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

Joe Ford
Doctor Who
Cybermen
The Web Of Fear
The X-Files
Terror Of the Autons
The Daemons
Destiny Of the Daleks
Tom Baker
Pyramids Of Mars
The Master
The Brain Of Morbius
Frankenstein
Stephen Moffat
The Invasion
Revenge Of the Cybermen
Enlightenment
David Tennant
Colin Baker
Mindwarp
The Moonbase

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

It's out with Ian & Barbara and in with Steven as the five of us discuss The Crusade, The Space Museum, The Chase & The Time Meddler! Who will win out in the last half season of Strictly Come Hamster!

Vena is Vena - throughout the galaxy! The Bandril Ambassador has fired his missiles, Peri is facing the Morlox, crystal meth is causing time travel and people are clunking to the floor as skellingtons by the minute!

What are Dylan Rees' - raconteur, charmer, and all round beautiful man - choose for his top ten classic Doctor Who stories?

We have a ridiculously good time discussing the many flaws and the many strengths of what is considered to be the nadir of Doctor Who... and we call bullshit on that.

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Recent Guests

Dylan Bottoms
Guest on a Doctor Who commentary podcast episode
Episode: Tops & Bottoms Tens - Dylan Bottoms the New Series
Matt Cox
Panel participant and Doctor Who enthusiast
Episode: Strictly Come Hamster - Fourth Doctor Special (featuring Toby Hadoke, Ioan Morris, Matt Cox & Paul Cresser)
Paul Cresser
Guest contributor
Episode: Strictly Come Hamster - Fourth Doctor Special (featuring Toby Hadoke, Ioan Morris, Matt Cox & Paul Cresser)
Daphne Ashbrook
Grace, Doctor Who the Movie
Doctor Who the Movie
Episode: Talks to Iain Martin & Dylan Rees about The TV Movie
Daniel Knight
Panelist sharing insights on the era
Episode: Strictly Come Hamster - 13th Doctor Special (ft Frazer Gregory, Daniel Knight & Daniel Rawnsley)
Matthew Cox
Guest; referenced as Matt Cox in conversation
Episode: Talks to the delightful Matt Cox about his choice of The Giggle
Lee Martyr
Doctor Who fan and guest on the episode
Episode: Talks to Lee about his choice of Ascension of the Cybermen (1/2)
Eddie Arnold
Guest, actor and comedian
Episode: Strictly Come Hamster - Season 2a (featuring Eddie Arnold, Toby Hadoke, Jon Arnold & Jack Coyer)
Luke Sims Jenkins
5th Doctor era expert, podcaster
Episode: Strictly Come Hamster - 5th Doctor Special (featuring Luke, Dan, Lucy & Paul)

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Joe Ford
Host of A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 126 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 Kingdom2 months ago
  • A great doctor who podcast.

    Great podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Field357
    United States5 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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The format balances humor with insightful commentary, especially on classic stories.
Listeners love the host's warmth and quick wit.
Guests bring fresh perspectives and deep knowledge of Doctor Who lore.
Sounding board for fan debates, with a welcoming vibe.

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Talks to Martin Parsons about his choice of Delta & the Bannermen (1/3)
Q: Will you quickly write the future of Delta, her child and Billy, please? Did they live happily ever after?
Martin sketches a future where Delta and Billy have various space adventures and heists, pushing beyond the canonical era into speculative crossovers and long-form story ideas.
Talks to Lee about his choice of Ascension of the Cybermen (1/2)
Q: Were you an instant convert to the new series when it returned in 2005?
Lee explains he started watching from the outset, even via bootlegs, and grew to appreciate the modern presentation, performances (especially Jodie Whittaker), and the refreshed storytelling pace.
Talks to Lee about his choice of Ascension of the Cybermen (1/2)
Q: What's your opinion of the whole Timeless Child arc and the Gallifrey questions it raises?
Lee discusses it as a nuanced development that acknowledges longstanding lore while allowing the Doctor to remain unique, arguing it introduces mystery without harming established elements and offers room for future exploration.
Talks to Robert Valentine about his choice of The Daemons (5/5)
Q: What do you do during the fertility dance?
It's to celebrate the return of life to nature, to the countryside, especially in the agrarian world.
Talks to Peter Ould & Paul Dunn about their choice of State of Decay (1/4)
Q: As this is your first hamster, what we'd really love to know is your journey into Doctor Who?
Peter shares that one of his first memories is of Doctor Who, specifically recalling being mesmerized by the first episode of Destiny of Daleks when he was a child.

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A witty, conversation-driven show that centers on Doctor Who, its stories, and production history through a rotating roster of guests chosen by the guest themselves. Episodes blend deep fandom knowledge, trivia, and lively banter, with a strong emphasis on show-running insights, behind-the-scenes trivia, and varied perspectives—from writers and actors to devoted fans and pop culture commentators. Notable strengths include its eclectic guest lineup, candid storytelling, and a playful yet thoughtful approach to classic and contemporary Doctor Who material, making it entertaining for both hardcore fans and curious newcomers.

Across episodes, listeners can expect energetic hosting, generous guest insight, and a culture of celebrating what make... more

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Recent guests on A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife include:

1. Dylan Bottoms
2. Matt Cox
3. Paul Cresser
4. Daphne Ashbrook
5. Daniel Knight
6. Matthew Cox
7. Lee Martyr
8. Eddie Arnold

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