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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 born. Recommended by Doctor Who Magazine, Radio Free Skaro provides an entertaining and diverting listen for the diehard or casual Doctor Who fan. New episodes usually appear on Sundays, following a loose magazine format of the three hosts discussing the news and events of the past week in the worlds of Doctor Who, Torchwood, and the Sarah Jane Adventures. They have also recorded special commentary podcasts for classic series and new series episodes of Doctor Who along with interviews of some of the brightest of the Doctor Who luminaries. Radio Free Skaro is also the official podcast of Gallifrey One, the world’s largest and longest-running annual Doctor Who convention.

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Canada

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Podcasts

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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 born. Recommended by Doctor Who Magazine, Radio Free Skaro provides an entertaining and diverting listen for the diehard or casual Doctor Who fan. New episodes usually appear on Sundays, following a loose magazine format of the three hosts discussing the news and events of the past week in the worlds of Doctor Who, Torchwood, and the Sarah Jane Adventures. They have also recorded special commentary podcasts for classic series and new series episodes of Doctor Who along with interviews of some of the brightest of the Doctor Who luminaries. Radio Free Skaro is also the official podcast of Gallifrey One, the world’s largest and longest-running annual Doctor Who convention.

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English


Episodes

Radio Free Skaro #953 - Sweet Childs of Mine

3/24/2024
In an exciting adventure in time and mostly space, Chris joins Warren in Vancouver for a very special episode of Radio Free Skaro where we look at a new Disney+ Doctor Who trailer featuring dinosaurs, Ruby Sunday stepping on a butterfly, glimpses of upcoming mysteries, and clearly a whole lot of Disney+ money. Plus confirmation Steven Moffat is back for at least one Season 1 episode, Russell T Davies using a Canadian emoji to not only tease the audience but also confound us, Big Finish celebrating its 25th Anniversary with a very special day, some MRAHHH BUSINESS from Doctor Who producer Jane Tranter ,and our Miniscope examining the work of Thirteenth Doctor-era director Jamie Childs! Links: Support Radio Free Skaro on PatreonNew Disney+ Trailer Steven Moffat writes episode for new season of Doctor Who with Julie-Anne Robinson directingRTD uses 🇨🇦 emoji on his Instagram post about Moffat First Big Finish Day 2024 guests announced I, TARDIS coming from BBC Books July 18 Pre-orders are up for Titan Comics’ Fifteenth Doctor Issue #1 ‘Doctor Who’ Producer Jane Tranter Says British TV Tax Credits Must Be Updated Miniscope: Doctor Who director Jamie Childs Jamie Childs on Radio Free Skaro #676

Duration:01:31:59

Radio Free Skaro #952 - Let's Do The Time Zone Again

3/17/2024
After a long and punishing era of North America tapping its toes and drumming its fingers waiting for the adventures of Doctor Who on their televisual devices, Disney+ has upended the universe with a global release on its streaming service with the result that North Americans will see the show Friday afternoon and the UK will suffer the INDIGNITY of having their beloved Gallifreyan arrive at midnight, a crime as monumental as the United States seceding from the Commonwealth. We also have Steven Moffat allegedly writing the 2024 Xmas special, man about town and Nerdist scribe Kyle Anderson’s look at regenerations, and an interview with Chris Chapman about his Graham Williams documentary on said collection,”Darkness and Light: The Life of Graham Williams”! Links: Support Radio Free Skaro on PatreonDoctor Who Returns May 10/11, Premiering on iPlayer/Disney+ at Midnight UK TimeBBC Press Release on Doctor Who PremiereRadio Times: Doctor Who’s Steven Moffat ‘returns to write 2024 Christmas special’Alison Sterling’s CV said Steven Moffat is writing the 2024 Christmas Special (directed by Alex Pillai)From Nerdist: Doctor Who’s Regeneration Has NEVER Made Sense w/Kyle AndersonPhilip Hinchcliffe – the DNA of Doctor Who Vol 1 due June 1Doctor Who The Adventures Before due Oct 3Doctor Who: In WonderlandBig Finish: Doctor Who – The Ninth Doctor Adventures: Star-Crossed due May 2024Titan Comics reveals artwork for Fifteenth Doctor’s debut issueSeason 15 Collection Launch TrailerRichard Bignell’s List of PDF archive material on the Season 15 Collection Interview: Chris ChapmanGraham Williams documentary on the Season 15 Collection

Duration:01:31:03

Radio Free Skaro #951 - Magna Karma

3/10/2024
It’s time for a mea culpa about Magna Carta by the Three Who Rule (much less than before) before we move on to the news of the moment, including Rachel Talalay highlighting female Doctor Who directors and appearing in Edmonton to celebrate her film work, Mark Ayres going to bat for the Celestial Toymaker’s experimental animations, the BBC with an AI-generated foot in its mouth after it decided simple humans can’t possibly promote their Doctor Who material, Warren has news of scribbling for an RPG merchant ,and the second part of a completely historically accurate exploration Classic Series Commentary of Magna Carta AND shapeshifting robots in…”The King’s Demons”, Part the Second! Links: Support Radio Free Skaro on PatreonRadio Times: Rachel Talalay: Doctor Who’s female directors have defied the oddsMark Ayres defends “experimental” Celestial Toymaker animationBBC is exploring generative AI to increase experimentation and improve Doctor Who promotionBig Finish: Bernice Summerfield: The Eternity Club series bundle starts September 2024Kickstarter for The Laundry Roleplaying Game: Second EditionPamela Salem obituary in the Guardian, by Toby Hadoke Commentary: Classic Series Commentary “The Kings Demons” Part Two

Duration:00:49:06

Radio Free Skaro #950 - The Seven-Per-Cent Solution

3/3/2024
On this most important Magna Carta Day (yes, we know it’s actually June 15), the Three Who Rule are digging deep on morsels of news including the BFI screening of the Celestial Toymaker along with some Hot Takes on the current state of AI, the Sea Devils spinoff supposedly starting shooting on March 4, new casting, “The Daleks in Colour” available for digital purchase, an entirely made up new villain called the RUSAN, an upcoming convention for The Tripods which sold out within hours, and Part One of our Classic Series Commentary for “The King’s Demons”! Links: Support Radio Free Skaro on PatreonThe Celestial Toymaker screening at BFI on March 2Doctor Who Sea Devils begins production March 4Gallifrey One 2024 Wrap-Up and 2025 UpdateDoctor Who Magazine #601Genesis Lysea, Gwïon Morris Jones join cast for Season 1Makalla McPherson directing Doctor Who in Season 2Amanda Brotchie directs block 3Doctor Who feature in Disney twenty-three magazineThe Daleks in Colour now available for digital purchase in North AmericaBBC buys out ITV’s stake in BritBox for $322M/£255MBig Finish – Dark Gallifrey: Morbius due April 2024Big Finish – Sontarans vs Rutans: In Name Only due April 2024Tickets for Tripods 40, a convention celebrating The Tripods, are now on Sale Commentary: Classic Series Commentary “The Kings Demons” Part One

Duration:01:07:42

Radio Free Skaro #949 - Official Pretend

2/25/2024
It’s the week after Gallifrey One but your dedicated town criers The Three Who Rule are here to give you the latest facts from the worlds of Doctor Who including a BFI showing of The Celestial Toymaker on March 2, a surfeit of scripts from the BBC, even more Blu-rays from the BBC Shop (sorta), and even more Big Finish news, most of it announced at the aforementioned Gallifrey One convention in Los Angeles! But all this is burying the lede as the BBC Archive’s Youtube channel rewards us with a visit in 1990 to…the BBC Film and Tape Library! And also, the Three remember the great Pamela Salem. Links: Support Radio Free Skaro on PatreonThe Celestial Toymaker screening at BFI on March 2Fifteenth Doctor’s Audition and hundreds of other scripts releasedMeet ‘The Edge of Destruction’ on vinyl this Record Store DayDoctor Who: Chronicles Issue 9: 1971Doctor Who: The Daleks in Colour due March 19 (North America)Doctor Who: Peter Davison Complete Season 2 due April 2 (North America)Doctor Who: The Celestial Toymaker due May 14 (North America)Doctor Who: Tom Baker Complete Season 4 due July 9 (North America)Big Finish: The Worlds of Doctor Who – Dark Gallifrey starts April 2024Big Finish: The Casebook of Paternoster Row due April 2024Big Finish: Doctor Who – The Eighth Doctor Adventures: Echoes due May 2024Big Finish launches Doctor Who audio drama podcastOpen Air, originally broadcast on BBC One, Thursday 8 March, 1990Pamela Salem (1944-2024)

Duration:00:49:15

Radio Free Skaro #948 - Cosmic Joyride

2/19/2024
That’s a wrap from Gallifrey One this year, but what a weekend it was! Disney+ chose Gallifrey One as the time and the place to launch their promo campaign for Doctor Who, including a special message to the convention and a new promotional poster. Gallifrey One Program Director Shaun Lyon tells us what went into that. Also, Simon Guerrier talks about BBC Television that eventually inspired Doctor Who, and Peter Harness joins us to preview his new series Constellation, premiering February 21 on Apple TV+! Links: Support Radio Free Skaro on PatreonGallifrey OneDisney+ Promo LaunchConstellation on Apple TV+

Duration:01:24:05

Radio Free Skaro #947 - I Am The Master

2/18/2024
Quite a treat for all of us on this episode as we are joined by none other than Sir Derek Jacobi, legend of stage and screen, portrayer of The Master in Doctor Who in 2007, and also the most charming and affable of fellows! The Three Who Rule, along with Erika from Verity! and Jason Snell from The Incomparable, also ruminate on how their Friday and Saturday went at Gallifrey One, including a full rundown of the live show to kick off the convention! Links: Support Radio Free Skaro on PatreonGallifrey One

Duration:00:52:43

Radio Free Skaro #946 - More Than Sixty Years in the TARDIS

2/17/2024
Radio Free Skaro returns to the stage at Gallifrey One with their kick-off show MORE THAN SIXTY YEARS IN THE TARDIS! Join the Three Who Rule, along with a bonus Two-Minute Time Lord segment from Chip Sudderth, as they talk to Doctor Who composer Segun Akinola, Doctor Who and Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy documentarian Kevin Jon Davies, and actors Annette Badland, Shaun Dingwall, and Jaye Griffiths! Links: Support Radio Free Skaro on PatreonGallifrey One

Duration:01:18:13

Radio Free Skaro #945 - Miracle on Ice

2/11/2024
The moment has arrived! Once again the Three Who Rule, along with Two-Minute Time Lord Chip Sudderth, dive into our annual preview of the Gallifrey One schedule along with tips for newcomers, fanning over various aspects of ancient and modern televisual craft, and highlighting various panels we’re on including our live show, “Radio Free Skaro: More than 60 Years in the TARDIS” at 11 a.m. Friday February 16th on the main stage! It’s our favorite weekend of the year and our honour to guide you, the listener though it. See you in L.A.! Links: Support Radio Free Skaro on PatreonGallifrey One: One Week and CountingGallifrey One PreviewMichael Jayston diedBig Finish: Doctor Who – The Novel Adaptations: Goth Opera due July 2024Big Finish: Doctor Who – The Fourth Doctor Adventures: Metamorphosis due June 2024Big Finish: The Worlds of Doctor Who – Missy: Bad Influence due May 2024

Duration:01:31:43

Radio Free Skaro #944 - The Fugitive (Dolly)

2/4/2024
It’s the calm before the (Gallifrey One) storm….except when it comes to action dollies! Warren has received his Fugitive Doctor dolly and if you watch the Youtube version, you’ll see her in all her gun-toting, Pre-Hartnell-ing glory, as well as enjoy our banter about American vs. UK The Thick of It(s), Gallifrey One Kaffeelatsches, Doctor Who Magazine’s stunning 600th issue cover, and s surfeit of Big Finish news! The mind reels! Links: Support Radio Free Skaro on PatreonGallifrey One updateDoctor Who added to RTÉ Player in IrelandConsolidated 28-day ratings for 60th Anniversary specialsDoctor Who Magazine #600Doctor Who Magazine #600 – Behind The Cover ShootSeason 15 Graham Williams documentary at the BFI Feb 4The Quiz of Rassilon at the BFI bar Feb 4Big Finish The Twelfth Doctor Chronicles: You Only Die Twice coming Mar 2024Big Finish Doctor Who: Born To Die coming Mar 2024Big Finish The Sixth Doctor Adventures: The Quin Dilemma coming Mar 2024Big Finish The Dream Team due Apr 2024Big Finish Torchwood “Ianthology” due March, April, and May 2024

Duration:00:46:37

Radio Free Skaro #943 - Klaatu Varada Sethu

1/28/2024
Hot on the heels of last week’s news of Varada Sethu joining the TARDIS crew, Sethu was seen in public filming new scenes for Doctor Who. But no announcement was made by the BBC! Curious… the Three Who Rule discuss. Also, much attention (and many dollars) is paid to new Fugitive Doctor Action Dolly news, debates over which is the on true Doctor action dolly to buy, and more. But the main event is discussing the work of Doctor Who director Michael Ferguson in Part Two of our Miniscope! Links: Support Radio Free Skaro on PatreonVarada Sethu seen shooting Doctor WhoFugitive Doctor and TARDIS set released by Character OptionsJo Martin and Al Dewar talk Fugitive Doctor action dollyFifteenth Doctor, Ruby Sunday, and Wrarth Warrior Action Dollies at London Toy ConventionThe Church on Ruby Road, available on DVD and Blu-ray on February 12 (UK)Read an exclusive excerpt of ‘The Church on Ruby Road’ novel2024 Doctor Who Yearbook ReleasedBig Finish – Torchwood: Sabotage with Ace due Feb 2024Big Finish – Torchwood One: I Hate Mondays due May 2024 Miniscope Michael FergusonThe Ambassadors of DeathThe Claws of Axos

Duration:01:26:33

Radio Free Skaro #942 - The Inferno Club

1/21/2024
Breaking news!(?) Reports over the weekend have stated that Millie Gibson has left Doctor Who, with the new companion being Varada Sethu. The Three Who Rule discuss and debate the news! Also, the Gallifrey One schedule is out, the Doctor Who world celebrates Tom Baker’s 90th birthday, what we know of Season 1 of Doctor Who, and more! Links: Support Radio Free Skaro on PatreonGallifrey One schedule of events publishedTom Baker turns 90The Mirror: Millie Gibson To Not Feature in Season 2; Varada Sethu to be New CompanionWhat to expect from Ncuti Gatwa’s first season of Doctor WhoDoctor Who producer says to expect Easter eggs and an “amazing ending” to Ncuti Gatwa’s first seasonIs the BBC hinting at the Fendahl returning?BFI screening of Horror of Fang Rock on February 4, sold out in 10 minutes Miniscope Michael FergusonThe War MachinesThe Seeds of Death

Duration:01:27:12

Radio Free Skaro #941 - The Way Back

1/14/2024
The time of Gallifrey One looms (no, not THOSE looms) with a month to go until everyone’s favorite Doctor Who convention in Los Angeles, and we’ll be there with our live show, “Radio Free Skaro: More Than Sixty Years In The TARDIS” on Feb. 16th at 10:30 a.m. in the Pacific Zone of Time! Gallifrey One also put out an update with new guests and more, and the UK will soon be blessed with the next Collection Blu-Ray covering Season 15! Plus stats (feh), annuals, and more to the point, an interview with author Jonathan Helm and designer Graeme Robertson about their book, Blake’s 7 Production Diary – Series A! Speed, standard by six! Links: Support Radio Free Skaro on PatreonRadio Free Skaro: More Than Sixty Years In The TARDIS, Friday, February 16 at 10:30amGallifrey One updateSeason 15 announced as the next instalment in The Collection Blu-ray rangeLeela vs the Time War | The Collection: Season 15 Announcement TrailerSeason 15 Collection Blu-ray To Be Released June 4 on BBC ShopThe Church on Ruby Road final BBC One viewing figuresDoctor Who Annual 2025 due Oct 15Doctor Who: Fifteen Doctors 15 Stories due Jul 9 Interview Blake’s 7 Production Diary with Jonathan Helm and Grahame RobertsonJonathan HelmGrahame Robertson

Duration:01:04:33

Radio Free Skaro #940 - 2024: The Year We Make Content

1/7/2024
It’s 2024! But there are no new episodes of Doctor Who yet this, at least until May 2024. When in May? The Three Who Rule have thoughts and opinions on this scheduling conundrum, as well as updates on the upcoming Gallifrey One convention in Los Angeles, semi-confirmation of the upcoming Sea Devil spinoff The War Between The Land and the Sea, some stats of little to no consequence, and more! Links: Support Radio Free Skaro on PatreonGallifrey One 2024 Early January UpdateDoctor Who Magazine 599Amanda Brotchie (Gentleman Jack) is directing for Season 2 of Doctor WhoAmanda Brotchie IMDB profile (does not yet mention Doctor Who)Report: The War Between the Land and the Sea starts production March 4Doctor Who was streamed 10 million times on iPlayer over ChristmasBig Finish: Doctor Who Buried Threats with Christopher Eccleston and Lisa Bowerman due Feb 2024Big Finish: Torchwood – Poppet due Jan 2024Big Finish 2023 Paul Spragg Memorial winning story available for freeMichael Herbert online seminar on Malcolm Hulke on January 22Toby Hadoke’s In Memoriam 2023Toby Hadoke’s Richard Franklin obituary

Duration:00:53:07

Radio Free Skaro #939 - The Anticipation of Failure

12/31/2023
It’s the return of the Radio Free Skaro holiday party! With all Three Who Rule in the same place for the first time in years, along with Three Who Rule-adjacent Erika and Kat, what better way to ring in 2024 than with a new edition of Trivia, Mr. Fibuli! We are again using the Official Doctor Who Quiz Book by Jacqueline Rayner. How will host Steven torture Warren, Chris, Erika, and Kat with deep dive Doctor Who questions this time? Links: Support Radio Free Skaro on Patreon

Duration:01:39:02

Radio Free Skaro #938 - Good Night, and Good Luck

12/26/2023
It’s Christmas, and for the first time since 2017, the Three Who Rule get to blather on Boxing Day about a Doctor Who Christmas episode, this one being “The Church on Ruby Road”! Yes, let’s hear their thoughts on Ncuti Gatwa’s new Doctor, Ruby Sunday, the mysterious Mrs. Flood, the somewhat odious goblins and their infant-craving King, and…a musical number. Plus a trailer for what we’ll see in May 2024 when the Ncuti Gatwa era both begins and continues, Steven pointing out the inaccuracies of 1960s drum kits, and so much more! Links: Support Radio Free Skaro on PatreonThe Church on Ruby RoadDoctor Who returns in May 2024Disney+: New Home, New Who – May 2024Doctor Who – Season 1 TeaserThe Church on Ruby Road in-vision commentaryThe Church on Ruby Road BBC One overnights: 4.73m, 3rd for the dayThe Giggle final BBC One viewing figures 6.85M, 10th for the weekThe Daleks in colour UK artwork revealImagine…Russell T Davies: The Doctor and MeRare photos from The Mind of Evil discoveredAdWeek: The Marketing of Doctor Who Is About to Enter a Whole New DimensionDeadline: ‘Doctor Who’ Producer Bad Wolf Gets $54M Boost From Unusual Deal To Make BBC Sci-Fi SeriesRichard Franklin (1936-2023) Richard Franklin on Radio Free Skaro #297

Duration:01:30:25

Radio Free Skaro – 2023 Fluid Links Advent Calendar, Day 24

12/24/2023
This holiday season, Radio Free Skaro is presenting a Fluid Links Advent Calendar! Every day from December 1 until December 24, we’ll discuss one topic from our list provided by you, the listeners. Today: Day 24.

Duration:00:12:04

Radio Free Skaro – 2023 Fluid Links Advent Calendar, Day 23

12/23/2023
This holiday season, Radio Free Skaro is presenting a Fluid Links Advent Calendar! Every day from December 1 until December 24, we’ll discuss one topic from our list provided by you, the listeners. Today: Day 23.

Duration:00:05:41

Radio Free Skaro – 2023 Fluid Links Advent Calendar, Day 22

12/22/2023
This holiday season, Radio Free Skaro is presenting a Fluid Links Advent Calendar! Every day from December 1 until December 24, we’ll discuss one topic from our list provided by you, the listeners. Today: Day 22.

Duration:00:05:49

Radio Free Skaro – 2023 Fluid Links Advent Calendar, Day 21

12/21/2023
This holiday season, Radio Free Skaro is presenting a Fluid Links Advent Calendar! Every day from December 1 until December 24, we’ll discuss one topic from our list provided by you, the listeners. Today: Day 21.

Duration:00:04:35