We remain with the Eighth Doctor and Lucy this episode as we explore - as much as is possible, which isn't a lot - Brave New Town and The Skull Of Sobek. Will there be something interesting to be found in a mysterious English village? Will the blue world of The Skull Of Sobek be captivating? Will Kev and JG manage to find more than twenty minutes' worth of things to say about two such unremarkable episodes? Fortunately there's plenty of time left over for recommendations, this week covering one live action and two animated movies.

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Episode 156 - Brave New Town / The Skull Of Sobek

We leave the TARDIS behind this week to step aboard the Enterprise to explore the first three Star Trek movies, The Motion Picture, The Wrath Of Khan and The Search For Spock. Does the Motion Picture deserve its ponderously slow reputation? Is The Wrath Of Khan as good as everyone apparently thinks it is? And does the Search For Spock really begin the whole "odd movies bad" streak? Plus in Recommendations we have two TV shows and a 90's techo-movie.

Episode 158 - Star Trek TOS Movies: 1, 2, 3

We return to the world of the TARDIS this episode and finish of Paul McGann's second season with the last two stories of the run. How will Lucie get on with a giant caterpillar? Will the *sigh* return of an old Time Lord foe work out for the range? And how does the season overall come together. Plus, we have a trailer right at the beginning from our friends at the Doctor Who Target Book Club podcast, a recommendation as to where to find other Doctor Who podcasts online, and a non-Doctor Who podcast recommendation from JG and a couple of movies from Kev. Busy stuff, this week!

Episode 158 - Sisters Of The Flame / The Vengence Of Morbius

We cover the second episode in.... ah but wait! Before that, there's news! Jodie Whittaker is leaving (as indeed is Chris Chibnall) so we kick off this episode with a discussion on Jodie's departure. After that we have the second in Charley's departure trilogy with the Draconian-focussed "Paper Cuts". How do the Draconians work on audio? Does this episode make a convincing bridge in the trilogy? And is the conclusion convincingly set up? Plus in Recommendations we have a novel and something rather more self-serving!

Episode 166 - Paper Cuts

It's the conclusion of Charley's departure this episode as we face the final departure of Big Finish's first original companion. How does the trilogoy of stories designed to set up her departure conclude? Does the story work outwith that departure? And is Charley's send-off the fitting conclusion she deserves? Plus in Recommendations we have a TV series and a poetry collection.

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Episode 167 - Blue Forgotten Planet

This episode sees the kick-off of the incredibly well-regarded Klein trilogy with the first story of three "A Thousand Tiny Wings". Does the story live up to its reputation? Is Klein's return worth it? And how does the big ending work? Plus in Recommendations we have a book and two movies (and something of a rambling chat).

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Episode 168 - A Thousand Tiny Wings

We kick this episode off discussing the biggest news of all in the Doctor Who world - the return of Russel T Davies! Yes, he's back so it's the perfect time for us to natter on about it. And following that we dive into the second part of the Klein Trilogy, discussing both the second part - Survival Of The Fittest - and the prelude, Klein's Story. Does the middle part of the trilogy stand up? How do the Vrill come across as this episode's creatures? And does the shock ending work? Plus in Recommendations we have a sitcom and a (rather self-serving!) podcast.

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Episode 169 - Survival Of The Fittest

We complete the Klein trilogy this episode with the concluding part, The Architects Of History. Can the final part of the trilogy live up to the quality of the first two? Does the ending provide suitable closure? And does the Seventh Doctor's character interrogation work? Plus we have a movie and a book in our Recommendations section.

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Episode 170 - The Architects Of History

We reach the middle of the Sixth Doctor / Jamie trilogy this episode with "The Wreck Of The Titan". Do things improve from the last story's OK-ish beginning? Does the story manage to land all its fictional characters? And does the audacious ending work? Plus in recommendations we have a podcast and a sitcom

Episode 172 - Wreck Of The Titan

We return to the world of the Seventh Doctor, Ace and Hex this time out with Project: Lazarus. Does this story improve on the last two outing for the Forge? How does our near-future setting work out? And how does Hex's departure go down? Plus in Recommendations we have an animated movie and a sort-of documentary.

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Episode 174 - Project: Destiny

We're back with the Eighth Doctor and Lucie Miller! Hurrah! This episode we're covering the first two stories in their final season, Death In Blackpool and Situation Vacant. How does Lucie's departure go? How do the potential replacements pan out? How Christmas-y is this alleged Christmas episode (and will either host remember to mention this fact?). Plus in Recommendations we have a movie musical and an Apple TV series.

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Episode 175 - Death In Blackpool / Situation Vacant

We leave the world of audio adventures behind this time to explore the 13th Doctor's two most recent TV outings, the mini-season Flux and the New Year's Special, Eve Of The Daleks. Can Chris Chibnall pull off the audacious task of doing a fully linked story in Flux? How does Dan work out as a new companion? And can Eve Of The Daleks manage to make the Skarosians actually scary again while also making its time-loop conceit work? No Recommendations this week though - we're going long on this one!

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Epsiode 176 - Flux / Eve Of The Daleks

We dive further into the final Eighth Doctor / Lucie Miller season with these two episodes (and, er, without Lucie Miller). How does all that Poe referencing work out in Nevermore? Is the Monk's return something to cheer about in the Book of Kells? And how does Tamzin fare as our companion du jour? Plus we have not one but two animation recommendations (one from Ireland, one from Japan) and a pop in to see how things are going over at the MCU.

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Episode 177 - Nevermore / The Book Of Kells

We tackle a functional two-parter this time out as we continue to move through the last season of the Eighth Doctor / Lucie Miller Adventures. What's happening on the little Martian moon of Deimos? How do the Ice Warriors work on audio? And is the Monk's return worth getting excited about? Plus we have a movie and a TV series in our Recommendations, and we pay a brief visit to the post bag.

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Episode 178 - Deimos / The Resurrection Of Mars

It's a visit from the Doctor's family and an outpost in the sun that holds our attention this episode as the Eighth Doctor Adventures continue with Relative Dimensions and Prisoner of The Sun. How does the Doctor reuniting with Susan go? What is the best way to trap the Doctor into doing what you want? And do these stories set up the two-part finale (hint: not really). Plus in Recommendations there's a musician's memoir and a TV show.

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Epsiode 179 - Relative Dimensions / Prisoner Of The Sun

We reach both the final episode of the Eighth Doctor Adventures and the final time we will be talking about the Eighth Doctor on the podcast as "Lucie Miller" and "To The Death" are finally reached. Does Susan work as a dramatic character? Do Lucie's final episodes give her the send-off she deserved? And does the dramatic finale stand the test of time? All good questions, and along to help us answer them - also for the last time - is TWTY's good friend Anthony Strand.

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Episode 180 - Lucie Miller / To The Death

We reach another milestone as the podcasts creeps towards its final episode, as this time we wave goodbye to both the Companion Chronicles range and the redoubtable Ms Perpigillium Brown. How does Peri's last adventure turn out? Can the play manage to balance comedy and drama successfully? And how does the meta humour work out? To answer these questions and more JG and Kev are joined by the equally redoubtable Tony Whitt from the Target Doctor Who Book Club Podcast to lend a hand. Well, ear. You know what we mean!

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Epsiode 181 - Companion Chronicles: Peri And The Piscon Paradox

We reach the final Fifth Doctor story with a reunion of his very first crew of Adric, Nyssa and Tegan and Kev and JG tackle Iterations Of I. Does the old crew recapture the magic of the Fifth Doctor's first season now that Matthew Waterhouse is back as Adric? Does the story work on its own terms? And is this a suitable wrap-up for the Fifth Doctor on audio? Plus in recommendations we have a movie and a book series.

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Episode 182 - Iterations Of I

It's the second-last episode of Talking Who To You, and our very last time to chat about Colin Baker with the Sixth Doctor / Evelyn story Assassins In The Limelight. And to help us see the Sixth Doctor on his way we have returning guest Abby Denton! Does this story act as a fitting final Colin Baker story to be covered? How does Leslie Phillips do returning to the series? And how well has the Sixth Doctor fared overall in audio? Plus in Recommendations we have a film, a stage production and - uniquely - an animal.

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Episode 183 - Assassins In The Limelight

We reach the final episode of Talking Who To You as JG and Kev reach the monumental "A Death In The Family". But for such a grand occasion a guest is required - and that would be Alasdair Wilkins of Debating Doctor Who, along for the final spin in the Big Finish TARDIS. Is the episode a fitting one to wrap the podcast up on? Does Evelyn get the departure she so richly deserves? And how does Ace and the 7th Doctor's story move on? No Recommendations this time, just a heartfelt thank you from JG and Kev to all our listeners who have been a long for the podcast ride. Thanks everyone!

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Talking Who To You has (Big) finished, but Kev and JG have moved over to new podcast - Talking Trek To You. Join an expert and a noob as they explore the original series episode by episode, helped along with a guest of the week!

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For the 8th March 2019 - International Womens Day - Big Finish released a special box set celebrating the women of the Doctor Who universe, written by four (mostly) new writers and that's what we're covering this week. And we have a special guest star to debate the episodes with us in the form of Abby Denton, returning to the podcast after her last visit.  Will the strikingly unusual character pairing of River and Leela work out together? Does the conceit of the box set work with four very different sets of characters? And how do the new writers fare when it comes to embracing the unique requirements of both Doctor Who and Big Finish? It's time to come bang up to date with Big Finish and find out!

Episode 81 - The Eighth Of March Box Set

We finally get to return to the normal universe this week with the Eighth Doctor, C'rizz and Charley as they pop back into normal space... and immediately encounter Davros and the Daleks. What are the chances of THAT happening? Anyway, Earth has been invaded and Davros is out for... what? How will the only encounter between the Eighth Doctor and Davros in Big Finish history go? Wil C'rizz work any better as a character in this universe than he did in the Divergent Universe? And what is Davros's big plan this time out? Plus we return to the mailbag to discuss Caerdroia and the Missy box-set.

Episode 83 - Terror Firma

We're back!  After our short break we return with two great things - The Council Of Nicea as our episode, and a returning guest star in the form of Anthony Strand.  How will the 5th Doctor cope in a pure historical? Will Peri be able to cope in a time much closer to Erimem's than her own? And how will the play deal with such a conflicting character like Constantine (no, not the Hellblazer one, though that would be interesting...).  Come join our discussion as we return for Talking Who To You's third season(we're not promising a regeneration at the far end of it though)!

Episode 87 - Council Of Niciea

This week we're back with Captain Jack in the final two stories from the first Lives Of Captain Jack box set. How will Alonso Frame fare after his big set-up with Jack at the end of, um, "The End Of Time"? And just what DID happen to Jack during those mysterious two years of memories that he's missing? And will John Barrowman be able to nail Captain Jack (pun very much intended) in audio as well as he did on screen? Plus there's time to dip into the mail bag to discuss a couple of previous episodes and take a recommendation.

Episode 89 - The Lives Of Captain Jack Vol 1: One Enchanted Evening / Month 25

We return to the fabulous worlds of River Song this episode as we cover the first two stories in the third box set.  Will River be able to keep her momentum going after two pretty successful box-sets? How will Big Finish intersect with Series 6 continuity? And will the Fifth Doctor be able to hold his own against the whirlwind that is River's life?

The Diary Of River Song Vol 3 - The Lady In The Lake / Requium For The Doctor

We stray into the batty, insane world of Iris Wildthyme this week, and we do it with a guest!  Abby Denton is back to give her opinion on all things Iris as we ramble about the first two Iris stories. Will Iris work well on audio starring in her own standalone adventures? Will Katy Manning be able to anchor both stories successfully? Is there any danger of these discussions actually remaining on point? Climb aboard the smaller-on-the-inside big red bus and let's find out!

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Episode 97 :  Iris Wildthyme Vol 1 - Wildthyme At Large / The Devil In Ms Wildthyme

We're back with River again as we explore the first two episodes in the fourth volume of The Diary Of River Song. How does River fare against a planet with no time? How difficult is it to keep using the Vortex Manipulator to escape the bad guys? And do the time-bending travels all come together satisfactorily? Plus we dip into the mailbag to cover a couple of points around The Harvest and The Gathering

Episode 108 The Diary Of River Song Vol 4 - Time In A Bottle / Kings Of Infinite Space

We remain with the Eighth Doctor and Lucie as we cover the third and fourth episodes in the Eighth Doctor Adventures. How does the Doctor manage against a true horror like 70's music? How do he and Lucie cope against immoral reincarnating gods? And do these two episodes see a rise or fall in quality from the two-part season opener? Plus we introduce (big drumroll plllleease!) a New Section as Kev and JG give their non-Doctor Who media recommendations. We have a TV show and a book this time out, but what will they turn out to be?

Episode 140 - The Horror Of Glam Rock / Immortal Beloved

We return to the world of Iris Wildthyme and the second box set of episodes, which can only mean one thing - Abby Denton is joining us again! Yes, Abby's hear to discuss the first two stories in the box set as we ride the red bus once more. How does Iris cope with a marriage and an evil radio station? How does she fare stranded in the 70's (?) and tangled up in Wonderland? Plus we have recommendations from Abby, JG and Kev this week, and three very different recommendations they are too.

Episode 144 - Iris Wildthyme Series 2: The Sound Of Fear / The Land Of Wonder

This week return to the always-baffling world or Iris Wildthyme with the last two episodes of the second season and, just in time for the festive period, a Christmas special with The Claws Of Santa! Will Iris be able to seduce Santa away from Mrs Claus? How does Panda fare in all this? And how does the drama balance against the comedy? As always when we discuss Iris we have our regular guest host Abby Denton on board for the discussion as well, so throw on a tinsel-laiden hat and join the fun!

Episode 151 - Iris Wildthyme: The Two Irises / The Panda Invasion / The Claws Of Santa

We return to the world of the Eighth Doctor as the second Lucie Miller season kicks with with Dead London and Max Warp. Now Lucy's a regular of her own free will how does she fare in her second season? How do the time-zone shenanigans of Dead London work out? Can Max Warp land its Top Gear parody? (Hint: No) Plus we have our regular recommendations with a book from JG and a game from Kev, but which ones?

Episode 155 - Dead London / Max Warp

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