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A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast

Joe Ford
Doctor Who
The Web Of Fear
Terror Of the Autons
The Daemons
Destiny Of the Daleks
The X-Files
Cybermen
Tom Baker
The Brain Of Morbius
The Moonbase
John Pertwee
The Master
Carnival Of Monsters
The Ribos Operation
State Of Decay
Frankenstein
Invasion Of the Dinosaurs
Patrick Troughton
Image Of the Fendhal
The Ark

Join Joe Ford as he waltzes all around the world (via whatever means the internet allows) and undertakes Doctor Who commentaries with a wide range of wonderful contributors. Fans, podcasters, online reviewers, writers, actors...the USP of this podcast is it's variety of guests and the fact that they all bring their own unique perspective to the podcast. The guest chooses the story, be it one they ... more

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Latest Episodes

CBD oil at the ready! Eddie gets ready to rock fandom with his bold and (some would say) insane list of his least favourite classic Doctor Who stories...

The longest climax in the history of Doctor Who...and the most filtered...and the most predictable...and the most badly motivated...

Not for the faint hearted - watching the episode and listening to the commentary. The experiment begun with this being a balanced conversation...

Will the Doctor and Jo escape the fetid fruits of the mine? Will the Brigadier decide beef or fungus? Will Jo and Cliff ever get to kiss?

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Recent Guests

Dom Carter
Real life journalist guest on the show
Episode: Tops & Bottom Tens - Dom Carter Tops the Classic Series
David Gersby Pratt
Guest discussing bottom 10 list
Episode: Tops & Bottoms Tens - David GP Bottoms the Classic Series
Luke Sims-Jenkins
Guest who chose the story for discussion
Episode: Talks to Luke Sims-Jenkins about his choice of The Caves of Androzani (2/4)
Gareth Bowley
Guest discussing Second Doctor era
Doctor Who commentator
Episode: Strictly Come Hamster - Second Doctor Special (featuring James, Frazer, Gareth & Eddie)
Frazer Hines
Guest discussing Second Doctor era
Actor, Doctor Who companion actor
Episode: Strictly Come Hamster - Second Doctor Special (featuring James, Frazer, Gareth & Eddie)
Lee McMenemy
Guest guest, regular contributor on Doctor Who commentary
The Polis Box and Doctor Who commentary community
Episode: Tops & Bottoms Tens - Lee McMenemy Tops the Classic Series
Paul Arthu
Guest who chose The Chase for commentary
Unknown (guest on episode)
Episode: Talks to Paul Arthu about his choice of The Chase (3/6)
Luke Simms Jenkins
Doctor Who writer/editor and panel participant
Fan/critic community
Episode: Justin Richards - Thank you for the stories
John Arnold
Contributor on Doctor Who literature and editor
Independent commentator on Doctor Who books
Episode: Justin Richards - Thank you for the stories

Host

Joe Ford
Host of the show, guiding the discussion and introducing topics; frequently leads conversations and interviews with a wide range of guests.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 128 ratings
  • Brilliantl

    Really really enjoyable podcast with charming hosts and tons of interesting views. Big points to Fraser for loving The Dominators, the second best Season 5 story after The Invasion. Anyway, highly recommended. Please do Inferno ! And more Jon.

    Can’t understand a word Jack Coyer says 🤔

    ETA Just noticed I gave a good review but only one star 😳. Butter fingers. Have corrected! Must have been having a day 🤪

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mr Day
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • A great doctor who podcast.

    Great podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Field357
    United States8 months ago
  • Wonderful

    Podcast Addict
    5
    R H
    a year ago
  • Good fun

    I mostly listen to the 'Strictly Come Hamster' episodes, which are always great fun. They are enjoyable, even though I almost always disagree with their choices. Sometimes I’m screaming at my iPad, ‘are you insane?’ over some of the eccentric picks that are made, but everyone is entitled to an opinion. It's often raucous, rambunctious and as camp as a row of tents, but it can also be very insightful. I like it a lot, even if one of the presenters has blocked me on Twitter (presumably) for my ant... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tom Turlough
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Wonderfully funny

    A very fun podcast particularly Strictly Come Hamster, funny, thoughtful variety of different takes on the show.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Guy 1993
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Audience notes the humor, energy, and depth of Doctor Who knowledge, often with witty banter.
Fans value the guest-driven format and the vibrant debates that feel both casual and insightful.
Listeners praise the show for warm hosting and diverse, knowledgeable guests.

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Talking Points

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Tops & Bottoms Tens - Eddie Arnold Tops the Classic Series
Q: Why did you pick Nightmare of Eden so high, given its reputation?
Eddie discusses nostalgia, setting design, and how the story's risk-taking and special effects age into a favourite that remains enjoyable despite flaws.
Tops & Bottoms Tens - Eddie Arnold Tops the Classic Series
Q: What have you got for me for number 10?
Eddie explains his bottom-ten choice and its appeal, noting how comfort viewing can still involve critical elements and personal context from his marathon viewing.
Talks to Luke Sims-Jenkins about his choice of The Caves of Androzani (4/4)
Q: What about the production design and music contributes to the atmosphere?
Harper's direction paired with Roger Lim's score creates a grimy, high-stakes mood; the use of wheels on sets and innovative lighting choices help craft a visually striking and immersive cave-based finale.
Talks to Luke Sims-Jenkins about his choice of The Caves of Androzani (4/4)
Q: What makes this story stand out as a finale for Peter Davison's Doctor?
The episode emphasizes Davison's vulnerability and strength, showing a Doctor who is effectively outmatched and surrounded by danger, yet remains morally determined and emotionally complex, which culminates in a powerful, and widely regarded, regeneration.
Talks to Paul Arthur about his choice of The Chase (5/6)
Q: What are the three best comic book series according to you?
Paul Arthur mentions Doom Patrol, Legion of Superheroes, and Agents of Shield as his top picks, highlighting the bold imagery, hopeful sci-fi setting, and cross-media storytelling that connect to Doctor Who.

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Recent guests on A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife include:

1. Dom Carter
2. David Gersby Pratt
3. Luke Sims-Jenkins
4. Gareth Bowley
5. Frazer Hines
6. Lee McMenemy
7. Paul Arthu
8. Luke Simms Jenkins

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