Kasterborous Classic TV: Exploring Doctor Who & Classic Sci-Fi
Regular podcast featuring unique and in-depth discussions covering Doctor Who and other classic TV and movies, usually in the sci-fi and sci-fantasy fields.
Launched in 2007, we've lost count of how many episodes we've actually done. Special episodes include interviews with creatives, writers, actors, and notable commentators in the cult TV field.
Your regular hosts are Christian Cawley and James McLean.
Launched in 2007, we've lost count of how many episodes we've actually done. Special episodes include interviews with creatives, writers, actors, and notable commentators in the cult TV field.
Your regular hosts are Christian Cawley and James McLean.
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 49 minutes
- Episodes
- 467
- Years Active
- 2007 - 2025
443: Philip Hinchcliffe discusses the inside of the TARDIS
We've had a few weeks' rest and recuperation but we're now back with a rare pleasure: former Doctor Who producer Philip Hinchcliffe (1974-1977)!
There is a bit of a story behind this one. Back in 20…
There is a bit of a story behind this one. Back in 20…
00:32:03 |
Wed 11 Sep 2024
442: How Doctor Who events have evolved over the decades
Over the past few years, we've had the chance to attend all manner of Doctor Who events. It's fair to say that the whole world of conventions and interactive experiences has evolved considerably.
Fr…
Fr…
00:31:27 |
Wed 21 Aug 2024
441: House of the Dragon vs. LOTR: The Rings of Power
n this week's show, Christian Cawley and James McLean face off with their preferred fantasy streaming shows. In the Black corner, Christian is in favour of House of the Dragon... in the Elf corner, i…
00:31:28 |
Wed 14 Aug 2024
440: SDCC Doctor Who/Star Trek/MCU announcements PLUS: Gareth Kavanagh teases Cutaway Comics
Iron Man actor Robert Downey Jr as Dr Doom? A Doctor Who spin-off with an incredibly long name? XXXXX XXXXX as Johnny Storm? It can only be the reveals at San Diego Comic Con 2024, and we're here to …
00:41:11 |
Wed 07 Aug 2024
439: Doctor Who finale Empire of Death reviewed
With a pot of tea and a distinct lack of bland biscuits and/or Jaffa cakes, James and Magnus discuss the highs and lows of the finale for series 1/14/40 of Doctor Who, Empire of Death.
Were they ove…
Were they ove…
00:42:58 |
Wed 26 Jun 2024
438: A time travelling trip to The Legend of Ruby Sunday
James and Magnus commit to an after-show omnibus with a five episode review of the latest season of Doctor Who finishing with the penultimate episode, The Legend of Ruby Sunday. And James misremember…
00:53:06 |
Tue 18 Jun 2024
437: Go Figure, the Character Options figurine collection
We're delighted to welcome Gareth Kavanagh to this week's podcast, in which we discuss Go Figure!
This is the upcoming book detailing the entirety of the Character Options Doctor Who figurine range.…
This is the upcoming book detailing the entirety of the Character Options Doctor Who figurine range.…
00:30:05 |
Sat 15 Jun 2024
436: Contemporary Language in Sci-fi TV and Movies
In this podcast, Christian Cawley and James McLean commence a conversation that takes them into an unexpected direction, namely language.
Why is representation of contemporary language so poor in TV…
Why is representation of contemporary language so poor in TV…
00:46:46 |
Sat 08 Jun 2024
435: Remembering William Russell - The Adventures of Sir Lancelot Commentary
Esteemed British actor William Russell sadly passed away on June 4th, 2024, at the age of 99. An actor with a career spanning 73 years, his final screen appearance was, of course, in a 2022 Doctor Wh…
00:35:56 |
Fri 07 Jun 2024
434: An Unearthly Child Commentary
James introduces Magnus to An Unearthly Child, a planned kommentary podkast that has found bittersweet timing with the sad passing of William Russell, the actor who played Ian Chesterton, and James’ …
00:41:05 |
Thu 06 Jun 2024
433: Space Babies and The Devil's Chord reviewed
James McLean welcomes back the enigmatic Magnus to discuss the new adventures of Doctor Who. Series 14 is with us, but what is the Kasterborous take on Space Babies and The Devil's Chord episodes?
W…
W…
00:47:03 |
Tue 28 May 2024
432: It's 25 Years Since The Phantom Menace Ruined/Revived Star Wars
Incredibly, it is 25 years since The Phantom Menace hit cinemas and launched a revival of Star Wars that continues to this day.
Inspired by the discovery of a 4K vs 35mm comparison video on YouTube…
Inspired by the discovery of a 4K vs 35mm comparison video on YouTube…
00:49:25 |
Wed 22 May 2024
431: Philip Bates Talks Racoons, Doctor Who Companions, and UNIT Books
We're back with a new, later-than-planned podcast with guest Philip Bates of The Doctor Who Companion.
Philip chats to Christian Cawley about some projects he's working on with Candy Jar Books, whi…
Philip chats to Christian Cawley about some projects he's working on with Candy Jar Books, whi…
00:46:57 |
Thu 29 Feb 2024
430: 2023 Doctor Who Christmas Special Reviewed: The Church on Ruby Road
The Church on Ruby Road is reviewed in our latest Doctor Who podcast.
Christian Cawley is conducting other activities this week, so James McLean is joined by "Magnus" to discuss the 2023 Doctor Who …
Christian Cawley is conducting other activities this week, so James McLean is joined by "Magnus" to discuss the 2023 Doctor Who …
01:02:08 |
Sun 14 Jan 2024
429: Doctor Who 60th Review: The Giggle
Admittedly later than planned, we're back for our review of the third Doctor Who 60th anniversary episode, The Giggle. Guest starring Neil Patrick Harris (Doogie Howzer MD, How I Met Your Mother, etc…
00:55:09 |
Sat 16 Dec 2023
428: Doctor Who 60th Review: Wild Blue Yonder
We're back with a discussion about the latest Doctor Who 60th anniversary episode, Wild Blue Yonder. Christian Cawley and James McLean discuss various elements of the story, how it came across and co…
00:50:18 |
Tue 05 Dec 2023
427: Doctor Who 60th Review: The Star Beast
The first part of Doctor Who's 60th anniversary has aired - but what did the Kasterborous team think of The Star Beast?
This week, Christian Cawley and James McLean are joined by Philip Bates, the d…
This week, Christian Cawley and James McLean are joined by Philip Bates, the d…
00:41:25 |
Tue 28 Nov 2023
426: How Does Doctor Who 60th Hype Compare With Other Anniversaries?
It's Doctor Who's 60th anniversary today, but how does the promotion and hype compare with other years? Christian Cawley and James McLean look back at 1998, 2003, and 2013 to contrast and discuss how…
00:39:33 |
Thu 23 Nov 2023
425: John and Jim’s Excellent Journey #8: 60 Years of Star Trek in Another 60 minutes (or so)
John Kenneth Muir and James McLean's deep dive into Star Trek continues in our latest podcast.
John Kenneth Muir and James McLean finish off their discussion on 57 years of Star Trek with a reflecti…
John Kenneth Muir and James McLean finish off their discussion on 57 years of Star Trek with a reflecti…
00:43:19 |
Sun 12 Nov 2023
424: The Whoniverse: An Amazing Doctor Who 60th Anniversary Celebration
What does the Whoniverse bring to Doctor Who? 60th anniversary celebratory wonder!
We're here; it's November 2023, it is the month of Doctor Who's 60th anniversary, and the BBC has gone all-out to …
We're here; it's November 2023, it is the month of Doctor Who's 60th anniversary, and the BBC has gone all-out to …
00:50:07 |
Mon 06 Nov 2023
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