Our horrendous trek through Children of Earth is nearly over, but we still have to endure the worst of it as we discuss Day Four. The 456 have made their demand and we begin to see the frailty of human cohesion as those we elect to lead and protect us begin to show their true colors. The sense of hopelessness is all consuming in the penultimate episode of CoE. Link Dump: Moffat: Capaldi to be ‘fiercer’, maintaining Scottish accent New […]

The stakes continue to climb as the 456 finally arrive and make their wretched demand of humanity, and Jack shows his darker side. We discuss the criminal element of Torchwood, Jack being a bad ass, Jack being a monster, and why the 456 are so menacing. Link Dump: The Day of the Doctor poster released 50th anniversary details revealed (75 minutes!!!!) Spoiler free pics from Christmas special filming John Hurt talks 50th anniversary special (spoilers) Doctor Who’s Line is it […]

This week we follow Gwen (and Rhys) and Ianto’s attempts to rescue what remains of Captain Jack Harkness as Frobisher and Dekker receive mysterious instructions from the 456 to build . . . something. We also discuss the choice some Whovians make to avoid the series all together, the impact of CoE on parents vs. non-parents, age appropriateness and turning your kids into cynical citizens, and where the ball got dropped between Children of Earth and Miracle Day. Link Dump: […]

We continue our look into the extended Whoniverse by examining some of the spin-offs the show has spawned, and starting the torturous but amazing third series of Torchwood: Children of Earth. Given the nature of Children of Earth, this episode of Gallifrey Public Radio will be explicit. Listener discretion is advised. Link Dump: Peter Capaldi on the cover of Doctor Who Magazine Christopher Eccleston’s message to the BFI Moffat acknowledges the regeneration limit More Peter Jackson rumors Three Doctors on […]

This week we start our look at the extended Whoniverse with a small sampling of novels. We get drawn into the whole “book vs. movie” aspect and the theater of the mind. We also discuss “canon” and whether the books are crucial or extraneous. Here are the books we read and a brief synopsis of each: Camera Obscura (2002) 8th Doctor; joined by Fitz and Anji; Victorian England. A series of disruptions in time are causing strange occurrences among the […]

As a new podcast endeavor, Jay and Melissa set the tone of Whovian enjoyment by discussing our favorite moments of Doctor Who. News: Christopher Eccleston to play Malekith in Thor 2 Neil Gaiman writing for series 7 50th Anniversary Origin Drama planned Eccelston “Not Done With My Doctor” Tennant coy about appearing in the 50th anniversary special Burn Gorman to join Game of Thrones Deleted scene from ‘Flesh and Stone’ https://media.blubrry.com/gallifreypublicradio/gallifreypublicradio.com/media.gallifreypublicradio.com/GPREpisode1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: Apple […]

The new Doctor has been announced and we can’t help put pull apart every nuance and detail of the revelation. It’s a whole podcast full of opinion, reaction, speculation, and jubilation as we discuss the possibilities that come along with the new face of our favorite Timelord. The BBC announcement advert for Capaldi, and the inclusion of John Hurt’s “Doctor” at a key position Peter Capaldi’s letter to the editor of Radio Times More of Moffat’s lies? https://media.blubrry.com/gallifreypublicradio/gallifreypublicradio.com/media.gallifreypublicradio.com/gprepisode48.mp3Podcast: Play in […]

The BBC announced today that they will be revealing the 12th Doctor this coming Sunday. This comes mere days after SteeMo claimed to only be in the early stages of casting. The timing couldn’t be better as Jay and Keir spend this weeks podcast talking about all the lies we’ve heard from our favorite brilo haired welshman. We discuss rumors about the 12th Doctor, 50th anniversary, and just general fibs from the current showrunner. Here are a few of our favorite […]

The Doctor has had many companions, but this week we pay tribute to the Earthling who could possibly be described as his longest, most understanding, and best friend, “The Brig”. Link Dump: Moffat: I’ve Lied My Arse Off About the 50th 50th anniversary special comic con trailer description UNIT recruitment film My Immortal Brigadier (A Nicholas Courtney Tribute Video) https://media.blubrry.com/gallifreypublicradio/gallifreypublicradio.com/media.gallifreypublicradio.com/gpr46.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS