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

Joe Ford
Doctor Who
Terror Of the Autons
The Daemons
Destiny Of the Daleks
The Brain Of Morbius
John Pertwee
The Master
Carnival Of Monsters
The Ribos Operation
State Of Decay
Frankenstein
The Robots Of Death
Invasion Of the Dinosaurs
Tom Baker
Paradise Towers
Roger Delgado
The Green Death
The Mutants
Classic Doctor Who
Ice Warriors

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

Brand new contributor and Patreon member Woody gets ready to spread the love with his top ten classic Doctor Who stories! What a list!

Baker, Jarvis & Shaban - oh my! Lucy and I extol the many virtues of a story that was once popular but seems to have been trashed in later years.

Taren Capel exposed! Z9 Electron packs exploded! Leela mousified! And the murder spree reaches its grim and satisfying conclusion...

Ioan Morris activates the laser from his secret base to take out his ten least favourite Doctor Who stories..

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Recent Guests

Lucy McCaul
Doctor Who fan and commentator
Episode: Talks to Lucy McCaul about my choice of Vengeance on Varos (1/2)
Tom Neenan
Writer and comedian who created the scripted ghost-story collection The Haunting
Episode: Talks to Tom Neenan about his choice of The Robots of Death (4/4)
Dylan Rees
Doctor Who fan and podcast contributor
Episode: Omnibus! All six episodes of The Keys of Marinus (featuring that troublesome pair Luke Molloy & Dylan Rees)
Luke Molloy
Doctor Who fan and commentator
Episode: Omnibus! All six episodes of The Keys of Marinus (featuring that troublesome pair Luke Molloy & Dylan Rees)
Robert Valentine
Doctor Who writer and commentator
Episode: Talks to Robert Valentine, Lucy McCaul & Joumana Medlej about their choice of The Masque of Mandragora (4/4)
Joumana Medlej
Artist and Doctor Who commentator
Episode: Talks to Robert Valentine, Lucy McCaul & Joumana Medlej about their choice of The Masque of Mandragora (4/4)
Ioan Morris
Musician and Doctor Who fan
Episode: Tops & Bottom Tens - Ioan Morris Tops the Classic Series
Dan Pinn
Doctor Who commentator and guest on the episode
Episode: Tops & Bottoms Tens - Dan Pinn Tops the Classic Series
Steve O'Brien
Guest contributor, co-author of Who Graphica
Episode: Tops & Bottoms Tens - Steve O'Brien Tops the Classic Series

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 60 ratings
  • The very best

    The most consistently fun(ny), interesting, and all round enjoyable Doctor Who podcast out there. It took me a few episodes to get into it but now it’s my regular listen when I want to hear what people think about Doctor Who. There is also a significant dose of entertaining gossip. I only listen to the classic years stuff because that’s where my interest and enjoyment lay but I presume the newer series episodes are just as entertaining for those who like that sort of thing! This is the show that... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Liz Shaw’s RA
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • 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 Kingdom7 months ago
  • A great doctor who podcast.

    Great podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Field357
    United States10 months ago
  • Wonderful

    Podcast Addict
    5
    porcupined
    a year ago
  • Wonderful

    Podcast Addict
    5
    R H
    a year 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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Talks to Lucy McCaul about my choice of Vengeance on Varos (1/2)
Q: What changed about your view of “Vengeance on Varos”?
McCaul says she had watched it only once as a child and then revisited it much later. She is now more comfortable with fictional violence and appreciates the performances of Martin Jarvis, Nabil Shaban and Colin Baker, while still seeing problems with the story's scale and treatment of violence.
Tops & Bottom Tens - Woody Tops the Classic Series
Q: What is the best Doctor Who story of all time?
Woody chooses Delta and the Bannermen, praising its sunny holiday-camp setting, humor, music, characters and the sense of fun it brings to the series.
Tops & Bottom Tens - Woody Tops the Classic Series
Q: What was your very first Doctor Who story? And then how did it go from there?
Woody says he watched the William Hartnell story The Dalek Invasion of Earth as a toddler, then explored the series out of order through DVDs, action figures, books and later Big Finish.
Omnibus! All six episodes of The Keys of Marinus (featuring that troublesome pair Luke Molloy & Dylan Rees)
Q: Does The Keys of Marinus have everything?
The guests say it offers a clear adventure quest alongside a wide range of settings, tones, monsters and characters, making it a varied showcase for what Doctor Who can do.
Omnibus! All six episodes of The Keys of Marinus (featuring that troublesome pair Luke Molloy & Dylan Rees)
Q: When did you discover the Hartnell era?
Dylan began with the Seventh Doctor and encountered Hartnell through videos and VHS releases, becoming a fan in his teens. Luke also started with later Doctor Who and became interested in the Hartnell stories through the Beginning box set.

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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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1. Lucy McCaul
2. Tom Neenan
3. Dylan Rees
4. Luke Molloy
5. Robert Valentine
6. Joumana Medlej
7. Ioan Morris
8. Dan Pinn

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