Radio Free Skaro #1073 - Cancel Culture - More BBC tendering discussion! - Even more Doctor Who future talk! - Spearhead From Space commentary!

The Beatles on ToTPs Film is Fabulous! is delighted to confirm the 35mm negative presented to John Franklin at the recent film convention in Oxted, contains the The Beatles first appearance on Top of the Tops.

Fantastic episode.

Radio Free Skaro #1072 - This Song May Be Over - An era of Doctor Who ends - we discuss! - BBC puts Doctor Who "out to tender" to find new production partner - Former DWM editor Tom Spilsbury guests!

So it looks like we’ll have lots to talk about on Sunday’s episode.

The BBC has decided not to move ahead with a Doctor Who Christmas Special. RTD and Bad Wolf are out, while the BBC maintains that “Doctor Who remains an important part of the BBC”. Read the full statement: www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/...

Radio Free Skaro #1071 - Minimal Editing - RTD/Doctor Who follow-up. BBC announcement soon? - Anthony Stewart Head remembered - Spearhead From Space commentary resumes!

Latest Radio Free Skaro has a lovely review/interviews about Salvation's Child the graphic novel by @aptshadow.bsky.social , with art by me! Hear Adrian, @paulcornell.bsky.social and @sophiealdred.bsky.social discuss the book and the series (starts about 51 minutes in) youtu.be/GNDofBnjSFQ?...

When elderly film collectors pass away, their estates are frequently left with large collections to manage. If you’d like to discuss the donation of a collection, please email the trustees of Film is Fabulous! at the following: [email protected]

Beatles 35mm Negative Donated At the British Film Collectors’ Convention, on Saturday 30th May, John Franklin of Film is Fabulous was presented with a 35mm BBC negative of The Beatles, recorded on the 19th March 1964, in the original BBC film can.

I’m on the new @radiofreeskaro.bsky.social with @sophiealdred.bsky.social and @aptshadow.bsky.social talking about Salvation’s Child! radiofreeskaro.com/2026/05/31/r...

Radio Free Skaro #1070 - Do They Know It's Christmas? - Doctor Who Christmas controversy! We discuss - Doctor Who TV Movie 4K review! - Paul Cornell, Adrian Tchaikovsky, and Sophie Aldred on Salvation's Child!

Hear it this weekend on Radio Free Skaro!

The convention is sponsored by Film is Fabulous! There will be dealers with a wide selection of films and equipment for sale, plus film shows, including a 35mm feature. To book advance tickets, please visit: www.ticketsource.com/barn-theatre...

Film Collectors’ Convention The Film is Fabulous! team are delighted to participate in the British Film Collectors’ Convention 2026, which will be held at The Barn Theatre, 25 Bluehouse Lane, Oxted, on Saturday 30th May.

We’re looking forward to it!

Salvation's Child, my first graphic novel and one that expands the universe of the Final Architecture, is now out!

Radio Free Skaro #1069 - Thunderballs, I Calls 'Em - Embracing the niche appeal of Doctor Who! - Disney+ still not showing The War Between - Spearhead From Space commentary begins!

To read Oliver Crocker’s full interview with Darren Payne, which includes information on the six episodes of Late Night Horror, please visit: filmisfabulous.org.uk/lost-late-ni...

Lost Late Night Horror Found Film is Fabulous! has collaborated with Darren Payne of ‘Dirt in the Gate Movies’ to preserve a missing episode of BBC television: Late Night Horror: No Such Thing As A Vampire (Broadcast: 19th April 1968)

A new review and some pages from the upcoming Architects graphic novel Salvation’s Child emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...

The team at Big Finish were all deeply saddened to learn of the death of Michael Keating, who is best known to our listeners as Blake's 7's Vila. Our tribute is here: https://bgfn.sh/ripmichael RIP Michael.

The Film is Fabulous! team would like to thank everyone who has purchased a ticket to the HOME in Manchester event. To download a digital copy (PDF) of the event brochure, please visit: filmisfabulous.org.uk/wp-content/u...

Daleks in Manchester On Sat 23rd May, at HOME in Manchester, there’ll be an opportunity for fans of Dr Who to experience the first three eps of “The Daleks’ Master Plan” on the big screen. Two of these eps were found by Film is Fabulous! filmisfabulous.org.uk/the-daleks-m... Photo by C.J.Ball

Interesting find, and worthy to have in any collection, but the frames shown in the listing are from Episode 3, which exists in the archive.

Radio Free Skaro #1068 - They're Not Real Bats - Doctor Who returns to America on AMC+! - Will AMC be a home for new Doctor Who? - Director Lee Haven Jones in the Miniscope!

AMC+ Acquires exclusive US streaming rights to Doctor Who (2005-2022) www.doctorwho.tv/news-and-fea...

After almost four years of dormancy, the Doctor Who on BBC America feed on Twitter has posted again…

Radio Free Skaro #1067 - Beryllium Atomic Clock - Paul Vanezis on restoring the 1996 Doctor who movie to 4K! - Jodie Whittaker coming to Chicago TARDIS! - Gallifrey One hotel rooms!

Short Silent Movie Found The Film is Fabulous! team have found a short silent movie, made by Edison Studios in a property in the north of England. The film has spent the last sixty years in a dank haven. It is: The Actress (1913)

As Sir David Attenborough turns 100 today, here's his memo from December 1966 as Controller of BBC2 to Dennis Scuse at Television Enterprises, turning down the idea that Terry Nation's planned colour Dalek series could find a home on his channel.

Say,"Yes Paul!" Another look ahead at next Wednesday's episode, where @samiraahmeduk.bsky.social and @gkw.bsky.social will be looking at shows from 1987. Available wherever you get your podcasts!

We've decided to keep the video versions of the podcast going for the foreseeable future. Please subscribe to the channel if you can. youtube.com/@worldoftell...

This type of discovery from Film is Fabulous is very much within our area of interest…

What is Vinegar Syndrome? In this look at the archives, Paul Vanezis examines various negatives to show the progression of the decay. Note: The GoFundMe campaign mentioned in this video officially ended in 2025. youtu.be/1KwI6-HZwWg?...

Radio Free Skaro #1066 - A Space Helmet for a Cow - Coming soon! Circuit Breaker! We discuss - EW's Top 50 Modern Who Episodes - Commentary for The Mysterious Planet concludes!

New ‘Cutting Copies’ Research Film is Fabulous! and De Montfort University are engaged in research relating to ‘Cutting Copies’. Prof. Justin Smith and a small team are looking into the processes at BBC Enterprises, with support from the BBC Archives. filmisfabulous.org.uk/the-history-...

Today's the final day to register for Gallifrey One 2027 at our introductory price points ($125 adult, $70 teen). Save on your adult or teen tickets for our February 2027 event; price increases begin tomorrow (children 3-11 are always $40.) www.gallifreyone.com/register/ #gally1

Going live imminently! New video explores a BRILLIANT trick Camfield pulled off in Devil’s Planet. ➡️ youtu.be/OPnvw8HOhxc?...

Radio Free Skaro #1065 - Maximum Power - The Blake's 7 Production Diary Series C with Jonathan Helm and Grahame Robertson! - Missing Morecambe and Wise episode found!

Reminder: Hotel reservations at the Marriott LAX for Gallifrey One 2027 open in just TWO WEEKS... on Friday May 8, 2026 at 10:00am Pacific time (1pm Eastern / 6pm UK). Details and important info at www.gallifreyone.com/reservations/ #gally1

The British Comedy Guide have posted an article on the return of the missing Morecambe And Wise episode, returned by Film Is Fabulous!, you can read it here www.comedy.co.uk/tv/news/8717...

You’ve watched the “new” Daleks’ Master Plan eps… now listen! Here’s the first of three new videos about Tristram Cary’s music for the story. youtu.be/zDF450vtu_0?...

Roger Limb, Glynis Jones, Mark Ayres, and I were at the Music Producers Guild Awards last week, where we picked up the Pioneer award for the Radiophonic Workshop, past and present, alongside rolling credits of over eighty people connected with the workshop, headed by Delia Derbyshire and John Baker.

Film is Fabulous! is pleased to confirm that tickets for the special screening of “The Daleks’ Master Plan” episodes will go on general sale at HOME Manchester today at midday. homemcr.org/whats-on/rec...

We chat with @lizbethmyles.bsky.social about her upcoming book Where We Stand, Where We Fall!

Radio Free Skaro #1064 - Not Simply To Amuse - The current existential crisis of Doctor Who (and Star Trek) - New action dollies! - Lizbeth Myles on her new book Where We Stand, Where We Fall!

Meet Peter Purves in Manchester Film is Fabulous! is delighted to announce that Doctor Who icon, Peter Purves, will be signing autographs at HOME Manchester, following the screening of “The Daleks’ Master Plan” episodes on Saturday, 23rd May 2026. Photo by Christopher John Ball

Radio Free Skaro #1063 - Brought To You By The Letters G and I - Film is Fabulous at Riverside panels! - BBC Studios streaming service - Commentary for "The Mysterious Planet", Part Three!