarf, and his book Red Dwarf: Discovering the TV Series: Volume I: 1988-1993, which is available now!This chat covers various eras of Red Dwarf, not just those featured in Tom's book. You can listen to the full 40 minute version of this podcast on our free Patreon.Shownotes Red Dwarf: Discovering the TV Series: Volume I: 1988-1993Get in touchIf you subscribe to our podcast, please head to Apple Podcasts to leave a rating and review. Any new reviews will be read out.Not on Apple Podcasts? Leave us a review somewhere else, send the link over on Twitter or Facebook or editor@kasterborous.co.uk, and you’ll get a mention.Did you know, all our podcasts launch 4 days earlier on Patreon? Join us free at www.patreon.com/kasterborous, where you’ll also find podcasts with extra material!

Here's this week's weekly show for you, in which Christian covers a host of upcoming releases in the world of classic TVs and cinema.Releases coming soon concern Hammer, titles designer Sid Sutton, The Likely Lads, The Wombles, Alien: Romulus, a new edition of the book Opening the Box of Delights, and some new photos of Led Zeppelin.If you subscribe to our free Patreon, James' chat with Tom Salinsky about Red Dwarf will release first (and full length) at the weekend. A short version will appear on the usual podcast places next week. So if you want the full chat, get onto the Kasterborous Patreon.Shownotes Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters trailer Deadline report on the documentary's distribution Deep Fusion Films Opening the Box of Delights new edition contents shared on Facebook (group membership required) Sid Sutton Collection/Adventures in Type and Space Special Edition announcement and website listing The Likely Lads 60th Anniversary Collection details and Amazon page Dick Clement and Ian La Frenai