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
423: The Risks of Generative AI and Why Scriptwriters Are Striking
Between May and September 2023, the "Hollywood double strike" - joint industrial action by the Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA - halted production of TV and movies (and some video games).
The…
The…
00:47:12 |
Sun 29 Oct 2023
422: John and Jim’s Excellent Journey #7: 60 Years of Star Trek in 60 minutes (and Beyond)
James McLean and cult writer and critic John Kenneth Muir return with a new episode of the podcast that focuses on American cult film/television of the late 20th century (and beyond).
In the first i…
In the first i…
01:03:59 |
Wed 11 Oct 2023
421: Who Is the Celestial Toymaker? Doctor Who 60th Anniversary Trailer Discussed
As we've just been blessed with an amazing Doctor Who trailer for the 60th anniversary, Christian and James have got together to discuss what we saw. But it's not all about the Celestial Toymaker!
O…
O…
01:01:25 |
Mon 25 Sep 2023
420: John and Jim’s Excellent Journey #6: Have You Hit the Crunchpoint?
James McLean and cult writer and critic John Kenneth Muir are back with a sixth episode of the podcast that focuses on American cult film/television of the late 20th century (and beyond).
This time,…
This time,…
01:22:28 |
Sat 02 Sep 2023
419: Recalling Doctor Who: The Eternity Clock with Writer David Bailey
Doctor Who's exploits in the video game world have often left fans and gamers cold.
Despite the success of other franchises (think Star Wars, Star Trek, Harry Potter, Jurassic Park, and many other…
Despite the success of other franchises (think Star Wars, Star Trek, Harry Potter, Jurassic Park, and many other…
00:45:47 |
Sun 13 Aug 2023
418: John and Jim’s Excellent Journey #5: The House Between
Join James McLean and cult writer and critic John Kenneth Muir for the fifth in what has become a highly irregular series of podcasts focusing on American cult film/television of the late twentieth c…
00:54:19 |
Mon 31 Jul 2023
417: The end of Network On Air and what can we learn from Going for Gold?
In a wide-ranging chat Christian Cawley and James McLean consider the impact of the closure of Network on Air, why we love to collect TV and movie stuff, and try and work out what quiz show Going for…
01:04:36 |
Fri 23 Jun 2023
416: Kasterborous Catch-up: What's Coming Soon?
Doctor Who is off-air, so what the heck are we going to talk about? And what happens when two middle aged white guys realise they're not necessarily saying anything new about the show they've been wa…
00:13:54 |
Tue 20 Jun 2023
415: The Kasterborous Doctor Who Podcast Review of the Year 2022
It's nearly 2023, so we thought: why don't we do something different with our Doctor Who podcast? The result is our "review of the year" in which Christian Cawley and James McLean look back at 2022, …
01:57:00 |
Wed 28 Dec 2022
414: Doctor Who Christmas Specials to Return! PLUS: New TARDIS Interior Leaked
As we head into a winter with no seasonal Doctor Who episode, there is good news: Russell T Davies has confirmed that Doctor Who Christmas specials will be back! We also look at some uncanny Doctor W…
01:08:19 |
Mon 12 Dec 2022
413: Millie Gibson is the New Doctor Who Companion (PLUS Vworp Vworp 5's Shock Feature)
We're back with a new podcast as we look at Millie Gibson's casting as the new Doctor Who companion and take a look at the new Vworp Vworissue 5 cover.
Consider this a short and sweet "latest news"…
Consider this a short and sweet "latest news"…
00:28:30 |
Sun 27 Nov 2022
412: Doctor Who Disney+ Distribution PLUS Gareth Kavanagh Talks Vworp Vworp 5, Cutaway Comics
Disney+ will be distributing Doctor Who in territories beyond the UK and Ireland from 2023. Host Christian Cawley mulls over this news, along with speculating on just who is starring in the three spe…
00:30:00 |
Tue 01 Nov 2022
411: The Power of the Doctor Reviewed
It's the end, but the moment has been prepared for. If the recent "regeneration" trailer told us anything, it's that The Power of the Doctor would be jam-packed with subtle references to the show's g…
01:06:38 |
Wed 26 Oct 2022
410: What Are the Greatest Doctor Who Speeches?
Many fans of the series admire the various Doctor Who speeches. From the original Doctor bidding farewell to Susan in The Dalek Invasion of Earth to Jodie Whittaker's memorable statement of intent in…
00:48:39 |
Sun 23 Oct 2022
409: The Power of the Doctor Trailer Reaction
We're just one week away from The Power of the Doctor in which Jodie Whittaker's Doctor leaves our screens and Chris Chibnall's time as Doctor Who showrunner comes to an end.
However you feel about …
However you feel about …
00:31:33 |
Sun 16 Oct 2022
408: Your "Definitive" Doctor Who PLUS Ace's Bomber Jacket
As The Power of the Doctor rumbles ever closer, we take a look at a new publicity photo of Sophie Aldred as Ace, complete with baseball bat and bomber jacket!
Along with a brief chat about recent ne…
Along with a brief chat about recent ne…
00:41:48 |
Sat 08 Oct 2022
407: Who Is the Definitive Doctor Who: And Why?
Tom Baker, Jon Pertwee, David Tennant, Matt Smith... hell, any of them could be considered the definitive Doctor Who. In a world where particular actors are inextricably linked to characters by audie…
00:49:37 |
Fri 30 Sep 2022
406: Examining the Spectrum of Doctor Who Guest (or "Stunt") Casting
Some Doctor Who casting is inexplicable. You might call it bizarre, bonkers, barmy, or stunt casting.
In this podcast, Christian Cawley and James McLean consider the history of Doctor Who's guest c…
In this podcast, Christian Cawley and James McLean consider the history of Doctor Who's guest c…
01:08:16 |
Fri 23 Sep 2022
405: Matt Smith in House of the Dragon PLUS How Does David Tennant Return to Doctor Who?
House of the Dragon is the new Game of Thrones prequel that has just hit HBO and Sky Atlantic and among the cast is former Doctor Who star Matt Smith. In this podcast, we look at how Matt has faired…
00:40:28 |
Sat 27 Aug 2022
404: Could Doctor Who Be Streamed on Disney+?
Recent Doctor Who news concerning the 60th anniversary and Russell T Davies' new series s the topic of this week's show, which takes a short pitstop in the world of Game of Thrones.
Shownotes
Shownotes
00:29:22 |
Sun 07 Aug 2022
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