Two Watch Who - A Doctor Who Podcast (Two Watch Who - A Doctor Who Podcast)

It's time to begin the final season of classic who. We start with one of Mark's favourites 'Battlefield' but will Sarah have the same enthusiasm ... 

With new companion Vicki on board we're having a Roman holiday. It's all very light hearted and relaxed for this historical adventure. 

We chat the character of Nero, The Poison Lady makes an impression and Ian's constant athletic achievements are admired. 

If you're new to Doctor Who and want to discover these stories with us, Sarah watched this online via Britbox and Mark watched the official BBC DVD release.

Beware the very slow cleaning robots in the second story of season 24. All Mel wants to do is visit the swimming pool. What IS happening at Paradise Towers?

He's another renegade Timelord but how much do we really know about Morbius? Ripping from Frankenstein, does this story deserve it's high reputation?

The stage is set, Nerva Beacon has been cleared of Wirrn and plague, we're ready for this season Doscars ceremony. 

It's extra special as it's also our 100th episode!

The end of Season 4 brings the Daleks back in this 7 part story.

Victoria gets on the Dalek weighing machine (pleasure or pain?) We ask what's the point of Ruth and Terrall?

The second Doctor has his first dick move and Jamie gets angry..... If you're new to Doctor Who and want to discover these stories with us, for this missing story we watched the unofficial loose cannon reconstruction online.

We're having a week off before the Doscars so in the meantime we're bringing back our guess the monster game. 

Sarah describes 6 monsters from the Doctor Who Battles In Time Cards.

Play along for fun or if you want to be in with a chance of winning a prize send in the monsters you think are being described to:  twowatchwho@gmail.com

Our look back at the good and bad of Season 22. 

Never completed at the time but recreated with part animation in 2017,  Shada would have been the last story of season 17. Written by Douglas Adams this story had many attempts to be completed. We discuss the 2017 release with guest James. 

Cambridge! Red Carpets! Punting! Neighbours acapella! It's all covered in this episode....

The Space Museum is usually considered as one of the least favourite 1st Doctor stories but what will new watcher Sarah make of it all? We discuss the revolution of the adults vs the teenagers. 

Why is Ian in such a bad mood? Vicki gets her first love interest. The Doctor is chill, and Barbara is gassed. 

If you're new to Doctor Who and want to discover these stories with us, Sarah watched this online via Britbox and Mark watched the official BBC DVD release.

Yes Terry Nation is back with another cocktail of Dalek action. More quarry action, mysterious aliens, stranded crew. Is there anything stand out about this story apart from the terrible music?

Rounding off season 21 and it's all change. The 6th Doctor is here - after not giving a great first impression last week, will we warm to him here? Trauma-watch is launched for Peri. 

Great news for Sarah as this story is only two episodes. Although it's short, there's still plenty to talk about. We discuss clothing choices, heather and the return of the Sontarans. 

If you're new to Who and want to watch along with us, we watched this on the official BBC Blu Ray set. It's also available on Britbox. 

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Time for the last Doscars of the classic series as we celebrate season 26. It was a good one for Ace, we had some good monsters and supporting characters. Who will be taking away a Doscar this time...

Enter the Matrix with us for a story that started Time Lord lore. It's a big fan favourite but does is the story accessible to the casual viewer?

Joining us for the discussion are Luke and Chris from the Lost on Gallifrey Podcast as we talk The Master, Mary Whitehouse and Presidential Clothes Watch.

You can find Lost on Gallifrey podcast @Lost_Gallifrey and Luke's story rankings here: https://insidethepandorica637432304.wordpress.com/ 

Relax in the refreshing department, get your hair cut and eat some lobster while you listen to todays episode.

The Macra are taking over, Ben goes bad and we also have new opening titles.

Macra party time will be in 2024.

This story is universally liked but what will Sarah make of it? Namin has organ skills, Lawrence is a bit annoying and won't listen, Marcus looks great but does a bit of a wet death! Sarah has an interesting thought on what the mummies could have been....

All this plus we talk if Doctor Who is starting to get a but too horrific for its audience? 

This story was always going to be a challenge to watch with it's high concept and low production value. We bring in back up to help us talk about this story as fellow who fan, David (@MrsRemingtonFan) joins us. 

We talk Convention Photos, Bleeping, Noo Noo and Costumes. Even Ian doesn't come off well in this one! 

We're back for a PROBE this week as Liz Shaw investigates. This time she's helping the police with a murder and some strange things happening at boarding school. 

Mark has been a Doctor Who fan for about 26 years. Sarah has never seen any Classic Doctor Who. Together they are watching from the very beginning from two very different perspectives.

If you're new to Who or a long time fan join us watching through the series story by story.

In this introduction we chat about how this idea came about and what we plan to do. 

A cactus and some bad wigs could sum up this story but is there more to it to enjoy? Is Meglos a Mega-loss or a Mega success? 

Performing at the Palace Theatre tonight, Mark & Sarah are joined on stage by David to discuss another fan favourite story. 

Leela gets a new outfit, we talk Magic, The Muppets and Martine McCutcheon!

After a pizza and a false start; Sarah watches her first story featuring the second doctor.

We discuss Ben and Polly's reaction to the change, the guest characters and an insight from Anneke Wills as written in her autobiography. 

For this story we watched the official BBC DVD animated special edition release but you can also watch the earlier animation available on Britbox. 

It's a 2 parter so in theory Sarah should enjoy this one...

The final episode of the Wilderness years! We got through it. This isn't a bad one to finish on as Kate Lethbridge Stewart returns in this somewhat sequel to the Demons. Although a warning that Mark has a rant about Doctor Who events for the first half of the episode. Next up it'll be the Doscars before starting Series One.

Ps. It's the 'Who Do You Thunk You Are' directors cut video that the candle hand is in. 

It's known as the one with the big green blob, but is Erato really that bad? The bigger question is how do they actually get in and out of the pit???

It's a two parter which makes Sarah very happy, plus a favourite of hers is back - although how early did she notice? Mark has special birthday memories of this story. 

It's certainly a shocker as we say goodbye to Adric. Plus the return of the Cybermen who have a new look. Apparently the freighter is run by a mother and son....

Spain! Sontarans! Another Doctor! Lots of elements in this story that you'd think would make an exciting story but at 3 episodes is it a bit slow and uneventful like one of Doña Arana's house parties?

Out in space Noah and Wendy Williams face problems on Nerva Beacon. This is Harrys first time off Earth, is he still Sarah's hero?

The Cybermen are back in this 8 part epic. They aren't the only returnees as the Brigadier is back with UNIT, is that Mavic Chen? and where are Travers and Anne.

Isobel leads us to discuss our list of 'women in Who' but does she do enough to get a place?

If you're new to Doctor Who and want to discover these stories with us, we watched the official BBC DVD release but you can also find it on Britbox.

Join us on Peladon for some political talk. Another space adventure sees the return of the Ice Warriors and some other interesting monsters. What dealings had box man done with H? Who is joining the EU? We work it all out!

As we continue this season Mark is less than impressed with the way things are going. Cheap production values or brilliant ambition? Sarah finds the positives and we welcome K9. 

Your ticket to the Doscars has arrived. You now have instant entry to the Eiffel Tower where all the nominees will be waiting to find out if they've done enough to win.

Join us to celebrate the stories of season 17: Daleks, Paris, Pit, Drugs, Nimon and Cambridge. 

Next in our 90's watch is another Liz Shaw investigates. This time there's something odd going with people being bum attacked and organs going missing! This is the most gruesome one yet.

After leaving Susan behind last episode we meet and discuss new companion Vicki. A short two part story gives us some nice character moments for the Doctor but also probably the worst monster costumes so far. 

Did detective Sarah work out what was going on in the plot? Mark talks about meeting Maureen O'Brien. 

If you're new to Doctor Who and want to discover these stories with us, Sarah watched this online via Britbox and Mark watched the official BBC DVD release.

Eldrad must live and Sarah Jane must leave. A well known fan fave for that departure scene but does the rest of the story stand up as a classic?

The stage is set for Cailleach realness. Space criminals take your places and may the best villain win!

Before we move on to the 70's we're celebrating the best of the 60's with the ultimate awards show. All our previous Doscar winners are back to battle it out. There are also some extra categories featuring some of our favourite characters and moments that have made an impact. 

Special guest host Joe (@docoho) joins us to announce the winners and discuss. 

You can let us know what you think of the winners (or who you think should have won) on twitter @twowatchwho.

Season 18 begins with a visit to Centre Parcs. Lots of changes from the start. Is the tone of the show so different to before? Or is it just the new titles?

Continuing the E-Space trilogy, Sarah was right, Adric has stowed away and we meet actual Vampires. 

We've reached the final missing story and it's going to be a tough one. Did Sarah manage to get through it?

If you're new to Who (don't start with watching this story!) and want to watch along with us. We saw the Loose Cannon reconstruction online. The soundtrack is also available on CD. Good luck!

We consulted the talisman of mercury in preparation for discussing the Daemons this week. 

It's a fan favourite for sure but what will Sarah make of it? If you look into the details does the story make any sense?

If you're new to Who and watching along with us, Mark watched the official DVD release of this story and Sarah watched online with Britbox.

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It's a new season. The Doctor is still stuck on Earth and Sarah finds out Liz isn't coming back. The Autons return, the Master is introduced and we have a new companion to discuss as we meet Jo Grant. 

Also includes circus and fairground discussions. 

If you're new to Who and want to watch along with us, we watched the official BBC DVD of this story. You can also stream this online. 

The trilogy comes to an end as Trowbridge has to make a choice. The image of the ships in space is classic doctor who but will Sarah like this story despite the Black Guardian storyline dragging...

After recording The Mutants last week, David stayed with us to record this quick competition bonus!

We have a Keys of Marinus B&M set plus a set of second Doctor Top Trumps cards up for winning.

Just answer the question we ask in this episode and get in touch with the answer either via Twitter or Insta DM @twowatchwho or email us twowatchwho@gmail.com

This is open to anyone worldwide. Entries will close on Thursday the 9th of December. 

Good Luck!

We're joined by Luke and Chris from The Lost on Gallifrey Podcast (@doctor_podcast) to talk about The Ambassadors of Death.

There's plenty to discuss about this 7 part story; Astronauts, Space Travel, James Bond, Liz and her hat, also why does the control unit woman stay so calm....

If you're new to who and want to watch along with us we watched the official BBC DVD of this story which is also available to stream on Britbox.

Season 17 starts with a surprise for Sarah as Romana regenerates. Terry is back but will he bring us anything different? Plus Davros returns and he's less f**k you this time. 

Tegan gets taken over by the Mara again. There's lots of world building here but is it as interesting as Nyssa's new outfit?

In the 60th anniversary month we've reached the 20th anniversary special -  The Five Doctors. With lots of returning characters and actors it's exciting to see who has and hasn't returned. 

Back out in space it's a six parter and there are a lot of prisons! The Ogrons are back but will Sarah remember them or is she more interested in the giant spoon?

Still trying to get Tegan back to Heathrow, we're visiting the 1660's. This story doesn't have a bad reputation in fandom with some good monsters and some fantastic film work in part four. 

That doesn't mean our first time viewer will have the same opinion....

A Sontaran, Draconian and Ace take part in Doctor Who Big Brother. Shame about the Gorilla mask.

Ending the season on a six part classic, The Seeds of Doom has it all. From the frozen wastes of the antarctic to a mansion in England we have non UNIT, a woman of Who, obsessive collectors and Ground Force....

Time to use the emergency controls this week as we're taken out of time and space to watch The Mind Robber.

This is the very first Doctor Who story Mark ever saw and hopefully Sarah will enjoy this one too. Fake Jamie, Rapunzel, Zoe's outfit - what's not to like?

We also announce the winner of last week's Dominators competition. 

If you're new to Doctor Who and want to discover these stories with us, we watched the official BBC DVD release but you can also find it on Britbox. 

Season four starts off with a more traditional historical story which is completely missing. 

Ben and Polly have their first trip aboard the TARDIS; Sarah gives her verdict on how they are settling in and the squire's wig gets quite a lot of our attention.

If you're new to Doctor Who and want to discover these stories with us, for this missing story we watched the unofficial loose cannon reconstruction online.

Ghost Light has a reputation in fandom as looking great but having a complicated plot, mainly due to scenes being cut. We take on the challenge of working out what's going on in Gabriel Chase...

Rounding off the First Doctor era we watch the 2013 film An Adventure In Space And Time which dramatises the creation of Doctor Who and William Hartnell taking on the role as the Doctor. 

Discussion of William Hartnell's next role after Doctor Who in Panto comes up and we find out Sarah agrees with his views on the subject... 

Get ready for #PantoRant 

If you're new to Doctor Who and want to discover these stories with us we watched the official DVD release of this film. You can also find this via Britbox.  

Diverted on the way back to Nerva, Terry Nation delivers another Dalek script. Is it going to be anything different this time? 

We talk Davros, Mutos and decide that Sarah should take over peace talks between the Kaleds and Thals. 

Looking back on our highlights of season 25...

The sixth and final piece of the key to time has been found - but now what? Was it all worth it? Does this story round-off the season in epic style? Let's find out as we head into The Armageddon Factor...

It's a two part story set entirely inside the TARDIS but what is this story actually about?

Sarah describes the gang wars taking place between the regular characters and the TARDIS beds. Mark discusses his experience of meeting William Russell. 

If you're new to Who and want to discover these stories with us, we watched this from the official BBC DVD box set 'The Beginning' but this story is also available to stream online via Britbox.

It's a new start for season 11 as we meet new companion Sarah Jane Smith. We know she's a journalist but is she really that annoying? What will our Sarah make of her?

A new season brings the quest for the key to time and new companion Romana. We talk keys, Binro, and K9 plus how does the seeker get everything right?

Operation Golden Age is underway as we're joined by David (@mrsremingtonfan) to discuss this often forgotten classic. Can we look past the dinosaur balloons and see the script for what it is?

Will Sarah enjoy this six parter?

The Wheel In Space starts off season six and features the return of the Cybermen. One of the cast on the Wheel is Errol Flynn's son - apparently.

There's some off topic explicit talk in todays episode, slightly linked with the 1994 Doctor Who year book. If you want to get to Wheel talk it starts around the 18min mark.

If you're new to Who and want to watch along with us, Sarah watched this story on Britbox where theres an exclusive recon and Mark watched the loose cannon reconstruction. The two existing episodes feature on the official BBC DVD 'Lost In Time'

It's the end of the season and we say goodbye to Jo Grant in this ecologically minded 6 parter.

Warning: This episode contains bad language, many animal death stories and more maggot stories than you or Sarah expected. 

Looking back at season 15 - who will triumph with a Doscar award?

A new planet, a new companion but the Doctor has been there before. Leela joins the Doctor for The Face of Evil. Will this story make an impression as much as it did on the Sevateem?

Warning: This episode contains a lot of Neighbours chat. 

It's only the second story of the season and our regulars all seem to have completely different characterisations. Tegan can draw, Adric is a moody teenager and Nyssa does nothing. 

It's the last of the PROBE stories and the last of Liz Shaw investigating. Continuing the story from the Devil of Winterbourne, Reece Shearsmith is back again along with Peter Davison (Sarah's fave) and Louise Jameson. Will this watch be as enjoyable as the previous? 

The Daleks and Davros make a return and Tegan decides to leave. Lots of going on this week, loads of characters - many don't have anything to do with the plot. We also talk a bit about about the latest Who episode - The Giggle! 

An unusual sidestep this week as we watched the very first Doctor Who Spin off project 'Wartime' seeing the return of Sgt Benton. First released direct to VHS (mail order only) in 1988, this 30min drama offered an alternative to the current TV series.

Continuing on from last week's cliffhanger, we find out where the TARDIS has taken the Doctor and Jo. 

Get the cocktails out as Terry Nation is back with his greatest hits.

Mark is very happy as this is his favourite 3rd Doctor story but will Sarah agree?

A mini montage to celebrate finishing the classic series! 

Roll up, roll up The Carnival of Monsters is here. Mark and Sarah talk magicians, monsters and mid nineties crazes.

It's a 4 parter so hopefully Sarah will enjoy this one as we continue our watch of season 10. 

It's penultimate episode of the season as the next piece of the key to time is tracked down. There are canoes, reeds, swampies and apparently a giant head!

The 90's continue with the second Auton film. Although as it's our first episode back its 50:50 catch up after Christmas and Auton 2.

The ultimate awards show returns celebrating season 11. We try some Terry Nations while discussing and announcing our winners.

Many thanks to Eight Legs for hosting the awards on Metebelis 3. 

There's lots of discussion as new companion @DodoChaplet joins the TARDIS and gets straight into the action. 

London Zoo is called upon again but is the Monoid feeding a real Elephant? 

If you're new to Doctor Who and want to discover these stories with us, we watched the official BBC DVD release of this story. It's also available to watch on Britbox. 

Where do people in space get their shopping? Iceland of course. It's chilly and slightly silly in the final story of season 24. 

The epic finale of Season 6 begins as we talk about episodes 1 - 5 of the War Games. 

Sarah has no idea what's coming up but will she guess the conclusion? Mark finds the security chief very annoying and we disagree on what sound the TARDIS makes. 

If you're new to Who like Sarah, you can watch along with us. We watched these episodes on the official DVD release but you can also find this story on Britbox. 

This week we're visiting the highlands of Scotland as we continue with season 4 and the second doctor's second story. 

It's a historical that introduces a new companion - although he doesn't seem to do much to begin with. 

This is also a historical moment for Sarah as we'll look back on this episode as the point in which she starts to dislike Polly....

Live from Spiridon we're celebrating season 10. As well as the usual categories we've got a new award - Icon of the season - who will be a worthy winner?

You find us on a windswept beach this week as we discuss The Claws of Axos. More master, more ministers and help from Bill Filer. Although the most important observation is that it's all about the hair....

If you're new to Who and want to watch along with us Mark watched the official BBC DVD release and Sarah watched via Britbox. 

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The start of season 5 finds us opening the doors to The Tomb Of The Cybermen.

Victoria is the new companion and we have a whole guest cast of characters to discuss.

Mark talks about comedy and Sarah is regretting having beer with her pizza.

If you're new to Doctor Who and want to discover these stories with us we watched the official DVD release of this story, you can also find this via Britbox.

The Horns of Nimon - Over the top or an over looked classic? It's got typical season 17 production values but can we see past that and enjoy the story?

Our Doctor Who watch starts off with the very first story from 1963 'An Unearthly Child'. We meet the first Doctor, Susan, Ian and Barbara.

Sarah gives her view on watching this story and meeting these characters for the very first time.

Mark discusses how he became a Doctor Who fan and what he thinks of the very first episode.

If you're new to Who and want to discover these stoires with us, we watched this from the official BBC DVD box set 'The Beginning' but this story is also available to stream online via Britbox.

Longtime fans or new who watchers, there will be new episodes weekly for each series so watch along and let us know what you think!

The first two parter of this series brings Rose back home, we have the Slitheen, and a Pig in a Space suit is it all a bit too childish? 

Looking back and celebrating our most memorable moments from season 21. 

Join us to celebrate season 9 of Doctor Who. Kronos has kindly set up the edge of time for us. There's plenty of villains, monsters and heroes to choose from. Who will take away an award?

We also announce the winner of our Keys of Marinus competition. 

We must face our fears as we reach the end of the Third Doctor's era. Mike Yates is back, Sarah Jane is investigating and we return to Metebelis 3. Is this a fitting end to this Doctor's time? What will we make of the Spider Queen?

This week it's Ballads, Barmen and Lynda Baron as Mark and Sarah are joined by Peter (@UncommonPilgrim) to talk about The Gunfighters.

A divisive story with Doctor Who fans; what will Sarah make of this unusual visit to the Wild West? 

This week we're coming to you from professor Zaroff's laboratory and Peter (@UncommonPilgrim) joins us to discuss The Underwater Menace.

It's all about fish dances, cheese hats and wetsuits while Sarah continues her criticism of Polly (or is that Anneke?) and tells us what she thinks of new companion Jamie. 

Peter also joins for another round of our 'Guess The Monster' game!

Probably not the most loved of Doctor Who stories. We watched the official BBC DVD for the two surviving episodes and the reconstructions via Dailymotion.

Who will manage to win an award in the last Doscars of the 60's? Can the Krotons beat the Ice Warriors? Who has been the best supporting character? Which character will take away the Ian Chesterton Heroic moment?

In this mini episode we take a trip to London and Mark tries to get Sarah to enjoy location visits...

It's an event in history that neither of us know about and no episodes exist so we were prepared for this to be a tough one to get through. 

Steven takes centre stage, meets a potential love (according to Mark) and pushes his new friend Nicholas over! Where does the Doctor go for the whole story?

If you're new to Doctor Who and want to discover these stories with us, we watched the unofficial loose cannon reconstructions online.

We're going caving this week as the Silurians come out of hibernation bringing a deadly plague to humanity. Sarah is still getting used to the format of this era as we discuss Liz and The Brigadier.

Of course with the plague we get into some vaccine/Covid talk too.

If you're new to who and want to watch along with us, Mark watched the official BBC DVD release and Sarah watch via Britbox.