Radio Interview (KSAV.org)

Tonight, one of our own will be featured on the popular KSAV internet show, "Dave White Presents."

Don Krouskop, author of the new book, The Wibbly-Wobbly, Timey-Wimey Trivia Quiz : An Unauthorized Doctor Who Companion was interviewed by author and radio personality Wes Britton, host of "Dave White Presents" The talked about Krouskop's new book and discussed the long history and bright future of the greatest TV series of all time!

So if you have the time, tune in to KSAV.org tonight at 7:30 pm to hear Wes interview Don. :)

Congrats, Don!

Who on the Radio

Have a craving for some Classic Who? Radio 7 is airing a couple of programs this week that just might strike your fancy.

First, Barry Letts reads his autobiography, Who and Me. Doctor Who's TV producer from 1969-74, Barry Letts recounts his early career through to his working life with Jon Pertwee.

Next, Tom Baker reads the serialization of his first story, Robot, in Doctor Who and the Giant Robot.

Both programs are airing back to back, Monday through Friday. Although the first three episodes have already aired, they are available for one week in the Listen Again section. :)

Also, if you just love listening to Tom's voice, be sure to check out Little Britain and Lionel Nimrod's Inexplicable World, also on Radio 7!

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Don't forget our December steering meeting is tomorrow night! :)

June Steering Meeting

Howdy folks!

First of all, I'd like to say "WELCOME" to all of our new members that joined at Marcon! :)

Did you have fun at Marcon? I know I did! :) It was great seeing everybody again-can't wait until next year! :) I hope to be posting some pictures here and on facebook soon. (sorry they aren't up yet-but I got walloped by a cold Tuesday/Wednesday-it really knocked me out, and I'm still recovering. *sniffle, cough, cough* ;) )

Don't forget we are having our June steering meeting TONIGHT at Tommy's Pizza on Lane from 7-9 pm. Hope to see you there!!



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Need an 8th Doctor fix? Radio 7 is currently airing new 8th Doctor Adventures! Check out The Beast of Orlock on BBC7! (unfortunately, it is only in the listen again schedule for 3 more days.)

For Blake 7 fans-Radio 7 has a series of new adventures as well: Check out Blake's 7: the Early Years. (Ashes to Ashes fans may recognize the voice of Keeley Hawes (DI Alex Drake))

Matt Smith's adventures continue on BBC-America this Saturday, 9 pm EST with Amy's Choice

New Who!!!

Don't forget Waters of Mars airs this weekend on BBC One!!! Also, if you are into audio commentaries, BBC Radio 7 will air the commentary of the latest episode featuring David Tennant, Julie Gardner and Russell T. Davies! If you miss it live, it will be available for 7 days in their Listen Again section. (if you have iTunes, you can susbscribe to the DW Commentaries podcast as well!!)

Speaking of the new episode, Lee has graciously offered his home for a group showing of Waters of Mars next week! Even if you catch it before, come join us for the fun! (more details forthcoming...)


Mark your calendars-Waters of Mars will premiere in the U.S. on BBC America on Saturday December 19th!

Have a great weekend, everyone!

New Doctor Who on Radio 7

There is a new Doctor Who episode on BBC Radio 7 this week! "Sisters of the Flame":

"Someone is attempting to resurrect the past - and they need a Time Lord to help them achieve it. Stars Paul McGann."

It will be in the Listen Again section until Saturday, November 14th.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00nlyg5

If there are any other Star Trek: DS9 fans among us- you might recognize the voice of actor Alexander Siddig (Dr. Bashir)

Also, if you are feeling particularly nerdy, he is one of a few actors who have participated in both Doctor Who and Star Trek productions. It just so happens that one of the first DS9 episodes that focused on his character guest starred Daphne Ashbrook...the Eighth Doctor's companion in the 1996 movie! LOL.

Steering into March...

Hiya Folks!

Don't forget, tomorrow, March 5th, is our monthly steering meeting at Tommy's Pizza on Lane Avenue, from 7-9pm.

Also, don't forget that the deadline for Marcon 44 panelist registration is coming up (March 15th). Check out the files section to see the list of potential panels, and the reminder post on list. It would be really awesome if we had alot of participants! (speaking of which, I need to give the list another look myself...)

REMINDER! (yes, another one!) If you are interested in attending a Blue Jackets game with the group and haven't already done so, please respond to the update poll Andrew posted with available game dates. (I haven't heard the final word and the poll is still open, so I assume this is still ongoing. ;) ) I wish I could join you guys (I love hockey!) but sadly, I cannot make any of those days. Have fun!

Special thanks to Mreen for keeping us updated with all of the British SciFi radio shows that are airing on BBC Radio! One of these days I'll get back to posting reminders here as well... For Nicholas Courtney and Terry Molloy fans (the Brig and Davros), don't forget the latest episode of the Scarifyers is still up on Radio 7's Listen Again section!

Hope to see you tomorrow at the steering meeting!

December Steering Meeting, plus a couple of notes

Hey everyone!
Don't forget-our monthly steering meeting is tonight! 7-9pm at Tommy's on Lane Avenue.

If you like listening to Doctor Who on the radio, BBC Radio 7 is replaying some of Paul McGann's earlier shows with India Fisher as his companion Charley. (Thanks, Mreen, for the link!) I'm not sure why the site lists Sylvester McCoy and Bonnie Langford as actors, but I think that is in error.

I made it back from Chicago Tardis! I had an awesome time! I've got pictures-hopefully I'll have them posted here before I head up to MN in a couple of weeks. I will post some here, and more in my flickr account (I'll post the link when I've uploaded them.)

Upcoming TV and radio broadcasts

Hey everyone!

First of all, don't forget-tomorrow is the last day you can purchase memberships for Chicago TARDIS at a discount! After the 15th, prices will go up to the 'at-the-door' level. You can purchase memberships online.

The Children in Need special aired today in the U.K.-with a Doctor Who bit! :)

Sunday, the next episode in the Paul McGann radio series airs on Radio 7:
Grand Theft Cosmos
(Special thanks to Mreen for keeping us updated with the radio broadcasts, and reminding us about the Children in Need special!!)

Monday, the next episode of the Sarah Jane Adventures airs in the U.K. on BBC One!
Mark of the Berserker, part 2

Speaking of SJA, Sarah-Jane.tv has an article about the next issue of DWM, #402-featuring Nicholas Courtney and Elisabeth Sladen on the cover. (aww, don't they look cute?) ;)

Speaking of spinoffs-if you were wondering what ever happened to the K-9 spinoff, Sarah-Jane.tv has a brief update about that too.

TAFN

club updates! television! radio!

Well, I must have been half aleep when I wrote my last post (which is odd, because it was during my lunch break, and I didn't receive any snoring complaints from my cowokers... ;) ). I mentioned that the All Saints Day Halloween party was this Saturday, when in fact, it is not. The party is next Saturday, November 1st. Sorry about that!

I knew I forgot something in my last post-if you haven't had a chance to check out the Yahoo list lately, John posted a new poll for those planning on going to Chicago Tardis next month. Need someone to share a room with? Check out the poll!

Don't forget! The Sarah Jane Adventures are all new on BBC One!

The Sarah Jane Adventures, series 2
Mondays, 4:35pm GMT, on BBC One

Current episode (10/27):
5. Secrets of the Stars, part 1

Previous:
4. Day of the Clown, part 2
3. Day of the Clown, part 1
2. The Last Sontaran, part 2
1. The Last Sontaran, part 1

Also, there are NEW Eighth Doctor audios on BBC Radio 7, starring Paul McGann as the Doctor, and Sheridan Smith as Lucie!! Be sure to check them out!

Doctor Who on Radio 7
Next Episode:
2. Max Warp

Previous:
1. Dead London (as of this writing, you still have 2 days to listen to this episode!)

For those who have been listening to Radio 7 on a regular basis-what do you think of their new format? For me, it took some getting used to, but I think I'm starting to like it.

TAFN-everyone have a great weekend!!!

radio and tv for the weekend...and an interesting read.

Don't forget-our monthly meeting is tomorrow, May 10th!!

TV Who
The Sarah Jane Adventures, series 1 in the U.S.A.:
Fridays, 8:00, 8:30pm (EDT) on SciFi

Current episode(s):
7. Warriors of Kudlak, part 2
8. What Ever Happened to Sarah Jane?, part 1

Previous
6. Warriors of Kudlak, part 1
5. Eye of the Gorgon, part 2
4. Eye of the Gorgon, part 1
3. Revenge of the Slitheen, part 2
2. Revenge of the Slitheen, part 1
1. Invasion of the Bane

Doctor Who, series 4 (season 30) in the U.S.A.:
Fridays, 9:00pm (EST) on SciFi

Current episode:
4. Planet of the Ood

Previous:
3. The Fires of Pompeii
2. Partners in Crime
1. Voyage of the Damned

Doctor Who, series 4 (season 30) in the U.K.:
Saturdays, 6:20pm (GMT) on BBC One

Current episode:
6. The Doctor's Daughter

Previous:
5. The Poison Sky, part 2
4. The Sontaran Stratagem, part 1
3. Planet of the Ood
2.The Fires of Pompeii
1.Partners in Crime

Radio Who
Don't forget the BBC7 commentaries for the current episode on Sunday. :)

Also this Sunday on BBC7: Moths Ate My Doctor Who Scarf: Join Toby Hakoke on a Tardis trip through time as he charts the rise, fall and subsequent rise of a television legend. (Description from BBC7)

Posts of Interest...
I came across this discussion on my LiveJournal friend's list. Apparently the BBC has sent a notice to a fan in the U.K. that she had to remove her Doctor Who inspired knitting patterns that she was posting on her site for free. The boingboing and open rights group posts that are cited in this post are an interesting read (don't forget the comments!), as is this blog post by TechnoLlama. Crafters beware!

TAFN,
Happy Who watching (and listening)!!!

Welcome and what's on this weekend

First of all, Welcome to our newest member, Victoria!

Next: what's on this weekend-
The Sarah Jane Adventures, series 1 in the U.S.A.:
Fridays, 8:00, 8:30pm (EDT) on SciFi

Current episode(s):
3. Revenge of the Slitheen, part 2
4. Eye of the Gorgon, part 1

Previous
2. Revenge of the Slitheen, part 1
1. Invasion of the Bane

Doctor Who, series 4 (season 30) in the U.S.A.:
Fridays, 9:00pm (EST) on SciFi

Current episode:
2. Partners in Crime

Previous:
1. Voyage of the Damned

Doctor Who, series 4 (season 30) in the U.K.:
Saturdays, 6:20pm (GMT) on BBC One

Current episode:
4. The Sontaran Stratagem

Previous:
3. Planet of the Ood
2.The Fires of Pompeii
1.Partners in Crime

Torchwood, series 2 in the U.S.A.:
Torchwood has ended it's current series on BBC America.

Previous 3:
13. Exit Wounds
12. Fragments
11. Adrift


Don't forget the BBC7 episode commentaries on Sunday!!!

Who, Sarah, Torchwood, Commentaries,

Don't forget our monthly club meeting this Saturday starting at 5!!

Another weekend of exciting new episodes!

Doctor Who, series 4 (season 30) in the U.K.:
Saturdays, 6:45pm (GMT) on BBC One

Current episode:
2. The Fires of Pompeii

Previous episode:
1. Partners in Crime

The Sarah Jane Adventures, series 1 in the U.S.A.:
Series premiere this Friday at 7:30pm (EST) on SciFi

Current episode:
1. Invasion of the Bane

Torchwood's second season has ended on BBC One in the UK. However, here in the US, we still have two episodes left.

Torchwood, series 2 in the U.S.A.:
Saturdays, 9:00pm (EST) on BBC America

Current episode
12. Fragments

Previous 3:
11. Adrift
10. From Out of the Rain
9. Something Borrowed

Marathon alert!!! SciFi is having a Doctor Who marathon tomorrow (or rather today? What time is it anyway? ;) ) starting at 8:00am with New Earth and ending at 3pm with the Impossible Planet. Kind of convenient that this particular daily rotation should fall on the same day as the premiere of SJA, huh? ;)

Commentaries!!!
Commentaries for the series 4 Doctor Who episodes are Sundays on BBC 7. However, if you happen to miss one, they are also featured on the Doctor Who site-just check each episode page-you can subscribe to the podcast, or do a one-time download for each epiosde.

Also, by now I'm sure most of you have heard that the commentary track for the last episode of series 3 is different on the Region 1 dvds. Our set has commentary by the producers, whereas the UK set has the original commentary by David Tennant, Freema Agyeman, and John Barrowman. Currently, BBC America is making the original commentary available for download:
http://www.bbcamerica.com/content/123/commentary.jsp It's about a 47MB download. (Thanks Mreen, for the link!!!)

TAFN, happy Who watching!

Radio extras!

Is everyone ready for the season premiere of Doctor Who tomorrow on BBC One? I am!!
Since I haven't done it in ages:

Doctor Who, series 4( season 30) in the U.K.:
Saturdays, 6:20pm on BBC One

Current episode:
1. Partners in Crime

To be followed by Doctor Who: Confidential on BBC 3.

But that's not all!! If you love behind the scenes action, check out BBC 7! Starting this Sunday as a part of their 7th Dimension programming:

from my BBC 7 newsletter:
"On BBC 7, we're delighted that, on Sunday in the 7th Dimension, we will be able to bring you a tie-in programme, Doctor Who - the Commentaries, in which some of the cast and crew discuss the programme which was shown the day before.

You'll be able to hear David Tennant, Catherine Tate and producer Phil Collinson commenting on the programme.

I'm also very pleased to let you know that the The Commentaries will be available as a podcast."

It sounds like they will be doing this every week-yay!

The BBC 7 description:
Doctor Who: The Commentaries
New To BBC7
Brand new and exclusive to BBC7 is this guide to the latest long awaited television series of Doctor Who, currently showing on Saturdays on BBC1 . Some of the cast - including Catherine Tate and David Tennant - discuss tonight's first thrilling episode. There are some fascinating insights into the characters and the action, so it's well worth a listen.
Sunday at 6.30pm and 12.30am

If you miss it live, be sure to check out their listen again schedule:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbc7/listenagain/sunday/

Also, if you haven't visited in a while, be sure to check out the Official Doctor Who site -they've revamped the site, which currently focuses on series 4. Don't worry! You can still get to the first 3 seasons of the new series, plus the Classic Who site-you just have to click on the Archive button. Eventually it will all be integrated into the new site. Go on! Click the link! You know you want to. ;)

TAFN,
Happy Who watching!!!!

Dirk Gently

For all you Douglas Adams fans out there-Dirk Gently's Holistic Dectective Agency started today on BBC Radio 4!! In fact, it's already available to listen to again! Check out the official website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/dirkgently/

Dirk Gently is a 6 part series that will run every Wednesday at 6:30pm (GMT). It will be available in their Listen Again section for one week after each new episode airs.

I haven't had a chance to listen to the first episode yet, but the preview sounds great!!! Hey, the voice of Professor Urban Chronotis sounds awfully familiar... ;)

This week...

Series 3/Season 29 in the U.S.A.
Fridays, 8:00pm (EDT) on the SciFi Channel

Current episode:
12. The Sound of Drums, part 1

Previous episodes:
11. Utopia
10. Blink
9. the Family of Blood, part 2
8. Human Nature, part 1
7. 42
6. the Lazarus Experiment
5. Evolution of the Daleks, part 2
4. Daleks in Manhattan, part 1
3. Gridlock
2. The Shakespeare Code
1. Smith and Jones
The Runaway Bride

Torchwoood, series 1 in the U.S.A.
Saturdays, 9:00pm, (EDT) on BBC America

Current episode:
4. Cyberwoman

Previous episodes:
3. Ghost Machine
2. Day One
1. Everything Changes

The Sarah Jane Adventures, series 1 in the U.K.
Mondays, 5:00pm (GMT) on BBC One (CBBC)
If you missed the second part of the premiere episode, not to worry! The BBC is rerunning it during in SJA's usual time slot. :)

Current episode:
2. Revenge of the Slitheen, part 2

Previous episodes:
1. Revenge of the Slitheen, part 1

the 8th Doctor on BBC7: October 1st-4th
Mon., October 1st: Horror of Glam Rock
Tue., October 2nd: Immortal Beloved
Wed., October 3rd: Phobos
Thurs., October 4th: No More Lies

Each episode is followed by a re-run of the 8 part series, Beyond the Vortex.

the usual:
SciFi's Weekly Doctor Who quizzes

Sorry guys, no extra links this week-I'm currently in the process of moving, so I haven't had much time for surfing. Tomorrow's the big day! Wish me luck! ;)

Who, Torchwood, and Sarah Jane...

Series 3/Season 29 in the U.S.A.
Fridays, 8:00pm (EDT) on the SciFi Channel

Current episode:
11. Utopia

Previous episodes:
10. Blink
9. the Family of Blood, part 2
8. Human Nature, part 1
7. 42
6. the Lazarus Experiment
5. Evolution of the Daleks, part 2
4. Daleks in Manhattan, part 1
3. Gridlock
2. The Shakespeare Code
1. Smith and Jones
The Runaway Bride

Torchwoood, series 1 in the U.S.A.
Saturdays, 9:00pm, (EDT) on BBC America

Current episode:
3. Ghost Machine

Previous episodes:
2. Day One
1. Everything Changes

The Sarah Jane Adventures, series 1 in the U.K.
Mondays, 5:00pm (GMT) on BBC One
Series premiere September 24th!

Current episode:
1. Revenge of the Slitheen, part 1

the 8th Doctor on BBC7: September 25th-28th
Tuesday-Wednesday: Chimes at Midnight
Thursday-Friday: Blood of the Daleks
They will also re-run the 8 part series, Beyond the Vortex, weekdays starting on September 27th.

the usual:
SciFi's Weekly Doctor Who quizzes

More links from the BBC!
The Sarah Jane Adventures Official Website has not only been revamped, but is now open to non-U.K. visitors!!! Check out the story here and the website here

Ongoing Adventures Russell T. explains Sarah Jane's enduring appeal. (yay, Sarah Jane!)

Catherine Tate chats with Doctor Who Magazine

Destiny of the Daleks and Davros boxset set for November in the U.K.

SyFy Portal has a couple of interesting articles about Torchwood and the Sarah Jane Adventures:
Don't give up on Torchwood

'The Sarah Jane Adventures' offers 'Who' tie-ins

TAFN, happy Who watching!!!

More on the Scarifyers

Since I am sure I did them an injustice in my description from my last post, I wanted to share with you what was said about the Scarifyers in my BBC7 newsletter:

From BBC7:
"Scarifyers is a new series to BBC 7, and this is its first transmission on radio. To whet your appetite., I can do no better than to include this message from the writer of the series, Simon Barnard, who initially approached me with the project:

"The idea was to combine the Doctor Who 'UNIT' stories from the '70s with Quatermass, but make it faster, funnier and more accessible for a modern audience. The first Scarifyers story tells the tale of how Lionheart and Dunning first meet, and eventually form top-secret government dept MI-13. - It stars Nicholas Courtney ( Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart in Doctor Who.) The entire play was written for Nicholas, so it was very lucky he liked the script! He plays septugenarian crime-fighter Inspector Lionheart, a Bulldog Drummond-style fists-do-the-talking hero. Terry Molloy (The Archers) provides support as Professor Dunning. Dunning takes his name from the central character in M.R. James 'Casting the Runes,' and Dunning is kind of based upon James.
The play opens with him reading his students a ghost story at Christmas, for example. The difference is that Prof. Dunning is actually the world's worst horror author.. -Scarifyers is set in the 1930s because that was such a rich period for supernatural goings-on. The inter-war period was rife with spiritualism. Satanist Aleister Crowley was making headlines, Harry Price (the 'Ghost Detective') was conducting experiments into the supernatural and people actually believed this stuff. If you're going to write a supernatural series, then the 1930s is when to set it.""

additional note from me: of course, we all know Terry Molloy as Davros from the later Dalek stories.

Check them out! I listened to their Christmas special, the Yule Lads and quite enjoyed it. I can't wait to listen to the Nazad Conspiracy! :)