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Review: The War Master – The Master of Callous

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Review by Doctor Squee (Host of Gallifrey Stands Podcast)

In this second War Master set from Big Finish, they have; instead of 4 stand alone stories, given us one ongoing 4-part story of the Master on one world. A bold and ultimately inspired move. Continue reading →

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Doctor Who Series 12 date revealed

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As series 11 came to a close on BBC One tonight (Sunday 9th December) the show announced that series 12 is on its way and will be returning to BBC One in early 2020.

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Review: Unit – Revisitations

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Review by Doctor Squee (Host of Gallifrey Stands Podcast)

UNIT is back… and so are some of the foes the Doctor has stopped taking the Earth before. Continue reading →

Review: The Seventh Doctor – The New Adventures (Vol 1)

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Review by Doctor Squee (Host of Gallifrey Stands Podcast)

The 7th Doctor (Sylvester McCoy) is back, this time joined by his pals from the Virgin novels Chris (Travis Oliver) and Roz (Yasmin Bannerman). Continue reading →

Review: Doctor Who Early Adventures – Entanglement

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Review by Doctor Squee (Host of Gallifrey Stands Podcast)

When the Doctor, Steven (Peter Purves) and Vicki (Maureen O’Brien) arrive in the 1930’s. When they get out of the Tardis it has a fall. As they try to get it recovered they seek refuge in the local Sedgwick College. The colleges Provost is missing and a leadership race is underway to replace him. But where did the prior leader go? And why are the students suddenly experiencing strange angry outbursts? Thing will only get weirder.

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Doctor Who ‘Festive’ Episode Officially Confirmed For New Slot

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With 2018 marking a brand-new era for Doctor Who it is only right that 2019 kicks off in spectacular style. So, to mark the occasion, in this year’s festive episode the TARDIS will travel through the time vortex from its traditional timeslot on Christmas Day and will land in style on New Year’s Day

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Doctor Who Series 11 Episode 9 & 10 – Synopsis and images revealed

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Following the airing of Doctor Who series 11 episode 6 ‘Demons Of The Punjab’’ and releasing the synopsis for 7 & 8 we now have details of Episodes 9 & 10. Continue reading →

The Future of Streaming Entertainment?

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With the rise of new players in the market such as the recently announced Disney+ streaming service and the long-awaited Apple content service (which reportedly will be offered free to Apple customers and be limited to PG-Rated content) things are set to change in the next few years.

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Review: Doctor Who – The Early Adventures – The Dalek Occupation of Winter

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Review by Doctor Squee (Host of Gallifrey Stands Podcast)

Let’s start with what an awesome title this is, harkening back to the way they used to have more poetic story names. And this tells you a lot about the style of this piece by David K Barnes. It does in many ways go back to the classic story telling of Doctor Who, as these early adventures tend to. What’s striking about this one for me is how it also blends in a lot of modern techniques of writing and characters whilst making them fit perfectly. Take the character of Jacklyn Karna (Sara Powell). She feels like a modern villain but the Doctor uses very old-school techniques to wrong-foot her and it’s great.

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