This Week In Doctor Who Spinoffs - August 22, 2009
(posted 22nd Aug 2009, 9:53am - TWIDW post #0927)

This Week In Doctor Who Spinoffs
August 22, 2009 - Volume 1, Number 32
The weekly guide to Sarah Jane Smith broadcasts, podcasts for all the Doctor Who
universe shows, and other matters.
by Benjamin F. Elliott
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Sarah Jane's current status:

UK - Series 3 will be on BBC One and CBBC this fall. No start date yet, but
starting in late September like Series 1 and 2 would be the easiest way to do
it.

USA - Since Syfy has not purchased Series 2 or 3 of Sarah Jane, we have no idea
when or if the episodes will reach our TV screens. No network has mentioned that
they are buying the show yet. Yes, BBC America has been sent e-mails and
twitters asking if they'll step forward.

CANADA - BBC Kids has not mentioned any plans to pick up Sarah Jane Series 2.
Instead they've been getting themselves dropped from some cable systems. No
other network has mentioned if they want Sarah Jane in Canada.

Sarah Jane Stations:

UK:

CBBC http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc http://www.bbc.co.uk/sja
31 August 9AM and 2:50PM BST 1. Invasion of the Bane (60 minutes)
31 August 10AM BST 2a. Revenge of the Slitheen pt 1 of 2
31 August 10:30AM BST 2b. Revenge of the Slitheen pt 2 of 2
31 August 11AM BST 3a. Eye of the Gorgon pt 1 of 2
31 August 11:30AM BST 3b. Eye of the Gorgon pt 2 of 2
31 August Noon BST 4a. Warriors of Kudlak pt 1 of 2
31 August 12:30PM BST 4b. Warriors of Kudlak pt 2 of 2
31 August 1PM BST 5a. Whatever Happened to Sarah Jane? pt 1 of 2
31 August 1:30PM BST 5b. Whatever Happened to Sarah Jane? pt 2 of 2
31 August 2PM BST 6a. The Lost Boy pt 1 of 2
31 August 2:30PM BST 6b. The Lost Boy pt 2 of 2
3 September 5:15PM BST 7a. The Last Sontaran pt 1 of 2
4 September 5:15PM BST 7b. The Last Sontaran pt 2 of 2
10 September 5:15PM BST 8a. "Day Of The Clown" pt 1 of 2
11 September 5:15PM BST 8b. "Day Of The Clown" pt 2 of 2

AUSTRALIA:

Nickelodeon Australia http://www.nickelodeon.com.au http://www.foxtel.tv
All times Australian Eastern.
Sunday 7:30PM 3a. Eye of the Gorgon pt 1 of 2
30 August 7:30PM 3b. Eye of the Gorgon pt 2 of 2

MILITARY:

BFBS http://bfbs-tv.com
BFBS 3 Kids:
Saturday 6AM CET 8a. "Day Of The Clown" pt 1 of 2
Saturday 6:30AM CET 8b. "Day Of The Clown" pt 2 of 2
Sunday 6AM CET 9a. Secrets of the Stars pt 1 of 2
Sunday 6:30AM CET 9b. Secrets of the Stars pt 2 of 2
Monday 8:35AM, Tuesday 6:30AM, 29 August 6AM CET 10a. "The Mark Of The
Berserker" pt 1 of 2
Tuesday 8:30AM, Wednesday 6:30AM, 29 August 6:30AM CET 10b. "The Mark Of The
Berserker" pt 2 of 2
Wednesday 8:35AM, Thursday 6:30AM, 30 August 6AM CET 11a. "The Temptation Of
Sarah Jane Smith" pt 1 of 2
Thursday 8:30AM, Friday 6:30AM, 30 August 6:30AM CET 11b. "The Temptation Of
Sarah Jane Smith" pt 2 of 2
31 August 8:05AM CET 12a. Enemy of the Bane pt 1 of 2
31 August 8:35AM CET 12b. Enemy of the Bane pt 2 of 2

K9 - Coming later 2009 (or early 2010, by some reports). Network Ten in Australia and DisneyXD in the UK will air it. Other broadcasters unknown. 26 episodes in this first batch. Starring John Leeson as the voice of K9. A launch trailer for DisneyXD in the UK included K9 clips. If a bunch of Disney XD branded channels start airing K9, this section will get very busy very quickly.

ONLINE RADIO SHOWS/PODCASTS:

This section is always open to discovering new Doctor Who/Sarah
Jane/K9/Torchwood material of note. If you think your webcast/podcast (or
somebody else's) belongs in this section, e-mail me.

Doctor Who: Podshock http://www.gallifreyanembassy.org/vortex
Live Talkshoe broadcasts - http://www.talkshoe.com/tc/23358
call in number (724) 444-7444 call id 23358
1) Home to the longest continuously running weekly-ish international Doctor Who
chat show done in podcast format. Hosted by Louis Trapani, Ken Deep, and James
Naughton, with frequent contributions/co-hosting by Dave AC, Mike Doran, and a
cast of many. There is a feed for studio shows and a feed for live shows.
2) Also home to the Sonic Newsdriver, Louis Trapani's periodic rundown of new
Doctor Who news.
3) Also home to the Hitch-hiker's Guide To British Sci-Fi, a podcast covering a
mix of shows, including Doctor Who.
Current episode:
-Podshock Episode 159 - News and lots of feedback in this extended episode.
Messages of all shapes and styles.

Radio Free Skaro http://www.radiofreeskaro.com
The 3 Canadians (Warren, Steven, Chris) get together on the weekends for about
an hour or more to discuss the latest in Doctor Who, Torchwood, and Sarah Jane
in a fairly amusing manner. When one is away, the 4th Canadian (Katrina) will
play. Or will she - Katrina and her friend Nat have launched a spinoff podcast
called "Bridging The Rift".
Current Episodes:
#154 - "Condo Says LOL XD" - BBC America gets in the news again. The hosts try
to figure out the meaning of Disney XD (it's a channel brand that Disney is
rolling out around the world, usually replacing Toon Disney or Jetix). Part two
of a look at the Doctor Who career of Robert Holmes. And many other diversions.
Coming Soon:
Episode 155 - "The Key To Podcast Commentaries" - Part 3 of the Robert Holmes'
review is expected. BBC Kids has Peter Davison era Doctor Who popping up in
their future. Rumors were circulating that the RFS team were going to revive
their Classic Who commentaries, this time doing two 25 minute episodes per week
instead of full stories. Which means that they could just about fit in the 26
episodes of the Key To Time season in 13 week, and I don't recall anybody doing
the commentaries for the Key To Time yet.

DWO Whocast http://www.thewhocast.com
Trevor from Australia and Marty from the UK talk Doctor Who with themselves,
others, and teddy bears dressed as doctors. Now with a rock version of the
opening theme, the Whocast continues to ask the questions that pop in to their
heads. Regular correspondent - James. Frequent guest - Michael of the Tin Dog
podcast.
Current episode:
#131. The Black Guardian trilogy (Mawdryn Undead, Terminus, and Enlightenment)
have come out on DVD in the UK. Our intrepid hosts investigate these three epic
stories, getting ever closer to the truth that the guardians were just
intergalactic tricksters who deserve to be exposed so their confidence games
end. But our hosts probably haven't gotten that far yet - expect a review of the
DVDs instead.

Tin Dog Podcast http://www.tin-dog.co.uk
UK based podcast looking at the latest in Doctor Who, Torchwood, or Sarah Jane
Adventures. New episodes ever 2 weeks or so.
Current episode:
#98 - Enlightenment. One of Michael's favourite stories gets the DVD treatment.
Even an alternate version is included. And Michael announces that he will do a
podcast on The Prisoner. While The Prisoner isn't really the area of this
column, I'll certainly mention it again when Michael starts it up and we have a
name.

CIA - Cultdom In Audio http://ciashock.podomatic.com
Live Talkshoe broadcasts http://www.talkshoe.com/tc/30659
call in number (724) 444-7444 call id 30659
West and other Doctor Who fans liked the live Doctor Who: Podshocks so much that
they wanted to keep talking afterwards. The resulting show covers Doctor Who,
anything else sci-fi related, and can go wildly off in all directions. Show
founder West has alerted Dave AC and West that he will return full time to
hosting duties with episode 101. Chats open 15 minutes before the scheduled
start time.
Current episode - 100. Dave AC and Ian retire as the regular guest hosts. Final
episodes of TV shows are discussed. And could we have celebrity guest
appearances?
Next Episode - Sunday 30 August 2PM EDT/7PM BST/11AM PDT - 101. New Beginnings.
West and CIA are back!

The Cultdom Collective http://www.cultdom.com
Live Talkshoe Broadcasts http://www.talkshoe.com/tc/54821
call in number (724) 444-7444 call id 54821
Dave AC and Ian have guest hosted CIA so much that they developed a taste for
doing it themselves. So they are launching their own show starting Sunday 2
August. Now the two shows will be side by side, one after the other for twice
the chatting on twice the topics. Chats open 15 minutes before the scheduled
start time.
Current episode:
3 - Terminator - Did Sarah Connor See This Coming? The week in Doctor Who news,
followed by a talk about the Terminator franchise of movies and a TV show.
Upcoming episode:
Sunday 3:30PM EDT/12:30PM PDT/8:30PM BST - 4. I Am The Doctor ... Doctor Who is
the focus of an episode.

Two Minute Time Lord http://twominutetimelord.com
A bite-sized commentary and revew show. Host Chip's interest was rekindled by
the 2005 revival. He believes in balancing old fandom and new viewers, respect
for the past and breaking the rules. He tries to keep his pontifications to 120
seconds, because we're ALL in a hurry these days.
Current Episode:
#56 - Format, Formula, and Torchwood Series 4. What could another series of
Torchwood look like?

Staggering Stories http://www.staggeringstories.net
A wild, wandering podcast with Doctor Who and the other flavours of the moment
winding together roughly once every 2 weeks. The website's main focus is on
stories collected through the years.
Current:
Episode 52 - "The Dwarf Is Green". The original run of Red Dwarf on the BBC was
52 episodes. In memoriam of this largely forgotten bit of trivia, the 52nd
Staggering Stories will take a claer look at Series 1 of the Dwarf. Lots of
other stuff happens as well, but they seem very happy to look at the history of
one of the UK's best sci-fi comedies.

The Flashing Blade Podcast http://www.flashingblade.org.uk
Tony Gallichan returns to podcast land with new podcaster Jo! to look at Doctor
Who and matters of interest. Tony grew up with UK fandom and knows all the
cliches. Jo! - didn't. Flashing Blade wants to be known as the podcast that
would like a nice cup of tea.
Current episode:
11. The One Doctor and The Visitation get reviewed. Two of Tony's cats get
fondly remembered. Shocks and twists abound.

Bridging The Rift http://bridgingtherift.wordpress.com
Katrina (Radio Free Skaro) and Nat launch a new show bringing the worlds of
Doctor Who fandom, Torchwood fandom, Sarah Jane Adventures fandom, K9 fandom,
and other areas together. Each week - a special guest co-host.
3. Russell T Davies and Fandom. Kate Orman is the guest co-host as our gang look
at the impact of Russell T Davies. How has his vision shaped Doctor Who? Are we
ever satisfied with anything? Very extended length installment.

The Minute Doctor Who Podcast
http://web.mac.com/backintheussr6/The_Minute_Doctor_Who_Podcast/Podcast/Podcast.\
html
Video (sometimes just audio) podcast looking at Doctor Who projects. Episodes
are usually under 5 minutes long.
Current episode:
21 - We Love The NHS. Luke explores the UK's National Health Service in Doctor
Who related terms.

Doctor Who Review Today http://www.talkshoe.com/tc/22756
call in number (724) 444-7444 talkshoe id 22756
Live editions Late Fridays 1AM EDT/10PM PDT/6AM BST every couple of weeks
Robert Carrie King reviews Doctor Who topics (DVDs and news, mostly) on this
Talkshoe program. Frequent cast member on CIA: Cultdom In Audio.
Most recent episode - Episode 41. Three stories on Robert's agenda this time.
The Rescue AND The Romans*, along with Army Of Ghosts. *I know the two stories
come after each other, get released together on VHS and DVD, and The Rescue is a
bit short, but these stories don't share anything except the cliffhanger. Note -
Army Of Ghosts did not get covered as they ran out of time making the show.

The Tennantcast http://tennantcast.com
Kelsey, Kari, Flossie, and friends get together to dish on the latest David
Tennant news.
14 - Compulsive Viewing And Crisps - After the news of the week, the followers
of David the T. take a good long look at the pilot of the 2000 series Randall
and Hopkirk (Deceased). David Tennant hires the main characters in the pilot
episode, and things go very weird from that point onwards. One of David's most
memorable roles if you've seen it, but hardly anyone remembers it. And if you
can think of something more obscure that these hosts would like to cover, you
can contact them. This one was my doing. Bwa-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha!

The Wailing Fangirl http://www.talkshoe.com/tc/22228
Samantha (Romana 2) explores Doctor Who and fandom in Australia, sometimes with
the aid of the ladies of the Gallifreyan Time Love Brigade. Frequent cast member
on CIA: Cultdom In Audio.
Current episode:
12. The gang look at Doctor 11 and Amy Pond's fashion style. Comic-Con reactions
are covered. And a second look at Torchwood: Children Of Earth after a month of
reflection.

A Podcast Of Impossible Things http://podcastofimpossiblethings.blogspot.com
Cardiff-based Doctor Who fans get together to discuss the latest Doctor Who and
do a full length commentary on new Doctor Who episodes.
Current episodes:
Full length commentaries on Torchwood: Children Of Earth episode 1 and
Torchwood: Children Of Earth episode 5.

Bigger On The Inside http://www.earth-2.net
Mike and Dan decide to do their own podcast exploring each Doctor Who story in
broadcast order. It is a very different style from Jonathan's. Again - can they
pull it off? Part of the Earth-2 family of podcasts. Warning - explicit language
(swearing). If your headphones leak any sound at all - do not listen at work.
Current episode - 19 - The Highlanders and The Underwater Menace. The
Highlanders gives lots of fodder for conversation, along with a controversial
view of a beloved character. The Underwater Menace ... takes a bit less time to
discuss.
Coming soon - 20 - The Moonbase and The Macra Terror.

Hoo On Who http://hooonwho.com
Fan reviews of recent Doctor Who DVDs by David Hooie, frequently with a guest
co-host.
Current episode:
#12. Battlefield. David comes into this story planning to like Battlefield a
great deal. I won't say he comes away hating it, but his reaction is rather
mixed. I think Battlefield is the best story of that season and would say so on
the air too, but I do understand what concerned him.

The Cloister Room http://thecloisterroom.com
Tom Dickinson begins a solo Doctor Who podcast effort with short shows on short
subject that get to the point, bulldoze through the point, back up to ground the
point down some more, then flee the scene before the police arrive.
Current episode - 3. "Man, Oh Mandalorian!" Tom looks at the canon debates in
Doctor Who and Star Wars. He prefers Doctor Who's approach to canon..

Tim's Take On ...
Tim Drury's podcast on various issues. Still checking it out at press time.
Available on iTunes.

The Big Finish Podcast http://www.bigfinish.com/podcast
Big Finish podcasts at least once a month to discuss their Doctor Who and other
projects (Sapphire and Steel, Stargate (!), Dark Shadows, Bernice Summerfield,
etc).
Current episode - Charley Pollard special. Three new audios starring the 6th
Doctor (Colin Baker) and Charley (Isla Fisher) are coming soon. This has
inspired the Big Finish team to throw a party and have Ms. Fisher in as a guest.
Really can't explain why without spoiling it all - you'll have to tune in. And
if you're Red Green, expect to learn a new use for Duct Tape in case you ever
bring your show back to TV.

Tachyon TV http://www.tachyon-tv.co.uk
Irregular and irreverant podcast looking at the world of Doctor Who with a
funhouse mirror and coming out the other side holding a plush toy that wasn't
really the one you wanted but you'll keep it anyway because you can give it to
your girlfriend to impress her. It's that kind of show.
Current segment - a short appeal by "Rula Lenska".

MMM Commentaries/Fantragic http://www.mmmcommentaries.com
Roving Australian podcasting gang, including Trevor from the DWO Whocast.
Commentaries on Doctor Who episodes, Star Wars films, some Stargate stuff, and
others. The Frantragic episodes look at Doctor Who and other sci-fi news.
Fantragic episodes are on a different iTunes feed from MMM Commentary episodes.
Current Doctor Who episode - Journey's End. If the description in the iTunes tag
is anything to go by, this running commentary on the Doctor Who Series 4 finale
will not have a happy ending..

The Two Doctors http://www.blogtalkradio.com/thetwodoctors
call in number (718) 664-9807
Jim Iaccino and Kenn Gold look at the latest SciFi broadcasts in the US, with
emphasis on fitting in Doctor Who, Dollhouse, Smallville, Supernatural, Fringe,
Torchwood, and the other big scifi shows of the moment. Everything is based on
US premiere dates rather than UK. Approximately 90 minutes per episode. Show
airs live with a text chat and can be downloaded later.
Next episode - Late Sunday Midnight EDT/9PM PDT/Monday 5AM BST

TV Talk Radio http://blogtalkradio.com/shaunomacradio
Weeknights 6 to 8PM EDT (3 to 5PM PDT) [Friday 7PM EDT/4PM PDT]
Shaun O'Mac Daily (of the Jericho "nuts" campaign) hosts a daily 2 hour show
covering all things TV. Doctor Who is sometimes discussed in the 2nd hour of the
Friday show with Two Doctors co-host Kenn Gold. Listen and chat live through the
website with archives appearing right after the show finishes.

PBS Stations With Doctor Who Rights That Could Air Again:
A - BOUGHT SERIES THREE: (rights expire at date unknown)
B - BOUGHT SERIES TWO: (rights expire March 31, 2010)
1) UNC North Carolina 58.1,17.1,30.1,4.1,36.1,33.1 http://www.unctv.org
Some regions are now being carried in HD on DirecTV. Will update this - probably when the main channel schedules Doctor Who again.
Charlotte DirecTV 58,892 Charlotte Dish 4,8662
Greenville, SC DirecTV 33,892 Greenville, SC Dish 4,8190
Norfolk, VA DirecTV 2 Norfolk, VA Dish 2,7271
Florence, SC DirecTV 31 Florence, SC Dish 31,7845
Greenville, NC DirecTV 25 Greenville, NC Dish 19,7737
UNC has the right to air Series 2 for one additional cycle before March 31, 2010.
2) KCPT 19.1 Kansas City, MO http://www.kcpt.org
Kansas City DirecTV 19 DirecTVHD 19 Kansas City Dish 19,8436
KCPT has the right to air Series 2 two more times.
3) KVCR 24.1 San Bernadino, CA http://www.kvcr.org
Los Angeles DirecTV 24 Los Angeles Dish 24,8014
KVCR has the right to air Series 2 two more times. While KVCR's main viewing area is east of the Los Angeles area, it is considered in the LA Designated Market Area and both satellite services carry it as a Los Angeles local station.

Other stations that are not currently airing Who or Sarah Jane but may still
have rights:
1) HUNGARY (airing as Ki Vagi, Doki?) - Cool TV http://www.cooltv.hu
Series 2 completed.
RTL Klub http://www.rtlklub.hu http://doctorwho.gportal.hu
Series 2 Repeat Run halted, it appears.
2) JAPAN - BS-2 http://www.nhk.or.jp/bs Series 1 and 2 Completed.
NHK 3 http://www.nhk.or.jp Series 1 and 2 Completed.
3) ISRAEL - Yes Stars http://www.yes.co.il
http://www.yes.co.il/Content/MoviesAndSeries.aspx?world=ser&cell_id=channel_22
4) UKRAINE - ICTV
5) NETHERLANDS - Nederland 2 http://nederland2.nl - Series 2 completed.
6) DENMARK - DR 1 http://www.dr.dk/tv Series 1 Repeats Completed.
7) FINLAND - TV2 http://www.yle.fi/tv2 - No additional airdates at present
8) NORWAY - NRK3 http://www.nrk.no http://www.nrk.no/programmer/sider/doktor_who
Series 1 repeat run completed.
9) SOUTH AFRICA - SABC 2 http://www.sabc2.co.za/portal/site/sabc2
The Sarah Jane Adventures Series 1 - not on schedule.
10) SWEDEN - SVT 24 and SVT HD http://www.svt.se
11) GREECE - Skai TV http://www.skai.gr - Between seasons.
12) ICELAND - RUV http://www.ruv.is - English with Icelandic subtitles - Series
1 and 2 completed.
13) TURKEY - Cine 5 http://www.cine5.com.tr
14) THAILAND - Channel 7 http://www.ch7.com
15) ITALY - RAISAT Smash http://www.smash.raisat.it
Sarah Jane Adventures Series 1 - dubbed into Italian. Pan & scan 4:3 image.
completed run?
Jimmy http://www.jimmy.tv - No repeats or new episodes scheduled at the moment.
16) NEW ZEALAND - Prime TV http://www.primetv.co.nz http://nzdwfc.tetrap.com
16:9 digital; 4:3 pan and scan analog.
The Waters Of Mars and the 2 part finale - airdate unknown, but the episodes
have been purchased.
17) AFRICA/MIDDLE EAST - Showtime Arabia http://www.showtimearabia.com
ShowSeries 1 (all airings 2 hours earlier on ShowSeries 1 Extra) - Series 3
Encore completed.
18) DUBAI - Dubai One http://www.dmi.ae/dubaione/default.asp
More info needed. Doctor Who was seen airing on this station over Christmas.
19) ROMANIA - TVR2 http://www.tvr.ro - Series 3 completed.
20) SOUTH KOREA - KBS2 http://www.kbs.co.kr
http://www.kbs.co.kr/2tv/enter/doctorwho/index.html
Primary language Korean, English language as secondary audio. 4th series
completed.
21) CANADA - Ztele http://www.ztele.com/index.jsp - Doctor Who episodes dubbed
in French. Series 4 completed.
SPACE http://www.spacecast.com http://www.dwin.org SPACE has the 2009 specials
and Series 5. Repeats of the Eccleston/Tennant episodes coming in 2010. Next
airdate unknown.
22) UK - BBC Radio 7 http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio7 - available via UK digital
radio, UK digital TV, live streaming worldwide via Windows Media Player and
RealPlayer, archived one week via iPlayer (inside the UK) and RealPlayer (all
over the world) - next show airdate unknown
BBC One http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcone http://www.radiotimes.com
http://uk-tv-guide.com 16:9 Widescreen Digital,14:9 Cropped Letterbox Analogue
Later 2009 4-16 The Waters of Mars; Still later 2009/2010 "The other 2
specials - final episodes with David Tennant as The Doctor"
2010 "Series 5 - 13 episodes - starring Matt Smith as The Doctor"
BBC HD http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbchd http://www.radiotimes.com The BBC's UK station
for HD programming - no episodes scheduled
23) CROATIA - HRT2 http://www.hrt.hr - Series 3 completed.
24) SWEDEN - TV4 Science Fiction http://www.tv4.se http://www.tvplaneten.se
Digital SciFi station. Classic Who completed for now.
25) IRELAND - TV3 http://www.tv3.ie - Has previously aired Series 1, 2, and The
Runaway Bride.
26) MEXICO/LATIN AMERICA/SOUTH AMERICA - People + Arts
http://www.tudiscovery.com Series 3 Repeat Run completed.
27) HONG KONG - ATV World http://www.hkatv.com/v3/world/world.html - Doctor Who
Series 3 and Sarah Jane Series 1 repeats completed. Next airdate for either show
unknown.

Thanks for reading. Until next week, take care.

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