A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Join Joe Ford as he waltzes all around the world (via whatever means the internet allows) and undertakes Doctor Who commentaries with a wide range of wonderful contributors. Fans, podcasters, online reviewers, writers, actors...the USP of this podcast is it's variety of guests and the fact that they all bring their own unique perspective to the podcast. The guest chooses the story, be it one they love, hate or are completely indifferent, and amongst the gossip is trivia, critique and personal experience.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 60 minutes
- Episodes
- 1017
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Talks to Si Hart & Frazer Gregory about Frazer’s choice of Victory of the Daleks
Joe & Si & Frazer; and the most contentious commentary yet. Si thinks this starts well but ends terribly. Frazer thinks this is better than it’s reputation. Now thinks this a load of old irresponsibl…
01:11:54 |
Sat 12 Mar 2022
Talks to Frazer Gregory & Simon Hart about Frazer’s choice of Robot of Sherwood
Joe & Frazer & Si and half of the hamfam; all singing, all dancing, all critiquing! It’s early Capaldi in the firing line and we’re entranced by pretty pictures, heroics legends, wit and warmth. Is i…
01:07:32 |
Thu 10 Mar 2022
Talks to Jason Thompson about his choice of The Daleks’ Masterplan (4/12)
Joe & Jason; remembering one of the daughters of the Gods. We cover the death of companions in some depth. Is it responsible? Dramatic? Impactful? Should it happen at all? Has this been bettered?
00:26:33 |
Wed 09 Mar 2022
Talks to Jason Thompson about his choice of The Daleks’ Masterplan (3/12)
Joe & Jason; waiting for the hair raising climax to this episode. We talk the length of this story, the nature of padding in Doctor Who and why and how this story presents Doctor Who’s core concepts …
00:32:07 |
Tue 08 Mar 2022
Talks to Jason Thompson about his choice of The Daleks’ Masterplan (2/12)
Joe & Jason; in fear of the conquest of the universe! We’re heading to Kembel to the great space conference of universal powers! And even more shocking…moving pictures! This is the best surviving epi…
00:27:45 |
Fri 04 Mar 2022
Talks to Jason Thompson about his choice of The Daleks’ Masterplan (1/12)
Joe & Jason; beginning the nightmare. Much discussion of the wonderful William Hartnell and the MVP of this story; director Douglas Camfield. This really shouldn’t work and it works exceptionally wel…
00:27:23 |
Wed 02 Mar 2022
Talks to Jason Thompson about his insane ambition to talk about Mission to the Unknown
Joe & Jason; steeped Dalekmania! There’s no Doctor but that doesn’t mean there is no suspense, action, excitement and drama. We’re embarking on a 13 part commentary in three blocks and we couldn’t be…
00:43:42 |
Mon 28 Feb 2022
Talks to Si Hart & Frazer Gregory about their choice of Mawdryn Undead (4/4
Joe & Frazer & Si; counting how many ways they can praise this story! Is the ending too convenient or optimistic? What is the Tegan moment we all adore? And David Collins & Valentine Dyall get their …
00:34:27 |
Fri 25 Feb 2022
Talks to Frazer Gregory & Si Hart about their choice of Mawdryn Undead (3/4)
Joe, Frazer & Si; wandering corridors trying not to meet thenselves. Conceptually, this might be the most interesting episode but we have some complaints at this point. Design and score and direction…
00:29:40 |
Tue 22 Feb 2022
Talks to Frazer Gregory & Si Hart about their choice of Mawdryn Undead
Joe, Frazer & Si; in possibly the best episode of this story. Things are getting timey wimey, and we’re impressed with how simple and sophisticated the storytelling is. What do you do when the Doctor…
00:28:07 |
Sun 20 Feb 2022
Talks to Si Hart & Frazer Gregory about their choice of Mawdryn Undead (1/4)
Joe & Si & Frazer; loving life together! So much to talk about in this one…new murderous companions, the Brigadier is back, terrific design, insane music and a love for era from two of us (the other …
00:28:45 |
Fri 18 Feb 2022
Talks to Si Hart about his choice of The Pilot
Joe & Si; we love Pearl Mackie. A fine introduction to Doctor Who, to the possibilities of the show, to a warmer 12th Doctor, and to a fun and likeable dynamic. Also, we love Pearl Mackie.
01:12:19 |
Sun 13 Feb 2022
Is Petrified (geddit?) by The Village of the Angels
Joe solo; being given the willies and then some! Is this the best of the Flux season? Jodie’s finest? The most memorable cliffhanger? The creepiest imagery? The answer could potentially be yes…
01:00:05 |
Fri 11 Feb 2022
Talks to the very charming Mike Honor about his choice of Eve of the Daleks
Joe & Mike; and a massive Flux love in prelude! Superlatives abound as we sing the praises of this delightful episode. Is this Jodie Whittaker’s finest performance? Will Yaz get a happy ending?
01:24:53 |
Thu 10 Feb 2022
Talks to (the very patient) Mark Rawlins about his choice of The Mind Robber (5/5)
Joe & Mark; playing consequences, swapping hair stories & conjuring up six reasons why this is the best story of the era. Also, Mark finally does it. He out filths Joe and stuns him into silence. A m…
00:29:29 |
Tue 08 Feb 2022
Talks to Mark Rawlins about his choice of The Mind Robber (4/5)
Joe & Mark; ranking season six! The Doctor is figuring out the rules, and we’re delighting in the quirky imagery, funny lines and great acting. We talk Doc Oho Reviews, and how this story keeps givin…
00:25:19 |
Sun 06 Feb 2022
Talks to Mark Rawlins about his choice of The Mind Robber (3/5)
Joe & Mark; out of control! Why is Rupunzel the ultimate companion? Who is the Master? Why is Mark so horny watching Jamie climbing rocks? Why is Joe quoting Pride and Prejudice? And is Bleak House a…
00:22:48 |
Sat 05 Feb 2022
Talks to Mark Rawlins about his choice of The Mind Robber (2/5)
Joe & Mark; suffering from the pox! A deep dive into surrealism and humour, with some clever set pieces and mad creativity. You might think after the incredible first episode that we would be less im…
00:24:08 |
Thu 03 Feb 2022
Talks to Mark Rawlins about his choice of The Mind Robber (1/5)
Joe & Mark; coming to the conclusion that this is the best Doctor Who episode of all time. This is weird with a beard, and scary, and funny. All hell is breaking loose in the TARDIS and we are comple…
00:33:52 |
Tue 01 Feb 2022
Talks to Jeff Goddard about his choice of The Curse of Peladon (4/4)
Joe & Jeff; lost in conversation and barely aware that The Curse of Peladon exists! Is this story slow? Jeff explains what that isn’t a problem, and why that links into one of his favourite seasons o…
00:30:44 |
Mon 10 Jan 2022
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