Episodes
Sunday Feb 28, 2021
Episode 53: One for the Dads (The Mind Robber)
Sunday Feb 28, 2021
Sunday Feb 28, 2021
This episode, the Watchers in the Fourth Dimension find that reality is getting too hot anyway, and move outside of the confines of our reality and into a world where they could well become works of fiction. It can only be The Mind Robber!
Over the course of our discussion, Julie (of course) has strong feelings about the temporary re-casting of Jamie, Anthony learns some things about Scottish culture, Reilly finds himself curious about Captain Jack Harkaway, and Don has theories on the origin of the story’s villain and the nature of the Land of Fiction itself. The entire team find themselves loving how meta this story ended up being.
This episode is dedicated to the memory of Hamish Wilson, who sadly passed away from COVID-19 in March 2020.
For those of you who want to watch this along with us, this story is available on DVD through both Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3B7QnFc) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3E64759). This is story is also available to stream through Britbox US (http://www.britbox.com) and Britbox UK (http://www.britbox.co.uk).
Other media mentioned in this episode:
- Out of the Unknown (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FUDTEn | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3aHZ4LA)
- Blake’s 7 – The Complete Series 1-4 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3aMvRyT | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3aMxa0L)
- The Avengers: Series 5 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ja2pI2 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3aMyqRK)
- Z Cars: Complete Collection One & Two (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3pdDtmF | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3lV2cKn)
- The Lord of the Rings: Motion Picture Trilogy (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3nfEjMU | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3jwU4hv)
- Labyrinth (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3nmTHHx | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3b4eutD)
- Ray Harryhausen – The Ultimate 7 Film Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3E0Fgj8 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3Gfn0Ep)
- Batman: The Complete Television Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3BY7Yka | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3jcz0g0)
- Marvel Cinematic Universe: Infinity Saga (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3B7ZNQX | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3ClgBoM)
- Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3b6zlwm | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3njJrzW)
- Jonathan Swift – Gulliver’s Travels (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Cblgtp | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3jqHtfO)
- Cervantes - Don Quixote (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3vKVfPl | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3B8wxcI)
- Genesis – Land of Confusion (YouTube: https://youtu.be/Yq7FKO5DlV0)
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Sunday Feb 14, 2021
Episode 52: Replacement Hot Blonde (The Dominators)
Sunday Feb 14, 2021
Sunday Feb 14, 2021
This episode, the Watchers in the Fourth Dimension kick off Season 6 of Doctor Who with a more of a whimper than a bang, as they tackle a story that involves two hostile turtles as they seek to dominate an entire planet of hippies and turn it into a radioactive ball of lava. It’s that rather misjudged attempt at satire, known only as The Dominators…
Over the course of our discussion, Don questions the impact of this story on the reputation of the Dominators themselves, Anthony talks about the homogeny of the Dulcians, Julie focuses in on Jamie’s kilt (as usual), and Reilly finds a way to draw a parallel between this story and horror movies! The entire crew question some of the costuming choices, and wonder what was going on with the costume designer…
For those of you who want to watch this along with us, this story is available on DVD through both Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3EabMze) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3vHgBNt). This is story is also available to stream through Britbox US (http://www.britbox.com) and Britbox UK (http://www.britbox.co.uk).
Other media mentioned in this episode:
- Doctor Who comedy skit: “The Web of Caves” (YouTube: https://youtu.be/W2xJwSKyjnw)
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – The Movie Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/30IHpS3 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3nkNPOY)
- Z Cars: Complete Collection One & Two (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3pdDtmF | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3lV2cKn)
- David Lynch’s Dune (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3pvxKIU | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3EabR6c)
- Best of Warner Bros.: Looney Tunes 50 Cartoon Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3G4IZxN | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2XscKXX)
- Mary Poppins (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2ZfGyrV | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3vBxrxo)
- Home Alone 1 + 2 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3lSevHh | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DQngYD)
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Sunday Jan 31, 2021
Episode 51: A Tale of Two Cybermen (Season 5 Retrospective)
Sunday Jan 31, 2021
Sunday Jan 31, 2021
This episode, the Watchers in the Fourth Dimension look back at seven stories of monsters, bases under siege, bad bosses, and evil doppelgangers, as they recap their journey through Season 5, picking out the best and worsts of the season!
Over the course of our discussion, Julie surprises everyone with her choice of best lead actor, Don questions the greatness of “The Great Intelligence,” Reilly gives some love to Fariah, and Anthony talks about the huge gulf in quality between the two Cybermen stories of the season. The entire team tries to think of whether the season could have worked better if the stories had been in a better order.
Other media mentioned in this episode:
- Superman: The Complete Collection 1978 – 2006 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3DWFKXm | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3lUd0by)
- Galaxy Quest (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3plEDMM | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3B3afci)
- The Complete Fiction of H.P. Lovecraft (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3n2F8c5 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2YWcHEe)
- Charles Dickens – A Tale of Two Cities (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3nesJBM | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3vHTouR)
- The Boys (Amazon Prime – US: https://amzn.to/3ndPMwI | UK: https://amzn.to/3C3G5XY)
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