Doctor Who: Too Hot For TV (Doctor Who: Too Hot For TV)
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| 20 Feb 2022 | S2 E4 - Desert Island Docs | 01:46:16 | |
In this episode Dylan and Mark (https://twitter.com/Oldmankrondas) from On The Timelash (https://twitter.com/OnTheTimeLash) take a detour even more niche than Too Hot For TV's usual content. As they look at the musical endeavours of the Doctor Who cast and the stage show, come musical, come audio adventure 'The Ultimate Adventure' written by Terrance Dicks. | |||
| 13 Mar 2022 | S2 E5 - A Cosmic Sphincter of Basic Fanwank - Part 1 | 00:51:22 | |
In episode 5 of series 2, Dylan and Iain Martin (@theIainMartin) of the All Of Time And Space Podcast (@TimeNSpacePod) do a deep dive into the wilderness years. In this episode they look at the DWM comic strip featuring the 7th Doctor and Ace 'Ground Zero', written by Scott Gray, with art from Martin Geraghty and Bambos Georgio. | |||
| 20 Mar 2022 | S2 E6 - A Cosmic Sphincter of Basic Fanwank - Part 2 | 01:10:13 | |
In episode 6 of series 2, Dylan and Iain Martin (@theIainMartin) of the All Of Time And Space Podcast (@TimeNSpacePod) do a deep dive into the wilderness years. In this episode they look at the BBC audio adventure featuring the 7th Doctor and Ace 'Death Comes To Time, written by Colin Meek and directed by Dan Freedman. | |||
| 02 May 2022 | S2 E7 - Walking in a Winterborne Wonderland | 01:01:16 | |
In this latest episode of Doctor Who: Too Hot For TV Dylan is joined by Warren Green of BBV to look at two tales from the wilderness years. First up it's the P.R.O.B.E film 'The Devil of Winterborne' Written by Mark Gatiss, directed by Bill Baggs and featuring Caroline John as Liz Shaw. It also features a whole host of other Doctor Who alumni in the form of Peter Davison, Louise Jameson, Geoffrey Beavers and Terry Molloy . Then we discuss audio play 'Race Memory' written and directed by Paul Ebbs and starring Sarah Sutton, Keith Drinkel and the Wirrn. | |||
| 20 Aug 2022 | S3 E1 - I've Got Soul But I'm Not a Soul Jar | 01:27:31 | |
Too Hot For TV is back for a third season. In episode one Dylan is joined by Richie Morgan from the podcast 'I Hate Doctor Who'. First they take a side step into the Unbound universe for 'Sympathy for the Devil' by Jonathan Clements, a Big Finish audio that stars David Warner as an alternative Third Doctor and Nick Courtney as The Brigadier. Then they look at the Titan Comics Third Doctor adventure 'Heralds of Destruction' by Paul Cornell. Join them on this thrilling journey through the Doctor Who extended universe and find out... | |||
| 17 Sep 2022 | S3 E2 - Justice For Stacy! | 01:34:44 | |
In the second episode of series three of Too Hot For TV, Dylan is joined by Michael Mills. They look at the first meeting between the Eighth Doctor and the Cybermen several times over. First up its Big Finish audio adventure 'Sword of Orion' by Nick Briggs featuring the Eighth Doctor battling Cybermen on a huge spaceship. Then it's the Audio Visual fan audio adventure 'Sword of Orion' by Nick Briggs featuring the Nth Doctor battling Cybermen on a huge spaceship. Finally they look at Radio Times comic strip 'Dreadnought' by Gary Russell featuring the Eighth Doctor battling Cybermen on .... you guessed it..... a huge spaceship. In doing so they answer the burning questions.... | |||
| 08 Oct 2022 | S3 E3 - Let's Make Magic | 01:25:59 | |
In this episode Dylan is joined by John Isles of the Tripodscast to discuss more Doctor Who extended universe adventures. First up they look at Malcolm Hulke's novelisation of 'The Sea Devils', then it's NJN's making of Silver Nemesis documentary and finally they review BBV Sontaran audio 'Old Soldiers'. And they answer the questions: | |||
| 29 Oct 2022 | S3 E4 - A Corpse In A Bear Suit | 01:11:52 | |
In this latest edition of Too Hot For TV Dylan is joined by Mark Cockram of the All of Time and Space podcast. Together they look at two creepy tales for Halloween in the audio format. First up it's the Seventh Doctor, Ace and Hex in Big Finish audio play 'Night Thoughts' by Edward Young. Then they look at the enhanced BBC audio book 'Dead Air' by James Goss which stars the Tenth Doctor. And as always they answer the burning questions : | |||
| 20 Nov 2022 | S3 E5 - The Rigelsford Conundrum | 01:14:03 | |
It's November, it's Doctor Who's Birthday so that can only mean one thing... multi Doctor mania. In this episode Dylan is joined by Too Hot For TV regular, Mark Donaldson. Together they traverse the darkest dimension there is, the script for the unmade 30th anniversary story 'The Dark Dimension' written by Adrian Rigelsford and not directed by Graeme Harper. Join them on this tale of bad budgeting, potential car crashes and baffling choices, as they answer the questions: | |||
| 26 Nov 2022 | S3 E6 - The MacGuffin of Time | 00:57:32 | |
In the second part of this anniversary celebration, Dylan is once again joined by Mark Donaldson from On The Timelash. Together they discuss three DWM anniversary comic strips. | |||
| 18 Dec 2022 | S3 E7 - A Well Designed Threesome | 01:39:07 | |
In a bumper length festive special Dylan is joined by Luke Molloy. Together they skirt around the furthest reaches of the Doctor Who spin off universe. First they look at 'Swan Song' the third story from series three of Jago & Lightfoot written by John Dorney. Then it's the audio orgy that is 'The Death of Captain Jack' Written by David Llewellyn. And finally a festive treat, as we look at Lukes very own fan fiction 'Christmas, Love and Monsters'. All while answering these important questions: | |||
| 21 Jan 2023 | S3 E8 - Chekhov's Pickled Onion | 01:02:13 | |
He's back! Maybe this is a missing story. Or a parallel world. Or a dream, or a trick, or a flashback. No it’s not David Tennant, its former podcast host Jack. In this latest episode they look at sprawling space opera Dalek Empire Series 1 by Nick Briggs. and as usual they answer the burning questions: | |||
| 26 Feb 2023 | S3 E9 - Every Villain Should Have a Theme Tune | 01:16:14 | |
In this latest episode of 'Doctor Who: Too Hot For TV' Dylan is joined by Steve Hatcher of the Whovers, Whooverville and Cosmic Masque. Together they traverse the audio adventures of Sixth Doctor. First up its Big Finish audio 'The Marian Conspiracy' written by Jacqueline Rayner and directed by Gary Russell. Then they look at DWM freebie 'The Ratings War' which features Beep The Meep and is written by Steve Lyons and once again directed by Gary Russell. | |||
| 01 Apr 2023 | S3 E10 - Bitchy Little Stuffed Toys | 01:02:06 | |
In this episode Dylan is joined by Ryan McGivern to talk through a variety if Doctor Who spin offs. First its DWM comic strip 'Final Genesis' featuring the 7th Doctor, Ace and Benny written Warwick Gray and illustrated by Colin Andrew. Then they take a look at the 1997 video game 'Destiny of the Doctors' starring Anthony Ainley. Their final adventure is the Iris Wildthym story 'The Panda Invasion' starring Katy Manning and written by Mark Magrs. All while answering these burning questions: What’s Jon Pertwee's beef with Australian actors? What did Dylan's nan think of Tom bakers autobiography? Is there such a thing as a spin off too far? | |||
| 29 Apr 2023 | S3 E11 - Heavy PROBEing | 01:23:45 | |
In the penultimate episode of this season of Too Hot For TV Dylan is joined by Joe Ford (A Hamster With A Blunt Pen Knife, Untitled Star Trek Project) and Mark Rawlins (Two Watch Who) for a very special commentary on the BBV film 'PROBE: When To Die'. Join them on this riotous journey and discover the answer to these questions: Will PROBE be on Disney plus? Has Bill Baggs ever met a lesbian? What’s wrong with everyones faces? | |||
| 27 May 2023 | S3 E12 - Murdering Little F*** Heads | 00:54:30 | |
In the final episode of series 3 of Doctor Who: Too Hot For TV, Dylan is joined by Jack to look at Series 2 of Dalek Empire. And in doing so they answer the burning questions: | |||
| 22 Jul 2023 | S4 E01 - Telos All About It | 01:16:43 | |
Too Hot For TV is back for a fourth season, with more niche Doctor Who spin offery from decades gone by. In the first episode Dylan is joined by Joe Ford of 'A Hamster With A Blunt Pen Knife' . First they look at the BBC Books eighth Doctor adventure 'The Tomorrow Windows' written by Jonathan Morris. Then they return to Telos in the Big Finish Fourth Doctor story 'Return to Telos' written and directed by Nicholas Briggs. And as always answer these burning questions: What links Huw Edwards and Rolf Harris?...no, not that! What is that muck all over Jamies kilt? What made Ken Livingstone explode all over the Tate Modern? | |||
| 12 Aug 2023 | S4 E02 - Actors who used to be Dr Who not being Dr Who but being Doctors. | 01:20:44 | |
In the second episode of the season Dylan is joined by Mikey Smith to talk about the BBV video drama 'The Zero Imperative' written by Mark Gatiss and staring Caroline John as Liz Shaw and a bunch of people who used to be Doctor Who not being Doctor Who but being Doctors. The we look at the Reeltime Pictures documentary about Tom Baker 'Just Who on Earth is... Tom Baker'. And as always answer the brining questions: | |||
| 26 Aug 2023 | S4 E03 - Benny's Got a Baby | 01:00:53 | |
Jack returns for a look at Series 3 of Bernice Summerfield form Big Finish, which consists of Professor Bernice Summerfield and the Greatest Shop in the Galaxy By Paul Ebbs Professor Bernice Summerfield and the Green-Eyed Monsters By Dave Stone Professor Bernice Summerfield and the Dance of the Dead By Stephen Cole Professor Bernice Summerfield and the Mirror Effect By Stewart Sheargold Join Dylan and Jack as they traverse Ice Warriors, Evil Mirrors and somebody dying of pleasure. And as always answer these burning questions: How many spin off's can one man take? Who is Bonnie Langford's biggest fan? What is the link between Bernice Summerfield and Tupac Shakur? | |||
| 09 Sep 2023 | S4 E04 - A Girl's BES Friend | 01:32:45 | |
In this episode of Too Hot For TV Dylan is joined by Mark Rawlins of Finish Big and Two Watch Who for a Lalla Ward double bill. First they tackle BBV's 'The Choice' written and directed by Nigel Fairs and starring Lalla Ward as the Mistress and John Leeson as K9. Then they travel to Gallifrey for Big Finish's 'Spirit' written by Stephen Cole and starring Lalla Ward as Romana and Louise Jameson as Leela. And as always answer the burning questions: | |||
| 23 Sep 2023 | S4 E05 - Time's Puckered Arsehole | 01:53:59 | |
It wouldn't be a series of Too Hot For TV without the On The Timelash boys. Join Dylan, Mark and Ben as they explore the best and worst that Scotland has to offer when it comes to Doctor Who. | |||
| 07 Oct 2023 | S4 E06 - Whoring, Drinking, Killing! | 01:18:10 | |
In this episode Dylan is joined by Michael Mills to discuss two unique BBC books past Doctor adventures by Mick Lewis. First it's the Second Doctor, Jamie and Victoria adventure 'Combat Rock' and then it's the Third Doctor, Jo and the U.N.I.T. family story 'Rags'. Along the way they answer the important questions: What iconic feature of Dr Who purple, orgasmic and thrusting? What is the unique ethnic experience of a an Englishman? Is Margret thatcher the ultimate Dr Who villain? | |||
| 12 Oct 2023 | S4 E07 - Mick Lewis Interview | 00:37:08 | |
| 19 Oct 2023 | S4 E08 - Mild Who Ponder | 01:30:03 | |
In a break from Too Hot For TV's regular programming, Dylan is joined by Luke Molly and Joe Ford to talk about actual televised Doctor Who. They discuss the three Anniversary specials due to air later this year, sharing their hopes and fears, while chewing over the rumours and speculating all over the place. WARNING: may contain spoilers or not.... who knows. | |||
| 21 Oct 2023 | S4 E09 - Bad Wolf 359 | 00:32:23 | |
Following on from Dylan and Michael's review and interview with Mick Lewis, they take a short look at one of the most ambitious crossover events of all time. 'Star Trek: The Next Generation/Doctor Who: Assimilation2'.... rolls off the tongue doesn't it? Written by Scott Tipton, David Tipton and Tony Lee with art from J.K. Woodward, this comic features the Eleventh Doctor, Amy and Rory meeting Picard, Riker and the rest of the Next Generation team to fight the combined might of the Cybermen & Borg. | |||
| 24 Oct 2023 | S4 E10 - A Man Must Have His Nosh | 01:27:14 | |
In this episode Dylan is joined by Iain Martin to talk about three very different 7th Doctor adventures. First up it's the Target novelisation of 'The Curse of Fenric' by Ian Briggs, then it's Season 27 audio adventure 'Animal' by Andrew Cartmel and then finally it's the Big Finish adaptation of Russell T Davies' New Adventure 'Damaged Goods' adapted by Jonathan Morris. And as always Dylan and Iain answer the burning questions: | |||
| 05 Nov 2023 | S4 E11 - Did They Really Just Blow Up Davo? | 01:10:38 | |
In this anniversary episode of Too Hot For TV, Dylan is joined by Rob from the Doctor Who Show to look at two very different bits of spin off media. | |||
| 12 Nov 2023 | S4 E12 - A Thing Ate Time | 01:26:39 | |
As the anniversary month continues here at Too Hot For TV, Dylan is joined by Luke Molloy to look at two very different relaunches of two different Doctors. The first adventure they review is the 9th Doctor audio ‘Ravagers’ written and directed by Nicholas Briggs and starring Christopher Eccleston. Then they look at the very first 8th Doctor DWM comic 'Endgame' featuring the Celestial Toymaker, written by Alan Barnes with art by Martin Geraghty, Robin Smith & Robin Riggs. And of course they answer the burning questions: Who is an uncle after 7 panda pops? Who was doing Big Finish before Big Finish was doing Big Finish? What is Geordi bollox? | |||
| 19 Nov 2023 | S4 E13 - Don’t Do It Geri Halliwell!!!! | 01:18:36 | |
In this latest edition of Too Hot For TV, Dylan is joined by Jack, Joe Ford and Mark Rawlins for a commentary of Cyber proportions . As BBV video drama Cyberon goes under the microscope, written by Lance Parkin, directed by Bill Baggs and staring Jo Castleton. And as always the answer the burning questions: | |||
| 20 Nov 2023 | S4 E14 - Scream of the Shalka Commentary Episode 1 | 00:28:05 | |
It's anniversary week, so every day Too Hot For TV will be dropping a commentary for an episode of the six part story 'Scream of the Shalka' the webcast by Paul Cornell featuring one time ninth Doctor Richard E Grant. Join Dylan, Joe Ford and Luke Molloy as they measure each others cocks, speculate about the 60th, talk about the Toy Story character they would most like to shag and talk about anything they possibly can to not talk about 'Scream of the Shalka'. | |||
| 21 Nov 2023 | S4 E15 - Scream of the Shalka Commentary Episode 2 | 00:20:27 | |
It's anniversary week, so every day Too Hot For TV will be dropping a commentary for an episode of the six part story 'Scream of the Shalka' the webcast by Paul Cornell featuring one time ninth Doctor Richard E Grant. Join Dylan, Joe Ford and Luke Molloy as they measure each others cocks, speculate about the 60th, talk about the Toy Story character they would most like to shag and talk about anything they possibly can to not talk about 'Scream of the Shalka'. | |||
| 22 Nov 2023 | S4 E16 - Scream of the Shalka Commentary Episode 3 | 00:22:08 | |
It's anniversary week, so every day Too Hot For TV will be dropping a commentary for an episode of the six part story 'Scream of the Shalka' the webcast by Paul Cornell featuring one time ninth Doctor Richard E Grant. Join Dylan, Joe Ford and Luke Molloy as they measure each others cocks, speculate about the 60th, talk about the Toy Story character they would most like to shag and talk about anything they possibly can to not talk about 'Scream of the Shalka'. | |||
| 23 Nov 2023 | S4 E17 - Scream of the Shalka Commentary Episode 4 | 00:24:10 | |
It's anniversary week, so every day Too Hot For TV will be dropping a commentary for an episode of the six part story 'Scream of the Shalka' the webcast by Paul Cornell featuring one time ninth Doctor Richard E Grant. Join Dylan, Joe Ford and Luke Molloy as they measure each others cocks, speculate about the 60th, talk about the Toy Story character they would most like to shag and talk about anything they possibly can to not talk about 'Scream of the Shalka'. | |||
| 24 Nov 2023 | S4 E18 - Scream of the Shalka Commentary Episode 5 | 00:21:35 | |
It's anniversary week, so every day Too Hot For TV will be dropping a commentary for an episode of the six part story 'Scream of the Shalka' the webcast by Paul Cornell featuring one time ninth Doctor Richard E Grant. Join Dylan, Joe Ford and Luke Molloy as they measure each others cocks, speculate about the 60th, talk about the Toy Story character they would most like to shag and talk about anything they possibly can to not talk about 'Scream of the Shalka'. | |||
| 25 Nov 2023 | S4 E19 - Scream of the Shalka Commentary Episode 6 | 00:36:14 | |
It's anniversary week, so every day Too Hot For TV will be dropping a commentary for an episode of the six part story 'Scream of the Shalka' the webcast by Paul Cornell featuring one time ninth Doctor Richard E Grant. Join Dylan, Joe Ford and Luke Molloy as they measure each others cocks, speculate about the 60th, talk about the Toy Story character they would most like to shag and talk about anything they possibly can to not talk about 'Scream of the Shalka'. | |||
| 26 Nov 2023 | S4 E20 - Tug Him By A Limb | 01:17:43 | |
Forget the Star Beast, the return of David Tennant and that surprise cameo by the Monoids.... probably. It's time for a brand new episode of Too Hot For TV. This time Dylan is joined by Pete Lambert, together they traverse both comics and audios. First up it's the Doctor Who Weekly comic strip 'The Tide of Time' written by Steve Parkhouse with art by Dave Gibbons, featuring the Fifth Doctor. Then it's Sixth Doctor and Charlie Big Finish Audio 'The Condemned' written by Eddie Robson and directed by Nick Briggs. And as always they answer the questions: | |||
| 03 Dec 2023 | S4 E21 - Barnaby Eaton-Jones & Sophie Aldred Interview | 00:38:34 | |
In a break from our regular schedule, Dylan talks to Barnaby Eaton-Jones and Sophie Aldred about a new Doctor Who spin off 'Children of the Circus'. This new audio drama from AUK is a sequel to 'The Greatest Show In The Galaxy' featuring all the surviving members of the cast, in a musical story that centres around Christopher Guard as Bellboy and Dee Sadler as Flowerchild. | |||
| 10 Dec 2023 | S4 E22 - Murder... Such an ugly word | 01:40:02 | |
Still coming down from the highs of the 60th, why not take a dip into the 7th Doctor's era with Dylan, John Isles and Gareth Preston? In this episode they look at DWM comic strip 'Fellow Travellers' written by Andrew Cartmel with art by Arthur Ranson. Then it's the New Adventure 'All Consuming Fire' by Andy Lane, which sees the 7th Doctor meet Sherlock Holmes. And finally its nearly Doctor Who with the BBV audio 'The Time Travellers: Ghosts' written by Nigel Fairs. They also answer the burning questions: | |||
| 17 Dec 2023 | S4 E23 - Andy Lane Interview | 01:08:19 | |
In a follow to last week's episode, Dylan and John Isles talk to Andy Lane about writing 'All Consuming Fire' as well as his other Doctor Who books. | |||
| 23 Dec 2023 | S4 E24 - Destroy the Daleks, get a shag! | 01:39:41 | |
Ever wondered what it’s like to spend Christmas with a Dalek? Join Dylan and Michael Mills for a festive special where they find out, as they tackle the Big Finish audio adaptation of the stage show ‘The Curse of the Daleks' originally written by David Whitaker and Terry Nation and adapted for audio by Nick Briggs. Then they look at first ever Doctor Who spin off novel ‘Doctor Who and the Invasion from Space’ by J.L Morrissey. Plus the story ’Ten Fathom Pirates ‘ from the 1967 Doctor Who annual. And as always the answer the burning questions. Who is smelly Avon? What is Dylan doing with Michale’s wife? What is a queer super computer? | |||
| 30 Dec 2023 | S4 E25 - Weetabitches of N-Space | 01:28:41 | |
In final episode of 2023, Dylan is joined by Conrad Westmaas to take a look at the 1977 Doctor Who Weetabix promotion. They also look at the 1996 BBC audio play ‘The Ghosts of N-Space’ by Barry Letts and starring Jon Pertwee, Elizabeth Sladen and Nicholas Courtney. And as always answer the burning questions: Which fiend is entering Sandra Dickinson? Who is getting speared by Blor? Are brit-pop, boys and Prozac better than ‘The Ghosts of N-Space’ ? | |||
| 21 Jan 2024 | S4 E26 - Not Your Average Adult! | 01:10:42 | |
In this first episode of 2024, Dylan is joined by Si Hart host of Maximum Power, Trap One and The Library of Impossible Things. Together they do a commentary on 'Regeneration' and 'Liberation' the first 2 episodes of the K9 series. All while answering the questions: | |||
| 10 Feb 2024 | S4 E27 - Don't Mention John Barrowman | 01:23:13 | |
In the latest episode of Too Hot For TV Dylan is joined by Martyn Havell. Together they look at two Big Finish spin offs from very different eras of Doctor Who. First up is Jago & Litefoot & Strax: The Haunting written by Justin Richards. The second story they look at is Torchwood: Broken by Joseph Lidster and Starring John Barrowman Gareth David-Lloyd. And as always they answer the bringing questions: Whose first experience of Doctor Who was Zagraus ? When did Martyn first see boobs? Which Doctor is a sex pest? Who shot a monkey thinking it was a french man ? | |||
| 25 Feb 2024 | S4 E28 - Local Cybermen For Local People | 01:35:58 | |
In this episode Dylan is joined by Richie from I Hate Doctor Who, together they explore two different eras of spin offs. First up they look at the BBC audio 'Doctor Who and the Pescatons' starring Tom Baker and Elizabeth Sladen. After that they look at the Big Finish box set 'Old Friends' featuring Christopher Eccleston as the ninth Doctor. And as always they answer the burning questions: | |||
| 10 Mar 2024 | S4 E29 - Effective Male Awkwardness | 01:04:28 | |
Jack has returned to talk all things Benny. First up they look at the Virgin New Adventures book 'Return of the Living Dad' by Kate Orman and featuring the 7th Doctor Chris, Roz, Benny and Jason. Then they look at the Big Finish audio 'Death and the Daleks' by Paul Cornell and featuring Benny, Jason, Bev and Braxiatel. And as always answer these burning questions: | |||
| 24 Mar 2024 | S4 E30 - Traipsing Down Corridors | 01:32:12 | |
In this latest episode of Too Hot For TV Dylan is joined by Toby Hadoke to discuss two Big Finish stories from recent years. First up they look at the the first Doctor adventure 'The Invention of Death' written by John Dorney and starring David Bradley as the First Doctor, Claudia Grant as Susan Foreman, Jamie Glover as Ian Chesterton and Jemma Powell as Barbara Wright. Then they look at the fifth Doctor story 'Pursuit of the Nightjar' written by Tim Foley and starring Peter Davison as the Fifth Doctor, Sarah Sutton as Nyssa and Janet Fielding as Tegan Jovanka. And as always they answer the burning questions: | |||
| 06 Apr 2024 | S4 E31 - Car Safety with Cliff Richard | 01:26:39 | |
In the latest episode of Doctor Who: Too Hot For TV Dylan is joined by Ross from the podcast General Witchfinders. Together they explore the wild world of the 1977 Doctor Who annual. After that they venture into territory not yet explored by too hot for tv, in that it is both televised and not Doctor Who at all. But as always they answer the burning questions: | |||
| 20 Apr 2024 | S4 E32 - Buckets and Buckets of Goo | 01:23:08 | |
In this episode Dylan is joined by Mikey Smith to look at two Big Finish audios chosen off the back of watching Tales of the Tardis. First up they discuss the fifth Doctor and Tegan story 'The Gathering' by Joseph Lidster. Then they chat about the sixth Doctor and Peri adventure 'The Widows Assassin' written by Nev Fountain. All while answering the burning questions: | |||
| 28 Apr 2024 | S4 E33 - Emma Peels Cold Open | 01:31:19 | |
In this episode Dylan is Joined by Rod Brown to talk about the first the two series of Counter Measures from Big Finish. 8 stories, 8 writers and a whole lot of Doccy Who. And as always we we answer the burning questions: | |||
| 04 May 2024 | S4 E34 - Punk’d by Stephen Cole | 01:00:40 | |
Dylan is once again joined by Jack to look at series 5 of Bernice Summerfield starring Lisa Bowerman and featuring the stories: The Grel Escape by Jack Rayner | |||
| 10 May 2024 | S4 E35 - Riding Bareback at the Academy | 02:03:44 | |
Join Dylan and Mark Donaldson down the Shobogan Wetherspoons as they discuss two relaunches for the Eighth Doctor that came after his first adventure (never let it be said we aren’t relevant) . First up it’s the BBC EDA ‘The Eight Doctors’ by Terrance Dicks. Then it’s the Big Finish audio ’Storm Warning’ starring Paul McGann and India Fisher, written by Alan Barnes. And as always the answer the burning questions: What did the doctor ride bareback at the academy ? | |||
| 16 May 2024 | S4 E36 - Frankly, Mr Franklin! | 02:06:56 | |
It’s the final episode of this mammoth series of Too Hot For TV, so we thought what better way to finish than with a Bang enough for the Brigadier. In this episode Dylan is joined by Lee and Cam from the Polis Box to talk about three UNIT related releases. First up its the Big Finish play ’The Spectre of Lanyon Moor’ written by Nicholas Pegg featuring the Sixth Doctor, Evelyn and the Brigadier. Then it’s the BBV audio book ‘The Killing Stone’ by Richard Franklin and featuring the Fourth Doctor, Sarah Jane Smith, the Brigadier, Benton and Yates. Finally they talk about John Levene’s album ‘The Ballads of Sergeant Benton’ . | |||
| 01 Jun 2024 | S4B E01 - A Bunch of Dead People | 02:12:36 | |
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| 15 Jun 2024 | S4B E02 - Where Is Chris Boucher? | 01:26:13 | |
Too Hot For TV's journey through the spin offs of other franchises continues with Blakes 7. The time Dylan is joined by David Gillespie-Pratt to look at the two BBC radio plays 'The Seven Fold Crown' and The Syndeton Experiment by Barry Letts. And always answer the burning questions: | |||
| 07 Jul 2024 | S4B E03 - The 12 Inch Glory | 01:19:11 | |
Too Hot For TV continues its journey into spin offs from other media, this time with guest Pete Lambert. This IP has been many a film and TV show, but it's definitive version is almost certainly a prog rock extravaganza, it's 'Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds'. Join Dylan and Pete as they answer the burning questions: | |||
| 28 Jul 2024 | S4B E04 - Soaked in Sadness | 01:33:22 | |
In then penultimate episode of series 4B, Dylan is joined by Richie Morgan to talk Red Dwarf. First up they look at the radio skits ‘Dave Hollins: Space Cadet’, then its the book ‘Infinity Welcomes Careful Drivers’. And as always they answer the burning questions: When are we getting the Archers-verse? Why is there a sheep in a toilet? | |||
| 25 Aug 2024 | S4B E05 - No Sausages in the Apocalypse | 01:49:04 | |
In the final episode of this Too Hot For TV mini series on spin offs from other franchises, Dylan is joined by Ross from the General Witch Finders to talk all things Terminator. Together they discuss each of the cinematic outing for the franchise, before jumping into the comic ’The Burning Earth’ written by Ron Fortier with art by Alex Ross, then they look at the Universal Studios ride T2-3D: Battle Across Time and finally they talk about the 90’s Kenner Terminator 2 action figures. And as always the answer the burning questions: Who is sucking on a Robert Patrick? Why are the resistance so sexy? What has Arnie got in a dead cat? Ross’s other podcasts: https://shows.acast.com/general-witchfinders https://shows.acast.com/dark-darzet Terminator 2 toys adverts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ew109tRRK7w&t=26s T2-3D: Battle Across Time | |||
| 07 Sep 2024 | S5 E01 - Eggy Montage | 01:31:04 | |
In the first episode of Series 5 of Doctor Who: Too Hot For TV Dylan is joined by Pete Lambert and Conrad Westmaas. Together they look at the studio footage and Ian Levine edit of 'Dimensions in Time', the Vworp Vworp animation of 'A Meeting on the Common' and the BBV audio 'The Rani Reaps the Whirlwind'. And as always answer the burning questions: | |||
| 21 Sep 2024 | S5 E02 - Ramblin Amblin | 01:53:12 | |
In the latest episode Too Hot For TV goes to Hollywood! Dylan is joined by Liam to look at several abandoned attempts to get Doctor Who off the ground in the 90's, Sylvester McCoy's video diary Bidding Adieu and Jon Pertwee's appearance on Surprise Surprise. All while answering the burning questions: | |||
| 05 Oct 2024 | S5 E03 - Unnecessary Exposure | 01:42:51 | |
In this episode Dylan is joined by anecdote sceptic Mikey Smith to talk about a Sixth Doctor and Jamie trilogy from Big Finish. ‘City of Spires’ by Simon Bovey, ‘The Wreck of the Titan' by Barnaby Edwards and ‘Legend of the Cybermen’ by Mike Maddox all go under the microscope. Dylan and Mikey also answer those burning questions: Who is the Big Finish Stewart Lee?
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| 19 Oct 2024 | S5 E04 - 8 Rounds Rapid | 01:20:31 | |
In the latest episode of Too Hot For TV Dylan is joined by David Kitchen from The Doctor Who show. Together they look at 20th Anniversary Radio Times Magazine and the David A. Mcintee Missing Adventure 'Lords of the Storm'. And they answer the burning questions: | |||
| 26 Oct 2024 | S5 05 - A Rough Approximation of Woman | 01:45:36 | |
The future maybe uncertain but the past was fucked. Join Dylan, Joe Ford and Luke Molloy as they experience two of Doctor Who's most controversial lost stories. First up it's 'Mission to Magnus' by Phillip Martin and then it's 'Prison in Space' by Dick Sharples. The trio traverse the many topics associated with these adventures and answer the burning questions: | |||
| 31 Oct 2024 | S5 E06 - Not Feratu | 01:23:45 | |
In this halloween special Dylan is joined by Ross from the General Witchfinders to discuss the use of horrors big 3 in the Doctor Who extended universe as they examine stories featuring mummies, werwolves and vampires. First up it's the BBV audio 'Guests for Night' written by Nigel Fairs and starring Sylvester McCoy and Sophie Aldred. Then it's the DWM comic strip 'The Curse of the Scarab' written | |||
| 10 Nov 2024 | S5 E07 - Celery Coated Flesh | 01:26:08 | |
In this latest instalment of Doctor Who: Too Hot For TV Dylan is joined by Michael Mills to discuss two fifth Doctor Big Finish stories, 'Nekromanteia' by Austen Atkinson and '1963: Fanfare for the Common Men' by Eddie Robson. And as always they answer the burning questions: | |||
| 17 Nov 2024 | S5 E08 - A Masturbatory Fantasy | 01:33:04 | |
On this episode of Too Hot For TV Dylan is joined by Ian Winterton to look at 2 different BBV Zygon releases. First up its the audio play 'Zygon: The Barnacled Baby' written by Anthony Keetch, directed by Paul Griggs and starring Debbie Watling. Then it’s 'Zygon: When being You Just Isn’t Enough' Directed by Bill Baggs and starring Joe Castelton, Daniel Harcourt and Keith Drinkle. They also answer the boring questions: What is the secret shame of a doctor fan? What is better than buying a sports car? What does a Zygon do when it’s all out of Skarasen milk? | |||
| 24 Nov 2024 | S5 E09 - The Eternal Bedtime Battle | 01:53:18 | |
In the latest episode of Too Hot For TV Dylan is joined by Joe Ford & Michael Mills to discuss 'Shakedown: Return of the Sontarans' written by Terrance Dicks, directed by Kevin Davies and starring Jan Chappell. Brian Croucher, Carole Ann Ford, Sophie Aldred, Rory O'Donnell and Michael Wisher. Then they listen to 'Sontarans: Silent Warrior' written by Peter Grehan and directed by Tim Saward. Together they answer the burning questions: | |||
| 01 Dec 2024 | S5 E10 - Conceptual Punishment | 01:35:06 | |
In this latest episode of Too Hot For TV Dylan is joined by J.R. Southhall to discuss the short stories of Steven Moffat, with particular focus on 'The Least Important Man', 'Corner of the Eye' and 'The Terror of the Umpty Ums'. Together the burning questions: What does RTD do in the Kitchen that Moffat does on run? What has Watergate got to do with any of this? | |||
| 07 Dec 2024 | S5 E11 - Piss Riddled Children | 01:31:41 | |
In this latests episode of Too Hot For TV Dylan is joined by Jon Arnold to discuss 2 stories by Nick Briggs. First up it's the eleventh Doctor novel 'The Dalek Generation' from BBC books, then its the third & second Doctor story 'The Annihilators' from Big Finish. And as always our hosts answers the burning questions: | |||
| 14 Dec 2024 | S5 E12 - Raw Dog The Log | 02:07:01 | |
In the first of the Too Hot For TV festive specials, Dylan is joined by Liam to do a commentary on 'Festive Thirteenth Doctor Yule Log' a 2 hour animated webcast from BBC America. As they endure 2 hours of very little activity they discuss all things festive and Doctor Who related with a sprinkle comic strips and Big Finish for good measure. And as always they answer the burning questions: | |||
| 21 Dec 2024 | S5 E13 - Ding-a-ling-a ding-dong-ding! | 02:22:23 | |
In this festive special Dylan is joined by Luke Molloy and Mark Donaldson to talk about some festive treats. First up they look at Christmas songs Doctor Who stars including John Barrowman's Christmas album. Then it's the short story 'The Christmas Inversion' written by Jacqueline Rayner and featuring The Third Doctor, Jo and Yates Jackie. And finally they listen to Tom Baker reading 'A Christmas Carol' by Charles Dickens. And as always answer the burning questions: | |||
| 25 Dec 2024 | S5 E14 - Two Men Out Of Time | 00:36:56 | |
In this Christmas day special Dylan is joined by Michael Mills to discuss 'Doctor Who and the Daleks in the Seven Keys to Doomsday' By Terrance Dicks. And as always this answer the burning questions: | |||
| 19 Jan 2025 | S5 E15 - We Went Shopping | 01:15:10 | |
Dylan and Michael Storm look at the BBC book 'Corpse Marker' by Chris Boucher and the audio 'Storm Mine" by Daniel O'Mahony. | |||
| 01 Feb 2025 | S5 E16 - The Great Waffling | 01:22:06 | |
It's episode 100 of Too Hot For TV and Dylan is once again joined by Jackson. Together they look at the audio version of Tom Bakers autobiography 'Who on Earth is Tom Baker?' and the Big Finish audio play 'Death in the Family' written by written by Steven Hall, starring Sylvester McCoy, Sophie Aldred, Philip Olivier and Maggie Stables. And as alway they answers those burning questions: Who died twice? Who is a stoney dwarf man on MDMA? What gives you a terrifying, trembling erection? | |||
| 15 Feb 2025 | S5 E17 - Recalling 'Recall UNIT: The Great T-Bag Mystery' | 02:26:42 | |
Its been 5 years since Too Hot For TV launched, to celebrate this join Dylan and Jackson along with Mark Donaldson, Joe Ford, Luke Molloy, Mikey Smith, Lee McMenemy and Cameron Phillips for a "dramatic" reading of Richard Franklins smash hit Fringe show 'Recall UNIT: The Great T-Bag Mystery'. And as always they answer the burning questions: Who are the nuclear dames? What happened to Richard Franklin in Sweden? Where is Mrs Thatcher? Be sure to check Liam Ruddens article on the play here https://liamrudden.substack.com/p/doctor-who-backstage-at-recall-unit | |||
| 22 Feb 2025 | S5 E18 - Staircases All Over England | 01:16:47 | |
In this episode Dylan is joined by Nigel Bromley to talk look at three very different Doctor Who spin offs. First up its ‘Genesis of the Daleks’ LP, then it's the Denys Fisher dolls and finally the Big Finish audio ‘The Genocide Machine’. And as alway they answer the burning questions: Who is Derek Goom? Whose scalf is too tight? Why are Doctor Who conventions never anywhere glamorous? | |||
| 01 Mar 2025 | S5 E19 - Destructive Work Place Romance | 01:49:36 | |
In this latest episode of Too Hot For TV Dylan is joined by Iain Martin to look at 2 Eighth Doctor Big Finish stories. First up it's 'The Next Life' by Alan Barnes and Gary Russell, then it's 'Terror Firma' by Joseph Lidster. And as as always they answere the burning questions: What is a drop your bacon sandwich moment? Where can you can always get a baguette? Is your money safe with the bank of Rassilon? | |||
| 08 Mar 2025 | S5 E20 - Bamboozled Brig | 01:08:57 | |
In this latest episode of Too Hot For TV Dylan is joined by Chris Hogben to 'The Diary of River Song Series 09: New Recruit' Written by Lizbeth Myles, James Kettle, Helen Goldwyn and Lisa McMullin and starring Alex Kingston & Daisy Ashford. As always they answer the burning questions: Who is bankrolling big finish? What is attack of the killer refrigerators? Who is at Dylan's door? | |||
| 15 Mar 2025 | S5 E21 - Tugged By A Quark | 01:31:23 | |
In another cross over extravaganza Dylan teams up with Joe Ford & Frazer Gregory to talk all things Quark related. On Too Hot For TV you can hear them talk about the many appearance of the Quarks with the second Doctor in TV Comic, then they look at Dominant Species by John Dorney featuring the fourth Doctor, Harry and Naomi. And as always answer the burning questions: What happened to quarriers? How does Doctor Who make America great again? Who is smoking asbestos? Then head over to The Hamster Bookclub to hear the brigadier face the Quarks in Mutually Assured Domination | |||
| 22 Mar 2025 | S5 E22 - 40 Year Old Frozen Milk | 01:24:43 | |
On the latest Too Hot For TV Dylan is joined by Si Hart to talk about Doctor Who adverts. And as always answer the burning questions: Who was riding the pink pony? Why do cousin’s always have cooler toys? What is the vintage ice cream scene like? The adverts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acHn-jygGEo | Walls Sky Ray | |||
| 29 Mar 2025 | S5 E23 - Before Goth Went Emo | 01:42:13 | |
In this episode Dylan is joined by J.R. Southall to discuss BBV's Auton trilogy. Together they answer the ultimate questions: What looks like a JJB Sports? What impact did Se7en have on Doctor Who spin offs? Who looks like Tim Shaw? | |||
| 04 Apr 2025 | S5 E24 - The Vegetable Man Gives Me Nightmares | 01:32:59 | |
On this latest episode Dylan is joined by Ioan Morris to discuss three Doctor Who documentaries 'Whose Doctor Who', '30 Years in the TARDIS' and 'Doctor Who Confidential: Do You Remember the First Time?'. And as always they answer the burning questions: What is a pasta coloured world? Would Nick Courtney ever lie? What occasions in the 1970's do you need to get dressed up for? | |||
| 10 Apr 2025 | S5 E25 - The Fabulous Doctor Who | 01:04:32 | |
In this new episode Dylan is once again joined by Conrad Westmass to look at the 1970's Doctor Who Trump game and 'Who is Tom Baker: Unauthorised!' And as always the answer the burning questions: Who is in the hands of cautious men? What is the worst thing that happens in Oxford? Who needs rules? | |||
| 19 Feb 2020 | S1 E01 - Sylvester McCoys Big D*** Energy | 00:52:26 | |
Dylan and Jack take a look at DWM's 'Cold Day in Hell' comic strip and BBV's 'Republica' | |||
| 19 Apr 2020 | S1 E02 - Canon and on and on and on... | 01:03:28 | |
Podcasting LIVE from the end of the world. Dylan and Jack take a look at the audio story 'Full Fathom Five' from the Doctor Who Unbound range. As well as 'Continuity Errors' the very first Doctor Who story written by Steven Moffat way back in 1996. Plus they meander around Christmas specials, River Song, Lockdown and the Timeless Children! | |||
| 17 May 2020 | S1 E03 - The Gentrification of the Mim Blockade | 00:46:44 | |
In episode 3 Dylan and Jack take a look at straight to video drama 'Auton' from BBV. This film from 1997 is written and directed by Nick Briggs and features the return of UNIT and (unsurprisingly) the Autons. They also listen to the Bernice Summerfield play 'The End of the World from Big Finish. | |||
| 14 Jun 2020 | S1 E04 - Moonless and Lagoonless | 00:48:03 | |
In this episode Dylan and Jack look at the fifth Doctor comic strips 'Lunar Lagoon' and 'Four Dimensional Vistas' written by Steve Parkhouse and drawn by Mick Austin. As well as well as listening to Big Finish audio 'Psychodrome' by Jonathan Morris. | |||
| 01 Jul 2020 | S1 E05 - Dalekmania | 00:59:11 | |
A bonus episode, in which Dylan talks to writer Gareth Preston about his work for BBV and his love for the 1960's TV Century 21 Dalek comic strips. | |||
| 19 Jul 2020 | S1 E06 - Wheezing and groaning like a dirty old man | 00:50:27 | |
In episode 5 of Doctor Who: Too Hot For TV Dylan and Jack look at two adventures for the sixth doctor. The BBC radio play 'Slipback' written by Eric Saward and the comic strip 'Voyager' written by Steve Parkhouse and drawn by John Ridgeway. | |||
| 02 Aug 2020 | S1 E07 - Hidden Gems | 01:15:02 | |
In this Bonus episode Dylan is joined by blogger and author Sam Maleski, where they discuss Sam's top 5 underrated stories from the Big Finish range. | |||
| 15 Aug 2020 | S1 E08 - Breathless Manic Pixie | 01:03:05 | |
Dylan and Jack look at Graham Duff's audio Faith Stealer and the DWM comic strip 'The Flood' written by Scott Gray and drawn by Martin Geraghty. | |||
| 06 Sep 2020 | S1 E09 - Barry Leonards Dirty Secret | 00:59:42 | |
Dylan talks to Quiz of Rassilon host Michael Williams. Michael has worked on Dr Who, appeared in the show and worked at the Doctor Who Experience. In this episode we introduce Michael to a previously unexplored part of the Doctor Who universe. | |||
| 27 Sep 2020 | S1 E10 - 300 Years of Puberty | 01:03:42 | |
Dylan and Jack look at three short stories from the Doctor Who universe. Urrozdinee By Mark Gatiss, Save your Self By Terrance Dicks and The Prisoner Alan Stevens & Fiona Moore. | |||
| 11 Oct 2020 | S1 E11 - Cutaway Comics | 00:55:52 | |
In another bonus episode of Doctor Who: Too Hot For TV, Dylan talks to Gareth Kavanagh of Cutaway Comics. They discuss Gareths personal history with the show, Vworp Vworp Magazine, the brand new Lytton comic and some exciting forthcoming projects from Cutaway Comics. | |||
| 01 Nov 2020 | S1 E12 - Cosplay and smudgy face | 01:18:02 | |
In Episode 8 Dylan and Jack look at two stories featuring the Master. The eighth Doctor DWM comic strip 'The Glorious Dead' by Scott Gray and the seventh Doctor Big Finish play 'Master' by Joseph Lidster. | |||
| 29 Nov 2020 | S1 E13 - Exposition of the Daleks | 01:06:22 | |
It's Doctor Who's 57th anniversary, which means it's time for multi Doctor stories galore. To mark the occasion Dylan and Jack take a listen to 'Out of Time 1' by Matt Fitton. Which sees the fourth and tenth Doctors unite against the Daleks. They also take look at DWM comic 'Emperor of the Daleks!' written by Paul Cornell with art by Lee Sullivan, which sees the sixth and seventh Doctors cross paths. | |||
| 20 Dec 2020 | S1 E14 - A Very Pink Old Man | 01:04:56 | |
In this festive episode, the Too Hot For TV team look at some tie in fiction from the early days of the show. Doctor Who and his grandchildren meet Santa in the TV Comic strip 'A Christmas Story', the Doctor then returns to Vortis in the annual story 'The Lost Ones' and finally a myriad of adventures in the Doctor Who Give A Show Projector. | |||
| 25 Dec 2020 | S1 E15 Species in Southampton | 01:01:12 | |
Christmas has been cancelled for most of us, but not for the Too Hot For TV team. We present our first commentary for BBV's notorious drama 'Zygon: When Being You Just Isn't Enough' | |||
| 31 Jan 2021 | S1 E16 - Dyl and Jacks Edinburgh Adventure | 02:27:02 | |
Dylan and Jack are joined by Ben and Mark from On The Timelash for a pub crawl through a virtual Edinburgh. First up they look at the Big Finish play 'Medicinal Purposes' written by Robert Ross and featuring the Sixth Doctor and Evelyn Smythe. Then it's BBV audio 'In 2 Minds' written by Iain Hepburn and featuring the Rutans. | |||
| 28 Feb 2021 | S1 E17 - The Spawn of a Fizzy Drink | 01:18:38 | |
It's our one year anniversary! We celebrate by looking at two Sarah Jane Smith stories, with our very own Sarah Jane, our sister Maisie. First up is Sarah Jane Smith: Test Of Nerve an audio play from Big Finish written by David Bishop. Then we revisit Enemy of the Bane from the TV show The Sarah Jane Adventures, written by Phil Ford and directed by Graeme Harper. | |||
| 27 Mar 2021 | S1 E18 - Wombs Over Looms | 01:07:26 | |
In this episode Dylan and Jack look at eighth Doctor epic 'Neverland', written by Alan Barnes and directed by Gary Russell. Then it's more comic strip action with the 5th Doctor in Steve Parkhouse's 'The Stockbridge Horror'. | |||