Doctor Who

An archive of blog entries about British science-fiction programme Doctor Who.

Audio and radio play reviews

Review: Torchwood – Asylum

1 July 2009 Rob Buckley 3 Comments

Torchwood

In the UK: Wednesday 1st July, 2.15pm, Radio 4. Available for download until 7th July. Also available from Amazon.co.uk

I feel violated. Violated and stupid. Don’t I learn? Am I no better than invertebrates or small yappy dogs? Couldn’t I tell that another Torchwood Radio 4 play was going to make the last one look like a work of art?

Apparently not, because I actually sat down and listened, live, to Torchwood – Asylum.

Well that’s 45 minutes I’m not getting back.

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UK TV

Review: Doctor Who – 120 – The Magic Mousetrap

1 July 2009 Rob Buckley 4 Comments

The Magic MousetrapApologies for the delay in reviewing this one: I simply couldn’t face listening to the first of two Sylvester McCoy stories after having to sit through the Key 2 Time season.

In fact, the thought of listening to the new Eighth Doctor and Lucie season was so horrific I’ve decided to give those a complete miss, so sorry if you’ve been hoping for reviews of those – I doubt you have.

But, just for yous guys, I forced myself to get back on track. I steeled myself last week, gave The Magic Mousetrap a whirl – as well as the first episode of The Three Companions – and now I’m ready to report.

It’s not that bad actually, although it would have been so much better with practically any other Doctor/companion combination.

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Tuesday’s truthful news

30 June 2009 Rob Buckley 1 Comment

Doctor Who

Film

Theatre

  • John Simm, Ian Hart and Kerry Fox to appear in Speaking in Tongues
  • Gareth Gates to star in touring Les Mis

US TV

Monday’s touring Rain Man news

29 June 2009 Rob Buckley Post a comment

Doctor Who

Film

Theatre

British TV

  • Last of the Summer Wine back for six episodes
  • Ofcom report says Sky needs to offer its movie and sports channels to other providers
  • Mighty Boosh to split?

US TV