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It's the third part of our retrospective of Chris Chibnall's time on Doctor Who, in which we take a look at 2011's Cold Blood. The concept is simple: we watch the episode and talk over it. You're invited to watch along with us, but you can listen without pressing play on your Season 5 DVD or iPlayer.Christian Cawley and James McLean witter on endlessly with the occasional drink/toilet break in a futile attempt to find some find sort of evolution throughout Chibnall's long-running involvement on Doctor Who. Long before he became showrunner, Chris Chibnall was a standard writer contributing episodes. Did these early episodes shape "his" Doctor Who? Are there any patterns or common story devices that he relies on? That's what we're hoping to establish.We previously looked at the first part of this story, The Hungry Earth, which you might also like to listen to.Shownotes Doctor Who Series 5 Episode 9: Cold Blood on BBC iPlayer Blood Heat by Jim Mortimore The Ancestor Cell by Peter Anghelides and Stephen Cole Jo

This week we continue our look at Chris Chibnall's early Doctor Who contributions with The Hungry Earth from 2010.Starring Matt Smith as the Doctor and marking the first return of the Silurians to the modern series, The Hungry Earth is the first part of a two part story with a classic set up and feel.Christian Cawley and James McLean look for similarities with Chibnall's later episodes and stewardship of Doctor Who.ShownotesDoctor Who Series 5 Episode 8: The Hungry Earth on BBC iPlayer If you’ve enjoyed the show, 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 podkasterborous@gmail.com, and you’ll get a mention.

The UK government has announced that the TV licence fee is to be frozen, with the BBC's funding reviewed to establish a new income model.What are the implications of this to the organization? Why did the BBC not see this coming? Could it make changes now to mitigate the impact of the changes? Why was the youth-oriented BBC Three returned to broadcast TV when its audience consumes TV almost wholly through apps?Will the BBC survive a government-mandated desire to tighten its belt in order to compete with the modern world?Christian Cawley and James McLean consider what we know so far, and speculate on what might yet happen to the BBC post-licence fee.

In this podcast, we take a look at Chibnall's first Doctor Who episode, aiming to identify motifs and themes that might later appear under his stewardship of the show.Back in 2007, Chris Chibnall made his first contribution to televised Doctor Who with 42. An adventure in real-time inspired by shows like 24, it starred David Tennant and Freema Agyeman as the Doctor and Martha Jones.Christian Cawley and James McLean are your hosts.Shownotes Doctor Who Series 3 Episode 7: 42 on BBC iPlayer Chris Chibnall on IMDb If you’ve enjoyed the show, 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 podkasterborous@gmail.com, and you’ll get a mention.

The latest Doctor Who has aired, which means that after Eve of the Daleks, we have just two episodes of Jodie Whittaker's Doctor to enjoy.Christian Cawley and James McLean recall their thoughts on the episode, with contributions from commenters on our Facebook page. Listen out too for some recommendations and thoughts about other TV shows - and a chat about the Legend of the Sea Devils!Shownotes Doctor Who: Eve of the Daleks Worzel Gummidge (starring Mackenzie Crook) Ashes to Ashes Series 1 Star Trek Continues Jon Culshaw on the Hairy Bikers Home for Christmas If you’ve enjoyed the show, 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 podkasterborous@gmail.com, and you’ll get a mention.

How does Doctor Who: Flux hold together as a series? Now the dust has cleared, we take a look at the evidence, as well as recall the impact on Doctor Who of two well-regarded recent departures from this world.Prepare yourselves for a cavalcade of Doctor Who discussion with Christian Cawley, James McLean, and Gareth Kavanagh, as they cover everything from Flux, RTD2, and the Netflix problem to Bob Baker, Chris Achilleos, and beyond...Consider this wide-ranging chat our Christmas present to you. Thanks for sticking with us during a stuttery 2021 - hope you have an awesome 2022!If you’ve enjoyed the show, 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 podkasterborous@gmail.com, and you’ll get a mention.

Doctor Who: Flux is over. Final episode The Vanquishers has split opinion, causing confusion in some areas, accused of having too much going on, and generally being like other Doctor Who finales.Christian Cawley and James McLean discuss The Vanquishers, bringing in some listener thoughts from our Facebook page. PLUS: We talk about Sylvester McCoy in The Munsters, directed by Rob Zombie.Shownotes Sylvester McCoy in The Munsters Your Facebook reactions The Glitterball trailer (featuring Midsomer Murders' and The Armageddon Factor's Barry Jackson) The Energy Pirate thread on Twitter If you’ve enjoyed the show, 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 podkasterborous@gmail.com, and you’ll get a mention.

Is Survivors of the Flux the first disappointing episode of Doctor Who Flux? Is the Grand Serpent really the Master, or just too similar? How did Yaz, Dan, and Professor Jericho escape the quantum extraction?Discussing an episode that jumped around and seemed to focus on the wrong story, Christian Cawley and James McLean consider all of the various story strands and wonder if episode 5 is more of a "moving the pieces into place" episode, rather than another strong installment.One hell of a cliffhanger, though, let's face it!Shownotes Facebook chat on Survivors of the Flux Tory MP comments on Doctor Who and "lack of male role models" The Sarah Jane Adventures If you've enjoyed the show, 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 podkasterborous@gmail.com, and you'll get a mention.

The fourth episode of Doctor Who Flux is Village of the Angels, the first appearance by the Weeping Angels as antagonists since 2012's The Angels Take Manhattan. But was this a return to form for the quantum-locked assailants, or did the episode suffer from inconsistent motivations for the villains?Christian Cawley and James McLean discuss the episode, so click play to find out how satisfied they were with the episode that tells us what happened after "The Angel has the TARDIS." Shownotes Village of the Angels reaction on Facebook The Doctor Who Companion comments policy reminder We need your reviews! Head to Apple Podcasts to leave a rating and review, and we’ll read it out. Deal? Not on Apple Podcasts? Leave us a review somewhere else, send the link over on Twitter or Facebook or podkasterborous@gmail.com, and we’ll read it out.

Once, Upon Time is the third episode of Doctor Who Flux. Marking a change of pace, the episode has been judged as being complicated by many, despite featuring appearances from Daleks and Cybermen.This podcast looks at Once, Upon Time's key elements, guest appearances, and sub-plots, as well as bringing into the conversation some comments from our Facebook followers. Join Christian Cawley and James McLean as they mull over the latest installment of Doctor Who Flux and how it fits into the series so far.Shownotes:Your comments on our Facebook pageWe need your reviews! Head to Apple Podcasts to leave a rating and review, and we’ll read it out. Deal? Not on Apple Podcasts? Leave us a review somewhere else, send the link over on Twitter or Facebook or podkasterborous@gmail.com, and we’ll read it out.

Episode two of Doctor Who Flux is War of the Sontarans, which guest stars Sara Powell as Mary Seacole, Gerald Kyd as General Logan, and Jonathan Watson and Dan Starkey as various Sontarans.This podcast takes a look at the episode, with an in-depth chat between hosts Christian Cawley and James McLean as they attempt to get to the bottom of why this series of Doctor Who seems to be far more enjoyable than any other series since 2010.Shownotes Paul Cornell on Twitter Doctor Who Flux overnights so far Stones of Blood's Megara - or sparklers? Classic Doctor Who and Wallace & Gromit writer Bob Baker dies We need your reviews! Head to Apple Podcasts to leave a rating and review, and we’ll read it out. Deal? Not on Apple Podcasts? Leave us a review somewhere else, send the link over on Twitter or Facebook or podkasterborous@gmail.com, and we’ll read it out.

Jodie Whittaker is back with the first part of Doctor Who Flux. The Halloween Apocalypse is part one of the six part series, which introduces not only a new villain (Swarm) but also a universal threat (the Flux) that may or may not be related to him.Throw in some Sontarans, Weeping Angels, seven billion dog like aliens, a future friend from the past and a man on a space observatory, and you've got the beginnings of a movie-like experience. And we haven't even mentioned new companion Dan, his non-girlfriend girlfriend Helen, or Swarm's sister.Christian Cawley and James McLean offer their thoughts about an episode that brings a whole new format to Doctor Who.We need your reviews! Head to Apple Podcasts to leave a rating and review, and we’ll read it out. Deal? Not on Apple Podcasts? Leave us a review somewhere else, send the link over on Twitter or Facebook or podkasterborous@gmail.com, and we’ll read it out.

This is a jam-packed podcast featuring the latest Doctor Who betting odds for the 14th star of the series, a chat about the new Doctor Who games, and of course Fluxx. Also, the new series of Doctor Who, Flux.They also mull over the Sony Pictures Television purchase of Bad Wolf Productions, terrible Doctor Who reference books, the switch in depth of DWM between 1980s and 1990s, and enjoy letters sent by 1980s Doctor Who direct Peter Grimwade to various cast members.Also, random other "Trivia, Mr Fibuli!"Shownotes Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins Doctor Who: The Edge of RealityDoctor Who VR Game: The Edge of Time Doctor Who: Fluxx card game Vworp Vworp #4Vworp Vworp #3 review Doctor Who Betting Odds Sony Pictures Television acquires Bad Wolf Productions Peter Grimwade says "thank you" John Fitton catalogue Amiga Addict magazine We need your reviews! Head to Apple Podcasts to leave a rating and review, and we’ll read it out. Deal? Not on Apple Podcasts? Leave us a review somewhere else, send the link over on

Russell T Davies has been named as the new Doctor Who showrunner following the departure of Chris Chibnall in 2022. But does this mean a return to the show as it was in 2005, or could RTD have something more interesting planned.Well, what do you think? Christian Cawley and James McLean speculate on the future of the show now that it is finally moving away from BBC in-house production.

Jodie Whittaker has announced her departure, and Doctor Who showrunner Chris Chibnall is also heading out the door. The cycle of change has once again been initiated, but we haven't got together to make endless speculation about "who's next?"Instead, we're looking at "where and what next?" What can Doctor Who do to survive in a world of Loki, The Walking Dead, and Midsomer Murders (no, really)? And while we're at it, why is everyone complaining about everything all the flaming time?Join Christian Cawley, Brian Terranova, and James McLean as they treat you to an in-depth conversation about where Doctor Who may or may not head next... ShownotesThis week we referred to some of the following: Jodie Whittaker and Chris Chibnall Announce Departure from Doctor Who Twitter Reaction to Doctor Who Departures Could J. Michael Straczynski Be Doctor Who Showrunner? (Spoiler: Probably not) Kasterborous polls followers on Twitter Doctor Who: The Edge of Reality Read reviews of RTD-era Doctor Who in Ultimate Regeneration We

Brian Terranova makes Doctor Who fan films; he also collects props and cosplays. Christian Cawley and James McLean have worked on fanzines. They all host a Doctor Who podcast. But why do these, and other, Doctor Who fans keep making stuff? In this podcast we look at the various ways fans express their love of Doctor Who and other shows and serials through art, writing, cosplay, and other things, along with what drives fans to create.We need your reviews! Head to Apple Podcasts to leave a rating and review, and we’ll read it out. Deal? Not on Apple Podcasts? Leave us a review somewhere else, send the link over on Twitter or Facebook or podkasterborous@gmail.com, and we’ll read it out.

Released on April 2nd, 2021, 100 Objects of Doctor Who from Candy Jar Books explores the worlds of Doctor Who from a strange new angle, courtesy of Philip Bates. He's the editor of the very popular Doctor Who Companion website and he joins Christian Cawley in this podcast to discuss the DWC, 100 Objects of Doctor Who, and a little bit of recent Doctor Who news...Shownotes: Catherine Tate "spotted" in Liverpool while Doctor Who shoots Buy 100 Objects of Doctor Who Doctor Who Insider Black Archive #44: The Pandorica Opens by Philip Bates We'll Take Manhattan (Karen Gillan and Aneurin Barnard) You can hear more (in written form) from Philip at The Doctor Who Companion.Bookmark our website: www.kasterborous.co.ukFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/podkasterborousTwitter: https://twitter.com/KasterBeyondInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepodkast/ Email: podkasterborous@gmail.comWe need your help to ensure the future of the Kasterborous podcast. If you'd like to help us with running costs, equipment and hostin

This week Christian Cawley chats with Cutaway Comics' Gareth Kavanagh about Lytton, Omega, Brian Blessed, and accidentally discovering crowdfunding.Doctor Who fandom has been gifted with rare treats over the years, from comics and novels to audiobooks, audio plays, and independent movies. Anyone engaged with Doctor Who is aware of at least one of these alternate spins on the so-called "Whoniverse" but such productions are often limited by licenses.After all, the BBC owns Doctor Who.But, the corporation does not own the characters created by non-BBC writers who worked on the classic series. That's where Cutaway Comics comes in. In this week's show, Gareth Kavanagh tells us all about Cutaway Comics, its early success with the Eric Saward-approved Lytton, the development of Omega, and just how he got Brian Blessed involved to record the audio adaptation which was fulfilled thanks to support on Kickstarter. Shownotes Fans campaign for Netflix to revive Torchwood Andrew Cartmel's Script Doctor memoir to be republi

It's the one you've been waiting for: our thoughts on Doctor Who's New Year special, Revolution of the Daleks!It's good to se John Barrowman back as Captain Jack Harkness, but it is too short a trip? Is it a sad goodbye to Ryan? Are we worried about Yaz - and if not, should we be? And why did the Doctor languish in prison for nearly 20 years? After all, she should be smart enough to escape.Join Christian Cawley, James McLean, and Brian Terranova for their thoughts, reflections, opinions, insight, and reaction to the the Daleks' latest attempt to conquer earth in Revolution of the Daleks.

Jodie Whittaker has quit Doctor Who. Or has she? Who is in the running to replace the Thirteenth Doctor? Is there even a new name being considered? And is Chris Chibnall also leaving the show?We don't know, but there is plenty of press speculation to discuss. Also: comedian John Bishop is cast as the show's new male companion, the Dark Dimension receives an audio adaptation, and we remember Mark Eden and Barbara Shelley, both of whom have recently passed.Shownotes Has Jodie Whittaker quit Doctor Who? John Bishop cast as new Doctor Who companion The Dark Dimension audio adaptationThe Dark Dimension podcast Mark Eden (Marco Polo) dies Barbara Shelley (Planet of Fire) dies This week's show features Brian Terranova, James McLean, and Christian Cawley.