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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…
Episodes
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to Paul Quinn about his choice of Resurrection of the Daleks (2/2)
Joe & Paul; ‘if you stop enjoying it, give it up!’ In which the glorious Paul Quinn charts the systematic destruction and death of science fiction in the 80s &…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Hamster Book Club - Father Time by Lance Parkin
Joe & Michael Mills meet up in the snowy Derbyshire hills for an adventure of romance, fatherhood, angst, Transformers, Thatcher's Britain, rose petal towers…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Top Ten - Frazer Gregory
My best friend, ally and thorn in my side provides his top ten 'most unloved that I love' stories...hold on to your hats folks!
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to (the one responsible) Paul Quinn about his choice of Resurrection of the Daleks (1/2)
Joe & Paul; ‘your bile would be better directed towards the enemy, Doctor!’ More cultural references than you can shake a stick at, an attack on the era and…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to Luke Molloy about his choice of Father’s Day
Joe & Luke; ‘Don’t touch the baby!’ I’m the blue corner; Father’s Day devotee, handsome hunk and new Whoer - Luke Molloy. In the red corner; Father’s Day…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to Dylan Rees about his choice of Dragonfire (3/3)
Joe & Dylan; ‘your people were annihilated, your planet obliterated!’ Dylan & Alan ‘Rocky’ Marshall, McCoy emerging, great (slightly wobbly) model work…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Toby Hadoke Interview - The Magic of Doctor Who
In the final part of this incredible conversation with the magnificent (and he wont thank me for saying that) Toby Hadoke we talk documentaries, Quatermass…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to Dylan Rees about his choice of Dragonfire (2/3)
Joe & Dylan; ‘Personally we find most experiences border on the existential!’ Dylan, one of the most special men I know, explains why this story had such an…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Toby Hadoke Interview - Anecdotes
In the second of our epic conversation of Toby’s career we detail some of the incredible encounters he has had & the fondest memories of Doctor Who alumni.
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Toby Hadoke Interview - Acting & Comedy
In our mammoth chat together, Toby very kindly gave his time, insight and memories of acting and comedy. You’ll get a true insight into the business, its highs…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to Dylan Rees about his choice of Dragonfire (1/3)
Joe & Dylan (in person); ‘keep your eyes peeled for singing trees, ice gardens, Glitz!’ A favourite of Dylan’s; bubbling with ideas and fun characters, great…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to Ken Moss about his choice of Robot (4/4)
Joe & Ken; ‘this time we’re not going to need the Doctor…’ Should Doctor Who be this visually ambitious? Sarah’s knickers? The engorgement? Is this mid range…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to Ken Moss about his choice of Robot (3/4)
Joe & Ken; ‘just for once we’re not going to need the Doctor’ The gin is going down, the Robot is growing, the best of Doctor Who is being discussed, argued…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Steven B - Top Ten Doctor Who
Let’s enter into the Top Ten of gorgeous Hamster contributor, Steven B from New to Who and creator of the brilliant Re-imaging Who!
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to Ken Moss about his choice of Robot (2/4)
Joe & Ken; ‘he’ll flippy-flappy!’ Deidre Barlow glasses, silly robots, the Queen as the Doctor, ‘they’re not Doctor material’, Neverwhere, Diana Rigg on film…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Hamster Book Club - Alien Bodies
This week Joe is joined by Andrew, Mark & Luke as they tackle one of the giants of Doctor Who literature - a book that redefined what the EDAs could do and…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to Ken Moss about his choice of Robot (1/4)
Joe & Ken; 'why is a mouse when it spins?' Two podcasts collide with spectacular results as we enter an alternative Hamsterverse where Ken Moss edits each…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to James H about the evisceration of The Wedding of River Song
Joe & James; with Joe in the position of defending the era! CONTENT WARNING: This is not a celebration of series six. Much discussion of complexities, ambition…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Rob Valentine - Top 10 Doctor Who
The gorgeous Robert Valentine offers up his top ten for inspection.
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to Frazer Gregory about his choice of Black Orchid (2/2)
Joe & Frazer; ‘No Charles!’ ‘Yes, Mother!’ Hang time is out, plot is in. Potential racism, ableism and classicism is in too! Hops in the TARDIS that make no…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to Frazer Gregory about his choice of Black Orchid (1/2)
Joe & Frazer; ‘Smutty!’ It’s hang time with the crew; cricket, cocktails & costumes! We’re beguiled by the lavish finery, delicious buffet and decorative…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to Craig Williams about his choice of The Mind of Evil (3/6)
Joe & Craig; ‘Naww let’s get this heap inside…’ The politeness between bitter enemies, Delgado turning off Dudley, overspending, prison tales, quotes, and lots…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to Craig Williams about his choice of The Mind of Evil (2/6)
Joe & Craig; ‘even if we have to use force!’ Stories about Levene, scandal about Joe, revelations about Blu-Rays, sexy impressions, facts that shock and huge…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Jo Short - Top 10 Doctor Who
In this minisode, we celebrate the top ten Doctor Who stories of the wonderful Jo Short (@thebrainofspock)
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to the gorgeous Craig Williams about his choice of The Mind of Evil (1/6)
Joe & Craig; ‘quite a dolly!’ Why does this story always get described as ‘gritty’? What is a Mackem? Why is Jo so competent? And can Joe sing the Keller…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to Mark Donaldson about his choice of Kinda (4/4)
Joe & Mark; ‘you can’t mend people!’ It’s time for Kinda Delight! Is Saward good at his job? What is the joy of talking with other DW podcasters? And how do we…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to Mark Donaldson about his choice of Kinda (3/4)
Joe & Mark; ‘it’s the end of everything!’ The episode where we discuss acting styles, TV not ending in 1989, recommendations of what to watch and bold dream…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Hamster Book Club - The Doomsday Weapon by Malcolm Hulke
This week Joe is joined by Jason Thompson, Ian Winterton & James Lark for a deep dive discussion about The Doomsday Weapon by Malcolm Hulke. What influences do…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Stephen Gallagher and Colin Brake Interview - BUGS
It was The Avengers of the 90s, BUGS. Stephen Gallagher (writer of the most popular episodes) and Colin Brake (writer and script editor) are here to talk about…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to Mark Donaldson about his choice of Kinda (2/4)
We talk weird Doctor Who stories, Timotei commercials, how you play a guest character, children in the show, an advisory warning when not to watch Kinda and…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to the delightful Mark Donaldson about his choice of Kinda (1/4)
Joe & Mark; talk on the (time) lash! We’re dreaming dark dreams, facing strict (but fancy) direction, not entirely sure about the era but loving the story.
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to Si Hart about his choice of Before the Flood
Joe & Si; and the butt clenching axe scrape of fear! What the hell is a bootstrap paradox? What is the Fisher King’s motive? Is the 12th Doctor having a mid…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to Si Hart about his choice of Under the Lake
Joe & Si; ‘Doctor, the cards…’ It’s Si’s favourite from his least favourite series but will even the most passionate fan of Doctor Who lose faith watching this…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to the riotous Luke Molloy & Dylan Rees about their choice of Spyfall Part 2
Joe, Luke & Dylan; ‘shut your fucking mouth!’ Timey wimey, history, cheats, villains (plural), Mom deaths, on the run, Gallifrey burnt and loads of Jodie…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to the fanciable Dylan Rees & Luke Molloy about their choice of Spyfall Part 1
Joe, Dylan & Luke; ‘O!’ Two lovers, one hater, a Bond pastiche, set pieces and a huge reveal. Will we still be friends at the end of this conversation? Can…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to Mark Rawlins about his choice of The Savages (4/4)
Joe & Mark; saying goodbye after all these years. A touching farewell, smashing the machine, a love story bears fruit and a new planet leader. Forgettable? Get…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to Mark Rawlins about his choice of The Savages (3/4)
Joe & Mark; and the plenitude of First Doctors! Who wore it best? Hartnell? Warwick? Noonan? Bradley? Hurndall?Purves? And why won’t John Cura hold his hand…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to Mark Rawlins about his choice of The Savages (2/4)
Billy love! We explore the wonder of William Hartnell in an episode where he gets to truly show his authority and moral indignation. Also highlighted is his…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to Mark Rawlins about The Savages (1/4)
Joe & Mark; and the very first Doctor Who Confidential. If you think this is a forgettable Doctor Who story - think again! Dodo is given the spotlight…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to John Bensahlia about his choice of Pyramids of Mars (4/4)
Joe & John; ‘you put your puny will against mine!’ A rousing conclusion or a damp squib? The Doctor is tortured, puppeteered and forced to game up. Doth…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to John Bensahlia about his choice of Pyramids of Mars (3/4)
Joe & John; ‘all life is our enemy!’ Huge love for Gabriel Woolf this episode. Focus on Tom too, and just how alien his Doctor can be. Jagger & Bowie? What is…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Hamster Book Club - The Burning
Join Joe, Mark & Chris as they head to Middleton to experience a murder count that would make Robert Holmes blush and meet a mysterious, brutal, incisive…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to John Bensahlia about his choice of Pyramids of Mars (2/4)
Joe & John; ‘why don’t we dial up 1980 and, well, leave?’ Barely speaking characters that impact, terrifying murder, astonishing location work, memorable music…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to John Bensalhia about his choice of Pyramids of Mars (1/4)
Joe & John; ‘as long as Albert didn’t wear it.’ Is this the all conquering classic of repute? What is the magic about this story that brought that reputation…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to the resplendent David Maskell about his choice of Revelation of the Daleks (2/2)
Joe & David; ‘to earn his favour…I have to kill you!’ The perfect new series episode? Eric Saward’s redemption? The best deaths? The boldest themes? The…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Hamster Book Club - Original Sin
Join Joe, David, Paul & James as we head to the future to meet Chris & Roz and kick start the last third of the New Adventures. An ambitious setting? A smooth…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to David Maskell about his choice of Revelation of the Daleks (1/2)
Joe & David; ‘you’re a very naughty man, Takis…’ David has a fabulous anecdote about every actor in this story. Who swore at a 10 year old? Who is sueing the…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to the magnificent Toby Hadoke about his choice of Last of the Time Lords
Joe & Toby; ‘and with fifteen satellites!’ A commentary on religion, the Dobby Doctor, magnificent Martha, sexy Tom Ellis, post apocalyptic resets, and…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to Toby Hadoke about his choice of The Sound of Drums
Joe & Toby; ‘we thought it good…’ Too many riches; a great villain, a culminating season, brilliant regulars, superb direction and music, an apocalypse, set…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to Jim Allenby about his choice of Can You Hear Me?
Joe & Jim; confessing, confronting & confabulating. A hugely important episode dealing with huge issues and worthy of suitably weighty discussion. We really…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to the wonderful Jo Short about her choice of Sleep No More
The two Jo(e)’s; infected, infecting, and you’re coming down with us! Is this the nadir of the new series or an underrated winner? What gold can we sift out of…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to the very cheeky Matt Michael about his choice of Downtime
Joe & Matt; not for the faint hearted! Chris Barry is out of retirement, Lis Sladen is doing him a favour, Debbie Watling has knitted a few Yeti costumes…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to Martyn Havell about his choice of Thin Ice
Joe & Martin; ‘that’s not what I asked!’ Where we celebrate the death of a child, a racist being punch and a ruddy great fish that’s eating people being saved…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to James H about his choice of Arc of Infinity (4/4)
Joe & James; ‘I guess you’re stuck with me!’ A dashing finale, taking in all the sights of Amsterdam (plus green goo). Are the Time Lords disposable? Should…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to James H about his choice of Arc of Infinity (3/4)
Joe & James; ‘Omega controls the Matrix!’ (what the fuck does that mean?). It’s technobabble central, orgasms in the Matrix & a traitor who can barely be arsed…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to James H about his choice of Arc of Infinity (2/4)
Joe & James; ‘so much for your justice!’ What is Tegan’s dirty secret? Is she on the run from the police? Is the technobabble necessary? Who is the traitor?
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to the fittest geek of all (James H) about his choice of Arc of Infinity (1/4)
Joe & James; psycho-synthesized! Churchill shaped dildos, rubber chickens, porn openings, Amsterdam gossip, Time Lord designs and early Doctors! He’s a new…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to Dylan Rees & Luke Molloy about their choice of Day of the Moon (2/2)
Joe, Dylan & Luke; NSFW! We’re all around the Moffat era here; celebrating, criticising and flirting! Day of the Moon is declared the end of the golden period…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to those naughty boys Luke Molloy & Dylan Rees about their choice of The Impossible Astronaut
Joe, Luke & Dylan; ‘I’m saving your life!’ Is series six an ambitious, modern, witty, brilliant take on Doctor Who? Or is it a smug, unsatisfying mess? It all…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to the best; Si & Frazer about their choice of The Seeds of Death (6/6)
Joe, Si & Frazer; ‘OH MY WORD!’ This epic, rousing, laughter filled commentary comes to close with a huge moral debate. Is the Doctor morally dubious? Can you…