The Incomparable Mothership
#203
July 19, 2014
Getting started with “Doctor Who,” and the show’s Eccleston/Tennant era.
Getting started with “Doctor Who,” and the show’s Eccleston/Tennant era.
Get to the Farting Aliens
“Doctor Who” will be returning shortly, with Peter Capaldi stepping into the role. So what if you’re “Doctor Who”-curious, but intimidated about where to jump in? Our panel of extraordinary “Doctor Who” fans has lots of recommendations for you. Then we survey the highs and lows of the show’s revival era, which featured Christopher Eccleston and David Tennant in the role of The Doctor.
Listen to this episode (1 hour, 56 minutes)
Show Notes
Interested in more Doctor Who talk? Don’t miss Chip’s Two-Minute Time Lord podcast, and Erika’s Verity! podcast. Together they also do a Babylon 5 podcast.
- 00:00 - Introductions
- 03:03 - Getting Started with Doctor Who
- 22:24 - Sponsor: The Incomparable!
- 24:05 - Revisiting the Classic Series
- 31:04 - The Eccleston year
- 50:29 - David Tennant and Series 2
- 1:08:58 - Series 3 and Martha
- 1:19:19 - Series 4 and Donna
- 1:33:05 - The David Tennant Specials
- 1:50:57 - Davies and Moffat
Topics Covered
Links
- Doctor Who: The Complete First Series
- Doctor Who: The Complete Second Series
- Doctor Who: The Complete Third Series
- Doctor Who: The Complete Fourth Series
- Doctor Who: The Complete Specials
- "How to Watch Doctor Who"
- Who's 50: 50 Doctor Who Stories to Watch Before You Die
- Classic Who for New Who Fans
Jason’s essay on where to get started with “Doctor Who.”
As recommended by Erika.
