Episode 20: Vengeance on Varos

Doctor Who: the World Enough and Time podcast

In our twentieth episode Alex and Andy are side-by-side again in NZ due to circumstances that neither would have wished for. Thanks to everyone who sent messages of love and support after hearing about Alex's car accident. She is now well on the road to recovery. Towards the end of my time there Al decided she was well enough to record an episode, so here it is. Our focus du jour is Vengeance on Varos, arguably one of of Colin Baker's finest stories. As we assess its value we reflect on the parallels with UK politics and the binary nature of the world we currently live in, the quality of the supporting cast, the guys in the nappies, the use of fear tropes, and whether Alex was ever the intended audience for Doctor Who? Along the way we find time to sidestep into Miss Marple, Harry Hill's badger parade and that cosy family film Swallows and Amazons, all of which have significant ties to this story. Ok, not that significant, one of them is particularly tenuous! As well as the Cailleach, a quotes quiz and Dressed for Success we introduce a new segment 'Claim to Fame'. Gosh! What are you going to do after listening to this podcast? Dunno. Next time: We're throwing our story choice over to a Twitter poll. YOU decide! Get ready to punch your viewstat buttons!