Doctor Who: Gallifrey Public Radio

With the 50th anniversary and a new Doctor right around the corner, there has never been as big a buzz around Doctor Who as we have now. So it seems like a natural time to star indoctrinating new Whovians. Now we've all had that horrible experience of trying to explain Doctor Who, and you've probably sat someone down and told them to start watching just to have them lose interest right around the farting alien fiasco. Well we decided to give you our picks for a "starter kit." We discuss our 5(ish) episodes we feel are the best at drawing in new viewers. Link Dump: Helen Mirren the concept of a female Doctor (including herself) Big Finish license renewed through 2016 Doctor Who walking tour announced A Tardis in space! Feminists not always behind a female Doctor

While it was broken into two halves in every way possible, this week we endevour to take a look back on series 7 as a whole. We revisit the highs, and the many lows and share some listener feedback. We also look back at some of our predictions from back in January and check their validity now Link Dump: MILK to take over for the Mill as the VFX studio for Doctor Who Alex Kingston talks new Who

The news broke earlier this weekend that the 11th Doctor is set to regenerate as a Christmas present to Whovians. Not what a lot of us had on our list, but it's what we're getting, all the same. We discuss why this news came out now, and what it could mean for the future of our favorite program, both in terms of show casting, and the 'nature' of the new Doctor. Link Dump: The Official Announcement Celebrities Tweet their Matt Smith kudos JLC talking about the news of Smith leaving  Bookmakers’ Odds

This finale was just too dense for us to let go. We watched it again (some of us have lost count at this point) and dove back into the fray for another go round. This super-sized episode is chock full of as much as we could cram into it that we didn't get in last week.Link Dump: Jemma Redgrave on her “vow of secrecy” filming the DW 50th 50th Anniversary books coming Leave John Simm Alone! Clarence and the Whispermen

Do you hear the Whispermen?  The Whispermen are near. If you hear the Whispermen then turn away your ear. The series finale is finally hear and Whovians around the globe have suffered a collective neural meltdown. Answers were given, more questions were asked, and potato men flew through windows with burly Scottish brawlers. All in all, a terrific finale. We discuss how this episode could possibly affect the 50th anniversary, series 8, and the fandom as a whole. Join in on the conversation and share your thoughts. LINK DUMP: Steven Moffat thanks the fans Matt Smith will be the Doctor for series 8

The long wait is finally over. Neil Gaiman's sophmore episode is here and we're ready to break it down and tear into this meaty morsel. This highly anticipated episode has left a bit of a rift between die-hard Gaimanites and casual observers. Which side do you fall in? With only a few days left until the series finale,  we have far more questions than answers and we're quickly running out of time to get everything we're hoping for, if not all we've been promised. Link Dump:   Series 8 is confirmed! BBC pleads with fans not to leak the ending The Name of the Doctor Teaser 2 The Name of the Doctor BBC America Trailer The Name of the Doctor Prequel Steemo still keeping secrets about 50th Coleman teases Name of the Doctor secrets in RadioTimes

The episode we've all been waiting for is finally here. We finally get to explore the vast interior of our favorite time machine/spaceship. Well, sort of. Our dreams, while not dashed, were less than realized. What was your take on this episode? Was it everything you had hoped for? Is it the worst one so far? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.Link Dump: Moffat talking about the series finale. “No one has gotten [Clara’s story] right yet” Interview with JLC, more than 3 meetings with Clara? It’s official: pack your bags for Trenzalore in the finale! Freeman and Clarke tweeting/photographing together -- are they involved in the 50th? Brian Minchin is the new Exec Prod. for Doctor Who Dw Magazine Confirms No Classic Doctors in 50th  

We've hit the halfway point for series 7B, and it has finally taken the turn we were waiting for. We discuss the new episode penned by Neil Cross, Hide. The "right proper ghost story" finally hits our screens and we discuss the story, the implications, and the general spooky nature that it brought to us.Link Dump: The real story behind Barrowman NOT being in DW50? Apparently *this* is the most exciting 50th picture Cinematic new posters for the next 4 episodes

After over 4 decades, the Ice Warriors are back in this weeks episode, "Cold War." We take time to discuss this quintessential (some might say "routine") Doctor Who Story. Was the reintroduction of what Steemo called the perfect example of bad Doctor Who villains done right? Is the nostalgia train leaving you at the station? Leave your thoughts in the comments below. You've heard our take on it, what's yours?Link Dump: A brief quote by Tennant Expect Daleks, Zygons, and Cybermen for 50th David Tennant and Matt Smith photos in costume Spoilery Cybermen details 6, 7, and 8 agree Peter Jackson needs to direct an episode

This week brought us a highly divisive episode of Doctor Who, The Rings of Akhaten. Some are hailing it as the greatest episode of all time, saying Neil Cross is a visionary. Some are comparing it to "Fear Her" and wondering why such a sub par episode was allowed into our show. We take a look at both sides and try to figure out not only why this is such a either-or story, but what it means for our favorite Timelord and his spunky new companion in the future. Unrelated, listener Solai shared an observation with us that we wanted to share with all of you. If you've played Lego Star Wars, the new TARDIS interior may seem somewhat familiar to you. You've seen it. You can't unsee it. You're welcome. Link Dump: Photos from filming of 50th anniversary special No 9 for 50 No 6, 7 or 8, either. Steemo on what would’ve been if David stayed on Criticism of rising “element of sexuality” in recent DW Kate (Lethbridge) Stewart will be in DW50! MOST EXCITING 50th PICTURE YET! Carole Ann Ford claims the show ruined her acting career

The Doctor is back and we take a look at the newest episode "The Bells of St. John." Link Dump: David and Billie returning for the 50th Matt Smith and David Tennant at the reading of the 50th anniversary script The Zygons are back in DW50! Leaked details about the last four episodes: Clara mystery will be solved by the end of the series according to Steemo  

Series 7B is almost here and we're gearing up for the new content. We discuss theories, speculations, fears, and so much more. Can't wait until Saturday? (Or want to relive the hype depending on when you find this. Helloooooooo future people) Check out all the trailers and prequels Matt and JLC Introduce Bells of St. John's Bells of St. John's Teaser Bells of St. John's Teaser 2 Bells of St. John's Prequel   Link Dump: More rumors of Matt Smith quitting and the BBC response A man finds unused scripts from 1963, including a preliminary work up of the Daleks and how the sonic screwdriver is built DW wins Peabody awards Smith on DW50: “Biggest Event in the History of the Show” JLC on the Clara-Doctor Flirt Factor “Last of the Cybermen” changed to “Nightmare In Silver”