Colin Baker- "The Coat of Near-Infinite Improbability"

Set aside whatever reality-maintenance you’re currently engaged in (or valiantly postponing), confirm that causality remains broadly intact, and make yourself comfortable as we once more step aboard the venerable Nosferatu 2.5 — a vessel of such distinguished mileage that several of its systems now operate on instinct, nostalgia, and sheer defiance. With Sophie Aldred at the helm, our journey continues through memory, mischief, and those curious junctures where lived experience and myth-making intertwine.At Sophie’s side, as ever, is Hobbes: automaton butler, procedural absolutist, and tireless defender of standards in an increasingly unruly cosmos. Gleaming, exacting, and faintly scandalised by improvisation, Hobbes maintains order in the face of temporal hiccups, unexpected arrivals, and the increasingly insistent matter of the door that refuses either to open or to justify itself. Between them, Sophie and Hobbes negotiate philosophical diversions, mechanical sulks, and the occasional tremor in the space-time upholstery.This week, the Time Scoop dispenses with subtlety and retrieves none other than Colin Baker — the Sixth Doctor himself. Actor, raconteur, and gloriously distinctive presence both on and off screen, Colin reflects on a remarkable upbringing, his early path into the profession, and the unlikely turns that led him to step into one of television’s most iconic roles. With characteristic candour and theatrical flourish, he explores resilience, reinvention, and the peculiar responsibility of inheriting a legend. Once the Scoop’s paperwork is grudgingly stamped, Colin joins Sophie on the Sofa of Infinite Understanding for a conversation that is by turns insightful, mischievous, and unexpectedly moving.No voyage aboard the Nosferatu 2.5 would be complete without a descent into the luminous waters of the Ffantaface — that vast and ever-shifting reservoir of fan brilliance. Presiding with telepathic acuity (and minimal patience) is Mrs C, the Cockney goldfish, who ushers Sophie toward this week’s guide: Katie Haynes — cosplayer, digital creator, and widely celebrated for her striking appearances as the Thirteenth Doctor. Through meticulous costume work, performance flair, and a joyful online presence, Katie has brought her incarnation to life for audiences across conventions and social media alike. Together, Sophie and Katie explore creativity, identity, and the transformative power of stepping into a character who means something — not just on screen, but in the hearts of those who follow.You can find us all over your social media.Bluesky/Instagram/X: @aceodyssey63Facebook: Sophie Aldred's Ace OdysseyKatie's Instagram: @katiegangelKatie's TikTok: @katiegangel44Katie's Threads: @katiegangelKatie's Bluesky: @katiegangelFor listeners who want even more adventure, you can step inside the Ace Odyssey Patreon Community-*Episodes released early*Two exclusive podcasts every month*Online meet-ups and interactive events*Direct involvement in the evolving universe of the showwww.patreon.com/aceodysseySophie Aldred's Ace Odyssey stars Sophie Aldred with James Showers as Hobbes.Special Guests- Colin Baker and Katie HaynesMusic, Sound Effects and Sound Design by Michael Livesleywww.michaellivesley.co.ukProgramme Assistant Liz WhitmoreWritten, Produced and Directed by Paul Carmichael.Sophie Aldred’s Ace Odyssey is an Eh? Aye! Production © 2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.