It is possible to cherish the BBC as an institution while also saying that BBC News is failing very badly, day after day, in its duty to inform and that it always fails in a right-wing direction. It desperately needs to recover its integrity

It was an absolute joy to play a really nasty piece of work in the latest instalment of the Victorian detective series 'Undercover Eve' from TT Productions! If you fancy a bit of Holmesian intrigue, leavened by a healthy dose of humour, then check this out! www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVV0...

Making the pilgrimage to another wonderful #BFI #DoctorWho screening tomorrow with my incomparable BFI buddy, @joshryancarr.bsky.social. Looking forward to seeing some familiar faces, and new ones too if you fancy saying hello!

Sixty-two years ago this morning, the very first live-action shots for Doctor Who were filmed at Ealing Film Studios.

The last of this week's Cyberman portraits, from The Invasion (1968). Rendered in #Blender3D

Chewie and I are home alone; there’s nothing else for it… #doctorwho

Watching traumatizing videos isn't activism. Protect yourself.

The listing's up on Amazon, so "glad I can finally talk about this," as they say. After all these years, I have actually managed to sell a professional piece of fiction. And of all the things I've tried, what is it...? Coming soon, from BBC Audiobooks...

You did it. The neo-Nazi gig planned for Great Yarmouth has been CANCELLED. ❗ Over 34,000 of you emailed the Home Office and spread the word. Local press, councils and police took notice, and under pressure, we have just received the news that the venue has pulled the plug.

Great Yarmouth is set to host the biggest neo-nazi music festival in over a decade. The Home Office has the power to block entry of overseas bands, which will scupper the promoters plans. But they won’t act unless we demand it. Email the Home Office now: hopenothate.org.uk/2025/08/28/g...

Christopher H Bidmead : a warm, engaging and hugely intelligent man who enjoyed putting the cat among the pigeons on interviews. In real life though, he was approachable and kind: and made the nicest coffee I’ve ever had. Here is is at home in Dec 2013 when he kindly asked me round. RIP Chris x

Omnia bona expectantibus eveniunt... youtu.be/ga7EhNuk-fA #doctorwho #theshepherd'sboy

Back in ‘98 to ‘05 #DoctorWho WAS the EDAs for me. Very excited to catch up with some of my friends from those halcyon days! @obversebooks.co.uk

My old friend @jasonarnopp.bsky.social needs to go private to sort his head and neck cancer. It’s urgent. He’s a good guy. Take a look and do what you can. www.gofundme.com/f/help-jason...

🚨NEW EPISODE!🚨 Safe to say, we had a lot to talk about!😭 I’m joined by @redarcherlive.bsky.social & CrispyPro from Who’s There?, as we unpack all the madness from ‘The Reality War’, Ncuti’s goodbye, & Billie’s hello…👀 OUT NOW on YouTube & wherever you get your pods! LINKS BELOW!⬇️

Was that everything you wished for…?📖 Next episode, I’ll be joined by the wonderful @davidchippa.bsky.social from @whowatchpodcast.bsky.social to chat about all the crazy chaos from ‘Wish World’!🕛 What did you think of it? Let me know below and I’ll include them in the pod!⬇️

🚨NEW EPISODE!🚨 Did we give it nul or douze points?👀 This week I’m joined by @alasdairg.bsky.social & @samwhotried.bsky.social from @wholalapod.bsky.social, as we chat ‘The Interstellar Song Contest’, and they take on Quiz Chibnall!🎤 OUT NOW on YouTube and wherever you get your pods! LINKS BELOW!⬇️

Barbara Wright: teacher, companion, Sandy-killer. #DoctorWho

🚨GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT🚨 So excited to announce that world renowned impressionist, comedian and the voice of the Brigadier (and many others!) for @bigfinish.bsky.social, @jonculshaw.bsky.social is coming on the pod!🎉 Get your questions in for Jon below ASAP!!!⬇️⬇️⬇️

🚨NEW EPISODE!🚨 Oh, what a Story this is…🕸️ This week I’m joined by @gbsheard.bsky.social and Cooper from Nostalgia Bait, as we chat ‘The Story & The Engine’, and they go head to head on Quiz Chibnall!💈 OUT NOW on YouTube and wherever you get your pods! LINKS BELOW!⬇️

It was an absolute pleasure to be welcomed back to the inimitable Who Knew podcast for a discussion of the latest episode of what’s shaping up to be a superlative season of #DoctorWho. Thanks again to Josh for stimulating chat about an episode that surprised us both with its important themes.

It’s your Lucky Day people! Another S2 episode means another pod!👀 This week I’m joined by the amazing Richard from @cleverdickfilms.bsky.social, as we break down all the Doctor lite drama from ‘Lucky Day’!🪙 Get your thoughts on the ep and questions for me and Richard in below!⬇️⬇️⬇️

🚨GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT🚨 The critically acclaimed director of many stories across S12, Flux + the centenary special, JAMIE MAGNUS STONE is coming in the pod!🎬 Get your questions in for Jamie down below before we record this week, to be released after S2 has finished!⬇️⬇️⬇️

It was an honour to guest on the Who’s There podcast to discuss a great episode of Doctor Who with the joyous and jocular Troy and Crispy! Very happy to share my thoughts on Lux with these two legends! Thanks again for having me! #DoctorWho #Lux youtu.be/Q8ASPl0D52Q?...

Are we beamin’, screamin’ or somewhere inbetweenin’ after that?👀 I’ll be joined by the lovely @an-awful-jack.bsky.social and Robin from @anawfulpodcast.bsky.social later this week to break down all the madness!🎞️ Get your thoughts/questions on it down below for a chance to be featured in the pod!⬇️

🚨NEW EPISODE!🚨 S2 is here!🎉 And this week, I’m joined by Molly Martian from Galactic Yo-Yo, as we break down ‘The Robot Revolution’ & Molly tries to take the Quiz Chibnall crown!👑 OUT NOW on YouTube and wherever you get your pods! LINKS BELOW!⬇️

RIP Jean Marsh. 😥

🚨NEW EPISODE!🚨 This week, I chat to former Who showrunner, @chrischibnall.bsky.social!🤯 We talk early Who memories, the challenges + joys of showrunning, bringing the 13th Doctor to life with Jodie Whittaker & his brand new book, Death at the White Hart!🔥 OUT NOW! LINKS BELOW!⬇️

🚨NEW EPISODE!🚨 This week, I’m joined by the one and only @safiyyaingar.bsky.social!💥 We chat about @bigfinish.bsky.social’s amazing 11DC’s, creating Valarie D Lockwood, anime influences, and we get an exclusive on which TV companion Safiyya was SO close to being cast as!👀 OUT NOW! LINKS BELOW!⬇️

Pretty much my life’s work this. And it’s crash landing pretty soon! I am beyond excited!!

On the centenary of his birth, remembering the life and considerable work of Barry Letts (1925-2009). A former actor, he was variously director, producer, writer, and executive producer of DOCTOR WHO between 1969 and 1981. Although his subsequent career was packed, the Doctor remained a constant!

I just solved @AmuseLabs's crossword in 19 minutes 48 seconds. Can you beat my time? crypticwho.com/crossword-73...

For those of you who have been asking, the Troughton Diary book is now listed to pre-order. telos.co.uk/shop/doctor-...

Looking forward to a bit of Tomb of the Cybermen tomorrow at Riverside Studios! Not sure if this critter my mother-in-law made a few years back will fit in my pocket though!

İf you can't wait to see me look startled next to experts, come see @themindrobber.bsky.social and me host a screening of #DoctorWho Tomb Of The Cybermen on Saturday 8th March. Will start posting spoiler facts. Some will be wrong! riversidestudios.co.uk/see-and-do/d...

We've just reprinted Drama and Delight, Richard Marson's intimate biography of Doctor Who's founding producer Verity Lambert. Includes a jaw-dropping chapter about the doomed saga of Eldorado. Order now from tenacrefilms.bigcartel.com

May have gone slightly crazy but decided to catch up on all the Black Archive I’ve been missing! A beautiful series of books from @obversebooks.bsky.social

With all this Eastenders anniversary talk I suppose I should share my favourite fact about the show: Dead Reg Cox, the body found in the very first scene of Eastenders, was played by Johnny Clayton who was the spiky faced Delegate in Doctor Who’s Mission to the Unknown.

The newest original from @ttproductions23.bsky.social ‘Green Door’ Inspired by the Gateways Club in Chelsea which ran until 1985, a club for Queer Women behind that Green Door on 239 King’s Road youtu.be/-5ghvOBSyds?...

Dipped my toe into the world of audio drama recently and am honoured to play a part in ‘Chimney Soot’ by @ttproductions23.bsky.social! Give it a listen if you like a bit of Gothic Victoriana, then be sure to check out the rest of the excellent ‘Reanimated’ series! youtu.be/0tWk0GdPdGk?...

Of the many spin-off series that Big Finish have created, Jago and Litefoot was, to me, undoubtedly the finest, a testament to the unrivalled performances by the late Trevor Baxter and Christopher Benjamin. Rest in peace. X

Sad to report that the family of Barbara Clegg - writer of the marvellous Doctor Who story Enlightenment - have asked me to share the news that she died on 7th January aged 98. RIP Barbara x

🚨OUT NOW!🚨 Join me, Sam Davis and @an-awful-jack.bsky.social for a New Years treat as we discuss The War Games in Colour, Joy To The World, and not forgetting the triumphant return of Quiz Chibnall!🎁 Listen now on YouTube and wherever you get your pods!🎧 LINKS BELOW!⬇️

Another boost for this because I really need money so please and thank you! (No point if you're in the US though, sorry, US postage is *mental* from here). But UK/IOM/Netherlands is fine

Coming soon…

RIP dear old Arnold Yarrow. Actor, writer, script editor, gentleman. Bellal in Doctor Who. Benny Bloom in EastEnders. A long TV career.

🚨NEW EPISODE OUT NOW!🚨 This week, I chat to YouTuber and cohost of Who’s There?, @redarcherlive.bsky.social about his YouTube origins, meeting CrispyPro, where to start with Who and of course, David Tennant eating his face!🍰 OUT NOW WHEREVER YOU GET YOUR PODS+YOUTUBE! LINKS BELOW!⬇️

I was honoured to provide some further reflections on the First Doctor's era for Kasey James' video latest video. Check out Kasey's channel for commentary and personal reflections on a wide range of movies and pop culture. Thanks again, Kasey! www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8DC...

⏰OUT TOMORROW!⏰ I’m joined this week by Sontaran extraordinaire and Who legend Dan Starkey! We talk about his Sontaran origins, his @bigfinish.bsky.social audio exploits, creating Strax, and what those probic vents are really for… Subscribe on the links BELOW so you don’t miss it!⬇️