This week on Wholala, we’re uncovering the lost Doctor Who animated series of the 90s (including the Master with Sean Connery’s face), plus a few other pitches that never made it to screen. Sam takes us deep into the world of pre-production pitches and animated shows that almost were. We also kick off a new segment where Alasdair checks in on where…

This week we’re celebrating Pride on the pod as we listen to voice notes and messages sent in by our listeners about how they find the show relates to the queer community, and special characters and moments that mean a lot to them. We also look back on the show’s latest era and ask the question; was our community well represented? 🎙 HOSTS: Alasdair…

This week we're looking back on the roller coaster that was Season 2 of Doctor Who, and reflecting on Ncuti Gatwa's era as a whole. Join us as we mourn the loss of 15, look back on episodes and monsters we loved, discuss the journey that Belinda and Ruby took over this season and ask the question, what does the future of the show look like now? 🎙 H…

This week on Wholala, it’s a bumper episode as we dive into The Reality War! Bone beasts are provoked, wish babies evaporate, Ruby is gaslit and the Rani gets gobbled. Plus: the regeneration that left cinemas in tatters and our social feeds in meltdown. 🎙 HOSTS: Alasdair Gibbs (@alasdairgibbs) and Sam Player (@samwhotried). 📲 FOLLOW: @WholalaPod on…

On a special bonus episode of the pod, we’re reunited with the iconic Christina Rotondo as we celebrate her return to the Whoniverse in ‘The Interstellar Song Contest’. Join us as talk talk about the debut of Liz Lizardine, reminisce on Janis Goblin, and discuss a potential return to the show… 🎙 HOSTS: Alasdair Gibbs (@alasdairgibbs) and Sam Player…

Everything is not what it seems this week as we take a trip to the Rani’s ‘Wish World’. Join us as we talk about the new Rani (both of them!), Conrad’s return, our theories for the finale and reaction to THAT reveal. 🎙 HOSTS: Alasdair Gibbs (@alasdairgibbs) and Sam Player (@samwhotried). 📲 FOLLOW: @WholalaPod on Tik Tok, Twitter (X), Instagram and …

This week we’re taking a trip to the Harmony Arena to watch ‘The Interstellar Song Contest’. Join us as we discuss camp acts, flying confetti canons, shocking cameos, gaggy reveals and our thoughts on the episode’s political themes… 🎙 HOSTS: Alasdair Gibbs (@alasdairgibbs) and Sam Player (@samwhotried). 📲 FOLLOW: @WholalaPod on Tik Tok, Twitter (X)…

This week, we're lucky to be joined on the pod by writer and producer Dominic G. Martin to talk about 'The Story & The Engine'! Join us as we discuss this historic episode of Doctor Who, poignant themes, a flipping massive spider and THAT surprise cameo... 🎙 HOSTS: Alasdair Gibbs (@alasdairgibbs) and Sam Player (@samwhotried). 📲 FOLLOW: @WholalaPod…

This week on Wholala, we’re checking in on the Sundays for ‘Lucky Day’. We talk conspiracies, clout-chasing, trauma, tasers, and the moment Kate Stewart finally snaps. It's a very honest review this week - and it’s not exactly love at first Shreek. But one thing we can all agree on: the real villain is a podcaster. 🎙 HOSTS: Alasdair Gibbs (@alasdai…

This week we’re taking a trip to a familiar planet and join the Doctor and Belinda as we visit ‘The Well’. Join us as we talk about this surprise sequel, disability representation, the intricate set design, exciting theories and how we’re feeling about the season so far… 🎙 HOSTS: Alasdair Gibbs (@alasdairgibbs) and Sam Player (@samwhotried). 📲 FOLL…

Join us for an extra special bonus episode with the Fans from Lux: Bronté Barbé, Samir Arrian and Steph Lacey! We discuss special read-through memories, moments on set, favourite Who episodes, and the impact of that scene. Plus, we discuss the possibility of a return… 👀 🎙 HOSTS: Alasdair Gibbs (@alasdairgibbs) and Sam Player (@samwhotried). 📲 FOLLO…

This week, we're taking a trip to Miami, 1952 to discuss ‘Lux' and uncover the mystery of the Palazzo movie theatre! We get into the iconic Mr Ring-a-Ding, the stunning animation, how Doctor Who keeps breaking boundaries (quite literally). We give our reaction to that scene and ask ourselves… are we real? 🎙 HOSTS: Alasdair Gibbs (@alasdairgibbs) an…

This week we're joined by Reece and Carrot of the Gallifrey Cabaret as we dive into the newest season of the show. Join us as we talk about performing for Bad Wolf, the debut of Belinda Chandra, our thoughts for the season going ahead and are joined by a very special canine! 🎙 HOSTS: Alasdair Gibbs (@alasdairgibbs) and Sam Player (@samwhotried). 📲 …

It's almost time! This week, we're sitting down to talk through our predictions for Season 2 of Doctor Who. Join us for a leak-free yap about our predictions for the season, talk theories, what we'd like to see in the show, and what the future of Who might look like after Season 2. 🎙 HOSTS: Alasdair Gibbs (@alasdairgibbs) and Sam Player (@samwhotri…

This week on Wholala we’re celebrating 20 years of New Who by sitting down with an actor from the episode that started it all - Adam McCoy, aka Clive’s son! Join us as we look back on his memories of the shoot, what Doctor Who means to him now and our collective shared love for Billie Piper. 🎙 HOSTS: Alasdair Gibbs (@alasdairgibbs) and Sam Player (…

This week on Wholala — the world’s on fire, Martha’s got blisters, and the Doctor’s floating. Martha walks the Earth while the Master burns it down with kids in orbs. We get into the horror, the heartbreak, and a sad goodbye to one of our faves. Is this one of the most unexpected resolutions in Who history? 🎙 HOSTS: Alasdair Gibbs (@alasdairgibbs) …

This week on Wholala… here come the drums. A hypnotic Prime Minister backed by Sharon Osbourne, Freema Agyeman stunt driving, John Simm giving the performance of a lifetime and some anaemic prop chips. Oh, and maybe one of the best cliffhangers ever? 🎙 HOSTS: Alasdair Gibbs (@alasdairgibbs) and Sam Player (@samwhotried). 📲 FOLLOW: @WholalaPod on Ti…

This week we're taking a trip to the end of the universe as we rewatch ‘Utopia’, and begin our journey into the Series 3 finale. Join us as we discuss Captain Jack's return, feel sorry for Martha Jones and discuss the iconic return of THAT character... 🎙 HOSTS: Alasdair Gibbs (@alasdairgibbs) and Sam Player (@samwhotried). 📲 FOLLOW: @WholalaPod on …

Pack your bags, we’re off to Gloucester! This week, we’re revisiting Fugitive of the Judoon - an episode that gave us space rhinos, lens flares, and a very gaggy reveal. Join us as we untangle the Fugitive Doctor’s place in the timeline, and why Jo Martin instantly feels like the Doctor. 🎙 HOSTS: Alasdair Gibbs (@alasdairgibbs) and Sam Player (@sam…

This week we're taking a trip to the East End as we rewatch 'Dimensions in Time' and do a deep dive into the history of Doctor Who and Eastenders! Join us as we talk about the return of the Rani, actors that appear in both shows and unearth some fun crossovers, including Stacey Slater's trip in the TARDIS... 🎙 HOSTS: Alasdair Gibbs (@alasdairgibbs)…

This week we’re saying hi to the Seventh Doctor as we reminisce on ‘The Remembrance of the Daleks’. Join us as we talk about 7 and Ace, discuss Davros as the Emperor Dalek, the mysterious girl with a creepy tune and look back on the legacy of Dursley McLinden. 🎙 HOSTS: Alasdair Gibbs (@alasdairgibbs) and Sam Player (@samwhotried). 📲 FOLLOW: @Wholal…

This week we're taking a trip to the Industrial Revolution with the Sixth Doctor as we watch 'The Mark of the Rani'. Join us as we talk about the iconic debut of the Rani, turning people into trees, and how we made a listener cry. 🎙 HOSTS: Alasdair Gibbs (@alasdairgibbs) and Sam Player (@samwhotried). 📲 FOLLOW: @WholalaPod on TikTok, X, BlueSky and…

This week we’re saying goodbye to the Ponds as we rewatch ‘The Angels Take Manhattan’. Join us as we talk about Angels in America, River’s relationship with her parents and talk about our thoughts on Amy and Rory’s final goodbye… what are your thoughts on their ending? 🎙 HOSTS: Alasdair Gibbs (@alasdairgibbs) and Sam Player (@samwhotried). 📲 FOLLOW…

This week we're jumping to Series 5 and revisiting the crash of the Byzantium as we rewatch 'The Time of Angels' and 'Flesh and Stone'. Join us as we talk the return of River, the Angel's new abilities, and ask the question... is it a worthy follow up from 'Blink'? 🎙 HOSTS: Alasdair Gibbs (@alasdairgibbs) and Sam Player (@samwhotried). 📲 FOLLOW: @W…

This week, we’re watching Blink and asking the important questions. Can you kill a Weeping Angel with a sledgehammer? Who would Sheridan Smith play in ‘Sparrow & Nightingale’? And does this episode deserve its reputation as one of the best Doctor Who stories of all time? 🎙 HOSTS: Alasdair Gibbs (@alasdairgibbs) and Sam Player (@samwhotried). 📲 FOLL…

What if Doctor Who Season One had the luxury of a full 13 episodes? We roll up our sleeves and get to work reimagining how we’d produce an extended series. We also challenge ourselves to chop down the 2005 series to just eight stories. Do the Slitheen still make the cut? 👀 🎙 HOSTS: Alasdair Gibbs (@alasdairgibbs) and Sam Player (@samwhotried). 📲 FO…

This week we're celebrating Christmas as we review the 2024 Special, 'Joy to the World'. Join us as we talk Time Hotels, our love of chair night and reveal what we thought about the starry ending. 🎙 HOSTS: Alasdair Gibbs (@alasdairgibbs) and Sam Player (@samwhotried). 📲 FOLLOW: @WholalaPod on TikTok, X, BlueSky and Instagram. ⏯️ WATCH: All our cont…

I'm gonna get killed by a Christmas Tree! This week we're FINALLY watching the iconic 2005 Christmas Special 'The Christmas Invasion'. Join us for killer Christmas trees, robot santas, menacing Sycorax and we ask the question - was Harriet Jones right after all? 🎙 HOSTS: Alasdair Gibbs (@alasdairgibbs) and Sam Player (@samwhotried). 📲 FOLLOW: @Whol…

This week on Wholala, we’re tackling The Doctor, The Widow and The Wardrobe! Join us a slightly hungover romp in the forest with Claire Skinner’s delightfully chaotic Madge and the kids whose names you’ve forgotten. 🎙 HOSTS: Alasdair Gibbs and Sam Player. 📲 FOLLOW: @WholalaPod on BlueSky, TikTok, X, Instagram and Threads ⏯️ WATCH: All our content v…

Remember: if it’s too good to be true, it’s probably a dream crab. This week - Santa Claus, brain-eating crabs, and dreams within dreams! We break down Last Christmas, from Clara’s emotional farewell to an imagined Danny to the Doctor’s total aversion with hugs. Plus, Shona’s potential as a companion, Moffat’s love of psychological games, and wheth…

The gang’s all here! Well, except Tom Baker, who’s otherwise engaged. We unpack The Five Doctors, from the Third Doctor towing Sarah up a hill like she’s luggage, to the Master’s campiest scamper in a cape yet. We’ll discuss the Raston Warrior Robot as the ultimate lycra assassin, Susan’s return feeling a little... frosty, and our personal fashion …

This week we’re continuing our journey through the Classic Doctors as we visit ‘The Ark in Space’. Join us as we talk about this 70s TARDIS Trio, the bug-like Wirrn and ask the question: which is worse, the bubble wrap mutations or the ‘futuristic’ 70s haircuts? 🎙 HOSTS: Alasdair Gibbs (@alasdairgibbs) and Sam Player (@samwhotried). 📲 FOLLOW: @Whol…

We're continuing our anniversary celebrations by diving into the Third Doctor's era! We follow a teeny tiny Pertwee and Manning into the 'Carnival of Monsters'. Join us as we talk ropey greenscreen, camp costumes and our love for the 'Bond' Doctor. 🎙 HOSTS: Alasdair Gibbs and Sam Player. 📲 FOLLOW: @WholalaPod on TikTok, BlueSky, X, Instagram and Th…

This week we’re taking a trip to Telos as we discover ‘The Tomb of the Cybermen’. We’re joined by the Second Doctor, Jamie and Victoria as we uncover frozen Cybermen, talk about robotic voices, Victoria’s iconic scream and ask the question - were the Doctor and Jamie madly in love?! 🎙 HOSTS: Alasdair Gibbs (@alasdairgibbs) and Sam Player (@samwhotr…

This week we're going back to that junkyard where it all began with a rewatch of 'An Unearthly Child'. Join us as we talk creepy junkyards, William Hartnell's performance as the Doctor and a few times the episode, ahem... shows it's age... 🎙 HOSTS: Alasdair Gibbs (@alasdairgibbs) and Sam Player (@samwhotried). 📲 FOLLOW: @WholalaPod on Tik Tok, Twit…

This week, we put on our tuxes and headed to Wales to attend the BAFTA Cymru 2024 red carpet! Join us as we look back on the event, share our red carpet interviews and reveal which Doctor Who locations we visited while we were there! Featuring interviews with Russell T Davies and Julie Gardner. 🎙 HOSTS: Alasdair Gibbs (@alasdairgibbs) and Sam Playe…

🎉 Episode 100 of Wholala! 🎉 We made it! This week, we’re getting nostalgic, reflecting on the last 100 episodes, and answering your burning questions. We offer some questionable opinions, and maybe even a sensible thought or two. 🎙 HOSTS: Alasdair Gibbs (@alasdairgibbs) and Sam Player (@samwhotried). 📲 FOLLOW: @WholalaPod on Tik Tok, Twitter (X), I…

This week on Wholala, we’re diving into series 11 for Sam’s first time getting taken away by the Solitract! Join us to chat about the TARDIS fam, hungry moths, Grace's return and a delightful talking frog. 🎙 HOSTS: Alasdair Gibbs (@alasdairgibbs) and Sam Player (@samwhotried). 📲 FOLLOW: @WholalaPod on Tik Tok, Twitter (X), Instagram and Threads ⏯️ …

This week we're back on Gallifrey and joined by Beth Axford as we rewatch the Series 9 finale ‘Hell Bent’. Join us as we talk about the Doctor’s home-world, the fate of Clara Oswald, the arc of the three-parter and most importantly… ORANGE SOUP! 🎙 HOSTS: Alasdair Gibbs (@alasdairgibbs) and Sam Player (@samwhotried). 📲 FOLLOW: @WholalaPod on Tik Tok…

This week we're continuing our journey through the Series 9 finale as we watch 'Heaven Sent' with Louis Le Gall! Join us as we talk about the incredible direction, the plot from the Time Lords and ask the question... why didn't he use the shovel? 🎙 HOSTS: Alasdair Gibbs (@alasdairgibbs) and Sam Player (@samwhotried). 📲 FOLLOW: @WholalaPod on Tik To…

This week on Wholala we're taking a trip to Trap Street as we get ready to face the raven with Josh Whipps! Join us as we talk Rigsy's return, the mysterious Trap Street and reveal which of us got a nosebleed on original watch of the episode! 🎙 HOSTS: Alasdair Gibbs (@alasdairgibbs) and Sam Player (@samwhotried). 📲 FOLLOW: @WholalaPod on Tik Tok, T…

This week on Wholala we're taking a trip to Sweetville as we rewatch 'The Crimson Horror'! Join us as we talk alien parasites, silly Sontarans and our thoughts on THAT kiss... 🎙 HOSTS: Alasdair Gibbs (@alasdairgibbs) and Sam Player (@samwhotried). 📲 FOLLOW: @WholalaPod on Tik Tok, Twitter (X), Instagram and Threads ⏯️ WATCH: All our content via Lin…

This week we’re travelling to Victorian England as we watch Peter Capaldi’s debut in ‘Deep Breath’. Join us as we talk T-Rex, remember childhood memories of the Clockwork Droids and ask the question - is anything more iconic than the newspaper scene? 🎙 HOSTS: Alasdair Gibbs (@alasdairgibbs) and Sam Player (@samwhotried). 📲 FOLLOW: @WholalaPod on Ti…

Surprise, it’s a Bonus Episode! Join us as we spill all the tea on the Doctor Who 2024 Prom and try to relive the best day of our lives. We talk all things Jinkx Monsoon, Catherine Tate’s teleprompter flubs, magical music and Mrs. Flood’s surprise cameo. Did you go to the Prom? What did you think? 🎙 HOSTS: Alasdair Gibbs (@alasdairgibbs) and Sam Pl…

girl, it's so confusing sometimes to be a companion Fire up the chip fryer, we're going back to school! This week, we're going back to one of our all-time favourites, 'School Reunion', to explore the tragic relationship between the Doctor and their companions. 🎙 HOSTS: Alasdair Gibbs (@alasdairgibbs) and Sam Player (@samwhotried). 📲 FOLLOW: @Wholal…

You've been invited to the wedding! And don't worry, it's a perfectly normal wedding, with the ordinary angel of death, time loop and a robot dog. Yes, we're back for another instalment in the Trickster trilogy! It's 'The Wedding of Sarah Jane Smith'. 🎙 HOSTS: Alasdair Gibbs (@alasdairgibbs) and Sam Player (@samwhotried). 📲 FOLLOW: @WholalaPod on T…

We take a nostalgic drive back through Foxglove for 'The Temptation of Sarah Jane Smith'. We're chatting about Sam's big dreams of doing a Trickster drag routine, Rob Madge’s Whoniverse debut, "I'm Victoria Beckham", and CBBC’s 2008 scheduling. 🎙 HOSTS: Alasdair Gibbs (@alasdairgibbs) and Sam Player (@samwhotried). 📲 FOLLOW: @WholalaPod on Tik Tok,…

“Be fabulous but forgettable.” Get ready to glide past reception and locate the lifts! This week, we’re slipping into something a little more provocative to revisit a scandalous and underrated classic - The Secret Diary of a Call Girl. We’re back with Hannah Baxter, remembering shock moments, A-list cameos and our personal highs. Content note: this…

Outside the government, beyond the police... This week, we're revisiting Torchwood's second series for a cautionary tale about chasing down alien carnivores on your hen night. Join us for a post-watershed romp with murders, Scissor Sisters and the devious 'Banana Boat'. May contain bad Welsh accents. 🎙 HOSTS: Alasdair Gibbs (@alasdairgibbs) and Sam…

Welcome to Season 5 of Wholala! We're diving into the premiere of this season but watching the Series 3 premiere episode, 'Smith and Jones'. Join us as we talk about the iconic Martha Jones, chat about camp villains and truly spend half the episode laughing. 🎙 HOSTS: Alasdair Gibbs (@alasdairgibbs) and Sam Player (@samwhotried). 📲 FOLLOW: @WholalaP…