Luke wants to talk about Doctor Who more. Specifically the era of the Fifth Doctor, be it telly, print or audio. Why? Because its the best. So join him as he explores the era from the highest highs to the lowest lows and the most apocryphal apocrypha with a different guest each time.
The Maran Chess Club
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Luke wants to talk about Doctor Who more. Specifically the era of the Fifth Doctor, be it telly, print or audio. Why? Because its the best. So join him as he explores the era from the highest highs to the lowest lows and the most apocryphal apocrypha with a different guest each time.
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May 29, 2026
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May 24, 2026
Books N Stuff: Snakedance with Paul Arthur
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May 16, 2026
Behind The Sofa Season 19 with Charity Sims-Jenkins
<p>To celebrate a year of the Maran Chess Club, Mrs Charity Sims-Jenkins joins Luke to talk about the season 19 Behind the Goggle Sofa's & answer questions.</p><p><br></p><p>Pavlov's Pyramids.</p><p>Mourning has broken.</p><p>The Tooth Temple</p>
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