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Something Who

Richard Smith
Doctor Who
Daleks
Evil Of the Daleks
The King's Demons
The Girl Who Died
Daleks In Manhattan
Evolution Of the Daleks
The Sensorites
Great Depression
Planet Of the Ood
The Devil's Chord
The Chase
Music
Dudley Simpson
Russell T. Davis
Ashildr
Vikings
Technology In History
Character Development
Clara Oswald

Informative and entertaining Doctor Who podcast, typically discussing two linked stories, one from each of the Classic and New series

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes100Founded7 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Thanks to the fantastic people behind Film Is Fabulous, the four Something Who panellists sat down to watch Episodes 1 & 3 of The Daleks' Masterplan at various times and in various places over the Easter weekend.

In a companion piece to our Episode ... more

Not only is it not St Patrick's Day; it's not even March. But it was. And in a loose tie-in, we picked the two missing Patrick Troughton episodes that aired closest to March 17th. Following our discussion last time about The Macra Terror episode 2, G... more

It's St Patrick's Day. Well, it was. And in a loose tie-in, we've picked the two missing Patrick Troughton episodes that aired closest to March 17th. In this podcast episode we'll be talking about The Macra Terror Episode 2.

Gav, Giles and Paul join... more

Well, how about that? Episodes 1 & 3 of The Daleks' Masterplan have been found and will be released on the BBC iPlayer at Easter.

In the meantime, Gav, Giles and Paul join Richard for a discussion about the episodes themselves. What do we already kn... more

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Recent Guests

John Franklin
Film Is Fabulous contributor
Film Is Fabulous
Episode: Episode 125: The Nightmare Is Over
Oliver Crocker
TV historian, writer
TV history
Episode: Episode 125: The Nightmare Is Over
Tim Burrows
Missing Episode podcast contributor
Missing Episodes
Episode: Episode 125: The Nightmare Is Over
Paul Morris
An author and contributor to the Doctor Who expanded universe.
Big Finish Productions
Episode: Episode 119: Solon - See You Honey!
John Elledge
Journalist and author, Doctor Who fan
Episode: Episode 104: On the Border with Jonn Elledge
Simon Guerrier
Well known for writing works of both fiction and nonfiction and making contributions to the Doctor Who DVD and Blu-ray ranges.
Episode: Episode 102: 70s Flares
Jess Jurkovic
Jazz pianist and Doctor Who convention attendee
Episode: Episode 91: Necessary Evil
Vanessa Yuille
Co-director and editor of 'Doctor Who Am I'.
Episode: Episode 88: 2023 Drill Down
Matthew Jacobs
Co-director of 'Doctor Who Am I' and writer of the 1996 Doctor Who TV movie.
Episode: Episode 88: 2023 Drill Down

Host

Richard
Host with longstanding involvement in the show, likely central figure across episodes.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 65 ratings
  • Enjoyable and interesting

    An update to my review of three years ago. I still love listening to this podcast and can’t wait for the next one to drop. I rather like the kazoo and Rick, when he drops by. I like to think of these people as my friends, although I know I’d never be cool enough to hang out with such a sophisticated bunch in real life! My previous review follows: I enjoy Something Who immensely. It has knowledgeable regular contributors who offer entertaining insights on Doctor Who episodes from the classic and ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Joe Cassels
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Good and bad!

    I do like this podcast a lot. Fascinating discussions (mostly). However, the two things I could do without: that kazoo tune (cringe) and the Lego bloke. Can’t stand him.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    lacus71
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • The best Who podcast

    Funny and insightful takes on stories I thought there was nothing funny or insightful left to say!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CraigWill
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • A Cut Above

    Easily one of the best Who podcasts, with a rotating band of informed and likeable contributors comparing old and new episodes. Amusing, intelligent and always rewarding. The format works well, though perhaps the choice of episodes to compare needs to be based less on superficial features (Pirates! Singing!)and more about how similar themes or ideas are treated differently.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ZolatheGreek
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Enjoyable and interesting

    I enjoy Something Who immensely. It has knowledgeable regular contributors who offer entertaining insights on Doctor Who episodes from the classic and modern eras. They often have interesting guests and there’s usually a few chuckles to be had along the way. Sometimes it provides an out loud laugh or two. Recommended.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Joe Cassels
    United Kingdom4 years ago

Listeners Say

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Insightful discussions that blend humor and deep knowledge.
Smart takes on both classic and new-era stories, with strong archival context.
A bit punchy at times, but generally high-quality analysis and enjoyable.
Consistently entertaining with knowledgeable guests and engaging banter.
High production value in conversation and guest selection.

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Talking Points

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Episode 112: Triple Threat
Q: What makes The Rebel Flesh a comfort watch for you?
It's a good spooky feel throughout and it plays well with the doppelganger concept.
Episode 88: 2023 Drill Down
Q: What are your thoughts on the colorization of Doctor Who episodes?
The guests shared insights about the challenges and their approaches toward colorizing Doctor Who, emphasizing the technical difficulties and the aim to engage a new audience.
Episode 88: 2023 Drill Down
Q: What do you think, has Phil Morris got more missing episodes?
The hosts expressed differing opinions on whether Phil Morris has more missing episodes, with one guest leaning towards a positive belief while others remained skeptical.
Episode 104: On the Border with Jonn Elledge
Q: Do you want to talk about your book now?
John describes his book 'A History of The World in 47 Borders,' which consists of short essays on the concept of borders.
Episode 104: On the Border with Jonn Elledge
Q: So how did you get into the series?
John shares that he caught a bit of 'Cursed Ephemeric' at nine years old and became intrigued, later watching episodes with a friend who had novelizations.

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A witty, panel-driven discussion focused on Doctor Who, often pairing a Classic-era story with a New Series counterpart. Episodes explore production history, missing episodes, reconstruction tech, design details, and the cultural footprint of the franchise, all with humor and affectionate banter. The show stands out for its rotating expert guests, deep dives into archival material, and a knack for connecting old and new storytelling approaches while keeping the conversation accessible and entertaining for long-time fans and newcomers alike.

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1. John Franklin
2. Oliver Crocker
3. Tim Burrows
4. Paul Morris
5. John Elledge
6. Simon Guerrier
7. Jess Jurkovic
8. Vanessa Yuille

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