Paul McGann is majestic, pulling the pieces together and has some terrific speeches. Overflowing with big ideas, is this the same guy who wrote 'An Alien Werewolf in London'? 😲 Romana as a dictator has to be heard! Chilling who these people are... regeneration worthy cliffhanger. #MiniKettle

Where's your fucking poppy?

Stortorget, Stockholm 🇸🇪

I think i just passed Matthew Sweet in Stockholm. I'd recognise those clear specs anywhere! 😂

The special edition DVD version of Battlefield is terrific fun. I'd forgotten some of the additions like Morgaines 'this is war!' at the convoy. Here's the link below to this story being discussed on Kettle recently ⏬️

My first Kettle! I had so much fun talking about this with Dave. Apologies in advance for all my attempts at an American accent!

It’s so good to have Dave back podcasting again. Do give his show a listen.

'Metaltron’! DNA transfer! Exterminate! Dave and @danielrawnsley.bsky.social land in an alien museum in Utah, 2012 where the owner has a living specimen…What will they make of the glorious direction, intense Eccleston and Nicholas Briggs? open.spotify.com/episode/3eut... #AKettleandSomeString

Helllo Everyone! This week on the Maran Chess Club @joshort.bsky.social joins me to talk all about her first time watching Enlightenment! Join us or walk the plank! #DoctorWho

We've reached a huge moment in the history of the Doctor Who. A story that kicks down the doors and takes the show in a brand new direction. Rod joins Jeff and I as we tackle this controversial episode... @whorod.bsky.social @jeffgoddard.bsky.social anchor.fm/drwho-whats-...

A Dalek breaks free and downloads the entire internet. D'you think he came across this podcast?? #AKettleandSomeString #DoctorWho #Dalek

They watched it happen, and now they make it happen!

Coming Soon (With @danielrawnsley.bsky.social)... #AKettleandSomeString #DoctorWho #Dalek

What is this horrendous place? And Olvir wasn't much help was he?! Now i'm here in my underwear! @drwhonovels.bsky.social and Dave are discussing my last story, #Terminus, on the latest episode of #AKettleandSomeString, out now: open.spotify.com/episode/3fwY... #DoctorWho

Excellent episode on a much unfairly maligned story

A lesser writer might have the Doctor point and laugh at it, but Shearman shows the doctor almost having sympathy towards the Cyberman is a curious and bold move.

Great "event" episode halfway through the series to hook the viewers. The reimagined Dalek is stunning, the direction by Joe Ahearne is fantastic. Eccleston & Piper are amazing, the Doctor's PTSD cleverly explored The bit with the Cyberman helmet subtly acknowledges the past without demeaning it

MAKE DALEKS SCARY AGAIN! (It succeeded)

Tonight @danielrawnsley.bsky.social and I will look at the 2005 ninth Doctor blockbuster 'Dalek' when the iconic alien returned to the show. What is everyone's thoughts on this one, and we'll read them out! 😁 #AKettleandSomeString

It's a solid story. The lone Dalek excudes menace. Eccleston plays the horror of them well. Adam is a good addition. The Doctor and the large gun near the ends a bit much though.

Tonight @danielrawnsley.bsky.social and I will look at the 2005 ninth Doctor blockbuster 'Dalek' when the iconic alien returned to the show. What is everyone's thoughts on this one, and we'll read them out! 😁 #AKettleandSomeString

‘Twas Harry Hill not Noel Edmonds 😉 youtu.be/BZmtafuZ-PA?...

Really good dive into Terminus.

The Great One revealed! From 'State of Decay' Matrix Edition #DoctorWho #Blender

Very sorry to hear that the great actor Nabil Shaban has passed away. He played one of the best villains in 80s Who as Sil. That laugh alone will never be replicated. RIP.

In which I attempt to undertake the most spirited defense of "Terminus" ever recorded (and in which I manage to stay on topic almost 49% of the time...)

Infected Nyssa! The Garm! Lazars! Dave and Jason land on a liner full of patients bound for the centre of the universe. What will they make of the Black Guardians product knowledge, glam rock pirates and the emotional leaving scene? open.spotify.com/episode/3fwY... #AKettleandSomeString

The maddest, most contentious, most laughter filled Strictly yet! How can the fag end of Hartnell provoke so many potent opinions? @felixfrazer.bsky.social @jonarnold.bsky.social @davidjgp1983.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a...

Our Torchwood watch continues - It's Gwen's first proper day on the job, so make sure you've got your pump & hump, you're in the right Cardiff bar and join us to discuss Day One... podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

Jeff and I have arrived at Lake Geneva and we begin our journey towards the finale. Along the way, we encounter Mary Shelley, unexplained ghosts, a heavy dose of atmosphere, and the terrifying lone Cyberman - Ashad! It's a classic! @jeffgoddard.bsky.social anchor.fm/drwho-whats-...

Back in Berlin, Germany! 🇩🇪

Politics, adventure, a McCoy love in, sinister robots, terrorism, love...this one has it all! @doctorwhoprophunt.bsky.social steps into the Ham Fam and discusses a much undervalued episode... podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a...

The recreation of this is fabulously faithful, albeit a bit too dark in places. The sets, the costumes and the props are spot on. And some of the performances have the essence of the original - Yorkshire Malpha needs to be heard to be believed though! 😂 a sterling effect from all involved.

Possibly the longest Kettle episode ever! I brought a lot of notes to this one. 😄

A genuine favourite of mine. It’s so miserable! And it has one of my favourite soundtracks.

Coming Soon (With @drwhonovels.bsky.social)... #AKettleandSomeString #DoctorWho #Terminus

Spellbinding. Briggs brings this landmark tale (considering what it discusses) to life beautifully. The old warrior in the rain, the exhibit, two titans of the wars talking about life and death. I was transfixed and the ending is very powerful. One of the best ever short trips. #MiniKettle

Helllo Everyone! This week on the Maran Chess Club @alexwilcock.bsky.social joins me to talk all about the Big Finish audio adaptation of Cold Fusion! #DoctorWho

The Telly & the Target are great. Both underrated gems. The Vanir are fucking metal! Nyssa is Heisenberg before Heisenberg. Complete with cooking in their underwear. Davo is great in it, full of energy. Destroy the Doggies control unit is a great moment. I want to be in a vent with Tegan.

Better than it's cracked up to be. The story isn't bad but it's hampered by production. The clattering vanir 'armour', the jazzy space pirates, "we're all going to diiiiiiiiie!!!", Nyssa removing her skirt for no reason, and the lack of anything for Tegan and Turlough to do. All mask a decent story.

It’s so much better than people say it is. Hampered by production issues and actors being mean about the director years later. There’s a nice atmosphere to it. Yeah, I like Terminus!

It's a good script but some of the production works against it. It should be loud and full of blustering big performances. Still what we get is interesting and has a lot to say. I like it a lot but I don't love it. Wish the music was better, that would help it!

Some good sci-fi ideas and Sarah Sutton gets a good finale. The space pirates aren't necessary and Liza Goddard is no Nerys Hughes! But the Vanir are well characterised and no-one dies. The music is awful, though. Much better than its reputation

Hugely underrated piece of sci-fi, second best of the season only let down by some odd design decisions and the skirt (which is explained in the novel).

Predictably, I like Terminus. I remember being upset by it when I was a child because I liked Nyssa, and I didn't want her to be in peril. As an adult, I hate that she spends most of the episodes in her undies. I like the story though.

"You represent a poor investment of my time and energy." Yeah, actually, I'd say it's pretty good.

Tomorrow @drwhonovels.bsky.social and I will be going to the centre of the universe and saying farewell to Nyssa for 1983's 'Terminus'! We'd love to know everyone's thoughts, and we'll read them out! 🙂 #AKettleandSomeString #DoctorWho #Terminus

🚨NEW CHAPTER!🚨 "Oh yeah? Selling 'em a quick get-well fix and calling it a miracle? [...] Then tell me, good Sister: how much does it all COST?" Novelising the Doctor's angry ethics debate about far-future medicine. With a cat. THE DAVID TENNANT VOICE RETURNETH! open.spotify.com/episode/2upj...

‼️ NEW NOSTALGIA TOURS ‼️ Join the very lovely @jonarnold.bsky.social and @markdodyk.bsky.social as we explore Mind of Evil, Terminus, Oxygen and Power of the Doctor. Which story will get the most plaudits and handshakes? And who will get the dreaded P45? Find out.. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/n...

Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿3 Greece 🇬🇷 1 Fantastic result in this World Cup qualifier at Hampden!