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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 Peter Cumiskey about his choice of The Romans (2/4)
Joe & Peter; ‘previously on Doctor Who’ All Roads lead to Rome in this plot heavy episode. Assassins, slave trade, shipbound torture, psychotic Emperors. This…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to Peter Cumiskey about his choice of The Romans (1/4)
Joe & Peter; off on an adventure in Rome! The first out and out Doctor Who comedy is a spectacular success, and we are here to celebrate everything from the…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to Dave, Lucy & Daniel about their choice of Planet of Fire (4/4)
Joe, Dave, Lucy & Daniel; discussing Peri, euthanasia, murder, exits and entrances! All the emotional moments hit in episode four and suddenly, finally we are…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to Dave, Lucy & Daniel about their choice of Planet of Fire (3/4)
Joe, Dave, Lucy & Daniel; and the ultimate (Malkon) spoiler! The trio join the cast of Last of the Summer Wine, a cast member joins Howard’s away and there’s…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to Dave, Lucy & Daniel about Planet of Fire (2/4)
Joe, Dave, Lucy & Daniel; and discussing all things Master? Was Ainley having the most fun? Will they learn to glue the beard on? Who will obey as we take a…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Q&A The 1960s!
Hey I dig your fab gear! You asked the questions, Joe & Mark answered! The best story? Pertwee in Alice? Cilla Black in Distress? Susan stabbing a Sensorite?…
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Talks to Lucy McCaul, Dave Rennie & Daniel Knight about their choice of Planet of Fire (1/4)
Joe, Lucy, Dave & Daniel; back together again! This time we’re talking sun, sea, sand and underpants…plus religious overtones. Is this the best produced story?…
A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcastTalks to Si Hart about his choice of Snakedance (4/4)
Joe & Si; and the Si Hart synopsis! What do Doctor Who designers have an obsession with? Will we hear The Hand of Peace? Will Chela be joining the TARDIS crew?
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to Si Hart about his choice of Snakedance3 (3/4)
Joe & Si; and the worst examples of exposition in Doctor Who! We discuss the infamy of part threes and whether this one manages to avoid the usual traps. Doe…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Q & A The 80s Part Two
Joe & Mark; retooling Doctor In Distress for the 80s, piling more blame on Saward and then lauding his stories, deciding who should have a longer era and…
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Hamster Extra talks to Robert Valentine about his choice of The Storyteller
Hamster Extra Sneak Peek! Joe & Rob talking all things The Storyteller! Puppets, folk tales, movie directors, John Hurt…Jim Henson’s The Storyteller is a…
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Q&A The 80s - Part One
Mark asks Joe questions from Twitter about 80s Doctor Who. So much to discuss from script editors, companions, innovation, reputation, what could have been and…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to Si hart about his choice of Snakedance (2/4)
Joe & Si; and the Frazer faces of delusion! There's no sign of this thoughtful story running out of steam and the character work is just getting better and…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to Si Hart about his choice of Snakedance (1/4)
Joe & Si; in our garden, silly! The most psychologically frightening episode of Doctor Who for Si, which turns into a conversation about what Doctor Who we…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to Mark Rawlins & Luke Molloy about their choice of Listen
Joe, Mark & Luke; scared of what the hell is under the bed. The ultimate hidden threat, the Floof? Is this Capaldi’s first grasp of greatness? What is the best…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to Luke Molloy about his choice of Let’s Kill Hitler
Joe & Luke; off to a gay gypsy bar mitzvah. Is this where series six goes off the rails? Is it the most self confident episode of Doctor Who? And what does Doc…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to (the brave) Luke Molloy about his choice of A Good Man Goes To War
Joe & Luke; having a grand old time disagreeing, flirting and outrageously enjoying this Steven Moffat tent peg episode. Joe couldn’t be happier discussing…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to Si Hart & Frazer Gregory about their choice of The Satan Pit (2/2)
Joe, Si & Frazer; being frightened to death by our deepest, darkest secrets coming out. Why does Frazer prefer this episode? Who does Si fancy more than pretty…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to Si Hart & Frazer Gregory about their choice of The Impossible Planet (1/2)
Joe, Si & Frazer; the pit is open...and the opinions are free! Can Joe survive the onslaught of opinions about Rose Tyler? Can he make a case in her defence?…
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Talks to Dylan Rees about his choice of Demons of the Punjab
Joe & Dylan; staying up all night with the girls! An episode that means a lot to me, and a season that Dylan re-evaluating to enormous acclaim. This is peak…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to Nathan Bottomley about his choice of Meglos (4/4)
Joe & Nathan; determined not to make this the shortest ever episode of Hamster! Is this a duff final episode, or insane farcical fun? What is Meglos’…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to Nathan Bottomley about his choice of Meglos (3/4)
Joe & Nathan; watching a long reprise and ten minutes of new material. Is this a terrible studio jungle? Is Romana the Doctor now? Is Lexa redeemable?
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to Nathan Bottomley about his choice of Meglos (2/4)
Joe & Nathan; facing lush, aggressive vegetation! How do you get out of a chronic hysteresis? How much business can the pirates indulge in? And is Meglos scary?
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to Nathan Bottomley (in person!) about his choice of Meglos (1/4)
Joe & Nathan; setting the record straight on this neglected, insane, hilarious gem. It has a giant rubber cactus, a time loop, comedy pirates and scene sync…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to the magician Frazer Gregory about his choice of The Time of the Doctor
Joe & Frazer; disagreeing agreeably. Can he do it? Can Frazer convince Joe that The Time of the Doctor has some merit? Is this pure self indulgent wank? Or a…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to Daniel, Lucy & Dave about their choice of Planet of Evil (4/4)
Joe, Daniel, Lucy & Dave; ‘the Doctor has done it!’ Prentis is out, but Sorenson is alive, the creature is abated and Sarah is off to London. What could go…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to Lucy, Daniel & David about their choice of Planet of Evil (3/4)
Joe, Lucy, Daniel & David; cowering together as things get more claustrophobic! Sorenson is getting hairy, the planet is angry and Tom is deadly serious. Lucy…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to Dave, Daniel & Lucy about their choice of Planet of Evil (2/4)
Joe, Dave, Daniel & Lucy; doing the Maloney love! We dissect this story’s direction in some depth, and afford some time for the sets and atmosphere. Dave…
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Talks to Lucy, David & Daniel about their choice of Planet of Evil (1/4)
Joe, Lucy, David and Daniel; keys in the pot, it’s the first 🐹 foursome! We’re heading to Zeta Minor on a Morestran ship to face antimatter monsters! Joe…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to the beautiful Frazer Gregory about his choice of The Dominators (5/5)
Joe & Frazer; and our last triumphant effort to spread the love for this much derided story. What was Quickie’s ultimate adventure? Who’s that on location with…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to Jack Shanahan about his choice of The Husbands of River Song
Joe & Jack; together again! Why had this Christmas special gathered such a terrific reputation over the years? The best River Song story? An improving director?
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to Frazer Gregory about his choice of The Dominators (4/5)
Joe & Frazer; pondering if this is the best Jamie story of season six! Who shot Balon? Who will win the ultimate face off between Rago & Toba? And can you…
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Talks to Dylan Rees about his choice of The Dalek Invasion of Earth (6/6)
Joe & Dylan; refusing to be told who to marry! Plus ten minutes of between episodes conversation! How hero is Ian? How dirty is Susan? And it’s this an…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to Dylan Rees about his choice of The Dalek Invasion of Earth (5/6)
Joe & Dylan; Terry Nation Armying the Slyther! Discussion of the wonderful Doctor Who: Too Hot for TV! Will the penultimate episode lead to a rousing climax?
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to Dylan Rees about his choice of The Dalek Invasion of Earth (4/6)
Joe & Dylan; impressed by further world building and character development. Enter: the Slyther! Just what is his backstory? Does Nick Evans know?
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to Dylan Rees about his choice of The Dalek Invasion of Earth (3/6)
Joe & Dylan; Tarantino, Saward or Nation? Fatalism all the way as we dash across war torn London. We’re definitely turning a corner with this story.
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to Dylan Rees about his choice of The Dalek Invasion of Earth (2/6)
Joe & Dylan; trying to figure out what is going on due to uncertain direction. We choose our favourite guests characters, learn which writer Dylan is having…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to the delightful Dylan Rees about his choice of The Dalek Invasion of Earth (1/6)
Joe & Dylan; exploring a story they’ve never thought much of…and finding loads to love! Is this the best scene setter in all of Doctor Who? Oppressive and…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to Frazer Gregory about his choice of The Dominators (3/5)
Joe & Frazer; merchandising the Quarks. We take a complete divergence in this episode and discuss the nature of a Turkey, how that reputation comes about and…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Hamster Extra - Neighbours (featuring Mark Rawlins)
A sneak peek into 🐹 Extra - one free full episode of the 🐹 extra slice podcast for members. We’ve covered Red Dwarf, Hitchhikers & Press Gang. See how…
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Talks to Frazer Gregory about his choice of The Dominators (2/5)
Joe & Frazer; seduced by the comedy genius of Troughton and Hines. We're off to the city of the Dulcians...but do we have an appointment? Can we survive the…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to the incomparable Frazer Gregory about his choice of The Dominators (1/4)
Joe & Frazer; and special guest star Quickie the Quark! We come to praise this story and not to bury it so prepare yourselves for five episodes of hippy…
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Talks merrily (its Christmas!) to Mark Rawlins about his choice of Dimensions in Time
Joe & Mark; pickled in time! It’s Christmas time and it’s time to get talk panto! We’re a little merry but we have genuine affection for this charity vignette…
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Talks to Daniel Knight about his choice of Rosa
Joe & Daniel; discussing their own stories of prejudice. A hugely important, striking and emotional episode that educates and entertains. We take a deep dive…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Hamster Extra - Trailer
Join me as we take a little tour of the TV shows that the first four Hamster contributors (Frazer Gregory, Nathan Bottomley, Si Hart and myself) and the five…
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Talks to Pete Lambert about his choice of The Doctor Dances (2/2)
Joe & Pete; scared that something is forcing its way up their throats (blame the script). Phew, this is peak Moffat. We cannot help but bask in how this story…
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Talks to the gorgeous Pete Lambert about his choice of The Empty Child (1/2)
Joe & Pete; falling head over heels for Steven Moffat (I wonder how long it will last?). This one has it all; atmosphere, adventure, wit, scares, sex and a…
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Talks to Si Hart & Simon Exton about their choice of The Web Planet (6/6)
Joe, Si & Simon; finally reaching The Centre. It’s the final instalment of this ambitious story. Joe needs the plot explained to him and the Animus scares the…
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Talks to Dr Simon Exton & Si Hart about The Web Planet (5/6)
Joe; Simon & Si; discussing the structure of this story, how it splits the crew and explores Vortis, and the best way to experience classic Who. There’s no…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to Simon Exton & Si Hart about their choice of The Web Planet (4/6)
Joe, Simon & Si; 4 in and still glorying in this oddball ephemera. Who has been smoking 20 a day? What happens when seaweed cooks under studio lights? And is…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to Si Hart & Dr Simon Exton about their choice of The Web Planet (3/6)
Joe, Si & Simon; making connections old and new. What happens when you have no fixed rules in Doctor Who? How many ways does this story remind of a gay sauna?…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to Dr Simon Exton & Si Hart about their choice of The Web Planet (2/6)
Joe, Simon & Si; picking apart the First Doctor era as a whole. Special movement? Acid spewing grubs? Terror ants? We’re not letting up in the praise for this…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to Simon Exton & Si Hart about their choice of The Web Planet (1/6)
Joe, Simon & Si; somehow being slowly dragged down. Brilliant sets, bold poetic concepts, the best set of regulars, a chilling atmosphere…why do people not…
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Talks to Mark Rawlins about his choice of The Android Invasion (4/4)
Joe & Mark; and the epic fail face palm of gunge. Colonel Faraday? Evil Doctor? Plot inconsistencies. Mark gives impressive reasons why he loves this, and Joe…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to Mark Rawlins about his choice of The Android Invasion (3/4)
Joe & Mark; and the curse of Kerry Nation! We’re still impressed at this point, despite a crushing cliffhanger and too much studio work. Mark reveals the…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Talks to Mark Rawlins about his choice of The Android Invasion (2/4)
Joe & Mark; and the tragic tale of what went wrong with the Kraals. We still love this; action, suspense, location work, memorable cliffhangers. And an…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Double Takes with Mark Rawlins about his choice of The Android Invasion (1/4)
Joe & Mark; regaling with delightful tales of Didcot! Mark LOVES this story, and Joe has been seduced by his enthusiasm for it. Is this one of the best ever…
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Talks to Dave Rennie about his choice of The Almost People (2/2)
Joe & Dave; breaking the show as they clash over the idea of the Doctor murdering. Amy tortured and tricked? Rory duped? Is the Doctor pro-Ganger or not? Has…
- A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Clashes swords with Dave Rennie over his choice of The Rebel Flesh (1/2)
Joe & Dave; and buckets full of, um, flesh. Is this a vastly underrated horror story with atmosphere and chills? Or is it a ghastly, ugly, hollow bore-fest…