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A Kettle and Some String

Join Dave and guests on a random trip through all The Doctor's adventures in time and space! Using 'The randomiser' each time where will the TARDIS take us next? **Unfortunately I decided to end Kettle in 2025 as i no longer coukd commit the time id have liked for the podcast. But the random journey continues on bluesky! Feel free to add me @haemovoresRus and I'll put my thoughts up as I go under #AKettleandSomeString
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Episodes

The Runaway Bride (With Daniel Knight)

Racnoss! Donna! Car chase! Dave and Daniel are joined by a bride in the TARDIS who is wanted by a big red spider. What will they make of slapping in DW, Lance as a Torchwood operative and Nerys as a frenemy?

Oct 10, 20232 hr 10 minSeason 4Ep. 3

Arc of Infinity (With Jim Allenby)

The Renegade! Amsterdam! Termination! Dave and Jim land on Gallifrey as an anti matter creature wants to bond. What will they make of a possible Maxil spin off, Colin and Robins night out and who the feck Omega is?

Sep 26, 20232 hr 32 minSeason 4Ep. 2

A Christmas Carol (With Mark Cockram)

Sardick! Abigail! Shark! Dave and Mark tumble down a chimney of a right humbug! What will they make of privatising the skies, Michael Gambon and the Doctor's meddling?

Sep 19, 20231 hr 31 minSeason 4Ep. 1

The Wedding of Sarah Jane Smith

I do! The angel! Dave is in the attic as Sarah Jane wants to get married. What will he make of machine banter and tragic Peter?

Sep 12, 202333 minEp. 4

Kill the Moon (With Edd Sutch)

Egg! Germs! Decision! Dave and Edd land on the Moon in 2049, which is falling apart! What will they make of special Courtney, cold Doctor and barmy science?

Aug 29, 20232 hr 3 minSeason 3Ep. 11

Nikola Tesla's Night of Terror (With Alex Gutteridge)

AC/DC! Wardenclyffe! Scorpions! Dave and Alex land beside Niagara falls where someone is a thief. What will they make of Skithra close ups, guest composers and marvellous Goran?

Aug 22, 20231 hr 40 minSeason 3Ep. 10

Terror of the Vervoids (With Joe Ford)

Rude plants! Honor Blackman! Genocide! Dave and Joe are on Hyperion III during the Doctor's trial with a murderer on board! What will they make of a randy comms officer, ripe dialogue and a trio spin-off waiting to be written?

Aug 15, 20232 hr 22 minSeason 3Ep. 9

The Masque of Mandragora (With Lucy McCall)

Portmerion! Demnos! Hieronymous! Dave and Lucy land in 15th century San Martino, Italy where a piece of the Helix runs amok. What will they make of Fredericos servant, the gorgeous period realisation and cult body hairs?

Jul 25, 20231 hr 39 minSeason 3Ep. 8

Robot of Sherwood (With Andrew Blair)

Robin Hood! Sheriff of Nottingham! Robot knights! Dave and Andrew land in Sherwood Forest in 1190 to prove the Earl of Loxley doesn't exist. What will they make of Capaldi comedy, the arrow ending and early draft ideas?

Jul 18, 20231 hr 58 minSeason 3Ep. 7

The Tomb of the Cybermen (With Jason Miller)

Tombs! Cyber controller! Cyber mats! Dave and Jason land on Telos, interrupting an expedition who have found a pair of doors. What will they make of how Victoria's handled, cyber tomb design and a god tier cliffhanger?

Jul 11, 20231 hr 50 minSeason 3Ep. 6

The Witchfinders (With Matt Dennis)

Mud monsters! King James! Witchfinder generals! Dave and Matt land in 1612 Lancashire where a landowner is dunking villagers. What will they make of the icky Morax, powerful character scenes and fruity Alan Cummings?

Jul 04, 20231 hr 36 minSeason 3Ep. 5

The Keeper of Traken (With James Brough)

Melkur! The Keeper! The Source! Dave and James land on the tranquil planet of Traken. What will they make of consul committee meetings, the life of the Keeper and the The Master checking out the gardeners?

Jun 27, 20232 hr 18 minSeason 3Ep. 4

Music of the Spheres

Graske! Ode to the universe! Dave lands in the Albert Hall to witness The Doctor throwing music sheets everywhere. What will he make of a conductor being kicked and dealing with a Graske?

Jun 22, 20239 minEp. 3

The Bells of Saint John (With Ryan Blake)

Wifi! The Shard! Spoonheads! Dave and Ryan land in modern London via a trip to Cumbria in 1207. What will they make of modern Clara's reactions to events, a nonsensical plot and The Doctor's new purple ensemble?

Jun 16, 20232 hr 15 minSeason 3Ep. 3

War of the Sontarans (With Melvin Pena)

Crimean War! Mary Seacole! Temple of Atropos! Dave and Melvin land in Sevastopol, 1855 where Sontarans have replaced the Russians. What will they make of the movie visuals, a Doctor on the back foot and Dan's wok?

Jun 09, 20232 hr 7 minSeason 3Ep. 2

The Time Warrior (With Jo Short)

Sarah Jane! Linx! Castles! Dave and Jo land in Medieval England where a star has fallen. What will they make of Irongrons animal quotes, the sontarans debut and the best companion we've ever had?

May 30, 20231 hr 56 minSeason 3Ep. 1

The Myth Makers (With Steven Alexander)

Trojan Horse! Zeus! Cressida! Dave and Steven land near ancient Troy, which has been under siege for 10 years. What will they make of Odysseus' bloodlust, Greek myths and Vicki's romance?

May 18, 20231 hr 57 minSeason 2Ep. 9

The Sun Makers (With Mark Dodyk)

Praise the company! The Collector! Public steaming! Dave and Mark land on Pluto in the far future where no-one can pay their taxes. What will they make of this very dark comedy script, underrated sets and the wonderfulness of Louise Jamieson?

May 12, 20231 hr 57 minSeason 2Ep. 8

The Underwater Menace (With John Johnston)

Fish people! Zaroff! Atlantis! Dave and John land on a volcanic island around 1970. What will they make of a lost city realisation, Troughton finding his character and the crazy scheme of a man with a pet octopus?

May 05, 20232 hr 23 minSeason 2Ep. 7

Snakedance (With Mark McManus)

Snake shaped cave! The great minds eye! Legend of the return! Dave and Mark land on Manussa as the Mara is back haunting Tegan. What will they make of a close-minded curator, The Doctor being treated as a crank and local Manussan fashions?

Apr 24, 20232 hr 3 minSeason 2Ep. 6

The End of Time (With Frazer Gregory)

Rassilon! The Master race! Four knocks! Dave and Fraser arrive late to find out the human race is having bad dreams. What will they make of hungry Masters, Bernard Cribbins being amazing and the 10th Doctor's reward?

Apr 18, 20232 hr 30 minSeason 2Ep. 5

The Gunfighters (With Pete Lambert)

The O.K Corral! The Last Chance Saloon! Johnny Ringo! Dave and Pete land in 1881 Tombstone in the Wild West. What will they make of The Doctor being a Sheriff, the variable American accents and THAT song?

Apr 11, 20231 hr 53 minSeason 2Ep. 4

Space and Time

Space loop! Glass floor! Dave is trapped in the TARDIS with the exterior in the interior. What will he make of Moffat sex jokes and Rory dropping his thermocoupling?

Apr 05, 202314 minEp. 2

The King's Demons (With Si Hart)

Magna Carta! King John! War song! Dave and Si land during a medieval joust in 1215. What will they make of James Stoker's disguise, French accents and Gerald Flood having a ball?

Mar 28, 20231 hr 38 minSeason 2Ep. 3

The Time Meddler (With Lucy McCall)

The Monk! Saxons! Gramophone! Dave and Lucy land in 1066 Northumbria where someone has put a canon on a clifftop. What will they make of Peter Butterworth brilliance, gratuitous violence and changing history?

Mar 21, 20231 hr 36 minSeason 2Ep. 2

The Android Invasion (With Dan Pinn)

Odd villagers! Android Sarah! Rhino surgeons! Dave and Dan land in Devesham with a craving for ginger pop. What will they make of nagging Chedaki, random Kraal countdowns and that eye patch?

Mar 14, 20232 hr 25 minSeason 2Ep. 1

The Smugglers (With Jason Thompson)

Pirate treasure riddle! Barbed hook! Smuggling ring! Dave and Jason land in 17th century Cornwall with no revenue men in sight. What will they make of a stupid Squire, gorgeous locations and Australian censors?

Feb 28, 20231 hr 40 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Knock Knock (With Jim Allenby)

Sinister landlord! Wooden woman! Creaky house! Dave and Jim move to a new 6 bedroom place after some viewings. What will they make of script choices, creepy crawlies and a David Suchet masterclass?

Feb 21, 20231 hr 35 minSeason 1Ep. 9

The Christmas Invasion (With Joe Ford & Nathan Bottomley)

Killer Christmas tree! Blood control! Robot Santas! Dave, along with Nathan and Joe, crash at the Powell Estate at Christmas. What will they make of Klingon aliens, magnificent Jackie and a showdown on defending Earth?

Feb 14, 20232 hr 31 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Enlightenment (With Si Hart)

Edwardian racing yacht! Guardians! Dangerous jewels! Dave and Si are sent to The Shadow and a race for Enlightenment. What will they make of creepy officers, various cackles and Leee John being a pirate?

Feb 07, 20231 hr 22 minSeason 1Ep. 7
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