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About Time | A Doctor Who Podcast

Stephen Alexanderwww.spreaker.com
Stephen’s been a Doctor Who fan since 2005. His boyfriend Ben’s never seen it before, and is highly sceptical! Join them as they journey through 21st century Who.
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Episodes

PATREON PREVIEW: "Sh*tty of Death" (City of Death)

Available now on Patreon! Ben is back for another classic Who story, exclusively for Patrons – 1979's "City of Death". It's widely considered one of the best, but our episode title may lead you to wonder whether Ben agreed! Stay tuned at the end for one of Ben's mindblowing predictions for S6... https://linktr.ee/abouttimecast

Jun 17, 202557 sec

"Fizzle" (Season 2 Wrap-Up) with Tom Dix

Joining me this week to reflect on the 2025 season as a whole, it's TV assistant producer and host of the Getting Into TV Podcast, Tom Dix! Tom Dix/Getting Into TV: linktr.ee/Tomdix_ About Time: www.linktree.com/AboutTimeCast

Jun 10, 202558 min

"Four Candles" (The Reality War) with Ianto

Well that just happened! So much to talk about! I was joined this week by returning guest Ianto, who helped me unpack this mind-boggling finale. If you're a fan of "Inside No 9", check out the brand new podcast that Ianto and I are doing called "The Ninth Degree": www.linktree.com/ninthdegreepod About Time: www.linktree.com/AboutTimeCast

Jun 03, 20251 hr 22 min

"Disaronno" (Wish World) with George Alexander

This week I'm joined by YouTuber and TikToker George Alexander, to discuss "Wish World". George Alexander: www.youtube.com/@georgealexander3110 www.tiktok.com/@thegeorgealexander www.instagram.com/thegeorgealexander/ x.com/ThatFinalBoy About Time: www.linktree.com/abouttimecast

May 27, 20251 hr 3 min

"Anita Dobson's Knickers" (The Interstellar Song Contest) with Victoria Northbound

This week I'm joined by drag queen Victoria Northbound, who was actually IN "The Interstellar Song Contest"! We discuss the HUGE reveals that happened in the episode as well as what it was like to be involved in the making of your favourite TV show. Victoria Northbound: https://www.instagram.com/victorianorthbound About Time: www.linktree.com/abouttimecast

May 20, 202549 min

"Hemmy Babes" (The Story & the Engine) with Mike

Welcome back returning guest Mike from Who Gives A Flux, as we discuss the latest episode in the current season, "The Story & the Engine". Listen out for a special cameo from Ben as well! (When I mention "The Woman Who Lived", I accidentally say it's part of Series 8, though I of course meant Series 9!) Who Gives A Flux: https://linktr.ee/whofluxpod About Time: www.linktree.com/abouttimecast

May 13, 202558 min

"The Queen's Nose" (Lucky Day) with Simon & Nick

It's my lucky day this week as I'm joined by returning guest Nick (from The Star Beast and Rogue) and newcomer to the podcast Simon! We discuss the latest episode from the 2025 series of Doctor Who, as well as our predictions for the rest of the series. About Time: www.linktree.com/abouttimecast

May 06, 202552 min

PATREON PREVIEW: 20 Years Since "Dalek" (Commentary track)

Available now on Patreon! Hello Patrons! Here is a little something exclusive for you. 20 years ago today, the evil pepper-pots from Skaro (or one of them, anyway) returned to our screens, thrillingly reinvented for the 21st century, and yet unmistakably the same. To mark this anniversary, we have rewatched 2005's "Dalek" (which happened to be one of Ben's favourite episodes!) and recorded a special commentary track.We highly recommend listening to the track in sync with the episode (there is a ...

Apr 30, 202528 sec

"Ncuti GYATT-wa" (The Well) with Aaron

Welcome back returning guest Aaron for a great chinwag about this week's episode, The Well! Aaron's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/aarra98/ Aaron's Twitter: https://x.com/aazzzron About Time: www.linktree.com/abouttimecast

Apr 29, 20251 hr 8 min

101. "Sarcastic Dick" (A Christmas Carol)

A Christmas special for Easter! In this final "Benisode" before Ben takes a short break from the podcast, we discuss 2010's A Christmas Carol, as well as Stephen's many phobias — and Ben's singing rivals Katherine Jenkins' acting! DWFO A Christmas Carol suite: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVECUTwY9fw About Time: www.linktree.com/abouttimecast

Apr 08, 202548 minEp. 101

100. About Time: LIVE! (20 Years Since "Rose")

(The audio recording of our very first virtual live show!) It's our 100th episode, and 20 years since Doctor Who was brought back to our screens. To celebrate, we're inviting you to join us for a watch-along of "Rose". Make sure you've got the episode cued up , and we'll all press play together! We'll also discuss some of listeners' favourite moments from the first 100 episodes of our podcast. Stay fantastic! About Time: www.linktree.com/abouttimecast

Mar 26, 20251 hr 18 minEp. 100

99. "The Vag*na in the Wall" (Miracle Day: The Gathering / The Blood Line)

There was never a chance this episode would be called anything else... It's the finale of Miracle Day, and our 99th episode. Join us on Saturday 22nd March for our LIVE 100th episode! (If you can't make it, you'll be able to listen next Wednesday in the podcast feed.) Just a quick content warning: it goes with the territory, but throughout our Miracle Day episodes we will obviously be discussing death and other potentially troubling themes. About Time: www.linktree.com/abouttimecast...

Mar 19, 202546 minEp. 99

98. "A Square Peg in a Round Hole" (Miracle Day: Immortal Sins / End of the Road)

This week we learnt what Stephen has in common with the Daleks: defeated by a flight of stairs. We also discuss the next two episodes of Miracle Day, including the raunchy flashbacks with Angelo! Just a quick content warning: it goes with the territory, but throughout our Miracle Day episodes we will obviously be discussing death and other potentially troubling themes. About Time: www.linktree.com/abouttimecast

Mar 12, 202542 minEp. 98

97. "Assets and Boobettes" (Miracle Day: The Categories of Life / The Middle Men)

We are a Kai Owen appreciation podcast this week (when aren't we?)! We discuss episodes 5 and 6 of Miracle Day. Just a quick content warning: it goes with the territory, but throughout our Miracle Day episodes we will obviously be discussing death and other potentially troubling themes. About Time: www.linktree.com/abouttimecast

Mar 05, 202535 minEp. 97

96. "The Lesson is..." (Miracle Day: Dead of Night / Escape to LA)

Part two of our Miracle Day coverage, plus tangents including arcade claw machines and Ben's "moo-sical" about cows. Just a quick content warning: it goes with the territory, but throughout our Miracle Day episodes we will obviously be discussing death and other potentially troubling themes. In this episode we briefly discuss miscarriage and stillbirth, so if you'd prefer to skip that section it's highlighted with a warning just beforehand. About Time: www.linktree.com/abouttimecast...

Feb 26, 202547 minEp. 96

95. "James Corden is Clark Kent" (Miracle Day: The New World / Rendition)

This week we begin the final season of Torchwood, with episodes 1 and 2 of Miracle Day. We also give you a review of our recent theatre trip(s), and more book talk! Just a quick content warning: it goes with the territory, but throughout our Miracle Day episodes we will obviously be discussing death and other potentially troubling themes. About Time: www.linktree.com/abouttimecast

Feb 19, 202536 minEp. 95

94. "Millie Monsoon" (The Big Bang)

We made it to the end of Series 5! Time to find out if Ben thought this finale was a (big) banger or a clanger. We also reveal Hottie of the Series (S5), and discuss Ben's former life writing erotic fiction... About Time: www.linktree.com/abouttimecast

Feb 05, 202550 minEp. 94

93. "Whip It Out" (The Pandorica Opens)

Well knock me down with a feather. An episode that Ben actually enjoyed! We discuss the first part of the Series 5 finale, as well as the usual variety of tangents, including Ant and Dec's Limitless Win. About Time: www.linktree.com/abouttimecast

Jan 29, 202539 minEp. 93

"Side Rats" (The War Games in Colour) with Adam (The Geek's Handbag)

Time for another bonus episode! This time I am joined by Adam (better known as The Geek's Handbag) to discuss the recent colourised edition of The War Games. The Geek's Handbag: https://www.instagram.com/the_geeks_handbag/ https://www.youtube.com/@thegeekshandbag About Time: www.linktree.com/abouttimecast

Jan 25, 202544 min

92. "Nipple Etymology" (The Lodger)

This week we talk about the appropriate level of spiciness in books, the etymology of the word "nipple", and of course, this week's episode - The Lodger. About Time: www.linktree.com/abouttimecast

Jan 22, 202539 minEp. 92

91. "It's Like An*l" (Vincent and the Doctor)

After a lot of persuading, Ben finally agreed to watch this episode (and stay awake for it this time)! We also discuss the perks of having a dishwasher, Ben's spinoff ideas and much more. About Time: www.linktree.com/abouttimecast

Jan 15, 202546 minEp. 91

"In Moff We Trust" (Joy to the World) with Will

For this bonus episode, I was joined by the brilliant Will (last heard on our 73 Yards episode), this time to discuss the 2024 Christmas special, "Joy to the World". Will: @wmarler (Instagram) / @WillZMarler (Twitter) About Time: www.linktree.com/abouttimecast

Jan 11, 202556 min

90. "Sonic Sewing Needle" (Cold Blood)

A wild range of topics this week, including Ben's 70s porn star outfit, the correct name for a female snake, and whether or not we would boink an alien. And of course, the concluding part of the Silurian two-parter! About Time: www.linktree.com/abouttimecast

Jan 08, 202532 minEp. 90

89. "Eelliioott" (The Hungry Earth)

Happy New Year! We're back with The Hungry Earth. We also bring you some of our thoughts on the Wicked movie, and open a present from a listener! About Time: www.linktree.com/abouttimecast

Jan 01, 202542 minEp. 89

PATREON PREVIEW: Christmas Quiz (including Fish Fingers and Custard tasting!)

Our Patreon-exclusive episode for December is now live, and we're quizzing each other on all things Christmas! And Ben finally tries the 2010 delicacy that is fish fingers and custard... This is a very short taster of the episode - full access is available to Patrons of all tiers! Check out the link below to subscribe. All links: www.linktree.com/abouttimecast

Dec 21, 202442 sec

88. "One Man's Trash" (Amy's Choice)

On this episode, we discuss Amy's Choice, as well as national treasures, Shawn Mendes and video aspect ratios! About Time: www.linktree.com/abouttimecast

Dec 18, 202434 minEp. 88

87. "Gweed" (The Vampires of Venice)

Rory joins Amy and the Doctor onboard the TARDIS as they take a romantic trip to 16th century Venice - and we have thoughts! About Time: www.linktree.com/abouttimecast

Dec 11, 202432 minEp. 87
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