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Doctor Who: Radio Free Skaro

The Three Who Rule
Doctor Who
Gallifrey One
Disney Plus
The War Between the Land and the Sea
Torchwood
Blake 7
BBC
Russell T Davies
Ncuti Gatwa
Disney
Jamie Magnus Stone
Jodie Whittaker
Terry Nation
The War Games
Big Finish
Steven Moffat
Russell T. Davies
Children Of Earth
Disney+
Chicago TARDIS

Radio Free Skaro is possibly the most popular, most prolific and charmingly irreverent (but never irrelevant) Doctor Who podcast around. Since August 2006, hosts Warren (in Vancouver, BC) and Steven (in Edmonton, AB) have provided listeners with their brand of amusing Doctor Who praise and punishment. A year later, Chris (also in Edmonton, AB) was added to the team, and The Three Who Rule were bor... more

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It's (not) the end, but the moment has been prepared for! Well, not as such but a press release from the BBC confirms what we long suspected: there will not be a Christmas special nor were plans for one ever seriously pursued. Sad news to be sure, bu... more

The rumours and nonsense continue to bubble up from the internet swamps this week with claims of the Christmas Special shot in a minimal style, a fake news release to irritate us all, and actual footage of RTD saying there will be a BBC press release... more

Jingle bells are probably silent this Christmas as, if RTD's hinting in the UK media has led the Three Who Rule to conclude, after Mr. Davies stating he won't be filming anything this year, so…whither Doctor Who Christmas Special? We get after it! We... more

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Paul Cornell
Co-creator of Cosmic Lighthouse; editor of Salvation's Child
Cosmic Lighthouse
Episode: Radio Free Skaro #1070 - Do They Know It's Christmas?
Adrian Tchaikovsky
Author of Final Architecture; graphic novelist
Cosmic Lighthouse
Episode: Radio Free Skaro #1070 - Do They Know It's Christmas?
Paul Vanezis
Director, producer, and restoration expert; returning guest
BBC Studios/BBC Archive
Episode: Radio Free Skaro #1067 - Beryllium Atomic Clock
Jonathan Helm
Writer of Blake's 7 Production Diary
Blake's 7 Production Diary
Episode: Radio Free Skaro #1065 - Maximum Power
Grahame Robertson
Designer of the Blake's 7 Production Diary books
Blake's 7 Production Diary
Episode: Radio Free Skaro #1065 - Maximum Power
Lizbeth Myles
Author of Where We Stand, Where We Fall: The Politics of Doctor Who
Author, Verity contributor
Episode: Radio Free Skaro #1064 - Not Simply To Amuse
Toby Hadoke
Host/Moderator involved in Riverside event and Doctor Who promoter
Happy times and places / Riverside event organizer
Episode: Radio Free Skaro #1062 - The Daleks Will Stop at Anything
John Franklin
Founder/leader of Film is Fabulous; interviewee on missing Doctor Who episodes
Film is Fabulous
Episode: Radio Free Skaro #1061 - Beloved In The Local Film Community
Paul Hayes
Returning guest and documentary writer
Episode: Radio Free Skaro #1060 - Mad About Nothing

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 723 ratings
  • Thanks Canada.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    exoticflipflop
    5 months ago
  • Why not talk about what you do like?

    On a recent episode, one host genuinely wished that the entire Ncuti Gatwa era didn't exist at all. :(

    Every week they wish the show would go on indefinite hiatus. Or, their newest pet theory is that the show should become a pure adult anthology series à la True Detective. Huh?

    I don’t mind critical opinions. But the show even speaks of the FORTHCOMING Sea Devils miniseries as if it is obviously stupid and that they’re doing the listener a favor by even watching it. Very tiresome.

    I can’t rec... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Theomachos
    United States6 months ago
  • Here for “the potatoes” 🫡

    Not to take away from whatever the Patreon has to offer, I just wanted to say I enjoy all the chatter up top!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Strange & Unusual
    United States10 months ago
  • Seems like they don’t enjoy the show anymore

    I used to love this podcast as my only source of doctor who commentary as an American. Lately it seems they don’t even enjoy watching the episodes and their reviews are just so negative. They just suggested the show should take a multi year hiatus instead of let RTD continue. I had to turn it off and it’s likely the last time I’ll listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    curiousmanners
    United Statesa year ago
  • The story and the…

    Engine was so boring.

    And YOU know it.

    Also… RFS called for the death of billionaires.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Field357
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners praise the show's deep-dan archival discussions and camaraderie.
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Radio Free Skaro #1072 - This Song May Be Over
Q: What did you think about the whole news today?
Tom emphasizes that the timing and phrasing of the Christmas special announcements were designed to counter negative headlines, and that the industry is weighing how to fund and structure a future relaunch, potentially moving away from an era-dominated approach toward more flexible formats.
Radio Free Skaro #1070 - Do They Know It's Christmas?
Q: Adrian, how does the Final Architecture trilogy sit relative to Salvation's Child, in terms of storytelling and world-building?
Adrian explains the time-spanned relationship between the graphic novel and the novels, noting that Salvation's Child is set about a century before the main events, with seeds planted that ripple through the trilogy.
Radio Free Skaro #1070 - Do They Know It's Christmas?
Q: What does Cosmic Lighthouse aspire to do next after Salvation's Child in terms of SF and comics?
Paul outlines plans to continue weaving SF worlds with comics, keeping dual audiences in mind, and teases three more projects while noting the publishing partnership and broader mission.
Radio Free Skaro #1070 - Do They Know It's Christmas?
Q: Sophie, how did you come to be the model for the Partheni, and what did that process look like for you as both reader and performer?
Sophie explains being chosen for her voice work and visual suitability, discussing how reference materials and Mike Collins's art guided the Partheni's appearance, and how she imagined the voice acting for an alien race.
Radio Free Skaro #1070 - Do They Know It's Christmas?
Q: Adrian, what drew you to write Salvation's Child as a prequel to the Final Architecture and to switch into the graphic novel format?
Adrian describes the opportunity to explore parts of the Architects universe not touched in the prose, the thrill of adapting to comics, and the collaboration with a skilled art team to realize a long-held concept.

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Long-running, chemistry-driven trio provides weekly Doctor Who-focused discussion, mixing news, culture, and deep dives into archival material and related media. Episodes blend banter with finely sourced detail on classic episodes, restoration, publishing, and crossovers with comics, film, and big events in the fan world. Notable for their long history, regular guests, and a reputation as a go-to source for both fans and industry-insiders, the show often covers distribution shifts, restoration work, and cross-promotional opportunities, making it useful for listeners seeking both entertainment and industry-context insight.

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2. Adrian Tchaikovsky
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7. Toby Hadoke
8. John Franklin

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