The Big Blue Box Podcast
@bigblueboxpodcast
A Doctor Who podcast & blog since 2014, hosted by Garry and Adam with a team of talented writers. 🎧 Podcast: 📖 Website: 💬 Discord: Garry runs this account.
On this date, 10th August 1968, the first episode of the Second Doctor serial The Dominators aired on BBC1 at 5:15 pm to around 6 million viewers, introducing the Quarks, the Dominators' robotic enforcers who'd become the story's most enduring image.
Hey, Who fans! It's been a little quiet here at Big Blue Box HQ due to a combination of holidays, work and life shiz. The August Roundtable will drop in a couple of weeks, and we've got our usual Big Finish reviews and other articles dropping soon. Hope you're all well! 💙💙
Striking cover art aside, can Beware the City of Illusions overcome an unresolved First Doctor arc and a companion reunion with a timing problem? Jordan's review of @bigfinish.bsky.social's Beware the City of Illusions is live here: www.bigblueboxpodcast.co.uk/doctor-who-...
The Grimminy-Grew is back, Rose is getting questioned about why she really travels with the Doctor, and there's a line about the Time War that stopped Harry in his tracks. Check out our review of Thirteen O'Clock from @bigfinish.bsky.social now - www.bigblueboxpodcast.co.uk/big-finish-...
On this date, July 10th in 2009, the Torchwood 5-part serial Children of Earth concluded, sending Jack and Gwen on very different paths. Part 5 aired on BBC 1 at 9pm to ~6.5 million viewers. Listen to our review from the back catalogue on the links in the thread below...
On this date, July 8th in 2006, Doomsday closed out series 2 with an emotional goodbye for Rose... for now 😏 Doomsday aired on BBC 1 at 7pm to ~8 million UK viewers.
Fancy flexing your writing muscles for a Doctor Who blog? Got some free time to dedicate to a couple of articles a month? Want to contribute to a cool hobby project? See our current team member openings... www.bigblueboxpodcast.co.uk/team-openings/
Series 2 of the Doctor Who re-watch completed. Might do a write-up on it, but for now, straight into Series 3 and Galaxy 4!
"When I meet a regime that needs to import savage alien life forms as security guards, I begin to wonder who the real criminals are!" Remembering Jon Pertwee, our Third Doctor, on his birthday 💙💙
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On this date, July 3rd in 1965, we were introduced to the Meddling Monk! The first episode, The Watcher, from the classic serial The Time Meddler, aired on BBC 1 at 6:55pm to 8.9 million viewers.
@oldsixie.bsky.social A huge happy birthday to ol' Sixie, Colin Baker! Still looking great for 83! 💙💙
Not sure where to start with classic #DoctorWho? Our new beginner's guide runs from Hartnell to McGann, with essential stories picked out for every Doctor. If you’ve been curious about classic Who, this guide is for you. bigblueboxpodcast.co.uk/classic-doc...
The April roundtable is here, Who fans! Missing episodes, the McGann TV movie getting the 4K treatment, and 20 years of Tennant's first run. Tune in now for Garry, Matt, Maria, and Harry's thoughts on all the latest Doctor Who news. Links below...
When it's a slow news day but need to name-drop Who for some clicks 😂 "Residents outraged over 'horrendous' new bollards on green used to film Doctor Who" www.bbc.co.uk/news/articl...
Catching up with Ninth Doctor adventures... Cloud Eight from @bigfinish.bsky.social is a story that feels uncomfortably relevant right now. And we weren't ready for that final line. Read Harry's full review now - www.bigblueboxpodcast.co.uk/bigfinish-c...
Eighth Doctor fans, mark your calendars... The TV Movie. BFI London showing. Saturday 16th May. Tickets go on sale Friday, 10th April. Q&A with director Geoffrey Sax and actor Paul McGann.
Our Discord is the best place to chat with other Who fans (and us!). It's where we hang out between episodes, share theories, Big Finish recommendations, etc, all in a safe space. Come and chat! discord.gg/8jZ42Qg 💙
David Tennant is back as the Tenth Doctor for brand new audio adventures from @bigfinish.bsky.social, starting summer next year. Get all the details and pre-order information in our post here: www.bigblueboxpodcast.co.uk/david-tenna...
Our roving reporter, Maria, was at the recent screening of Warriors of the Deep: Special Edition at London's BFI Southbank, and she's here with her full report: www.bigblueboxpodcast.co.uk/bfi-warrior...
Morning, Who fans! On this day, 42 years ago, we said goodbye to Peter Davison as the final episode of The Caves of Androzani was broadcast to almost 8 million viewers, paving the way for @oldsixie.bsky.social's era.
This bit of info has us excited: "...with a 24-frame transfer to match the original film rushes,..." This was an issue in the past with NTSC-to-PAL transfers, especially when broadcast on TV and prior releases. Let's go!
Yes! The #DoctorWho TV Movie is getting the remaster treatment with a new 4k transfer from the original film stock! Pre-orders will go up soon (ya'll jumped the gun earlier 😉) and we'll post the relevant links when they're available. All the info - www.doctorwho.tv/news-and-fe...
A belated Happy Birthday to one of our favs and all-round fantastic actors, Christopher Eccleston 💙