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James Byron-Daniel

@doctorzube.bsky.social

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This be my social account, father of two, married and Dr Who Obsessive, twitter refuge. Green party supporter, liberal and proud to be 'woke'. University lecturer and Health Psychologist. All views are, possibly, my own

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James Byron-Daniel @doctorzube.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Fantastic boxset for the 11th Doctor, the opening two-parter is the highlight, great fun, high octane, brilliant 11th Doctor era adventure (Judoon email etiquette)! @bigfinish.bsky.social @bentedds42.bsky.social @0hmyst4rs.bsky.social doctorofwho.blog/2026/09/21/2...

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2. Doctor Who: The Eleventh Doctor Adventures: hidden in plain sight

Written By: Ben Tedds, Beth Axford Starring: Miles Taylor, Jasmine Bayes Originally released : August 2026 Listened to: September 2026 Context: back with this new 11th Doctor an…

James Byron-Daniel @doctorzube.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Another awesome set of who plastic dolls….marvellous doctorofwho.blog/2026/09/15/c...

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Character Options vortex collection – The 15th Doctor, mr ring-a-ding and dugga doo

Originally released : 2026 Context: Ok, so a little late with this review as we are now on set three of this ‘build a figure’ range for this year, but better late than never on set two …

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James Byron-Daniel @doctorzube.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

What a barnstormer of a boxset, brilliant return of the 12th Doctor, great new companion in Ash and varied, exciting and interesting stories, set of the year for me! @bigfinish.bsky.social @alfiejdshaw.bsky.social @rochanapatel.bsky.social doctorofwho.blog/2026/09/04/1...

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1 – Doctor Who: The Twelfth Doctor Adventures: Run Fast Be Kind

Starring: Jon Culshaw, Gwithian Evans Originally released: July/August 2026 Listened to: July/August 2026 Episodes:1.1 The second Death – Written By: Alfie Shaw 1.2 The Broken …

James Byron-Daniel @doctorzube.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Late review, 11th Doctor’s new BF run, absolutely loved this one. Can’t recommend enough if you are an 11 fan, brilliant new companion in Eleanor as well @bigfinish.bsky.social @lisamcmullin.bsky.social doctorofwho.blog/2026/09/03/1...

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1. Doctor Who: The Eleventh Doctor Adventures: The First Question

Written by Lisa McMullin Beth Axford Starring Miles Taylor and Jasmine Bayes Originally released : March 2026 Listened to: March 2026 Context: the incredibly annoying context here is…

James Byron-Daniel @doctorzube.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Another holiday listen/review, old now but really enjoyable UNIT adventure doctorofwho.blog/2026/09/02/2...

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2. UNIT: shutdown

Written By: Matt Fitton, Andrew Smith Starring: Jemma Redgrave, Ingrid Oliver, Warren Brown, Alice Krige Originally released : June 2016 Listened to: August 2026 Conte…

James Byron-Daniel @doctorzube.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Very much enjoyed this one, 9 and Rose back in space, delightful/scary/exciting/thoughtful story @bigfinish.bsky.social @verbatimfoley.bsky.social doctorofwho.blog/2026/08/31/4...

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4.7. Doctor Who: The Ninth Doctor Adventures: dark tides

Originally released : August 2026 Listened to: August 2026 Written By: Tim Foley Starring: Christopher Eccleston, Billie Piper Context: I love a 9th Doctor and Rose adventure coming …

James Byron-Daniel @doctorzube.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Who plastic dollies (wee) review doctorofwho.blog/2026/08/30/c...

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Character Options vortex collection – Constable Zreeg and sergeant Zogroth wrath warrior set

Originally released : 2026 Context: Very late with this figure review, I have had these for ages, sat in my office unopened. So, in the spirit of the upcoming 2026 BAF wave, let’s do some unboxing!…

James Byron-Daniel @doctorzube.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

May the holiday who blogs re-commence - lovely 2nd Doctor boxset this one, highly highly recommended @bigfinish.bsky.social @senrabnala.bsky.social doctorofwho.blog/2026/08/30/d...

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Doctor Who: The Second Doctor Adventures: The Haunted Windmill

Written By: Alan Barnes Starring: Michael Troughton, Frazer Hines, Wendy Padbury, Emma Noakes Originally released: August 2026 Listened to: August 2026 Episodes:1. The Haun…

James Byron-Daniel @doctorzube.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Dark Gallifrey for this one, what a great finale! LOVED these very different (and very funny) additions to the DA saga - more Monk/Nun adventures please! @bigfinish.bsky.social @johndorney.bsky.social doctorofwho.blog/2026/08/14/d...

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Dark Gallifrey – The Meddling Monks – Part three

Written By: John Dorney Starring: Rufus Hound, Gemma Whelan, Colin Baker Originally released: June 2026 Listened to: June 2026 Context: I very much enjoyed the first two instalm…

James Byron-Daniel @doctorzube.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Slighty different review here, plastic Who Dollies, and its a wonderful set! doctorofwho.blog/2026/08/11/c...

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Character Options vortex collection – The cybermen

Originally released : 2026 Context: Ok, so a little late with this review as we are now on set two of this ‘build a figure’ range for this year, but better late than never I say. Now I …

James Byron-Daniel @doctorzube.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Hurrah! Up to date on Gallifrey and a cracking war room boxset, great three episodes, political shenanigans abound @bigfinish.bsky.social @georgiacooked.bsky.social @mattief.bsky.social doctorofwho.blog/2026/08/10/1...

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15: Gallifrey: War Room 3: Loyalties

Written By: Georgia Cook, Katharine Armitage, Fio Trethewey, Matt Fitton Starring: Louise Jameson, Lalla Ward, Richard Armitage Originally released: June 2026 Lis…

James Byron-Daniel @doctorzube.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Solid seventh doctor set, most enjoyable, Peg is a brilliant character, Ray is growing on me doctorofwho.blog/2026/08/01/d...

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Doctor Who: The Seventh Doctor Adventures: Fixers

Written By: Chris Chapman, James McDermott, Fio Trethewey Starring: Sylvester McCoy, Sara Griffiths Originally released: July 2026 Listened to: July 2026 Episodes:1. The Ex…

James Byron-Daniel @doctorzube.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Rather late with this review, loved this latest 9th Doctor adventure, lovely story, great acting, fantastic! @mrrobvalentine.bsky.social @bigfinish.bsky.social doctorofwho.blog/2026/07/25/d...

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Doctor Who: The Ninth Doctor Adventures: 4.06 Thirteen O’Clock

Written By: Robert Valentine Starring: Christopher Eccleston, Billie Piper Originally released : June 2026 Listened to: June 2026 Context: so, a break from Gallifrey and a move to a …

James Byron-Daniel @doctorzube.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Late review - Liked the 1st Krynoid set and I wasn't disappointed by the 2nd, great Aliens-esque horror here, lovely variety of episodes, very much recommended @bigfinish.bsky.social @georgiacooked.bsky.social @jonnymorris.bsky.social @jonathanspowell.bsky.social doctorofwho.blog/2026/07/17/2...

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2. Planet Krynoid: Survivors

Written by Jonathan S Powell, Georgia Cook & Jonathan Morris Starring Paul McGann & Tamsin Greig Originally released : June 2026 Listened to: June 2026 Context: It feels…

James Byron-Daniel @doctorzube.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

An audio bath, with lots of Radox, great great fun doctorofwho.blog/2026/07/04/1...

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15b. Doctor Who: The Fourth Doctor Adventures Series : Lethal Progress

Originally released : June 2026 Listened to: June 2026 Written by Lizzie Hopley Tim Foley John Dorney Starring Tom Baker & Sadie Miller Episodes: 15.3 Green and Pleasant Pla…

James Byron-Daniel @doctorzube.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

The War Room, set 2, very much enjoyed this one...and now I am ready for the latest set, hooray! doctorofwho.blog/2026/06/30/1...

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12. Gallifrey: War Room 2 – Manoeuvres

Written by Katharine Armitage Fio Trethewey Georgia Cook Starring Louise Jameson and Ken Bones Originally released: September 2023 Listened to: June 2026 Episodes:2.1 Collaborat…

James Byron-Daniel @doctorzube.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Onto the Gallifrey War Room series now, loved this one, brilliant change of pace, great stuff with Leela, Narvin and the General! So good @bigfinish.bsky.social doctorofwho.blog/2026/06/27/1...

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12. Gallifrey: War Room 1 – Allegiance

Written by Lou Morgan David Llewellyn Alfie Shaw Fio Trethewey Starring Louise Jameson and Ken Bones Originally released: August 2022 Listened to: June 2026 Episodes:1.1 Th…

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Econ Analytica @econanalytica.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

I miss seeing President Carter in these photos.

James Byron-Daniel @doctorzube.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

A very satisfying conclusion to the Gallifrey: Time War series of boxsets, the Beyond is a BRILLIANT episode…love it! Can’t wait to getting stuck into the War Room! @bigfinish.bsky.social doctorofwho.blog/2026/06/20/1...

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12. Gallifrey: time war 4

Written by Lou Morgan David Llewellyn Matt Fitton Lisa McMullin Starring Lalla Ward and Louise Jameson Originally released: February 2021 Listened to: June 2026 Episodes: 4…

James Byron-Daniel @doctorzube.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Another Gallifrey boxset, set three this and for me back on form, with some great episodes, real variety of story, great arc, lovely @bigfinish.bsky.social doctorofwho.blog/2026/06/16/1...

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10. Gallifrey: time war 3

Written by David Llewellyn, Lou Morgan, Helen Goldwyn and others Starring Lalla Ward and Louise Jameson Originally released: February 2020 Listened to: June 2026 Episodes: 3.1 H…

James Byron-Daniel @doctorzube.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Continuing into the TimeWar, things Getty sticky for Narvin and Romana…nice episodes, maybe not my fav, but still worth a listen doctorofwho.blog/2026/06/14/1...

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10. Gallifrey: time war 2

Written by David Llewellyn Una McCormack Lisa McMullin Matt Fitton Starring Lalla Ward & Seán Carlsen Originally released: March 2019 Listened to: June 2026 Episodes: 1…

James Byron-Daniel @doctorzube.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Gallifrey inevitably meets the Timewar, fantastic set, and on sale at the moment I believe, go get this one now, it’s brilliant! @bigfinish.bsky.social @verbatimfoley.bsky.social @scotthandcock1984.bsky.social doctorofwho.blog/2026/06/11/9...

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9. Gallifrey: time war 1

Written by David Llewellyn, Tim Foley, Scott Handcock and Matt Fitton Starring Lalla Ward & Louise Jameson, and many others Originally released: February 2018 Listened …

James Byron-Daniel @doctorzube.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Gallifrey BF binge continues - not sure about this one to be honest doctorofwho.blog/2026/06/10/8...

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8. Gallifrey: enemy lines

Written by David Llewellyn Starring Lalla Ward and Louise Jameson Originally released: May 2016 Listened to: May/June 2026 Context: mad to think this was out 10 years ago! I am entering t…

James Byron-Daniel @doctorzube.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Back to the Gallifrey series, in light of the June release of War Room 3. This one I have actually listened to before) loved this one on a second listen, brilliant to have the big bad Omega back! Rommana 3 too! @bigfinish.bsky.social @scotthandcock1984.bsky.social doctorofwho.blog/2026/06/09/7...

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7. Gallifrey: Intervention Earth

Written by Scott Handcock David Llewellyn Starring Juliet Landau and Sophie Aldred Originally released: February 2015 Listened to: May 2026 Context: clearly coming very late to this …

James Byron-Daniel @doctorzube.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

I adored this new War Doctor set, all three stories are great, the Rani is simply immense, as is JCarley as the War Doctor, best set of 2026 thus far for me @bigfinish.bsky.social @rochanapatel.bsky.social doctorofwho.blog/2026/05/29/5...

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5. Doctor Who: The War Doctor Rises: Fear of the Light

Written by Rochana Patel Starring Jonathon Carley and Siobhán Redmond Originally released : May 2026 Listened to: May 2026 Context: I very much enjoyed the last boxset, Cybergene, which I…

James Byron-Daniel @doctorzube.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Another great adventure with the 9th Doctor and Rose! @bigfinish.bsky.social doctorofwho.blog/2026/05/28/4...

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4.5. Doctor Who: The Ninth Doctor Adventures: Pandemonium

Originally released : February 2026 Listened to: February 2026 Written by Katharine Armitage Starring Christopher Eccleston & Billie Piper Context: love the 9th Doctor, and love the b…

James Byron-Daniel @doctorzube.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Another great adventure for Yaz and the 13th doctor @bigfinish.bsky.social @nogafl.bsky.social doctorofwho.blog/2026/05/26/1...

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1.6. Doctor Who: The Thirteenth Doctor Adventures: Aegis

Originally released : May 2026 Listened to: May 2026 Written by Noga Flaishon Starring Jodie Whittaker and Mandip Gill Context: not much to add here, other than I like these 13 Doctor adv…

James Byron-Daniel @doctorzube.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

On me holidays so let the reviews flow, an April listen this one, another great adventure with this 1990’s UNIT team - great fun, high octane adventures, highly recommended @bigfinish.bsky.social doctorofwho.blog/2026/05/25/b...

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BNW3: UNIT: Brave New World: Fractures

Written by Robert Valentine Alfie Shaw Mark Wright Starring Angela Bruce and Alex Jordan Originally released : June 2025 Listened to: April 2026 Context: I decided to go ahead a…

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Auschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

24 May 1942 | A Jewish boy, Tamas Ovits, was born in Marosvásárhely (then in Hungary, today Târgu Mureș in Romania) to Tibor and Lili. In 1944 he was deported to #Auschwitz where he was murdered in a gas chamber.

James Byron-Daniel @doctorzube.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Very much liked this one, great new range at BF, highly recommended! @bigfinish.bsky.social doctorofwho.blog/2026/05/24/2...

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2. Zygon Century: Transformation

Written by Jonathan Barnes Lauren Mooney Stewart Pringle Ken Bentley Starring Eric Roberts, Charlie Russell and others Originally released : April 2026 Listened to: May 202…

James Byron-Daniel @doctorzube.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Lovely box set of this series of the Time War era 8th Doctor…not sure I was always clear what was going on (more me not paying attention/old man memory issues), overall a great set - @bigfinish.bsky.social doctorofwho.blog/2026/05/17/8...

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8. Doctor Who: Time War Uncharted 3: Branches

Written by John Dorney Alison Winter Patrick O’Connor Tim Foley Starring Paul McGann, Emma Campbell-Jones and many more Originally released : May 2026 Listened to: May 202…

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Sam Lowe @greenlantern44.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

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Dr. Mar @boldnewme.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

I love and respect this scientist. Carl Sagan answers a question about creation vs evolution.

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Alex Andreou @sturdyalex.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Sneaking a giant screen into the flagshagger march is one of the funniest things @ledbydonkeys.org have ever done. "STAY HYDRATED" 😂🤣😂

James Byron-Daniel @doctorzube.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Lovley 6th Doctor boxset… doctorofwho.blog/2026/05/15/d...

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Doctor Who: The Sixth Doctor Adventures: Expulsion

Written by Julian Richards Nev Fountain Lizbeth Myles Starring Colin Baker, Mark Strickson and Nicola Bryant Originally released : April 2026 Listened to: April 2026 Context: no…

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Stephen Bush @stephenkb.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

A nightmare for Keir Starmer - but one which could also turn into a nightmare for Andy Burnham and the Labour party as a whole, too:

Burnham’s return to Westminster will not be so easy

The surge of Reform in Makerfield presents a significant challenge

James Byron-Daniel @doctorzube.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Bit of a different aspect of my Who obsession here...figures! doctorofwho.blog/2026/05/14/c...

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Character Options vortex collection – Tegan Jovanka and Destroyed Dalek

Originally released : February 2026 Context: ok, so this is a different chapter/area/hole I have over the last few years fallen in and out of in terms of my collecting of figures. It’s been a…

James Byron-Daniel @doctorzube.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Well, this is rather different! doctorofwho.blog/2026/05/05/d...

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Dark Gallifrey – The Meddling Monks – Part One

Written by John Dorney Starring Rufus Hound and Gemma Whelan Originally released: April 2026 Listened to: April 2026 Context: Not sure what I was expecting with this one, Dark Gallifrey h…

James Byron-Daniel @doctorzube.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

Somewhat late, and a light-ish review for this one, but no shade on the story, another enjoyable adventure for the 9th Doctor and Rose doctorofwho.blog/2026/05/03/4...

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4.4. Doctor Who: The Ninth Doctor Adventures: Cloud Eight

Originally released : February 2026 Listened to: February 2026 Written by Lauren Mooney and Stewart Pringle Starring Christopher Eccleston and Billie Piper Context: I am very late wi…

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James Byron-Daniel @doctorzube.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Another great UNIT BNW boxset listen, shenanigans and backstabbing abound in this set, what a fantastic UNIT team - doctorofwho.blog/2026/04/25/b...

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BNW2. UNIT: Brave New World: Visitants

Written by Tajinder Singh, Hayer Lizzie Hopley and Robert Valentine Starring Angela Bruce & Alex Jordan Originally released : September 2022 Listened to: April 2026 Context:…

James Byron-Daniel @doctorzube.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Finally getting a bit more on top of my BF listens and reviews, this time the Fifth Doctor team! Lovely lovely set of adventures, Teegan centric episode 2 is bloody great! As always, great work @bigfinish.bsky.social @stewartwpringle.bsky.social @jamesmoran.com doctorofwho.blog/2026/04/20/h...

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Written by Lauren Mooney Stewart Pringle James Moran Starring Peter Davison and Janet Fielding Originally released : April 2026 Listened to: April 2026 Context: not been with the 5th…

James Byron-Daniel @doctorzube.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

My first listen to the Brave New World Series, and it didn’t disappoint, loved this! 1990’s/Battlefield vibes throughout, great new UNIT team…great stories, nothing not to like! @bigfinish.bsky.social @alfiejdshaw.bsky.social doctorofwho.art.blog/2026/04/19/b...

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BNW1. UNIT: Brave New World: Seabird One

Written by Robert Valentine Alfie Shaw Alison Winter Starring Angela Bruce and Alex Jordan Originally released : July 2022 Listened to: April 2026 Context: Ok, so this UNIT spin off …

James Byron-Daniel @doctorzube.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Another great 1970’s era boxset, this time the Fourth doctor, two great stories and (no spoilers) the return of something cool, as ever great work @bigfinish.bsky.social doctorofwho.art.blog/2026/04/13/1...

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115a. Doctor Who: The Fourth Doctor Adventures Series 14: The ministry of death

Originally released : March 2026 Listened to: April 2026 Written by Robert Valentine Phil Mulryne Starring Tom Baker and Sadie Miller Episodes: 15.1 The Ministry of Death by Robert V…

James Byron-Daniel @doctorzube.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Great third Doctor adventure, fantastic work on these always brilliant adventures, we Who fans are blessed with these ongoing classic Doctor adventures @bigfinish.bsky.social doctorofwho.art.blog/2026/04/10/t...

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The third doctor adventures: The imposters

Written by Alan Barnes Starring Tim Treloar & Sadie Miller Originally released : February 2025 Listened to: February 2025 Context: I rather enjoyed the last third Doctor set, so I was…

James Byron-Daniel @doctorzube.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Another fantastic 13th Doctor and Yaz adventure, brilliant performances from all, brilliant story , fun, emotion and adventure…so good, highly recommended @bigfinish.bsky.social @rafaellamarcus.bsky.social doctorofwho.art.blog/2026/04/09/1...

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James Byron-Daniel @doctorzube.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

doctorofwho.art.blog/2026/04/04/d... Very late with this review, hopefully get back on 5th review wagon. Lots of interesting stories in this set of 6th Doctor missing episodes.

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Doctor Who: The Lost Stories: The Collected Sixth Doctor 1

Written by Philip Martin Brian Finch Paul Finch Christopher H Bidmead PJ Hammond Andy Lane Barbara Clegg Marc Platt Pat Mills Ingrid Pitt Tony…

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Politics UK @politicsuk.com · 17/03/2026

🚨 WATCH: The Guardian has published a Nigel Farage Cameo compilation featuring him using "extremist slogans"

James Byron-Daniel @doctorzube.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Very late with this review (and reviews in general, soz!) - first season of the 8th Doctor collection…nostalgia abound! Fantastic!! @bigfinish.bsky.social doctorofwho.art.blog/2026/03/15/d...

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Doctor Who: The Eighth Doctor and Charlotte Pollard Series 01

Written by Nicholas Briggs Paul Magrs Gary Russell Alan W Lear Alan Barnes Starring Paul McGann and India Fisher Originally released : /2026 Listened to: February 2026…

James Byron-Daniel @doctorzube.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Late one, and this time an old set of episodes from the fourth doctors run - great as ever doctorofwho.art.blog/2026/02/17/t...

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The Fourth Doctor Adventures – Season 6

6.1 The Beast of Kravenos, written by Justin Richards 6.2 The Eternal Battle, written by Cavan Scott Mark Wright 6.4 The Silent Scream by James Goss 6.5 Dethras, written by Adrian Poynton 6.5 The H…