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Everything you were told is a lie! In 1970... EVERYTHING CHANGED! Was the Doctor a human inventor?! SHOCKING REVELATIONS! BROKEN CONTINUITY!! PATRICK TROUGHTON'S CHEST!!! TIME ROTOR ARGUMENTS!!!! When Doctor Who was first created, the main character was definitely from another galaxy. But many changes were made and different writers had different ideas, many of which went unchallenged.

Sorry Dalek fans, feel free to sit this one out... This episode we explore one of Doctor Who's darkest serials. As if The Talons of Weng Chiang didn't cause enough of a stir already, here we delve into the true crime which helped spawn this uncomfortable adventure. From character names to the killer's modus operandi, Talons is a homage to one of the most brutal series of crimes London ever saw.

Nicholas Briggs, the official "Voice of the Daleks" walks us through his recent contributions to The Daleks in Colour, plus his involvement in An Adventure in Space and Time, and chats about his encounters with other Dalek voice artists and says "modulation" a lot.

In May 2024, Riverside Studios screened an original film print of episode six of The Chase, entitled Planet of Decision. As this was an unrestored and unaltered copy, it contained moments that had been digitally altered for DVD and blu-ray release and therefore it provided a rare opportunity to enjoy an episode as broadcast, warts and all. This analysis highlights a couple of small changes that were made for DVD/blu-ray along with lots of quirks which came about due to the challenging production and some interesting prop details.

Okay, maybe "lies" is a strong word, but for decades we've been told certain things about the development of The Celestial Toymaker which simply aren't correct. Maybe it's down to foggy memories but a lot has been said which seems to take away from Brian Hayles's contribution. In this video we use material from David Brunt's amazing book, combined with a lot of forensic analysis, to try to redress the balance concerning who wrote what in this quirky story.

The team breaks down a rare 1960s Dalek prop, hidden for decades, and meticulously restored to its former glory. This video reveals the fascinating journey of this unique Dalek, uncovering its mysterious origins and the unusual design choices made during its creation for a 1965 Dalek movie. Through detailed analysis and expert restoration, we explore how this Dalek, once overlooked, played a crucial role in Dalek history. Join us on a captivating adventure as we uncover the secrets of this extraordinary piece of Doctor Who lore.

The Chase is highly entertaining for lots of reasons. But due to its ambition and issues with some of the production crew, episode four has a disproportionately high percentage of fluffs, gaffes and failures compared to a typical episode. In this video we breakdown all its issues, and take a peek at episode five as a bonus.