The Doctor's Beard Podcast (Lucky Shot Productions)

"The Power of the Daleks"
Production EE
November 5 - December 10, 1966

The TARDIS lands on the planet Vulcan and not only do Ben and Polly have to deal with a new incarnation of the Doctor, but there are Daleks who appear subservient to the human colonists.

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss Patrick Troughton's version of the Doctor, the slaughter of the Daleks, and the connections this episode has with the "Timeless Child" story arc.

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"The Dalek Invasion of Earth"
Production K
November 21 - December 26, 1964

The Daleks are back and they escalate their hostilities by taking over Earth with a plan that will mean the end of humanity. But the Doctor and his companions know a thing or two about the Daleks.

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode the two discuss the where this story places in the Daleks timeline, the potential for Susan finally being realized, and the pointlessness of the Slyther.

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The Evil of the Daleks"
Production LL
May 20 - July 1, 1967

The Doctor and Jamie embark on an adventure that takes them across time and space from modern day England to a Victorian home to the planet of the Daleks where Jamie is experimented on to learn the "Human Factor" that has defeated the Daleks time and time again.

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the epic quality of the story, the rotating companions, and Jamie finally coming into his own as a companion.

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"Pyramids of Mars"

Production 4G

October 25 - November 15, 1975

The TARDIS lands in 1911 where an archeologist has unleashed the power of Sutekh, the Destroyer of Worlds.

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the bickering time travelers, the performance of Gabriel Wolfe, and the rules about time interference.

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"The Sun Makers"

Production 4W

November 26 - December 17, 1977

The TARDIS takes the Doctor and Leela to Pluto where they face the Collector of an over-taxed colony.

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the humor balance with the drama, the separation of Tom and Louise in the story, and the history behind this story.

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"The Sontaran Experiment"

Production 4B

February 22 - March 1, 1975

A quick trip to a future Earth reveals a Sontaran plot to test humanity in order to determine its weaknesses.

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss Tom Baker's accident, the five fingered Sontaran, and the return of the two-parter.

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"The Web of Fear"
Production QQ
February 7 - March 9, 1968

London is overrun with Yeti and a fungus is growing throughout the London Underground.

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. They are joined once again by author/podcast Alan J. Porter.In this episode, they discuss the premiere of Alastair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart, how Victoria has failed Jim, and the redesign of the Yeti.

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"The Invisible Enemy"

Production 4T

October 1-22, 1977

In the year 5,000 the and Doctor and Leela fight to stop a virus from becoming so large, it could swarm across the universe.

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the introduction of K9, the humor of Leela, and the trip inside the Doctor's body.

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Patrick Troughton played the Doctor for nearly three full years from 1966-1969.

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the "mercurial" performance of Patrick Troughton, the perceptions fans have of Patrick Troughton based solely on the almost complete sixth season, and his companions.

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"The Seeds of Death"
Production XX
January 25 - March 1, 1969

In the future, the Ice Warriors take control of the official teleport system for the planet Earth with plans to terraform the planet.

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the Ice Lords, Jamie getting more to do, and the very attractive Gia Kelly.

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"The Ambassadors of Death"
Production CCC
March 21 - May 2, 1970

The astronauts of Mars Probe 7 are missing, but then who are the astronauts that were taken from the capsule?

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they the deepening of the relationship of the Doctor and the Brigadier, the ineffectiveness of UNIT soldiers, and the re-introduction of Sgt. Benton.

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The Key to Time

"The Armageddon Factor"

Production 5F

January 20 - February 20, 1979

The final segment to the Key to Time may prove the most difficult to find as the Black Guardian and his henchman, the Shadow, are hot on the trail as well.

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss John's devotion to Lalla Ward, Romana's poor exit, and the legacy of Mary Tamm.

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"Terror of the Zygons"

Production 4F

August 30 - September 20, 1975

The Doctor returns to Earth to help UNIT investigate a series of destroyed oil rigs only to find Earth once again facing an alien menace.

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss Sarah Jane coming into her own, the departure of Harry, and the last appearance (for now) of the Brigadier.

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"Planet of Giants"
Production J
October 31 - November 14, 1964

The second series begins with a story intended for the show's premiere.  An accident on board the TARDIS shrinks the time travellers to one inch in height.  Can they make their way back to the TARDIS while dealing with a giant murderer and an inseciticide that can easily kill them?

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode the two discuss the switching roles of Barbara and Susan, the lack of interaction between the main cast and guest stars, and the design of the insects in the episode.  They are joined by artist Jerry Lange who offers his thoughts as well.

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"The Talons of Weng-Chiang"

Production 4S

February 26 - April 2, 1977

The Doctor shows Leela Victorian London and the two find themselves caught up in the mystery of local women going missing.

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the racial stereotypes perpetuated in this story, the continuing development of Leela's character and Victorian entertainers of the time.

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MUSIC

What if Delia Derbyshire did a Doctor Who theme? - https://youtu.be/mYMvDXZBp74?si=tF3nf1j_TQyVvCBt - from our friend GeorgeCMusic

Audio Drama

Exploration Earth

October 4, 1976

Writer - Bernard Venables

Director - Adam Bullock

The TARDIS takes the Fourth Doctor and Sarah back in Time to witness stages of the Earth's development. However, as the planet evolves from a mass of heat and gas, Megron the High Lord of Chaos has his own designs on our homeworld. If his threats to endanger the stability of Earth have any substance, the existence of mankind itself is in question!

COMICS

115 - Doctor Who - Mutant Strain - September 18 - October 23, 1976

Artist - John Canning

A murder mystery involving a decorated WWII veteran turns into a weird, dumb story of a professor enlarging animals to create an army for world domination.

The Comic Strip Companion

We discuss the start of Patrick Troughton's run of comic strips including his encounters with the Daleks and Cybermen.

BIG FINISH

We conclude our look at Patreon subscriber Jameson's review at season 13 of Big Finish's Tom Baker run.

NEWS

We discuss the exact title of this year's Christmas special as a new trailer was released.

We hope you enjoy this discussion and as a Patreon member, we ask that if there is something you'd like to hear us cover on the podcast, do not hesitate to reach out to us by email at thedoctorsbeardpodcast@gmail.com.

"The Edge of Destruction"

February 2-8, 1964

The TARDIS is trying to warn the time travellers of a danger that is about to happen, but they aren't paying much attention as they barely know who each other are and are squabbling. 

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series.  In this episode, they discuss the brillaince of William Hartnell's monologue in episode 2, the firsts of this series, and the extras on "The Beginnings" DVD set.

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An Adventure in Space and Time
November 21, 2013

This 50th anniversary 2013 docudrama looks at the development of the worldwide phenomenon. It's fitting that we cover this now as we prepare to celebrate the 60th anniversary.

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the casting of the original members of the TARDIS crew, the accuracy of events depicted, and David Bradley as an excellent Hartnell, but poor Doctor.

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"An Unearthly Child"

November 23 - December 14, 1963

Two English school teachers are whisked away through time and space by an alien and his grandddaughter.  They wind up in pre-historic times and face death when they cannot produce fire for the cavemen.

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series.  In their first outing, they discuss the perfect casting of Carole Anne Ford, the unlikability of the Doctor and the use of Ian Chesterton as the central character. 

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William Russell Enoch left us on June 3, 2024. For 78 episodes, he portrayed the character of Ian Chesterton, a science teacher whisked away with fellow teacher Barbara Wright by the Doctor and his granddaughter Susan in their time machine, the TARDIS. He was the template for what a male companion to the Doctor should be. With his passing, John and Jim pause their viewing of Doctor Who to discuss the character and the actor. For Jim, who started his journey in the TARDIS from the beginning, Ian was his first companion. Join us as we offer this brief retrospective on the career of William Russell.

"The Seeds of Doom"

Production 4L

January 31 - March 6, 1976

In the Antarctic, an extra-terrestrial pod erupts releasing a spore that infects humans and changes them into Krynoids!

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the pointlessness of UNIT being in the story, the campy Batman elements, and Tom Baker's intense performance.

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"Spearhead from Space"
Production AAA
January 3-24, 1970

The Doctor teams up with the Brigadier and UNIT to stave off an invasion of the Nestine Conscience.

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss Liz Shaw as a companion, the Doctor's tattoo, and the Pertwee Gurn.

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Dalek Invasion Earth 2150AD
July 22, 1965 (London)
August 5, 1965 (UK)

Dr. Who and his granddaughter Susan and niece Louise travel into the future with a police officer named Tom to find that Earth has been taken over by the Daleks.

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this special Patreon episode, they discuss the differences between the TV episode and the movie, how this movie is so much better than the first one and their disappointment that a third movie was not made.

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"Horror of Fang Rock"

Production 4V

September 3-24, 1977

The TARDIS winds up on a lone lighthouse cut off by fog and under siege by a extraterrestrial.

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the continuing strong characterization of Leela, the strange placement of two period pieces back to back, and the Rutans' war with the Sontarans.

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Moonbase 3 - "Departure and Arrival"

September 9, 1973

A new administrator for Moonbase 3 finds himself tasked with learning who is at fault for the death of his predecessor.

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the premiere episode of Moonbase 3, a series produced by then Doctor Who producers Barry Letts and Terrence Dicks. They talk about the characters introduced, the model work of the ships and moon vehicles, and the pacing of the overall story.

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"Image of the Fendahl"

Production 4X

October 29 - November 19, 1977

A 12,000,000 year old skull may prove to be more than just a link to an alien presence on Earth as the Fendhal prepares to take over.

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the lack of K9, the missed opportunities of Wanda Ventham as a Fendahl, and the wonderful character of Martha Tyler.

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"The Monster of Peladon"

Production YYY

March 23 - April 27, 1974

The Doctor returns to Peladon fifty years after his first visit and finds the world in conflict again as it tries to honor its commitment to the Federation while being true to its people.

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the Ice Warriors as villains, how Sarah Jane is not a good companion for this version of the Doctor and the return of Alpha Centauri

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"The War Machines"

Production BB

June 25 - July 16, 1966

The TARDIS brings the Doctor and Dodo back to London, 1966. There, the Doctor finds an evil force at work that he can feel and is determined to stop WOTAN and the War Machines

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the shift in storytelling tone, the even more abrupt departure of Dodo, and the music cues that were used in Spider-Man 1967. Please make sure you are subscribed to our podcast via any of the major popular podcasting apps. You can write and comment or ask questions of us via email at thedoctorsbeardpodcast@gmail.com or by joining our Facebook community.

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Jim Beard pounds out adventure fiction with classic pulp style and flair.

A native Toledoan, he was introduced to comic books at an early age by his father, who passed on to him a love for the medium and the pulp characters who preceded it. After decades of reading, collecting and dissecting comics, Jim became a published writer when he sold a story to DC Comics in 2002. Since that time he's written official Spider-Man, X-Files, and Planet of the Apes prose fiction, Star Wars and Ghostbusters comic stories, and contributed articles and essays to several volumes of comic book history.

His prose work also includes GOTHAM CITY 14 MILES, a book of essays on the 1966 Batman TV series; SGT. JANUS, SPIRIT-BREAKER, a collection of pulp ghost stories featuring an Edwardian occult detective; MONSTER EARTH, a shared-world giant monster anthology; and CAPTAIN ACTION: RIDDLE OF THE GLOWING MEN, the first pulp prose novel based on the classic 1960s action figure.

Jim is also the co-publisher at Flinch Books, a small-press pulp house.

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"Inferno"
Production DDD
May 9 - June 20, 1970

The Doctor is pushed into an alternate universe where Earth is several hours ahead in a project that is trying to penetrate the Earth's crust. The problem is, the results prove disastrous. Can the Doctor escape and warn his Earth in time to save the world.

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the evil portrayals of several of the characters, the premiere of Venusian Karate, and the padding in this story.

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"The Masque of Mandragora"

Production 4M

September 4-25, 1976

The TARDIS brings an intelligent energy helix to Earth and it is bent on conquering the planet!

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss their opinions on medieval dramas, Jim's Sarah Jane fatigue, and Jim recognizing previous appearances of guest stars.

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"The Sea Devils"

Production LLL

February 26 - April 1, 1972

Ships go missing at sea and it appears the Master might be connected to it even though he is in prison.

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss how much better a story this is compared to "The Silurians", the use of the British Navy, and the inconsistency of Jo in this story.

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"The Mutants"
Production OOO
May 20 - June 12, 1972

The Master returns with a plan to capture the ancient Chronovore, Kronos, from the priests of Atlantis.

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the design of Kronos, the talents of Ingrid Pitt, and Jo's fashion sense.

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"The Time Meddler"
Production S
July 3-24, 1965

In 1066, Steven Tayler finds himself doubting he is in the past as the Vikings are planning to invade a Saxon village. And what is with the Monk who's monastery sits atop a cliff overlooking it all?

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this final episode of the second season, we discuss Boss Vicki, the Monk as the Master, and the near pitch perfectness of this particular story.

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Dalekmania gripped the UK in 1964 the way Batmania gripped the US some two years later. Toys, comics, and a movie were quickly developed to capitalize on the pepper pots. It only made sense that there was also music composed specifically with the theme of Daleks in mind.

As "The Dalek Invasion of Earth" was wrapping up in December of 1964, the musical group The Go-Gos (no relation to the Belinda Carlisle American group) produced and released a record with "I'm Gonna Spend My Christmas with a Dalek". The song featured a 17 year old female singer posing as a child as she proclaimed how happy she would be to spend her Christmas with a killing machine.

Two months later, The Earthlings released "Landing of the Daleks", an instrumental piece with not one Dalek intoning "Exterminate".

What do both of these pieces have in common, besides the Dalek theme? They really irritated Jim and we discuss on our next Patreon exclusive episode.

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Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the impact of black and white episodes of Doctor Who, the differences between William Hartnell and Patrick Troughton's portrayals, and the best and worst of the entire six years of the 60s era.

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The Key to Time

"The Power of Kroll"

Production 5E

December 23, 1978 - January 13, 1979

The 5th segment to the Key to Time is on a world full of swamps and Swampies that make finding the segment difficulty for the Doctor and Romana.

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the continued marginalization of Romana, the returning guest cast and the lack of anything of substance to say about this story.

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Big Finish

"The Ark"

June 8, 2023

The TARDIS arrives on Noah's Ark, a space station in the future holding the cryogenic human race. But there is an alien presence as well that wants Earth for itself.

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss Tom Baker's performance, the changes to the story, and modulation of alien voices.

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"The Time Warrior"

Production UUU

December 15, 1973 - January 5, 1974

The Doctor investigates disappearing scientists and finds they are time related.

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the introduction of Sarah Jane Smith, the first appearance of the Sontarans, and the lack of energy from Jon Pertwee.

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"Carnival of Monsters"

Production PPP

January 27 - February 17, 1973

The Doctor's first trip in the TARDIS takes him to the Indian Ocean in 1926, but the ship he lands on comes under attack from a dinosaur!

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss Jim's missing Earthbound stories, the Drashigs design, and Jo as the damsel in distress.

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The Key to Time

"The Stones of Blood"

Production 5C

October 28 - November 18, 1978

The third segment to the Key to Time is located on Earth, but will an ancient cult prevent the Doctor and Romana from finding it?

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, yet another cult in a Doctor Who story, the gibes at men by the ladies of the story, and the Magara as justice machines.

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"The Rescue"
Production L
January 2-9, 1965

Leaving Susan behind on 21st century Earth, the TARDIS lands on the planet Dido in the 25th century. There, the Doctor, Ian and Barbara meet Vicki, one of two survivors of the wrath of the once peaceful people of Dido. But is this a matter of mistaken blame?

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, which was live streamed for our Patreon subscribers as we recorded, John and Jim discuss Vicki, the Doctor/Ian relationship and the mystery at the end of the story.

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"The Curse of Peladon"

Production MMM

January 29 - February 19, 1972

The TARDIS takes the Doctor and Jo to the planet Peladon that is on the verge of entering the Galactic Federation. But a mysterious, ancient creature threatens the negotiations.

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss how Jo Grant has come into her, the Venusian Lullaby, and the honor of the Ice Warriors.

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"The Green Death"

Production TTT

May 19 - June 23, 1973

A Welsh mining community finds itself under attack by giant maggots!

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they are joined by artist Jerry Land as they discuss Jo Grant's departure, the lack of need for the BOSS in the story, and the disguises of Jon Pertwee.

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"The Massacre

Production W

February 5-26, 1966

The TARDIS lands in the middle of the Massacre of St Bartholomew's Day and yet the two manage to not get in much trouble.

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode we discuss the lack of danger for Steven and the Doctor despite them landing in the middle of a brutal massacre, the arrival of Dodo, and the appeal of this episode to many, including one of your hosts.

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"The Android Invasion"

Production 4J

November 22 - December 13, 1975

The TARDIS lands in an English village near a space research station where an astronaut believed lost by Sarah Jane turns up. But there is more to this village than meets the eye.

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss Terry Nation phoning it in, Tom Baker's diva status at this point in the series, and Jim's still not digging Sarah Jane.

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"The Space Museum"
Production Q
April 24 - May 15, 1965

The TARDIS jumps a time track and the crew discover their future - displays in a space museum.

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode we discuss, the Star Wars connections in the guest actors, Vicki coming into her own as a character, and the surprise of the Dalek in the museum.

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The Enemy of the World"
Production PP
December 16, 1967 - January 20, 1968

The Doctor finds himself pitted against a world leader who looks exactly like him.

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss how great it is to have two strong women in the show, Jamie getting to shine, and Patrick Troughton's Tour-de-force performance.

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"The Mutants"

Production NNN

April 8 - May 13, 1972

The Doctor and Jo are sent on another mission by the Time Lords to help with the evolution of the native species by the Earth Empire.

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the mutant design, Jo Grant as a pawn, and the Star Wars connections with the story.

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"The Underwater Menace"
Production GG
January 14 - February 4, 1967

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the first visual appearance of Troughton as the Doctor, the acceptance of Ben as a companion, and the desire for Ara to be a companion.

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"The Ark in Space"

Production 4C

January 25 - February 15, 1975

The TARDIS lands in the future where humanity is awakening from a sleep that took longer than intended with a threat growing in the engine room.

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they are joined by artist Jerry Lange to discuss how this is considered a defining episode of Tom Baker's time, the slowly changing Sarah Jane, and the wonders of bubble wrap.

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"The Face of Evil"

Production 4Q

January 1-22, 1977

The Doctor returns to a world he once visited and helped, but he doesn't remember a thing about it.

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the introduction of Leela, the writing of Chris Boucher, and the use of film for the jungle exteriors.

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"Robot"

Production 4A

December 28, 1974 - January 18, 1975

A newly regenerated Doctor faces his first challenge when a think tank creates a massive robot steals the codes for the world's nuclear weapons program.

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the new opening title sequence, Tom Baker's radical change in the Doctor's persona, and the gulf between the Doctor and Sarah Jane.

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MUSIC

Doctor Who on the Laser Harp - https://youtu.be/4hRIdOXBfSA?si=7NFitS5A0DgfLYK4

COMICS

113 - Doctor Who - Mind Snatch - August 14 - September 4, 1976

Artist - John Canning

The Doctor’s mind is taken over by a race of beings in need of his help, but Sarah Jane saves him and they leave the race to their fate.

114 - Doctor Who - The Hoaxers - September 11, 1976

Artist - John Canning

A really simplistic story where the Doctor and Sarah Jane trick a stingy wealthy man into giving to charity based on his fear of aliens.

114A - Doctor Who - Doctor Who Annual 1977 - September 1, 1976

“Menace of Matalupiter”

Artist - Paul Crompton

The Doctor, Sarah Jane and Harry are attacked by cat-faced robots whose world is under attack by a being that is trying to turn it into a giant crystal.

“The Body Snatcher”

Artist - Paul Crompton

The Doctor’s body is taken over in order to use germ warfare on the planet Mitra B. But the Doctor manages to hide his mind in Sarah Jane’s head and stop the attack.

The Comic Strip Companion

We discuss the run of Daleks comics in the 60s.

BIG FINISH

We continue our look at Patreon subscriber Jameson's review at season 13 of Big Finish's Tom Baker run.

NEWS

We discuss the release date for this year's Christmas special on Disney+. We also talk about this year's colorized classic Doctor Who omnibus.

We hope you enjoy this discussion and as a Patreon member, we ask that if there is something you'd like to hear us cover on the podcast, do not hesitate to reach out to us by email at thedoctorsbeardpodcast@gmail.com.

"Terror of the Autons"
Production EEE
January 2 - 23, 1971

A new evil arrives on Earth and he awakens an old evil that has periled the planet before.  

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the introductions of the Master, Jo Grant, and Mike Yates, the updated special effects, and the return of the Autons.

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MUSIC

Delaware Version - https://youtu.be/auwzrERev0w?si=EpWLUjsjr2zDQIGf

SEASON 8 RETROSPECTIVE

COMICS

72 - Doctor Who - The Vogan Slaves - May 29 - July 17, 1971

The Doctor winds up on a generational ship transporting slaves to the Vogan home world.

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"Day of the Daleks"

Production KKK

January 1-22, 1972

The Daleks have conquered Earth once again in the future and infiltrate the past in order to maintain their hold.

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss how the Ogrons, the connections to stories past, and the lackluster return of the Daleks.

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"The Wheel in Space"
Production SS
April 27 - June 1, 1968

The Cybermen attempt to takeover a space station with plans to use it to conquer Earth.

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the new companion, Zoe, the disappointing performance of the Cybermen, and the beats of the typical "base under siege" story.

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"The Daleks"

December 21, 1963 - February 1, 1964

The TARDIS lands on the highly radiated world of Skaro where the Daleks live in the cities and thanks to the Doctor and his companions, discover that their enemies, the Thals are alive and well and looking good.  

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series.  Here, they discuss Jim's shipping of a Thal and Barbara, the heavy padding in the second half of this seven part serial and the character development for Barbara and the Doctor. 

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Big Finish Productions

The Third Doctor Adventures

"The Unzal Incursion"

May 18, 2021

Under the supervision of the Doctor, the Brigadier and Dr Liz Shaw, UNIT are getting ready to activate Hotspur: their new, advanced early warning system. But something goes wrong. Can it be that UNIT has been betrayed from within? Suddenly bases are falling across the globe, and only the Doctor and his friends are able to escape. Not knowing how far the conspiracy goes, the Doctor, Liz and the Brigadier become fugitives. Their investigations lead them to the Fulcrum military training facility. And something beyond the Earth.

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Doctor Who series. In this episode they discuss the voice actors in the production, the callbacks, and the very by the numbers, but enjoyable plot.

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"The Savages"

Production AA

April 30 - June 18, 1966

The TARDIS lands in a future filled with peace and posperity, but there is a dark side to the utopia as the Doctor soon learns.

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the departure of Steven, the music in the episode and the anticipation for Patrick Troughton.  Please make sure you are subscribed to our podcast via any of the major popular podcasting apps. You can write and comment or ask questions of us via email at thedoctorsbeardpodcast@gmail.com or by joining our Facebook community.

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Jim Beard pounds out adventure fiction with classic pulp style and flair.

A native Toledoan, he was introduced to comic books at an early age by his father, who passed on to him a love for the medium and the pulp characters who preceded it. After decades of reading, collecting and dissecting comics, Jim became a published writer when he sold a story to DC Comics in 2002. Since that time he's written official Spider-Man, X-Files, and Planet of the Apes prose fiction, Star Wars and Ghostbusters comic stories, and contributed articles and essays to several volumes of comic book history.

His prose work also includes GOTHAM CITY 14 MILES, a book of essays on the 1966 Batman TV series; SGT. JANUS, SPIRIT-BREAKER, a collection of pulp ghost stories featuring an Edwardian occult detective; MONSTER EARTH, a shared-world giant monster anthology; and CAPTAIN ACTION: RIDDLE OF THE GLOWING MEN, the first pulp prose novel based on the classic 1960s action figure.

Jim is also the co-publisher at Flinch Books, a small-press pulp house.

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"The Smugglers"

Production DD

October 8-29, 1966

The TARDIS lands on the South Pole in 1986 where an international space agency is monitoring a rocket landing.  But they quicky discover an alien fleet appraoching Earth and a very weakened Doctor struggles to keep on top of the situation.

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the Cybermen design, the renewal scene at the very end and the animation for episode four.

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Jim Beard pounds out adventure fiction with classic pulp style and flair.

A native Toledoan, he was introduced to comic books at an early age by his father, who passed on to him a love for the medium and the pulp characters who preceded it. After decades of reading, collecting and dissecting comics, Jim became a published writer when he sold a story to DC Comics in 2002. Since that time he's written official Spider-Man, X-Files, and Planet of the Apes prose fiction, Star Wars and Ghostbusters comic stories, and contributed articles and essays to several volumes of comic book history.

His prose work also includes GOTHAM CITY 14 MILES, a book of essays on the 1966 Batman TV series; SGT. JANUS, SPIRIT-BREAKER, a collection of pulp ghost stories featuring an Edwardian occult detective; MONSTER EARTH, a shared-world giant monster anthology; and CAPTAIN ACTION: RIDDLE OF THE GLOWING MEN, the first pulp prose novel based on the classic 1960s action figure.

Jim is also the co-publisher at Flinch Books, a small-press pulp house.

Please visit him on Facebook at http://facebook.com/thebeardjimbeard

Want to read some of Jim's works?  Simply follow the link provided and enter a world of mystery and excitement.

"Revenge of the Cybermen"

Production 4D

April 19 - May 10, 1975

On the planet Voga, the Cybermen fear the gold and so they plan to destroy it.

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the growing character of Sarah Jane, the humorous bent of episode four and the design of the Cybermen heads.

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"The Claws of Axos"
Production GGG
March 13 - April 3, 1971

An alien race offers a cure all for humanity, but it comes at a terrible price.

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss freak weather conditions, Bill Filer - Man of Action, and the Doctor's selfishness.

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Patreon Exclusive #26
William Hartnell Retrospective
Originally Released August 26, 2023

As we conclude our look at William Hartnell's time as Doctor Who, we take a look back, thanks to the framing device of an extensive email from our Patreon supporter, Jamie, to discuss Hartnell, his time on the show, his companions and his seasons, what worked and what didn't.

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"Frontier in Space"

Production QQQ

February 24 - March 31, 1973

The TARDIS lands the Doctor and Jo in the middle of a growing tension between Earth and Draconia with the Master pulling the strings.

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss Roger Delgado's final Doctor Who performance, the potential of this story that is never realized, and Jo Grant as the liberated woman.

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The Macra Terror"
Production JJ
March 11 - April 1, 1967

The TARDIS travels to a future Earth colony that is like a holiday camp, but it holds a sinister secret.

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss emergence of Jamie, the swinging personality of the Doctor and the ways one gets multiple Macra out of one.

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"Planet of the Spiders"

Production ZZZ

May 4 - June 8, 1974

People and events from the Doctor's time on Earth come together as he must face his fear and his faults in a final battle against the Eight Legs.

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the lack of resolution for Mike Yates, the trouble with Tommy, and this loving tribute to Jon Pertwee.

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"The Highlanders"
Production FF
December 14, 1966 - January 7, 1967

The Doctor and his companions find themselves caught up in the events following the Battle of Culloden where Ben finds himself being carted away as a slave.

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss Jamie the cypher, Polly's enthusiasm for the Doctor, and Ben's sudden development as a character.

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"The Dalek Master Plan" - Part 1

Production V

November 13, 1965 - January 29, 1966

The Doctor finds himself with new companions and a new plot by the Daleks, this time to take over the galaxy.

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode we discuss the pointlessness of Katerina, the deaths of Katerina and Bret Vyon, and

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"The War Games, Part One"
Production ZZ
April 19 - June 21, 1969

The Doctor, Jamie and Zoe, land in the middle of WWI, but the landscape quickly changes and they are facing a Roman legion. Are they on Earth?

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the pacing of the story, the buildup of plot elements, and Jamie getting his chance to shine.

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"The Slide"

February 13 - March 27, 1966

Writer - Victor Pemberton

A sleepy English village is threatened by a growing pool of mud that has a strange effect on many of the inhabitants.

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this special episode, they take a listen to a 1966 BBC radio drama with very clear connections to Doctor Who beyond star Roger Delgado.

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"The Robots of Death"

Production 4R

January 29 - February 17, 1977

A murder mystery aboard an alien sand miner has the Doctor eager to solve as he is a suspect.

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss Louise Jameson's performance as Leela, the murder mystery presented, and the art style of the robots and the sand miner.

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"Death to the Daleks"

Production XXX

February 23 - March 16, 1974

A trip to Florana is sidetracked when the TARDIS is dragged to the world of Exxilon where the Doctor and Sarah Jane are caught in the middle of a conflict with the Daleks, a group of humans, and the mysterious Exxilons.

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss Sarah Jane's developing character, the lack of any likable characters, the lack of energy in the overall story.

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"The Web Planet"
Production N
February 13-March 13, 1965

The TARDIS is drawn to the planet Vortis where the crew find themselves caught up in a civil war among the inhabitants brought on by an alien force known as the Animus.

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the point that is missed in this episode by many fans, the costume design of the various races, and the cleverness of the Doctor.

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Jon Pertwee Retrospective

Jon Pertwee played the Doctor for five years from 1970-1974.

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the Doctor's characteristics, the companions and supporting cast, and Jon Pertwee's next TV appearance as host of "Whodunnit?".

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"The Dominators"
Production TT
August 10 - September 7, 1968

The Dominators and their deadly Quarks are willing to destroy the world of Dulkis in order to just refuel their ship.

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss Zoe's character, the design of the Quarks and the development of this story back in 1968.

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We share here one of the episodes featured for our Patreon subscribers.  Each week, John and Jim record extra content related to the series from reviews of the comic strip to discussions of music recorded at the time to overviews of each series.  Plus, Patreon subscribers have a say in the direction the show goes with online polls.  Click on the link here for more information on how to become a Patreon member today.

November 9, 1964 - January 11, 1965

In 1964, the BBC commissioned the start of a weekly Doctor Who comic strip in TV Comic. This was unusual as the comic featured mostly ITV fare. The comic was a mixed bag for while it featured the Doctor and the TARDIS, that was about all that was recognizable in the strip. John and Jim plan to read through the series as it was released alongside the TV series here as a Patreon exclusive. We begin with "The Klepton Parasites". The two discuss the Doctor's grandchildren, the too on the nose name for the Kleptons, and the style of artwork used.

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"Mission to the Unknown"
Production DC
October 9, 1965

On the planet Kembel, Space Security Agent Mark Cory has found a Dalek city where various alien races are converging to form an alliance against the universe.

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode we discuss the only episode not to feature the Doctor in some capacity, the animation of Ian Levine's fan production, and the stepping up in terms of story-telling.

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"The Ark"

Production X

March 5-26, 1966

The TARDIS crew visit a generational spaceship from Earth on a journey to a new home.

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode we discuss the set design and scale of the episode, the poor costuming choices and the departure of producer John Wiles.

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"The Mind of Evil"
Production FFF
January 30 - March 6, 1971

The Master has a new plan to destroy the Earth by using an alien intelligence that feeds on the fears of humanity.

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss a Benton/Yates adventure, ethnic casting, and the return of the Master.

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The Key to Time

"The Androids of Tara"

Production 5D

November 25 - December 16, 1978

Finding the 4th segment to the Key to Time is easy, but holding it while figuring out who is an android and who is royalty is proving difficult for the Doctor.

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the marginalization of Romana, Tom Baker in his element and the culture of the planet Tara.

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"The Keys of Marinus"
Production E
April 11 - May 16, 1964

With the TARDIS trapped in a force field, the Doctor and his companions are forced to travel about the world of Marinus in search of a group of activator keys for a device known as the Conscience that can save the world.

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series.  In this episode they discuss how vacations were good for William Hartnell, how this story was very Barbara-centric, and the mix of fantasy, science fiction and murder mystery in the story.

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"The Smugglers"

Production CC

September 10 - October 1, 1966

The Doctor lands Ben and Polly in the middle of the 17th century as a Cornish village is under threat of attack by a group of pirates.  Their only hope is the Doctor solving a riddle posed by a dead church warden.

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the characters of Ben and Polly, the locations shooting in Cornwall, and the possible racist portrayal of Jamaica. Please make sure you are subscribed to our podcast via any of the major popular podcasting apps. You can write and comment or ask questions of us via email at thedoctorsbeardpodcast@gmail.com or by joining our Facebook community.

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Jim Beard pounds out adventure fiction with classic pulp style and flair.

A native Toledoan, he was introduced to comic books at an early age by his father, who passed on to him a love for the medium and the pulp characters who preceded it. After decades of reading, collecting and dissecting comics, Jim became a published writer when he sold a story to DC Comics in 2002. Since that time he's written official Spider-Man, X-Files, and Planet of the Apes prose fiction, Star Wars and Ghostbusters comic stories, and contributed articles and essays to several volumes of comic book history.

His prose work also includes GOTHAM CITY 14 MILES, a book of essays on the 1966 Batman TV series; SGT. JANUS, SPIRIT-BREAKER, a collection of pulp ghost stories featuring an Edwardian occult detective; MONSTER EARTH, a shared-world giant monster anthology; and CAPTAIN ACTION: RIDDLE OF THE GLOWING MEN, the first pulp prose novel based on the classic 1960s action figure.

Jim is also the co-publisher at Flinch Books, a small-press pulp house.

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"The Daemons"

Production JJJ

May 22 - June 19, 1971

A race of alien scientists have returned to one of their first experiments - Earth - and are ready to pass judgement.

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. They are joined in this episode by writer/podcaster Alan J. Porter. In this episode, they discuss how cool the Brigadier is, the comradeship of Yates and Benton, and what perfect casting in Roger Delgado.

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Join us as we present another Patreon exclusive as a preview of all the wonderful things we do over on Patreon.  For just $3 a month, you get extra weekly content in the form of discussions on music, comics, novels, audio dramas and more.  We'll be back next week with the premiere of our look at the 8th season of Doctor Who - "Terror of the Autons".

MUSIC

Doctor Who Theme on a Banjo - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FphlLCQgMPw

Extra: Frazer Hines sings Who's Doctor Who? - https://youtu.be/W6jG7MbBguo?si=HF10dETgtMnPdd2t

COMICS

51 - Doctor Who - Martha the Mechanical Housemaid - February 1 - March 1, 1969

Writer - Roger Noel Cook

Artist - John Canning

The Doctor creates a robot which he markets to the American public. The Quarks then take advantage by taking over the robots and attack the American people. You can't make this stuff up, people.

TARGET - "The Time Meddler"

Jim shares his thoughts on the Target novelization "The Time Meddler" as chosen by our Patreon subscribers.

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"The Space Pirates"
Production YY
March 8 - April 12, 1969

The TARDIS winds up in the middle of a pirate raid of a space beacon and the Doctor has to determine who leads the Space Pirates.

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the writing of Robert Holmes, the model work in the story, and the performances of the main cast.

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"Planet of Evil"

Production 4H

September 27 - October 18, 1975

The TARDIS overshoots its destination by 30,000 years where the Doctor and Sarah Jane find themselves facing a creature made of anti-matter.

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the lack of real evil in the story, the set design, and the multi-use corpse.

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"Invasion of the Dinosaurs"

Production WWW

January 12 - February 16, 1974

The Doctor and Sarah Jane return to a modern day deserted London, taken over by dinosaurs!

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the model work for the dinosaurs, the betrayal of Mike Yates, and the faith of Sgt. Benton.

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"The Aztecs"
Production F
May 23 - June 13, 1964

The time travellers are spearated from the TARDIS by an Aztec temple and Barbara is misaken for an Axtec goddess.  But will the ruse keep the doubters from becoming too suspicious in time?

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series.  In this episode they discuss Aztec names, Badass Barbara, and "The Perfect Victim".

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"The Mind Robber"
Production UU
September 14 - October 12, 1968

"The Invasion"
Production VV
November 2 - December 21, 1968

Earth is threatened by an alien invasion spearheaded by a leader of industry.

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they are joined by artist Jerry Lange to discuss the design of the Cybermen, the length of the story, and the poor treatment of the Brigadier.

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The Key to Time

"The Ribos Operation"

Production 5A

September 2-23, 1978

The Doctor is given an assignment to recover the six segments to the powerful Key to Time. He is also given a new assistant in the form of Time Lady Romana. Their first mission, retrieve the piece on the planet Ribos.

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the concept of the Key to Time, the introduction of Romana, and the humor of Robert Holmes.

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"The Tomb of the Cybermen"

Production MM

September 2-23, 1967

The TARDIS lands on the world of Telos where an archelogical group is attempting to open the Tomb of the Cybermen.

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss Jim's growing appreciation for Victoria, the stereotypes of the villains, and the Doctor/Jamie dynamic.

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"The Three Doctors"

Production RRR

December 30, 1972 - January 20, 1973

The Time Lords call on all three incarnations of the Doctor to deal with a singularity that leads into another universe.

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they are joined by fellow podcaster J.B. Anderton of the Doctor Who Gives a F*uck? podcast. They discuss the OTT performance of Stephen Thorne, the final performance of William Hartnell, and the MVP of the story, Nicholas Courtney.

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Dr. Who & The Daleks

June 25, 1965 (London)

August 23, 1965 (UK)

May 1966 (US)

Dr. Who and his granddaughters Susan and Barbara travel to the planet Skaro with Barbara's boyfriend Ian and discover a world filled with alien robotic creatures called Daleks.

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this special Patreon episode, they discuss the differences between the TV episode and the movie, how Susan is more interesting in the movie and who the movie is really made for.

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Jim Beard pounds out adventure fiction with classic pulp style and flair.

A native Toledoan, he was introduced to comic books at an early age by his father, who passed on to him a love for the medium and the pulp characters who preceded it. After decades of reading, collecting and dissecting comics, Jim became a published writer when he sold a story to DC Comics in 2002. Since that time he's written official Spider-Man, X-Files, and Planet of the Apes prose fiction, Star Wars and Ghostbusters comic stories, and contributed articles and essays to several volumes of comic book history.

His prose work also includes GOTHAM CITY 14 MILES, a book of essays on the 1966 Batman TV series; SGT. JANUS, SPIRIT-BREAKER, a collection of pulp ghost stories featuring an Edwardian occult detective; MONSTER EARTH, a shared-world giant monster anthology; and CAPTAIN ACTION: RIDDLE OF THE GLOWING MEN, the first pulp prose novel based on the classic 1960s action figure.

Jim is also the co-publisher at Flinch Books, a small-press pulp house.

Please visit him on Facebook at http://facebook.com/thebeardjimbeard

Want to read some of Jim's works?  Simply follow the link provided and enter a world of mystery and excitement.

"Galaxy 4"
Production T
September 11 - October 2, 1965

The TARDIS lands on a world with only two days of life on it as a war rages between two races trapped on the surface.

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode we discuss the start of the third season of Doctor Who, the story meant for Ian and Barbara, and design of the Chumblies

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"The Hand of Fear"

Production 4N

October 2-23, 1976

Sarah Jane is taken possession of by an alien bent on revenge against his home world.

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the departure of Sarah Jane Smith, the Kastrian costume design, and the use of a quarry as a quarry.

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"The Reign of Terror"
Production H
August 8 - September 12, 1964

The Doctor brings the TARDIS down in the middle of the French Revolution where the companions find themselves threatened with the guillotine. Can the Doctor, under the guise of a French official, save them from execution?

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode the two discuss the animation for the missing episodes, the Doctor's strange favorite time period, and the significance of the Doctor's ring.

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