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, 2025•57 sec
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, 2025•58 min
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, 2025•1 hr 22 min
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, 2025•1 hr 3 min
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, 2025•49 min
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, 2025•58 min
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, 2025•52 min
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, 2025•28 sec
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, 2025•1 hr 8 min
This week I'm joined by animator Willow, to discuss the second episode of the current series, "Lux"! About Time: www.linktree.com/abouttimecast
Apr 22, 2025•59 min
New Doctor Who is on our screens! And joining me this week to discuss Episode 1 of this new series, "The Robot Revolution", are the wonderful Séan and Ethan of the Fast Return podcast. Fast Return: www.linktree.com/FastReturnPodcast About Time: www.linktree.com/abouttimecast
Apr 15, 2025•58 min
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, 2025•48 min•Ep. 101
(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, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 100
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, 2025•46 min•Ep. 99
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, 2025•42 min•Ep. 98
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, 2025•35 min•Ep. 97
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, 2025•47 min•Ep. 96
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, 2025•36 min•Ep. 95
This week I'm joined by self-confessed Sarah Jane aficionado, Amber, to discuss the fourth series of the CBBC spinoff. About Time: www.linktree.com/abouttimecast
Feb 12, 2025•1 hr 2 min
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, 2025•50 min•Ep. 94
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, 2025•39 min•Ep. 93
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, 2025•44 min
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, 2025•39 min•Ep. 92
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, 2025•46 min•Ep. 91
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, 2025•56 min
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, 2025•32 min•Ep. 90
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, 2025•42 min•Ep. 89
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, 2024•42 sec
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, 2024•34 min•Ep. 88
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, 2024•32 min•Ep. 87