Exterminating Doctor Who: Recent Episodes
Aidan Gula and George Ellis
The show where a life-long Whovian and casual fan debate whether Doctor Who's most talked-about episodes are as good or as bad as their reputations!
The return of prophesising the future, laughing at our own jokes, Timeless Child ramblings, and two Whovians finding the positives in all things Doctor Who can mean only one thing...
The Exterminating Doctor Who podcast makes a triumphant return as we take a deep dive into the 60th anniversary specials starring David Tennant and Catherine Tate. We review The Star Beast, Wild Blue Yonder, and The Giggle to ask whether the specials lived up to the hype... Everything from Beep the Meep to the Toymaker, the Meta Crisis to the bi-generation, Rose Noble to Melanie Bush, and the new TARDIS to Ncuti Gatwa are discussed and more. Join us on this special bumper edition of EDW to talk all things Whoniverse! Full spoilers ahead!
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As the podcast draws to a close, we save the big one 'til last and finally discuss Aidan's favourite ever episode: The Day of the Doctor. Is this episode as good as we all remember? What works? What could have been better? We discuss everything from the Time War to the Zygons, the War Doctor to Clara, and the Moment to the 10th Doctor's hair. Join us one last time for our final ever episode!
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The podcast finally returns for its penultimate episode as we discuss George's favourite Christmas special... The Waters of Mars... which isn't actually a Christmas special. How does this episode subvert the base under siege format whilst simultaneously creating one of Doctor Who's scariest monsters and redefining fixed points in time? Find out as we question whether this episode is truly as good as its reputation.
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We head to Mondas for a shiny new episode to talk how World Enough and Time/The Doctor Falls has rapidly become one of our favourite ever episodes! How does this perfectly balance Cybermen, the Master, Missy, companion exits, and the end of an era?
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We return to our regularly scheduled programming to bring a review of The God Complex! How does this episode balance a tone between funny and scary to create one of the 11th Doctor's best episodes? We ponder this question as well as talking Tivoli, Rita, Minotaurs, and more!
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In our third and final (for now) emergency podcast, we react to Heartstopper star Yasmin Finney's casting in Doctor Who as Rose and who this mysterious character could be. We also take a look at some of the latest filming photos from the set of the 60th anniversary and share our thoughts on what could possibly be happening.
Timestamp for those who wish to skip the leaks after the Spoiler Warning - 25:01
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Our second emergency podcast reacts to the announcement that David Tennant and Catherine Tate will be returning to Doctor Who for the 60th anniversary! What could this mean? How are they returning? Is this a good idea?
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In the first of a series of emergency podcasts to cover the latest news, we share our reactions to the news that Ncuti Gatwa will be portraying the next Doctor! Will he be the 14th? What will his Doctor be like? Will this popularise the show again? We give our thoughts on all this and more in this bonus episode.
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Completing Moffat's pre-Moffat-era episodes, this week we discuss all the best and worst bits in The Girl in the Fireplace. Featuring surprise guest Jake Forrest, we examine how this episode perfectly encapsulates all aspects of the Doctor's personality through his interactions with Madame De Pompadour, Rose, and the Clockwork Droids. We also take a look at the Legends of the Sea Devils trailer and debate comic con prices.
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Whittaker's best performance, one of the best ever uses of the Cybermen, a creepy atmosphere, great direction, good companion moments (except Ryan)... but is it the 13th Doctor's best? Can George alter his opinion? And how many times does Aidan mention Big Finish? We also discuss some of the latest news and rumours.
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Is Heaven Sent the best Doctor Who episode ever made? With all departments firing on all cylinders, an incredible exploration into grief, the perfect exit for Clara, and more, we discuss why Heaven Sent may be worthy of this title. We also take a look at some of the latest news and rumours.
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Returning to single parters, this week we discuss Neil Gaiman's amazing The Doctor's Wife. How does this episode serve as a River Song misdirection whilst simultaneously redefining the TARDIS as we know it? From the creepiness of House to the joy of seeing Tennant's TARDIS console again, all this episode has to offer is discussed in this podcast!
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After many mentions on the podcast, we finally get to discuss Silence in the Library/Forest of the Dead to question whether it truly is as good as its reputation. We talk the greatness of River Song, the scariness of the Vashta Nerada, the Moffatness of the story, the sadness of Donna Noble, and more! George also gives his definitive New Who companions ranking as well as taking a look at some of the latest news and rumours.
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It's Christopher Eccleston's favourite episode of Series 1... but is it ours? We discuss Captain Jack, the episode's scariness, the episode's twists, zombies, "dancing", and more. We also take a look at more of the latest news and rumours.
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In this milestone episode, we take on one of our favourite ever stories to consider whether it really is as good as people say. Talking everything including Martha Jones, John Smith, themes of World War and more, we still find time to laugh the most we ever have on the podcast. Also discussed is some of the latest news from Gallifrey One as well as rumours of a new companion. An episode not to be missed!
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The Eleventh Doctor at his prime, Moffat's best monsters, amazing companion moments, a memorable and intriguing plot... the best series opener or too confusing?
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We make the case for this Series 9 two-parter as one of the 12th Doctor's best episodes! What are the highlights, how does it display perfect character arcs, and what are the negatives - if any? We also take time to discuss whether Missy is the best ever incarnation of the Master.
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How does Vincent and the Doctor exemplify everything perfect Doctor Who should be? We consider this question and more in reviewing one of the show's best ever historical episodes. We also take another look at even more rumours about the RTD2 era.
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Our 2 week break became 2 months, but Exterminating Doctor Who returns with a brand new episode to discuss whether 'Rosa' truly is the 13th Doctor's best episode as so many claim. Is this episode as good as everyone says or does it actually have some major problems? We also take a look at some of the current rumours surrounding the 60th anniversary and Series 14 beyond!
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Part 2 of our Flux reviews, we give our thoughts on the rest of series 13 and how Flux paid off everything set up in The Halloween Apocalypse. Was the concept worth it? Were the monsters done justice? Was this a better TARDIS team? We answer these questions and more as well as giving our ratings for each episode and the series as a whole.
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To celebrate not just Doctor Who's 58th anniversary but our own 1st anniversary since the start of the podcast, we delve into what makes An Adventure in Space and Time so amazing. How does the 2013 TV movie treat the legacies of William Hartnell, Sydney Newman, Verity Lambert, Waris Hussein and everyone else involved? And how much did it make us cry?
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We return to the Ninth Doctor for the first time in 9 months to analyse what makes Dalek such a good episode, from the perfect return of the classic foe in the new series to the perfect characterisation of the Doctor.
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Following on from last week's episode about Blink, we ponder whether this two-parter is a worthy sequel for the Weeping Angels. Are they still scary? Does River Song fit in? Should the crack have been here? We talk everything from Aidan's favourite 11th Doctor moment, to Steven Moffat's one Doctor Who regret...
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Part 1 of our Flux reviews, we give our thoughts on Doctor Who's latest episode, The Halloween Apocalypse. We both have mixed feelings on this episode, ranging from love for the Doctor and Yaz, to uncertainty over the sheer amount of plots introduced. No stone is left unturned as we discuss the Flux itself, the Karvanista, Swarm, Dan, Sontarans, Weeping Angels, and more!
Heralded as the best episode to introduce new viewers to Doctor Who, we take a look at whether this claim is valid. We also move into hot take territory as we question if Blink truly is as good as everyone says it is...
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As we approach spooky season, we delve into one of the most creepy and atmospheric episodes of New Who. What makes Listen so creepy? Does the scariness still hold up? Do the plot holes hinder it in any way? LISTEN as we question whether this episode deserves its reputation.
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We return to the 11th Doctor to ask whether his debut is the best post-regeneration episode in New Who. How well does it establish his Doctor, the new era, Amy Pond, and the new story arc? And why aren't young people eating custard?!
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Why are these so many people's favourite episodes? Was this the last time Daleks were scary? How much is a crossover improved by knowing the characters? Is it truly as good as its reputation? We try to answer these questions and more!
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Kicking off series 2, a discussion so passionate Aidan actually loses his voice! We talk the return of Russell T Davies news, what makes Turn Left such a good episode, and whether George's opinion on it has changed since childhood.
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Joined by Phil Newman, we ask whether Genesis of the Daleks is still the undefeated greatest Doctor Who story ever. We talk Davros, the Kaleds and Thals, Sarah Jane, and the Time War - as well as Phil's impressive and prolific career in fandom from Dimensions in Time to Doctor Who Magazine!
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Returning to our series 1 format, we are joined by Daniel McPeake to debate whether Hell Bent is truly as bad as its reputation. Should the Doctor have shot the general? Should Clara have stayed dead? We consider all the episode's most controversial scenes to answer the debate!
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In our funniest episode yet, we are joined by Niall Carey to discuss the two-parter The Impossible Planet/The Satan Pit. We talk Satan, the Tenth Doctor and Rose's romance, the Ood, and more - all while seemingly cursed and haunted...
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Joined by Pete Adamson, we discuss our second(ish) classic episode of the podcast as we take on The Keys of Marinus. Is this is a good jumping-on point for those uninitiated with the original series? How does William Hartnell's First Doctor compare to his David Bradley counterpart? And will George watch more Classic Who afterwards?
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Exterminating Doctor Who returns with the first of a series of guest specials in which we are joined by Joel Johnson to discuss the series 4 classic 'Midnight'. We talk mysterious monsters, the worst of humanity, and whether this is truly the greatest episode of Doctor Who ever...
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In the final episode of the series, we finally watch the Timeless Child and give our definitive thoughts, as well as taking a look at some filming pictures and rumours for the upcoming series 13.
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In this penultimate episode of the series, we take on the underrated Monk Trilogy and give it a well-deserved second chance. Discussing the high concepts, the Doctor's blindness, and great character moments from Missy, Bill, and Nardole.
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Doctor Who... but probably not the one you were expecting. In which we discuss the 1996 TV Movie (aka The Enemy Within) and the underrated 8th Doctor, the awful Master, the Eye of Harmony, and medical negligence.
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Joined by Will Templar of the Doctor Who: Hit or Miss podcast, together we discuss Let's Kill Hitler... aka, Let's punch Hitler in the face and lock him in a cupboard. We share our thoughts on River Song, the Teselecta, and another Timeless Child detour.
This week, we return with the final Dalek episode of the series as we delve into the much despised Daleks in Manhattan two-parter and why it deserves a second chance... (includes awful American accents)
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Another delirious episode ensues as we discuss killer lobsters and crazy old women in 'The Crimson Horror'. Just whatever you do, don't check our internet history after this very funny podcast....
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In this delirious and very funny episode, we try to decipher what on earth happens in 'In The Forest Of The Night'. From the strange fairy lights to the tiger, and from the psychic children to the missing homework. This podcast is perhaps as bizarre as the episode we're discussing...
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Often dubbed the worst episode of New Who, we question whether there's actually something to like about this 13th Doctor flop.
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One of the most controversial episodes is the topic of this week's discussion as we tackle everything that's wrong with 'Kill The Moon'. From the Doctor's tantrum to the failed abortion message, this is a very bumpy ride to the moon and back...
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This week we discuss 'Nightmare in Silver', the Cybermen, child actors, Matt Smith, and the time Aidan nearly killed Warwick Davis...
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As we reach our tenth episode, we return to the Tenth Doctor to discuss the overlooked 'The Doctor's Daughter'. How does this episode have such a low rating when it contains some of our favourite Who moments? We answer this and more as we aim to give this episode a well-deserved second chance.
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Battling a weak signal, this week our hosts take on 'The Long Game' in an attempt to find hidden value in this forgettable and overlooked episode.
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This week, our hosts give a second chance to the Series 11 episode 'The Witchfinders' to determine what has failed the 13th Doctor and what opportunities were missed with this underrated story... all the while playing with Sonic Screwdrivers.
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As George is finally introduced to the 13th Doctor, our hosts return to give a review on the latest episode 'Revolution of the Daleks'. Could Captain Jack Harkness save this episode or was it another Chibnall flop? Our thoughts are surprisingly mixed...
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In this pre-recorded interview, our hosts consider everything wrong with one of the most unpopular Doctor Who episodes ever: Fear Her. Everything from the scribble monster to the pot of jam get a look in as we discuss whether this is really all that bad.
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In this festive episode, Aidan and George take a hilarious look at all of Doctor Who's Christmas specials and consider which are the best, which are the worst, and what makes an episode feel Christmassy.
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'The End of Time' is the focus of this week's controversial discussion as George and Aidan go head to head in debating whether this was a fitting end for the Tenth Doctor or if it is actually one of the worst regeneration episodes.
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Aidan and George take on another Mark Gatiss episode as they discuss series 9's found-footage experiment 'Sleep No More'. Is this episode as bad as its reputation or is there a lot of ambitious potential that goes unappreciated by fans? Plus, our hosts reflect on the current state of Doctor Who and fancast their own perfect Doctors.
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This week, our hosts dissect the 11th Doctor’s Dalek debut ‘Victory of the Daleks’. They ponder the questions: Are the Paradigm Daleks worthy of a second chance? Is Mark Gatiss a bad writer? And how ridiculous is too ridiculous?
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In this first episode of a brand new podcast on the University of Salford's Utter Radio, our hosts discuss the Doctor Who episode 'Love & Monsters' and debate if its really as bad as its reputation.
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