19 episodes

The Library of Impossible Things is a place where fans of Doctor Who bring an object associated with the show and tell their story of why Doctor Who means so much to them. Homemade, official, something from the show itself, it doesn't matter as long as there's a reason why each guest loves it.

No matter where you are, who you are and how long you've been a fan you all have a story and your host Si Hart will be collecting them all!

The Library of Impossible Things Simon Hart

    • TV & Film
    • 5.0 • 9 Ratings

The Library of Impossible Things is a place where fans of Doctor Who bring an object associated with the show and tell their story of why Doctor Who means so much to them. Homemade, official, something from the show itself, it doesn't matter as long as there's a reason why each guest loves it.

No matter where you are, who you are and how long you've been a fan you all have a story and your host Si Hart will be collecting them all!

    1.19 Richard tells his story

    1.19 Richard tells his story

    In this episode, Si welcomes the marvellous Richard Swift into The Library of Impossible Things.

    What object will Richard bring into the Library? How did a pile of unused Lego and The Pandorica inspire Richard? How important was his local library? How did Doctor Who help Richard and his son connect?

    Take another trip into The Library to find out the answer to these questions and more!

    • 1 hr 16 min
    1.18 Brendan tells his story

    1.18 Brendan tells his story

    In this episode, Si welcomes one of his best friends, Brendan Jones into The Library of Impossible Things.

    What object will Brendan bring into the Library? What could possibly keep a five year old Brendan still while his broken elbow heals? How important are physical objects to memory? Where did the name Flight Through Entirety come to Brendan?

    Take another trip into The Library to find out the answer to these questions and more!

    • 1 hr 28 min
    1.17 David tells his story

    1.17 David tells his story

    In this episode, Si welcomes David Gillespie-Pratt into The Library of Impossible Things.

    What object will David bring into the Library? Who are the two Chrises and why are they important? How did David solve the problem of animating his action figures? What is the perfect way to finish an unfinished fan film?

    Take another trip into The Library to find out the answer to these questions and more!

    • 1 hr 17 min
    1.16 Pete tells his story

    1.16 Pete tells his story

    In this episode, Si welcomes the wonderful Pete Lambert into The Library of Impossible Things.

    What object will Pete bring into the Library? Why didn't Pete get to go to Longleat in 1983? What was the problem with time zones around the world? What is harder in your forties than at any other time of your life?

    Take another trip into The Library to find out the answer to these questions and more!

    • 1 hr 31 min
    1.15 Gary tells his story

    1.15 Gary tells his story

    In this episode, Si welcomes the incredible Gary Russell into the Library of Impossible Things.



    What will Gary bring to go into the Library? Why didn't young Gary understand what a cliffhanger was? Why did Gary start his first fanzine? How did meeting Brian Hayles lead to Gary joining DWAS?

    Take another trip into The Library to find out the answer to these questions and more!

    • 1 hr 34 min
    1.14 Tom tells his story

    1.14 Tom tells his story

    In this episode, Si welcomes his lovely friend Tom Newsom into the Library of Impossible Things.
    What will Tom bring to go into the Library? How did Tom end up on the set of Doctor Who? Which book opened his eyes to the varied worlds of Doctor Who? What was the unexpected choice of entertainment at a 13 year old's sleepover?
    Take another trip into The Library to find out the answer to these questions and more!

    • 1 hr 2 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
9 Ratings

9 Ratings

The Human Palindrome ,

The Stories Of Us

Such a lovely podcast. Simon is a great host who sets the tone wonderfully and really gets the best out of his guests.

There are plenty of interesting and relatable stories from a nice variety of entertaining guests.

Thoroughly recommended!

50dw50 ,

Lovely

Such a delightful premise, excellent

Mdod87 ,

Lovely podcast

Heartwarming, engaging conversation ably hosted by Simon Hart. Fast becoming one of my favourite podcasts.

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