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The Big Blue Box Podcast @bigblueboxpodcast.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Join Garry, Harry, Maria and Jordan as we chat about Whooverville 17 and the BBC sending out invites for #DoctorWho tender. All that and more on the September Roundtable, out now. 🎧 Listen now on the links below...

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The Big Blue Box Podcast @bigblueboxpodcast.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Good morning, Who fans! What is your week looking like? What are we all watching/reading/listening to? Apart from watching some spicy Twitter drama unfold over a certain AI fan film? 🍿

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The Big Blue Box Podcast @bigblueboxpodcast.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

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.

Jamie, the Doctor and Zoe from the 4th episode of The Dominators.

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The Big Blue Box Podcast @bigblueboxpodcast.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

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! 💙💙

Matt Smith as the Doctor, aiming the sonic screwdriver at the lens.

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The Big Blue Box Podcast @bigblueboxpodcast.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

The TARDIS doing the rounds up to Scotland here in the UK, carrying some important people on board. And Sylv! 💙💙 youtube.com/watch?v=VsG...

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The TARDIS Is On A Royal Mission To The Commonwealth Games | Doctor Who

Destination: Glasgow 2026! Can Sir Chris Hoy and comedian Greg McHu...

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The Big Blue Box Podcast @bigblueboxpodcast.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

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-...

A section of the cover art by Oliver Arkinstall-Jones for the Big Finish story Beware the City of Illusions, showing Dodo, Poly and the First Doctor.

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The Big Blue Box Podcast @bigblueboxpodcast.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

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-...

The Ninth Doctor aims his sonic screwdriver with urgency, with Rose and Saffron looking on.

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The Big Blue Box Podcast @bigblueboxpodcast.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

I'm working on an article that delves into AI usage on the last couple of Collection blu ray sets, and I want to be as thorough as possible in doing fan opinion research. So, question: Have you noticed it in use on the last two sets? If so, what is your opinion on it? Thanks 🙂

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The Big Blue Box Podcast @bigblueboxpodcast.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

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...

Captain Jack and Gwen share an emotional moment, while soldiers stand guard with weapons in the background, in the closing moments of the Torchwood Children of Earth serial.

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The Big Blue Box Podcast @bigblueboxpodcast.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

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.

The Tenth Doctor bids an emotional farewell to Rose on Southerdown beach in the final scenes of the episode Doomsday from Doctor Who series 2.

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The Big Blue Box Podcast @bigblueboxpodcast.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

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/

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The Big Blue Box Podcast @bigblueboxpodcast.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

I think a Chumlie would do great around the house for vacuuming. I wonder if they can mow the lawn, too? 🤔

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The Big Blue Box Podcast @bigblueboxpodcast.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

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!

The Doctor, a Drahvin and a "Chumblie" in animated from from the classic Doctor Who serial from series 3, Galaxy 4.

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The Big Blue Box Podcast @bigblueboxpodcast.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

"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 💙💙

Jon Pertwee, as the Third Doctor, gazes thoughtfully.

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The Big Blue Box Podcast @bigblueboxpodcast.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

The July roundtable is here, Who fans! Two months of Doctor Who news to catch up on, a Capital event to relive, and some in-depth chat about THAT recent news. 🎧 Listen now on the links below...

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The Big Blue Box Podcast @bigblueboxpodcast.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

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.

The Meddling Monk, partially obscured by foliage, standing near an old stone archway with weathered bricks, from the classic Doctor Who serial, The Time Meddler.

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The Big Blue Box Podcast @bigblueboxpodcast.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

@oldsixie.bsky.social A huge happy birthday to ol' Sixie, Colin Baker! Still looking great for 83! 💙💙

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The Big Blue Box Podcast @bigblueboxpodcast.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

I was ready to shut our Discord down tonight. Then our members reminded me what it actually is: a space for great Who chat and real positivity 🥹 Want a safe, enjoyable and welcoming place to chat about Doctor Who? Join us: discord.gg/8jZ42Qg

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Join the The Big Blue Box Discord Server!

The official Discord server for The Big Blue Box podcast and blog. A chilled, safe space to chat all things Doctor Who. | 162 members

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The Big Blue Box Podcast @bigblueboxpodcast.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

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...

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The Big Blue Box Podcast @bigblueboxpodcast.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

To celebrate the recent 20th anniversary of Series 2, our Harry has picked his top five stories and there are some strong choices in there. Do you agree? Give us your top five. Check out Harry's post now - bigblubx.link/top-five-te...

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Top Five Tenth Doctor Stories - The Big Blue Box

I can not be the only one who can't wrap their head around the 20th anniversary of the Tenth Doctor, played by David Tennant. OK, technically, it was the - The Big Blue Box

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The Big Blue Box Podcast @bigblueboxpodcast.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Hey, Who fans! The Fourth Doctor and Sarah Jane reunite in The Ministry of Death from @bigfinish.bsky.social which feels like a love letter to that era of Doctor Who. Maria's review is live here: bigblubx.link/big-finish-m...

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The Big Blue Box Podcast @bigblueboxpodcast.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

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...

Your hosts Garry, Harry, Maria and Matt chat about the latest Doctor Who news on the April 2026 episode of the Roundtable by The Big Blue Box Podcast.

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The Big Blue Box Podcast @bigblueboxpodcast.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

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...

A village green, where the Doctor Who 2011 Christmas Special was filmed, in Y Groes in Rhiwbina Garden Village, bordered by black and gold bollards, much to the annoyance of local residents.

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The Big Blue Box Podcast @bigblueboxpodcast.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

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...

The Ninth Doctor and Rose appear with screens showing various faces, hinting at a leisure-focused future, from the Big Finish audio drama “Cloud Eight.”

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The Big Blue Box Podcast @bigblueboxpodcast.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

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.

Recent artwork for the Doctor Who TV movie remaster featuring Paul McGann, Eric Roberts, Sylvester McCoy, Daphne Ashbrook and Yee Jee Tso.

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The Big Blue Box Podcast @bigblueboxpodcast.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

We've reviewed almost all of Doctor Who. If you've ever wanted to find out what we thought of a particular story or need something new to listen to, the Reviews Compendium has everything in one place, searchable and scored. Worth bookmarking - bigblubx.link/reviews-com...

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Reviews Compendium - The Big Blue Box

Every Doctor Who story we've reviewed, in one place — from the First Doctor to the Fifteenth, plus Torchwood, The Sarah Jane Adventures, and more. Find the episode, check the scores.

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The Big Blue Box Podcast @bigblueboxpodcast.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

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 💙

A TARDIS stands against a cosmic backdrop, highlighting the collaboration between the Big Blue Box Podcast and Discord.

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The Big Blue Box Podcast @bigblueboxpodcast.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

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...

David Tennant and Nicholas Briggs from Big Finish smile together in a recording studio, promoting new audio adventures featuring Tennant as the Tenth Doctor.

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The Big Blue Box Podcast @bigblueboxpodcast.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

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...

Artwork for the new Doctor Who Season 21 box set appears on screen during a Q&A session at the Warriors of the Deep screening at the BFI in London.

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The Big Blue Box Podcast @bigblueboxpodcast.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

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.

Nicola Bryant as Peri standing beside Peter Davison as the Doctor in his final Doctor Who serial, The Caves of Androzani.

A smiling man in a colorful outfit gestures excitedly beside a futuristic control console against a backdrop of circular panels.

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The Big Blue Box Podcast @bigblueboxpodcast.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

After posting about not much happening, this news drops! Two missing episodes from The Daleks' Master Plan have been found, restored and will be available on BBC iPlayer this April. Read the deets on the blog - www.bigblueboxpodcast.co.uk/two-missing...

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Two Missing Episodes of The Daleks' Master Plan Found! - The Big Blue Box

We love news like this. Yes, we do. Missing episodes once thought to be lost to the abyss of time are now found and restored, ready for our viewing - The Big Blue Box

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The Big Blue Box Podcast @bigblueboxpodcast.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

New article on the blog: our thoughts on the newly announced 4K #DoctorWho TV Movie remaster. We genuinely can't wait for this. What about you, Who fans, picking this up? Double, triple, quadruple dipping? www.bigblueboxpodcast.co.uk/the-doctor-...

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The Doctor Who TV Movie Gets a Surprise 4k Remaster - The Big Blue Box

The Doctor Who TV Movie is coming to 4K Blu-ray with a brand new remaster, and Who fans, we did not see this coming. Genuinely surprised. Genuinely - The Big Blue Box

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The Big Blue Box Podcast @bigblueboxpodcast.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Today's listen while working, obviously 😏💙

A screenshot of the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Soundtrack Collection - Disc 8 cover for the TV Movie along with its description.

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The Big Blue Box Podcast @bigblueboxpodcast.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

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!

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The Big Blue Box Podcast @bigblueboxpodcast.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

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...

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The Big Blue Box Podcast @bigblueboxpodcast.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Just finished recording the February Roundtable, and it was an amazing chat, mainly about the race for the next showrunner but also plenty of Big Finish and other stuff. Usual waffle and laughs, too! Dropping by the end of the week.

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The Big Blue Box Podcast @bigblueboxpodcast.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

A belated Happy Birthday to one of our favs and all-round fantastic actors, Christopher Eccleston 💙

Chris Eccleston in his Ninth Doctor outfit from an early photoshoot for Series 1 of the revived Doctor Who era ~2004

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The Big Blue Box Podcast @bigblueboxpodcast.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

ICYMI, @bigfinish.bsky.social has extended its license to produce Doctor Who stories until the end of 2035! The details: www.bigblueboxpodcast.co.uk/big-finish-...

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