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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
Tom Baker
The Brain Of Morbius
John Pertwee
The Master
Carnival Of Monsters
The Ribos Operation
State Of Decay
Frankenstein
Invasion Of the Dinosaurs
Image Of the Fendhal
The Ark
Roger Delgado
The Mutants
The Green Death
Classic Doctor Who

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

Wonderful human being Tom Neenan gets out the feather duster to add extra shine to his ten favourite classic Doctor Who stories...

Beautiful Dan Pinn gets out the custard pie gun and covers ten classic Doctor Who stories in dairy products...

We're in truly mad territory now as Richard Briers emerges, the old ladies show their true colours and bodies are dragged off to the furnace in the basement...

Goregous Anthony Carroll gets out the axe to chop down the reputation of ten classic Doctor Who stories...

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Recent Guests

Sophie Aldred
Actress who played Ace on Doctor Who
BBC/Doctor Who
Episode: Q&A with Joe and Mark - the 80s!
Paul Arthur Bottoms
Doctor Who cover artist and contributor
Prop Hunt / Doctor Who props and covers
Episode: Tops & Bottoms - Paul Arthur Bottoms Doctor Who Covers!
Chris Stebbings
Guest commentator and top-10 Doctor Who list maker
Episode: Tops & Bottoms Tens - Chris Stebbings Tops the Classic Series
Joe Ford
First-time guest on this episode
Episode: Talks to Jon & Eddie Arnold about their choice of Hell Bent (2/2)
Dom Carter
Real life journalist guest on the show
Episode: Tops & Bottom Tens - Dom Carter Tops the Classic Series
Joumana Medlej
Guest, commentator and dramatised discussion participant
Episode: Talks to Joumana Medlej about her choice of The Invasion of Time (1/6)
David Gersby Pratt
Guest discussing bottom 10 list
Episode: Tops & Bottoms Tens - David GP Bottoms the Classic Series
Luke Sims-Jenkins
Guest, discusses his choice of The Caves of Androzani and shares perspectives from fandom
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Episode: Talks to Luke Sims-Jenkins about his choice of The Caves of Androzani (1/4)
Eddie Arnold
Guest discussing Patrick Troughton era
Private individual/Doctor Who commentator
Episode: Strictly Come Hamster - Second Doctor Special (featuring James, Frazer, Gareth & Eddie)

Hosts

Joe Ford
Host of the show with a warm, probing interview style and strong guest facilitation.
Eddie Arnold
Guest with strong opinions on classic stories and top/bottom lists; contributes research and commentary.
Joumana Medlej
Guest with deep knowledge of Gallifreyan lore and Leela-focused material; offers critical, production-aware insights.

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 Kingdom5 months ago
  • A great doctor who podcast.

    Great podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Field357
    United States9 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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Listeners enjoy the balance of nostalgia and critical takes, with high entertainment value.
Guests consistently praised for expertise and engaging dynamics with the host.
Fans appreciate the variety of guests and topics, from art covers to deep-dive episode analysis.
Pitches often highlight the host's warmth and ability to draw out diverse guests.
The show is described as fun, informative, and clearly loving Doctor Who.

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Q&A with Joe and Mark - the 80s!
Q: Shag, marry, melt down for scrap: canine, chameleon, or the cyber leader?
A playful fan question used to compare iconic designs and personalities, with the discussion often steering toward which creature best fits the era's camp tone and character dynamics.
Q&A with Joe and Mark - the 80s!
Q: What would have made the best returning monster in the 80s? Quarks or crotons?
They imagine redesigned monsters with camp aesthetics, debating whether quarks' and crotons' visual design would suit a revival and how such choices would fit into 80s storytelling.
Q&A with Joe and Mark - the 80s!
Q: Who was the best in performance?
They debate performances across the era, with differing opinions on which actors most effectively embodied their characters, and how dynamics with the Doctor affected reception.
Q&A with Joe and Mark - the 80s!
Q: Of the 80s Companions, which is the best idea for a companion and which character works mostly due to the actor's performance?
They discuss various options like Adric, Nissa, Teagan, Perry, and Mel, weighing how each performer carried their role and how the character's development aligned with the era's story tones.
Q&A Madness with Joe & Mark
Q: Which fan films or fan communities do you find worthy of attention or re-release?
They praise Barbara Benedetti's fan projects and discuss the charm and storytelling potential of early fan-made Doctor Who material, noting the quality of acting and production on film.

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What is A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A fast-paced, discussion-driven show that brings together a rotating cast of guests to dissect Doctor Who stories through conversation, trivia, and critique. Episodes often center on a guest's chosen story, with the host prompting analysis of themes, production quirks, and personal connections, creating a blend of fan insight, historical context, and playful banter. The show stands out for its wide guest variety—fans, critics, podcasters, actors, and writers—bringing fresh perspectives on classic and modern Who, from production design and pacing to character dynamics and cultural impact. Potential listeners can expect energetic debates, memorable anecdotes, and deep dives into story choices, all anchored by a warm, humorous hosting style an... more

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Recent guests on A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife include:

1. Sophie Aldred
2. Paul Arthur Bottoms
3. Chris Stebbings
4. Joe Ford
5. Dom Carter
6. Joumana Medlej
7. David Gersby Pratt
8. Luke Sims-Jenkins

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