Kasterborous Classic TV
Claim This Podcastby Christian Cawley (host, producer) | James McLean (host)
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<div>Regular podcast featuring unique and in-depth discussions covering Doctor Who and other classic TV and movies, usually in the sci-fi and sci-fantasy fields. <br> <br> Launched in 2007, we've lost count of how many episodes we've actually done. Special episodes include interviews with creatives, writers, actors, and notable commentators in the cult TV field. <br> <br> Your regular hosts are Christian Cawley and James McLean.<br> <br> <br> <br> </div>
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3/25/2007
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May 30, 2026
Is Doctor Who actually cancelled?
<div> <p>You cannot have helped but notice that rumours are swirling about the future of Doctor Who, with tabloid reports suggesting that next year’s series and the 2026 Christmas special are facing cancellation. We dig into the reality behind these headlines, the struggle to find the next Time Lord, and why the current climate of “content saturation” is creating such an atmosphere of uncertainty.</p><p><strong>Quick TL;DR -- we don’t buy the “no one wants to play the Doctor” schtick, and nor should you.<br></strong><br>This chat does interrupt previously-scheduled chat about Mind Warp. We will be picking this up soon, but wanted to catch up on the latest news.</p></div><h1>Episode Highlights</h1><div><p><br>Here’s what we actually cover this week:</p></div><ul> <li> <strong>The comfort of the classics:</strong> Why we’re finding more affection for classic Doctor Who than the modern era. Is it nostalgia, or does the scarcity of the old episodes simply make them more precious?</li> <li> <strong>Panini stickers and the 1980s: </strong>A trip down memory lane. We discuss the joys of completing sticker albums—from Return of the Jedi to Transformers—and how they served as a vital, physical conduit to films in an era before on-demand viewing.</li> <li> <strong>Cutaway Comics and the Paradise Towers revival:</strong> We look at the new Unlive the Multiverse graphic novel and the exciting open artist competition for Scary Cat. Could this be the perfect time for a resurgence in spin-off material?</li> <li> <strong>Ncuti Gatwa on SNL UK:</strong> Thoughts on the recent Saturday Night Live monologue and why the current discourse surrounding Doctor Who feels like it’s being played for laughs.</li> <li><p><strong>The cancellation rumours:</strong> Addressing the recent reports in The Sun and Radio Times. We break down why the “unnamed insider” narrative is often misleading and discuss the broader implications of the BBC’s current “uncertainty” era.</p></li> </ul><h1>Links and resources</h1><div><br></div><ul> <li> <a href="https://cutawaycomics.co.uk">Cutaway Comics</a>: Explore their library and find out more about their current projects and artist opportunities.</li> <li> <a href="https://thedoctorwhocompanion.com/">The Doctor Who Companion</a>: Our favourite Doctor Who online magazine.</li> <li> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/cw/kasterborous/membership">Join the Kasterborous Archive</a>: Our Patreon is a collection of lost, forgotten, overlooked, and unheard interviews, features, and curios from 20+ years of writing and talking about Doctor Who</li> </ul><h1>Help us climb the charts!</h1><div> <p>We are on a mission to <strong>raise our profile on Apple Podcasts</strong>, and we can’t do it without you.</p><p><strong>If you enjoy what we do, please </strong><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/kasterborous-classic-tv-exploring-doctor-who-classic/id1045277918"><strong>leave a review</strong></a><strong>.<br></strong><br>It takes 30 seconds but makes a massive difference in helping new listeners find us. While you’re there, make sure you’re subscribed so you never miss a drop.</p></div><h1>Not on Apple Podcasts?</h1><div> <p>No problem. You can still help us grow. Leave a review on your platform of choice and send us the link via <a href="http://twitter.com/kasterborousUK"><strong>X/Twitter</strong></a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thekasterborous"><strong>Facebook</strong></a>, or directly to <a href="mailto:editor@kasterborous.co.uk"><strong>editor@kasterborous.co.uk</strong></a>. We’ll make sure to give you a shout-out in a future episode as a thank you for your support.</p><p>Thanks!</p></div>
May 28, 2026
Forget the forgettable: Revisiting The Mysterious Planet finale
<div> <p>Christian Cawley and James McLean reach the final episode of The Mysterious Planet — and by this point, the commentary itself may be more entertaining than the serial under discussion. </p><p>As the pair pick apart collapsing pacing, endless corridors, meaningless courtroom interruptions, and the baffling lack of anything recognisably “Earth-like” about Ravalox, the conversation expands into a broader discussion about Doctor Who itself: companion writing, Colin Baker’s wasted strengths, the failures of Trial of a Time Lord as a format, and whether the season could have worked better as a genuine deconstruction of the Doctor. </p><p>There’s nostalgia for VHS culture, comparisons with The Daleks’ Master Plan, frustration over Peri’s lack of agency, and a surprisingly thoughtful debate about why some companions endure while others become little more than plot devices. </p><p>By the end, the hosts are already bracing themselves for Mind Warp — and wondering if the real trial was the episodes they watched along the way.</p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/cw/kasterborous"><strong>Join the Kasterborous Archive</strong></a><strong> and influence topics for future shows.</strong></p></div><h1>Help us climb the charts!</h1><div> <p><br>We are on a mission to raise our profile on Apple Podcasts, and we can’t do it without you. </p><p><strong>If you enjoy what we do, please </strong><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/kasterborous-classic-tv-exploring-doctor-who-classic/id1045277918"><strong>leave a review</strong></a><strong>.<br></strong><br>It takes 30 seconds but makes a massive difference in helping new listeners find us. While you’re there, make sure you’re subscribed so you never miss a drop.</p></div><h1>Not on Apple Podcasts?</h1><div> <p><br>No problem. You can still help us grow. Leave a review on your platform of choice and send us the link via <a href="http://twitter.com/kasterborousUK"><strong>X/Twitter</strong></a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thekasterborous"><strong>Facebook</strong></a>, or directly to <a href="mailto:editor@kasterborous.co.uk"><strong>editor@kasterborous.co.uk</strong></a>. We’ll make sure to give you a shout-out in a future episode as a thank you for your support.</p><p>Thanks!</p><p>What do you think of the Sixth Doctor's final stand? Let us know in the comments.</p></div>
May 26, 2026
Trial by waffle: Revisiting The Mysterious Planet
<div> <p>Christian Cawley and James McLean continue their Trial of a Time Lord marathon with Episode 3 of The Mysterious Planet — and the cracks are beginning to show. </p><p>What starts as a nostalgic conversation about VHS tins, HMV trips, and the ritual of physical media quickly becomes a forensic dissection of pacing problems, intrusive courtroom scenes, and a strangely muted “it was Earth all along” reveal.</p><p>Along the way, the pair discuss Robert Holmes’ recycled story ideas, the abandoned "Yellow Fever and How to Cure It," unreliable narration in Trial of a Time Lord, and why the serial feels oddly disconnected from Earth despite its central twist.</p><p>There’s also sympathy for Colin Baker being awkwardly hoisted by a wobbling robot, comparisons to the Kandyman, and the growing suspicion that the courtroom framework may actually undermine the storytelling it was supposed to enhance.</p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/cw/kasterborous"><strong>Join the Kasterborous Archive</strong></a><strong> and influence topics for future shows.<br><br></strong><br></p></div><h1>Help us climb the charts!</h1><div> <p><br>We are on a mission to raise our profile on Apple Podcasts, and we can’t do it without you. </p><p><strong>If you enjoy what we do, please </strong><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/kasterborous-classic-tv-exploring-doctor-who-classic/id1045277918"><strong>leave a review</strong></a><strong>.<br></strong><br>It takes 30 seconds but makes a massive difference in helping new listeners find us. While you’re there, make sure you’re subscribed so you never miss a drop.</p></div><h1>Not on Apple Podcasts?</h1><div> <p><br>No problem. You can still help us grow. Leave a review on your platform of choice and send us the link via <a href="http://twitter.com/kasterborousUK"><strong>X/Twitter</strong></a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thekasterborous"><strong>Facebook</strong></a>, or directly to <a href="mailto:editor@kasterborous.co.uk"><strong>editor@kasterborous.co.uk</strong></a>. We’ll make sure to give you a shout-out in a future episode as a thank you for your support.</p><p>Thanks!</p><p>What do you think of the Sixth Doctor's final stand? Let us know in the comments.</p></div>
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- What is Kasterborous Classic TV?
<div>Regular podcast featuring unique and in-depth discussions covering Doctor Who and other classic TV and movies, usually in the sci-fi and sci-fantasy fields. <br> <br> Launched in 2007, we've lost count of how many episodes we've actually done. Special episodes include interviews with creatives, writers, actors, and notable commentators in the cult TV field. <br> <br> Your regular hosts are Christian Cawley and James McLean.<br> <br> <br> <br> </div> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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