The Sixth Doctor is back - and he's up against one of his oldest foes.
Killing Ground, by Steve Lyons, features the Doctor with his new travelling companion Grant Markham, as they encounter the Cybermen.
Steve joins us for a discussion about the book, and how he featured a new monster for the BBC Books range, months before it had been published.
Plus, we have two readings, complete with authentic Revenge of the Cybermen-style voices!

395: Killing Ground

It's the weekend, and what says the weekend more than some new Doctor Who?
We're back into the world of the recently published Fifteenth Doctor novels, as we look at Spectral Scream. 
Written by Hannah Fergesen, we speak to her as well as editor Steve Cole.
Plus, courtesy of our friends at BBC Audiobooks, we also have five minutes from the audio version for you too!

402: Spectral Scream

Happy The Android Invasion Day! It's 6 July 2025, and to celebrate, here's (another bonus!) episode for you.
Join the OG, as Tom Harris returns, to discuss the imminent release on blu-ray, of Doctor Who - The Collection: Season 13.
And intrepid trio even try the impossible - to decide whether Season 13 is better than Season 14. There's only one way to find out... FIIIIIIIIIIIGHT!

403: Season 13 Blu-ray Reveal

The Thirteenth Doctor returned on audio last week, as Big Finished released Jodie Whittaker's first adventure, Vampire Weekend.
To mark the occasion, we look at the first volume of the Team TARDIS Diaries, Paper Moon, by Louie Stowell.
The author joins us as we discover the... Genesis of the Psychic Paper!

404: Paper Moon

It's not often we do sequel episodes, but in this case, we really had to.
Episode 376 -  Approving the Doctor - with Dave Turbitt (part one) - gave us insight into how merchandise approvals worked during the fourth season of Doctor Who.
Now, Dave returns to talk us through the year of the Tennant specials, plus Matt Smith's first two seasons.
Stand by for some fantastic new facts!

405:  Approving the Doctor - with Dave Turbitt (part two)

We're back with the Seventh Doctor today, as we join him and Ace for the second adventure in the BBC Books version of Season 27.
Co-author Mike Tucker joins us to talk about Matrix, and how it began life as a novel with Virgin Books, before being rejected.
Editor Steve Cole explains why he picked it up, and we have our usual readings from the book too. 

406: Matrix

On this podcast, we obviously love Big FInish.
But don't forget, they're not the only producers of audio Doctor Who. 
Today, we learn more about the output of BBC Audiobooks and head to the lair of the (Zarbi) supremo Michael Stevens, who tells us about what's out, and what's still to come in 2025 - plus an exclusive tease for some 2026 releases!

407: BBC Audio 2025

This week marks three years since the passing of the beloved Bernard Cribbins.
For our latest book club release, we speak to author Gary Russell about his Tenth Doctor and Donna novel, Beautiful Chaos, which also features Wilf.
We also have a couple of extracts from the audiobook, read by Bernard, and learn what Bernard thought about it (and it's a lovely anecdote!). 

408: Beautiful Chaos

Richard E Grant IS the Doctor! (Or so we thought, for a few months)
We put the 2003 40th anniversary Doctor Who webcast Scream of the Shalka under the microscope, as we look at this Cosgrove Hall-produced animated adventure. Written by Paul Cornell, once upon a time, we thought this was going to be the future of Doctor Who...
Plus, Kenny has another amazing* showbiz story about his life in journalism.

*Not particularly amazing, but lots of namedropping

409: Scream If You Wanna Go Shalka (Baby!)

It's one of the most highly-acclaimed Doctor Who novels, and always cited as a fan favourite. We're talking Festival of Death.
Writer Jonathan Morris joins us to discuss it - for the last time ever - as we learn how this Fourth Doctor, the Second Romana and K9 novel came to be.
Plus, as always, we have our exclusive readings brought to life.

410: Festival of Death

Last week, we brought you a look at Scream of the Shalka, the 2003 webcast for the 40th anniversary.
Now, we're bringing you a deep dive into its sequel, the unproduced Blood of the Robots.
Writer Simon Clark joins us for his first podcast discussion on the story, while Steevie and Kenny look at the plotline.
You can find out more about Blood of the Robots in the Black Archive release on Scream of the Shalka, available now from Obverse Books.
Find out more at https://obversebooks.co.uk/product/10-shalka/

411: Blood of the Robots

When Transit was published, how many Doctor Who fans would have imagined that its writer would go on to become a British bestseller?
We're delighted to be joined by Ben Aaronovitch, to discuss his first original novel, the tenth New Adventure to be released - Transit.
He's since gone on to write the Rivers of London series, which follows the escapades of Peter Grant (not to be confused with the former Celtic and Scotland footballer of the same name).
Ben joins us to talk about Transit, and his latest Rivers of London book, Stone & Sky.

412: Transit

Having brought you Transit earlier this week, we now re-present our look at the New Adventure The Pit.
This redux episode still features the original interview with Neil Penswick.
However, we've added the DWM prelude and a reading from the novel, which weren't originally featured, as well as the DWM review and what readers say on Goodreads, we bring this book in line with our now-established book club format.


414: The Pit (Redux)

After John Nathan-Turner, but before Jason Haigh-Ellery, there was another man with a double-barrelled surname who helped keep Doctor Who alive.
Today, we present an exclusive conversation with Peter Darvill-Evans, the initial editor of the New Adventures range, and the publisher of Virgin Books's Doctor Who output in the 1990s.
We continue the conversation in our next book club episode, as we look at his first Doctor Who novel, Deceit.

416: Too Broad and Too Deep - Peter Darvill-Evans

What happens when the man in charge of a range of Doctor Who novels puts finger to keyboard himself?
We find out exactly what happened when Peter Darvill-Evans wrote the thirteenth New Adventure, for the Seventh Doctor and Bernice, and reintroduced Ace to the range after a three book novel. And then he threw in Abslom Daak - Dalek Killer, for this novel published in April 1993!
Don't forget to listen to our last episode, when Peter talked about editing the New Adventures.

417: Deceit

Ah... Missing episodes. An area that's likely to get most Doctor Who fans hot under the collar.
After all, who hasn't thought about walking past a car boot sale, and dreamt of spotting a film can with a BBC label on it... and then the words "Doctor Who" written on in pen...? And we've all made lists at one point or another, about the ones we most want to see... If you haven't, you're not a true Doctor Who fan!
Kenny, Dave, Steevie and John have gathered together to pick the four episodes they'd most like to see back, but not only that, we've brought along some good friends too - so find out which episodes Doctor Who fans all over the world want to see back in the archives!

418: The Fantastic Four (Missing Episodes)

We're continuing our run of adventures with the Seventh Doctor, Ace and Bernice Summerfield in the New Adventures.
Today, we're featuring Lucifer Rising, and speak to co-author Andy Lane about the first book of his career, which has since gone on to spawn a successful series of Young Sherlock Holmes novels - which are being adapted by Netflix.
We feature the DWM prelude, and another reading from the book, plus contemporary reaction to it too. 

419: Lucifer Rising

BBC Books recently released four new Target novelisations - of four stories in a row!
Today, we're joined by Gareth L Powell, who has adapted the Fifteenth Doctor and Belinda adventure The Well, for the printed page.
Courtesy of our friends at BBC Audiobooks, we also have an extract from the book too, read by Caoilfhionn Dunne. 
Get ready to find out how big a fan he is of Doctor Who, and how he tried to write a New Adventure in the 1990s too!
Find out more about Gareth's work at his website, www.garethlpowell.com/

420: On Target - The Well

Zombi! Voudon! Haiti!
We're joining the Seventh Doctor, Ace and Bernice as they encounter White Darkness - the first Doctor Who novel from the prolific David A McIntee.
Sadly, David passed away late last year, having previously agreed to come on to discuss this novel, but through archive interviews, we're able to bring together some of the story of how this novel came to be.

421: White Darkness

The latest Doctor Who action figures are here, in B&M stores across the UK.
As ever, we're joined by Al Dewar (from Character), to discuss the creation of these figures, the Fifteenth Doctor's TARDIS, and apart of Executioner Daleks. 
Al also reveals details about the upcoming Revenge of the Cybermen set.

Plus, in a coda, we pay tribute to Christopher H Bidmead.

422: Optional Extras 17 - B&M wave one 2025

We're looking at the 16th New Adventure in our latest episode, as we feature the first Doctor Who novel by the soon-to-be prolific Christopher Bulis.
Our interview features several readings from the writer himself, plus we have the DWM prelude that appeared to publicise the novel.
Stand by to find out how Chris became involved with the range - another fascinating insight with a friend of the podcast.

423: Shadowmind

We've previously featured Birthright on the podcast, but a long time ago...
So, we've given it the redux treatment, with lots of extra material, including book readings, the DWM prelude, and reviews from then and now.
Plus, the original interview with Nigel Robinson as there at the heart of it all.

424: Birthright (Redux)

We bring you another redux edition of a previous episode today, with a revamp of an episode that was originally released 200 editions ago - Iceberg.
We speak to author David Banks and discuss his New Adventure featuring the Cybermen.
Our redux now includes the DWM prelude, plus another reading from the book by the writer, plus more extensive reviews from the time of release, plus current ratings.

425: Iceberg (Redux)

Our search for unmade Richard E Grant Doctor Who stories continues, as we unearth another - Kingmaker.
Written by Jonathan Clements, this six-parter would ultimately be given life as an audio, becoming Immortal Beloved for Big Finish.
We bring you the full story, as we talk to Jonathan and bring you the full six-part version.

426: Kingmaker

We're bringing you five New Adventures in five days, as we look at the Alternative Universe cycle.
This quintet of novels began in the 30th anniversary year, as someone changed events in history, creating a new universe for the Doctor, Ace and Bernice to explore.
We've an exclusive new interview with Jim Mortimore, and speak to cover artist Jeff Cummins, plus readings and discussion on this novel. 

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427: Blood Heat

The Alternative Universe Cycle continues, with The Dimension Riders.
Author Daniel Blythe tells us how he was commissioned to write the 20th New Adventure, in an interview recorded back in December 2023! (That's how long we've been planning this series!)
We also hear from cover artist Jeff Cummins.

Visit Daniel's website at https://www.danielblythe.org/

Find out more about Jeff's work at https://www.jeffcummins.com/



428: The Dimension Riders

We've reached the third adventure in the Alternative Universe Cycle, with The Left-Handed Hummingbird.
It's a hugely important novel, as it was the first original licensed Doctor Who fiction to be written by a woman, and we're delighted to welcome Kate Orman to the Power of 3 to discuss it.
And not only that, but cover artist Pete Wallbank drops by too! 
Don't say we're not good to you!

429: The Left-Handed Hummingbird

The Alternative Universe cycle reaches its penultimate chapter, as the fractured TARDIS team face a threat that's stranger than fiction...
We speak to Steve Lyons about returning the Doctor, Ace and Benny to the Land of Fiction, and how his love of superheroes and literature fed into it all.
Plus, cover artist Jeff Cummins discusses his work on the book too.

430: Conundrum

The mystery is revealed... Just who has changed time and been plaguing the Doctor, Ace and Bernice on their travels?
We find out in No Future, as the Alternative Universe Cycle comes to a close. 
We discuss Paul Cornell's third Doctor Who novel, plus feature the DWM prelude and readings from the book, as well as archival interviews with the author. 


431: No Future

We're back in the territory of the Target novelistations with today's episode.
We look at the opening adventure of the Fifteenth Doctor's second and final season, as we discuss novelising The Robot Revolution with Una McCormack.
Plus, we have Varada Sethu popping in too, reading an extract from the audiobook.

432: On Target - The Robot Revolution

Big Finish's latest release in the Lost Stories range is Alixion, a story which would have featured as part of the never to be Season 27.
Original writer Robin Mukherjee has adapted his original outline for audio, with Sylvester McCoy and Sophie Aldred back as the Doctor and Ace.
Robin joins us to discuss the story, how it almost came to be on television and its return to life on audio.
Plus, Kenny and Dave discuss the other Lost Stories from this era, which Big Finish have released. 

433: Alixion and the lost Season 27

The range of Target audiobooks from The Daleks through to Rose is now complete, with the release of Doctor Who and the Loch Ness Monster.
Michael Stevens, who oversees BBC Audiobooks' Doctor Who output, joins us to celebrate this landmark, bringing with him a host of clips from some of his favourite releases.
Joining in the fun are Andrew Smith, who talks about novelising Full Circle, and the legendary Jon Culshaw, who's read many of the audiobook releases.
It's a party for your ears!

434: Target Audience

We return to the New Series Adventures range of novels, after spending a while in the classic era.
Today, we're joining the Tenth Doctor and Martha in an ecological thriller set in the near future - Snowglobe 7.
We speak to writer Mike Tucker, with readings from the original audiobook (still available as a download), from someone called Georgia Moffett. Whatever happened to her?

435: Snowglobe 7

The plastic fantastic are back in our high street stores in the UK.
The Special Weapons Dalek and an Imperial Dalek feature in History of the Daleks set 20, while there's a trio of metallic fiends from Revenge of the Cybermen in the latest B&M releases.
Character's Al Dewar joins us once again to talk us through these fab figures, and tell us about something we sadly won't be getting.

436: Optional Extras 18 - B&M wave two 2025

A podcast discussing Doctor Who-related items, more often than not in threes, whether stories, guests, or anything else. 

Featuring a regular team of hosts, including Kenny Smith, and David Steel (not the former Liberal Party MP, MSP and leader). 

Our other regular conspirators are Dr John Bollan, Stephen Day and Matt Michael, with irregular appearances from the podcast's founding father, Tom Harris (the former Labour MP). 

We also welcome a host of great Doctor Who guests, using "Kenny's bottomless address book" (c) David Steel.

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