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Doctor Who
Doctor Who Flux
War Between the Land and the Sea
Village Of the Angels
Cambridge
Valiant
Harry Potter
BBC
Jodie Whittaker
War Of the Sontarans
Chris Barrie
Brian Hodgson
Spy Fall Part 2
Terry Molloy
Nikola Tesla
Survivors Of the Flux
London, United Kingdom
London
Ascension Of the Cybermen
Hitchhiker's Guide To the Galaxy

Tim Drury brings you his reviews of events (such as Doctor Who conventions,episodes and interesting location visits) along with the occasional convention panel recording.

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Latest Episodes

This week on the show my new series re-watch resumes with Doctor Who: The Star Beast, the promising start to the RTD2 era.

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This week we conclude our Valiant coverage with a panel featuring Susan Twist and Katy Manning.

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This week we reach our penultimate bit of Valiant coverage with a panel featuring Robert Shearman and Toby Haydoke.

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This week more coverage of Valiant, a panel featuring Graeme Harper, Stephen Gallagher and Glen McCoy.

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Katy Manning
Actress known for Doctor Who companion Jo Grant
Episode: Tim's Take On: Episode 861(Susan Twist and Katy Manning at Valiant)
Susan Twist
Actress/performer associated with Doctor Who projects and related media
Episode: Tim's Take On: Episode 861(Susan Twist and Katy Manning at Valiant)
Robert Shearman
Writer
Valiant? (as referenced in discussion)
Episode: Tim's Take On: Episode 860(Robert Shearman and Toby Haydoke at Valiant)
Toby Haydoke
Actor/Comedian
Episode: Tim's Take On: Episode 860(Robert Shearman and Toby Haydoke at Valiant)
Graeme Harper
Director and Doctor Who contributor
BBC/Doctor Who
Episode: Tim's Take On: Episode 859(Graeme Harper, Stephen Harper and Glen McCoy at Valiant)
Glen McCoy
Actor known for Doctor Who roles
BBC/Doctor Who
Episode: Tim's Take On: Episode 859(Graeme Harper, Stephen Harper and Glen McCoy at Valiant)
Stephen Gallagher
Writer/Contributor on Doctor Who
BBC/Doctor Who
Episode: Tim's Take On: Episode 859(Graeme Harper, Stephen Harper and Glen McCoy at Valiant)
Lesley Dunlop
Actress known for TV roles including Doctor Who
Episode: Tim's Take On: Episode 858(Lesley Dunlop and Oliver Mellor at Valiant)
Oliver Mellor
Actor with extensive TV credits including Doctor Who
Episode: Tim's Take On: Episode 858(Lesley Dunlop and Oliver Mellor at Valiant)

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Tim Drury
Host of the show; central host interviewing guests and guiding discussions, often focusing on Doctor Who history, conventions, and behind-the-scenes memories.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 10 ratings
  • Nestled among the noisier podcast, this gentle gem is one man's love of Doctor Who

    Podchaser
    5
    Dave Keep
    6 years ago
  • Top Podcast

    Top Podcast,Top Host,Top Topics!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mazrkham 3:16
    United Kingdom9 years ago
  • Good

    Nice podcast, hosted by a nice guy.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DirchPepper
    United Kingdom13 years ago
  • Good

    Tim is a nice guy, but needs a co-host

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Malted-Cheerio
    United Kingdom13 years ago
  • Best parody

    Best parody podcast there is. The guy captures the essence of a sad Doctor Who fan, perfectly

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hounddog80
    United States13 years ago

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Guest mix provides diverse industry perspectives.
Energetic host with a warm, approachable style.
Co-hosting feedback suggests adding a second co-host could boost dynamics.
Consistently delivers timely Doctor Who content and con reports.

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Tim's Take On: Episode 860(Robert Shearman and Toby Haydoke at Valiant)
Q: I have just a question for Toby.
Toby acknowledges his long career journey and reflects on how early opportunities and collaborations shaped his path, including the challenges and rewards of taking on different roles within the Doctor Who ecosystem.
Tim's Take On: Episode 821(Jeff Rawle at Whooverville 16)
Q: What started you down the path of acting, and what drew you to the craft?
Rawle describes a desire to be an artist from an early age, the pull of theatre and local playhouses, and the influence of mentors and colleagues that steered him toward acting rather than other professions.
Tim's Take On: Episode 829(Jo Martin at Whooverville 16)
Q: What input did you have in shaping your Doctor character compared to the writers?
Jo explains that the writing provides the framework and that her input comes through interpretation, instincts, and collaboration with directors, but the core words were written; she adapts performance to fit the established script and direction.
Tim's Take On: Episode 825(Brian Hodgson at Whooverville 16)
Q: So what attracted you to work at the Radiophonic Workshop?
I was doing my national service in the Royal Navy in Northern Ireland, and there was an experimental broadcast that the Radiophonic Workshop helped put together; that opportunity drew me into the workshop and the sound world they were building.
Tim's Take On: Episode 823(Mathew Waterhouse at Whooverville 16)
Q: How did Behind the Sofa come together and what's the process like when you're recording with Katie?
Waterhouse explains that Behind the Sofa is great fun, enjoys the group dynamic, and values mixing different cast members to create fresh interactions; the team edits each story down to about 40 minutes and he emphasizes the collaborative, improvisational nature.

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4. Toby Haydoke
5. Graeme Harper
6. Glen McCoy
7. Stephen Gallagher
8. Lesley Dunlop

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