The Doctor Who Big Blue Box Podcast

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  • TV Reviews
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Since 2014, your hosts Garry and Adam have chatted their way through every era of Doctor Who, covering modern stories, classic adventures, and spin-offs like Torchwood and The Sarah Jane Adventures. We cover newly aired episodes and classic stories going back decades, bringing thoughtful conversation, our signature waffle, banter, and a grounded take on each story. Each month, we're also joined by the Big Blue Box writing team for our bonus Roundtable episode, where we chat about fandom news, recent stories, older ones, and whatever else is on our minds. New episodes every Friday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all the usual podcast apps. You can also listen and read our latest articles at bigblueboxpodcast.co.uk. Don't forget to follow, leave a review, and share with your friends. Thank you for listening, and remember, Aaaaaaaallons-y!

  1. Who Fans, Meet Federation Strike - Our Blake’s 7 Podcast

    May 8 ·  Bonus

    Who Fans, Meet Federation Strike - Our Blake’s 7 Podcast

    Hey, Who fans! Something a little different is landing in your feed today. This is the very first episode of Federation Strike: A Journey Through Blake's 7, a Blake's 7 podcast hosted by us. The show follows lifelong superfan, Adam, and newcomer, Garry, as we work through every episode of the classic BBC sci-fi series together. If you've ever been curious about Blake's 7 but never made the jump, this is a great place to get acquainted with the show. Think of it as the Big Blue Box format applied to a show that shares a lot of DNA with classic Doctor Who — same era, same BBC corridors, same Dudley Simpson on the music — but with a darker edge and its own distinct identity. This first episode covers The Way Back, the 1978 series opener written by Terry Nation. The podcast is well underway, and at the time of this episode going out, we're currently halfway through reviewing Series 2, with plenty more still to come. Thank you for checking out our other podcast, and we'd love you to come along on our journey through Blake's 7. Click the links below to hop over to your fav podcast app or search "Federation Strike" to find and follow the show. Federation Strike Podcast Links

    1h 31m
  2. April 2026 Roundtable: Latest News Roundup

    Apr 28 ·  Bonus

    April 2026 Roundtable: Latest News Roundup

    Hey, Who fans, and welcome to The Big Blue Box Roundtable. This month, Garry is joined by Matt, Harry, and Maria. We're catching up on the latest Doctor Who news from the last few weeks and our thoughts on: The recently released, recently found episodes from The Daleks' Master PlanThe upcoming 4K release of The Doctor Who TV MovieA happy 20th anniversary to Series 2 and the start of David Tennant's first runLooking forward to the Capitol event in a couple of weeks! Links to stuff we mentioned: The Diary of Andy Angus: The Lost Year (The Andy Angus Diaries) by Joe Brewer-Lennon There's plenty to chat about this week, so grab a cup of tea in your favourite Doctor Who mug and tune in for a roundtable chat with the Big Blue Box team! This is The Big Blue Box Podcast, hosted by Garry and Adam. We cover Doctor Who news, reviews, commentaries, general chat, plus our regular Round Table episodes with the full team. All episodes are available for free on our website, alongside articles and reviews from the team. Follow and join the conversation on X, Bluesky, Threads, TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram, or hop into our free Discord to chat Doctor Who with fellow fans. Thank you for listening! Thank you again for listening. For even more Doctor Who content, head over to our website and check out the blog, featuring articles from our writing team. If you're listening in your podcast app of choice, then make sure you're following so you’re notified when new episodes drop. Until the next episode, take care and... Aaaaaaaallons-y!

    1h 28m
  3. February 2026 Roundtable: The Race for Showrunner Heats Up

    Feb 20 ·  Bonus

    February 2026 Roundtable: The Race for Showrunner Heats Up

    Hey, Who fans, and welcome to The Big Blue Box Roundtable. On this episode, we don’t really have much concrete news, so it’s rumours and hearsay. We discuss the public two-horse race for the showrunner role (there could be other horses in the race, who knows) and the rumour that Netflix wants more control over format and runtime, IF they are, in fact, the next streaming partner. All interesting stuff, so grab a cuppa and settle in as we chat about all things Doctor Who! This was a Big Blue Box Roundtable episode. Thank you for joining Garry, Adam and various members of the writing team. Thank you again for listening. For even more Doctor Who content, head over to our website and check out the blog, featuring articles from our writing team. If you're listening in your podcast app of choice, then make sure you're following so you’re notified when new episodes drop. Until the next episode, take care and... Aaaaaaaallons-y!

    1h 18m
  4. January 2026 Roundtable: The War Between Closing Thoughts and More

    Jan 28 ·  Bonus

    January 2026 Roundtable: The War Between Closing Thoughts and More

    Hey, Who fans, and welcome to The Big Blue Box Roundtable. It's the first Roundtable of 2026! Since we last recorded, the remaining episodes of The War Between have been released, so we spent some time chatting about the series as a whole and yep, that ending. There's plenty more chat about all things Doctor Who, so grab a cuppa and join us for the usual Roundtable chatter and waffle. This was a Big Blue Box Roundtable episode. Thank you for joining Garry, Adam and various members of the writing team. Thank you again for listening. For even more Doctor Who content, head over to our website and check out the blog, featuring articles from our writing team. If you're listening in your podcast app of choice, then make sure you're following so you’re notified when new episodes drop. Until the next episode, take care and... Aaaaaaaallons-y!

    1h 24m
  5. The Latest Doctor Who News and Happy Birthday Tom Baker

    Jan 21

    The Latest Doctor Who News and Happy Birthday Tom Baker

    Hey, Who fans, and welcome to Episode 431. Happy New Year, you lot. We hope you had a great Christmas and are now already cracking on your 2026 plans. There's not a huge amount of Doctor Who news currently, but to kick things off, we celebrate Tom Baker's remarkable 92nd birthday. It’s incredible to see him still vibrant and full of life, a true icon of the show. Plus: Doctor Who director (and in the news for his announcement about a Blake's 7 reboot) Peter Hoar talks about something being a-miss in the recent Disney era; the BBC is getting close to announcing content for YouTube; three new Target novelisations and our Matt has put out our first Big Finish review of 2026 for The Thirteenth Doctor's latest story The Return of the Doctor. Links to the things mentioned in this episode: Peter Hoar's comment on Doctor Who at Deadline BBC's soon-to-be-announced content deal with YouTube New Target books announcement from the official Doctor Who channel Matt's review of The Doctor Returns from Big Finish Thank you again for listening. For even more Doctor Who content, head over to our website and check out the blog, featuring articles from our writing team. If you're listening in your podcast app of choice, then make sure you're following so you’re notified when new episodes drop. Until the next episode, take care and... Aaaaaaaallons-y! This is The Big Blue Box Podcast, hosted by Garry and Adam. We cover Doctor Who news, reviews, commentaries, general chat, plus our regular Round Table episodes with the full team. All episodes are available for free on our website, alongside articles and reviews from the team. Follow and join the conversation on X, Bluesky, Threads, TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram, or hop into our free Discord to chat Doctor Who with fellow fans. Thank you for listening!

    31 min
  6. December Roundtable 2025: Thoughts on TWBTLATS

    12/12/2025 ·  Bonus

    December Roundtable 2025: Thoughts on TWBTLATS

    Hey, Who fans and welcome to the December 2025 Roundtable As the new spin-off has just landed, we’re chatting through the first two episodes as well as what we’re looking forward to for the remainder of the series. Enjoy this last Roundtable of 2025. The team will be back in January. Have a great Christmas, listener and a fantastic New Year! This is The Big Blue Box Podcast, hosted by Garry and Adam. We cover Doctor Who news, reviews, commentaries, general chat, plus our regular Round Table episodes with the full team. All episodes are available for free on our website, alongside articles and reviews from the team. Follow and join the conversation on X, Bluesky, Threads, TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram, or hop into our free Discord to chat Doctor Who with fellow fans. Thank you for listening! Thank you again for listening. For even more Doctor Who content, head over to our website and check out the blog, featuring articles from our writing team. If you're listening in your podcast app of choice, then make sure you're following so you’re notified when new episodes drop. Until the next episode, take care and... Aaaaaaaallons-y!

    1h 19m
  7. Roundtable November 2025: Latest Doctor Who News and TWBTLATS Talk

    11/28/2025 ·  Bonus

    Roundtable November 2025: Latest Doctor Who News and TWBTLATS Talk

    Hey, Who fans, and welcome to The Big Blue Box Roundtable. Welcome, Doctor Who listener, to this month's RT where Garry is joined by Harry and Maria. The War Between the Land and the Sea is fast approaching so they dive into the latest news and trailers before finishing up on a quick update on the Doctor Who Christmas Special 2026. This is The Big Blue Box Podcast, hosted by Garry and Adam. We cover Doctor Who news, reviews, commentaries, general chat, plus our regular Round Table episodes with the full team. All episodes are available for free on our website, alongside articles and reviews from the team. Follow and join the conversation on X, Bluesky, Threads, TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram, or hop into our free Discord to chat Doctor Who with fellow fans. Thank you for listening! Thank you again for listening. For even more Doctor Who content, head over to our website and check out the blog, featuring articles from our writing team. If you're listening in your podcast app of choice, then make sure you're following so you’re notified when new episodes drop. Until the next episode, take care and... Aaaaaaaallons-y!

    1h 30m
  8. What's Next for Doctor Who After Christmas 2026 Plus an Update on TWBTLATS

    10/31/2025

    What's Next for Doctor Who After Christmas 2026 Plus an Update on TWBTLATS

    Hey, Who fans and welcome to Episode 430. We’re back in the TARDIS, Who fans! This week we’re unpacking some big Doctor Who updates — the BBC has reaffirmed its commitment to the show, confirming a 2026 Christmas special penned by Russell T Davies. There’s also fresh news on the upcoming spin-off The War Between the Land and the Sea, now confirmed for this Christmas. Plus, we share our thoughts on where the series is heading and what we’re hoping to see in the Doctor’s future. This is The Big Blue Box Podcast, hosted by Garry and Adam. We cover Doctor Who news, reviews, commentaries, general chat, plus our regular Round Table episodes with the full team. All episodes are available for free on our website, alongside articles and reviews from the team. Follow and join the conversation on X, Bluesky, Threads, TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram, or hop into our free Discord to chat Doctor Who with fellow fans. Thank you for listening! Thank you again for listening. For even more Doctor Who content, head over to our website and check out the blog, featuring articles from our writing team. If you're listening in your podcast app of choice, then make sure you're following so you’re notified when new episodes drop. Until the next episode, take care and... Aaaaaaaallons-y!

    1h 11m
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Since 2014, your hosts Garry and Adam have chatted their way through every era of Doctor Who, covering modern stories, classic adventures, and spin-offs like Torchwood and The Sarah Jane Adventures. We cover newly aired episodes and classic stories going back decades, bringing thoughtful conversation, our signature waffle, banter, and a grounded take on each story. Each month, we're also joined by the Big Blue Box writing team for our bonus Roundtable episode, where we chat about fandom news, recent stories, older ones, and whatever else is on our minds. New episodes every Friday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all the usual podcast apps. You can also listen and read our latest articles at bigblueboxpodcast.co.uk. Don't forget to follow, leave a review, and share with your friends. Thank you for listening, and remember, Aaaaaaaallons-y!

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