Into The Time Vortex

Aired April 12, 2025 - The Robot Revolution sees Doctor Who return new companion Belinda Chandra being taken to a planet and made queen of that planet.. Why? Why is the Doctor looking for Belinda, why are the robots attacking humans on the planet and why can't the Doctor get Belinda back to Earth? An interesting episode - Did we like it? Well.... maybe.. Tune in and let us know what you thought. Notes Music by PJM25595/Dalekium https://soundcloud.com/user-432517125 Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/GallifreyanGazette

Originally aired in 1965 - The Doctor and Tardis crew visit Rome 64 AD and all hilarity ensues. Barbara is being chased by Nero, Ian is put into Slavery, Vicki is involved in a plot to poison Nero and the Doctor must play music for the Emperor even though he doesn't know how to. An early comedic episode but does the humor work? We discuss this and other Doctor Who news that was current when we recorded. Thanks for listening Notes Music by PJM25595/Dalekium https://soundcloud.com/user-432517125 Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/GallifreyanGazette

Originally aired in 1973 - Carnival Of Monsters sees the Doctor and Jo onboard a sailing ship in 1926. A sea monster attacks and then suddenly the passengers don't remember and the whole thing happens again. The Doctor and Jo are actually inside a machine full of shrunk down creatures and beings . How can they get out? What about the deadly Drashigs? Listen to our discussion about this episode. Enjoy Notes Music by PJM25595/Dalekium https://soundcloud.com/user-432517125 Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/GallifreyanGazette

Airing in 2014, Dark Water and Death in Heaven concludes the season with massive reveals, character death and revivals and an explosive ending. We discuss this one and talk quite a bit about the good and the bad. Was this one of the best finales? What was it lacking? Enjoy our discussion. Notes Music by PJM25595/Dalekium https://soundcloud.com/user-432517125 Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/GallifreyanGazette

Originally airing in 2001, The Wedding of River Song concludes the season with lots of stuff happening, perhaps too much. How will the Doctor survive his death? What does the Silence have to do with all this? Who kills the Doctor? We dive deep into this one to make some sense out of it. Enjoy! Notes Music by PJM25595/Dalekium https://soundcloud.com/user-432517125 Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/GallifreyanGazette

Originally airing in 2008 - The Doctor's Daughter has The Doctor, Martha and Donna land on a planet with two waring races. Fast growing clones are created to fight this war and Jenny is created out of the Doctor's DNA. We take a look at this episode and give our opinion on the story. Enjoy! Notes Music by PJM25595/Dalekium https://soundcloud.com/user-432517125 Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/GallifreyanGazette

Welcome to our 300th episode of our podcast. Starting in 2015 as Into the Time Vortex, we have changed over the years, now with our best team reviewing and discussing various Doctor Who news and stories. This time out we have decided to tackle our best of stories. Each of us lists our top 10 and we discuss each of our most favorites. Tough to choose from so many excellent stories over the decades. Is your favorite here? Listen in to find out. Notes Music by PJM25595/Dalekium https://soundcloud.com/user-432517125 Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/GallifreyanGazette

December 25, 2024 - Doctor Who Joy to the World - we discuss the latest Christmas special of Doctor Who - The Doctor visits a Time Hotel and a plan to create a star could endanger everyone on Earth. While we all had our issues with the latest season of Doctor Who, did this Steven Moffat written episode do anything to change our hopes for the next season? Was this a good Christmas special? Listen in and enjoy. Notes Music by PJM25595/Dalekium https://soundcloud.com/user-432517125 Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/GallifreyanGazette

Originally aired in 1977, Doctor Who, Image of Fendahl features the 4th Doctor going against an ancient creature that has gained a foothold on Earth. This dark horror story is discussed by our team - did we like it? Let us know what you thought. Thanks for listening. Notes Music by PJM25595/Dalekium https://soundcloud.com/user-432517125 Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/GallifreyanGazette

Originally aired in 1972, Doctor Who - The Time Monster has UNIT battling against soldiers of the past, Jo Grant being stalked by the Minotaur, The Master taking control of the powerful creature, Kronos and the Doctor trying to save the Earth. This story has everything but is it too much. We also talk about the upcoming 2024 Christmas Special. Thanks for listening. Notes Music by PJM25595/Dalekium https://soundcloud.com/user-432517125 Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/GallifreyanGazette

Originally aired in 1977, The Sun Makers has the Doctor, Leela and K-9 up against one of Doctor Who's most feared enemies - a tax collector. This episode might have more to say then when our younger selves watched this. Some clever writing and well acted parts - but is it liked by our team? Listen in and find out. Notes Music by PJM25595/Dalekium https://soundcloud.com/user-432517125 Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/GallifreyanGazette

This 2008 episode - The Fires of Pompeii is the second episode for the Donna Noble season and her third episode appearance and already we are ready to discuss how good of a companion she is. We look at this story (which features both future Doctor Who stars Peter Capaldi and Karen Gillan). Notes Music by PJM25595/Dalekium https://soundcloud.com/user-432517125 Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/GallifreyanGazette

Originally aired June, 2005 - Bad Wolf and The Parting of the Ways is the two part epic story that saw the return of the Daleks but the end of the Christopher Eccleston era. We discuss the importance of this episode, why Eccleston left the series and talk about some of the unanswered questions. We also discuss the latest news that Doctor Who may take a two year break after the next series airs in 2025. Notes Music by PJM25595/Dalekium https://soundcloud.com/user-432517125 Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/GallifreyanGazette

The Web of Fear - Original air date 1968 - The Doctor, Jamie and Victoria meet with an old friend, a new friend and an old monster. The Yeti are back but they must fight against the Doctor and a young Colonel who would become one of the Doctor's closest friends. We discuss this episode and the impact it's "missing" episode 3 has on fandom. We look at the finding and release of the other parts back on October 11, 2013 and how this and The Enemy of the World were handled with their releases on Iplayer and DVD. Happy 11 years Anniversary for the release of the almost complete story!! Notes Music by PJM25595/Dalekium https://soundcloud.com/user-432517125 Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/GallifreyanGazette

The Invisible Enemy - Originally aired in 1977 - The Doctor And Leela encounter a strange force that is taking over people. The Nucleus is a virus spreading quickly and the Doctor and Leela must combat it by being shrunk down and entering the Doctor's own body! We discuss this episode and a bit about the different releases on DVD and Blu-ray. Notes Music by PJM25595/Dalekium https://soundcloud.com/user-432517125 Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/GallifreyanGazette

Arc Of Infinity - Original Air Date - 1983. The 5th Doctor and Nyssa are held prisoner on Gallifrey as an unknown force is using the Doctor to enter the Universe. Will the Doctor be able to keep from being executed by his own people while also stopping an old enemy from destroying the Universe? Tune in for our discussion of this episode. Notes Music by PJM25595/Dalekium https://soundcloud.com/user-432517125 Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/GallifreyanGazette

The Girl Who Waited - Aired in 2011 - this story features a dilemma as the Doctor must try to save Amy who has been trapped in a sped up timeline for 36 years. What did our team of reviewers think of this story? Listen in for the discussion. Notes Music by PJM25595/Dalekium https://soundcloud.com/user-432517125 Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/GallifreyanGazette

The Sontaran Stratagem & The Poison Sky - Aired 2008 - The Doctor and Donna are called to Earth by Martha and UNIT to help with a series of mysterious deaths. The Sontarans are responsible. This 2 part story is discussed and we debate on whether Donna and the Doctor is the best New Who companion team (not really a debate). We also discuss the latest series ratings and issues it might have with Disney. Notes Music by PJM25595/Dalekium https://soundcloud.com/user-432517125 Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/GallifreyanGazette

The Mutants - Broadcast in 1972 - Features the Third Doctor and Jo sent on a mission from the Time Lords involving the evolution of a species on a planet that is in danger from experiments by human colonists. Is this episode a often forgotten gem or an over long boring tale? Listen in to hear what we say. Notes Music by PJM25595/Dalekium https://soundcloud.com/user-432517125 Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/GallifreyanGazette

The Dalek Invasion of Earth - Broadcast in 1964 has the Doctor and TARDIS crew going up against the Daleks but this time on Earth. Lots of location filming and lots of Daleks. Does this episode hold up? Is it too long? Listen in as we talk about this episode in memory of actor William Russell's recent death. Notes Music by PJM25595/Dalekium https://soundcloud.com/user-432517125 Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/GallifreyanGazette