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The Greatest Show in the Galaxy is Simply Syndicated's foray into the worlds of Doctor Who, Britain's longest running science fiction franchise. Hosted by Emma Foster and Michael Mould, they talk all things Who, from the Classic Series to modern times, including essential episodes, reviews, controversial discussions and the occasional sweary rant.
Episodes
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125. Series Eleven Retrospective
In the last episode of The Greatest Show in the Galaxy, Emma and Mike share their final thoughts on Jodie Whittaker’s first year as The Doctor.
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124. What Do You Call This Look, Junkyard Chic?
Kitbashed Daleks, Chekhov's microwave combi-oven and a strange tangent about typography are the order of the day as Emma and Mike take a look at the New Year’s Day special, "Resolution".
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123. Tim Shaw Might Have a Shrine, But I've Got a Ghost Monument
The end of Series 11 is here as Emma and Mike review "The Battle of Ranskoor Av Kolos".
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122. And There's Me Thinking the Day Had No More Surprises Left
Emma and Mike pine for the fjords as they review "It Takes You Away".
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121. If We're Not Being Drowned, We're Being Patronised to Death
Wouldst thou like to live deliciously? Wouldst thou like a review of "The Witchfinders"?
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120. Well, You've Certainly Got the Clipboard for It
Recommendations for you in Simply Syndicated podcasts: The latest episode of The Greatest Show in the Galaxy, as Emma and Mike mull over Doctor Who’s subtle-as-a-punch-to-the-face swipe at Amazon. Delivery fulfilled. And remember - if you want it, Kerb!am it!
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119 Love, In All Its Forms, Is the Most Powerful Weapon We Have
The Partition of India looms large as the Doctor and company encounter the Demons of the Punjab.
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118. I'd Say It Was More of a Volume Than a Chapter, Just So You Know
May the saints of all the stars and constellations bring you hope, as they guide you out of the dark and into the light. On this voyage and the next, and all the journeys still to come. For now, and ever more.
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117. You Can't Be President If You Fire Yaz's Mum!
Emma and Mike discuss some eight legged freaks as they review "Arachnids in the UK" by Chris Chibnall.
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116. We Have to Not Help Her
A daring episode on the racism of the Deep South of America in the '50s and the woman who took a stand against it, Emma and Mike discuss "Rosa" by Malorie Blackman and Chris Chibnall.
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115. Right, Let's Get A Shift On
Take your meds and grab your route trackers as Emma and Mike head to Desolation to review "The Ghost Monument".
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114. Tim Shaw Is A Big, Blue Cheat
Jodie Whittaker has finally arrived as the Thirteenth Doctor, so it’s time for Emma and Mike to share their thoughts on her debut episode, "The Woman Who Fell to Earth".
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113. Image of the Fendahl
Switch on your sonic time scanners and have your charms at the ready as Emma, Mike and Rick discuss this Fourth Doctor story from 1977.
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112. Horror of Fang Rock
Rick Tetrault once again joins Emma and Mike to discuss another classic Tom Baker episode, as well as have a brief discussion about Doctor Who’s presence at San Diego Comic-Con.
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111. The Masque Of Mandragora
After a bit of housekeeping, Emma and Mike are once again joined by Rick Tetrault for a merry jaunt to Portmeirion - er, Renaissance Italy.
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110. A Brief History Of Doctor Who Video Games
With E3 running at the time of recording, Emma and Mike take a look through Doctor Who video games of years gone by.
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109. The 80s Companions From Worst To First
It’s the turn of the 80s companions to go under Emma and Mike’s microscope. Again, no prizes to anyone who correctly guesses who their favourite is.
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108. The Caves Of Androzani
Emma and Mike are once again joined by Rick Tetrault to discuss one of the highest-polled classic Doctor Who stories of all time.
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107. One Of Those News And Rumours Episodes
Emma and Mike have a look through recent news and rumours, as well as have a rant about Christopher Eccleston. Sorry I couldn’t think of a better title for this one.
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105. Grand Moff Talkin' (Part Two)
Emma and Mike are joined once again by Shane Thomas to continue their retrospective on Steven Moffat’s tenure with Doctor Who. And whilst you’re listening, be sure to play along with the Sports Analogy Drinking Game!
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104. Grand Moff Talkin' (Part One)
Emma and Mike are joined by Shane Thomas and Jonathan Wilkinson from The Greatest Events in Sporting History as they discuss Steven Moffat’s pre-Doctor Who works, as well as his episodes written before his takeover as show runner.
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103. Top 5 Twelfth Doctor Episodes
Emma and Mike continue their farewell to the Twelfth Doctor by picking out their favourites of his many, varied tales.
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A Good Man?
Emma and Mike are joined by Rick Tetrault and Richard Smith to have a chat about Peter Capaldi's time as the Twelfth Doctor.
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Doctor, I Let You Go
The end of Peter Capaldi's Twelfth Doctor is here, as Emma and Mike review Twice Upon a Time.
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TGSITG 100: The Greatest Show in the Galaxy
Now welcome folks, I'm sure you'd like to know, we're at the start of one big circus show. There are acts that are cool and acts that amaze. Some acts are scary and some acts will daze. Acts of all kinds, you can count on that, from folks that fly to disappearing acts. There are lots of surprises...
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TGSITG 99: Top 5 Cybermen Stories
You don't mind us talking about the Cybermen a little bit more, right?
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TGSITG 98: The Music Of Doctor Who
Emma and Mike take a quick look at one aspect of Doctor Who that never seems to get a whole lot of attention.
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TGSITG 97: The Adventures That Never Were
With a new home video release of Shada on the way, Emma and Mike take a look at some more classic series stories that never made it into production.
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TGSITG 96: Thirteen's Three
Emma and Mike pick over the recent press release announcing who will be Jodie Whittaker's co-stars for Series Eleven.
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TGSITG 95: Like Who? Try This!
Something a little different for you this time - Emma and Mike look over other British science fiction shows that you might want to check out.
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TGSITG 94: Series Four Specials Retrospective
2009 was a bit of a strange year for Doctor Who fans, when the show had but five episodes (at least technically, if you go by the home video box set). Emma and Mike take a trip back to the year where we bade farewell to the Tenth Doctor.
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TGSITG 93: The 70s Companions From First To Worst
Since Emma and Mike's preference for their favourite 70s companion is so bleedingly obvious to anyone with half a brain cell, they decide to reverse the polarity of this particular list show.
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TGSITG 92: The Tomb Of The Cybermen
On September 2nd 1967, Doctor Who returned for its fifth season with "The Tomb of the Cybermen", a story regarded by many as one of the all time classics. In celebration of its fiftieth anniversary, special guest Rick Tetrault joins Emma and Mike explore the ice tombs of Telos...
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TGSITG 91: Five Underappreciated Episodes
Emma and Mike go through their lists of stories that they feel get lost in the mix.
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TGSITG 90: Series Ten Retrospective
Emma and Mike are joined by Shane Thomas and Jonathan Wilkinson of The Greatest Events in Sporting History to give final thoughts on Series Ten. as well as the casting of Jodie Whittaker as the Doctor.
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TGSITG 89: Who Looks Like A Lady
Emma and Mike discuss the casting of Jodie Whittaker as the Thirteenth Doctor.
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TGSITG 88: Without Hope, Without Witness, Without Reward
Emma and Mike review the final episode of Series Ten. Will it stand or will it fall?
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TGSITG 87: My Name Is Doctor Who
The beginning of the end of Series Ten is here with Steven Moffat's "World Enough and Time", but will it prove to be Master-ful or slow going for Emma and Mike?
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TGSITG 86: You Can Name A Cow After Me
Emma and Mike discuss "The Eaters of Light" by returning writer Rona Munro.
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TGSITG 85: Just A Day Out For The Kids
Mark Gatiss returns to Doctor Who with "Empress of Mars". Will it reign supreme, or does it deserve to be put on ice?
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TGSITG 84: I Really Wanted To Make You See
Emma and Mike review the closing episode of the Monk trilogy, Toby Whithouse's "The Lie of the Land".
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TGSITG 83: Thank You For Playing The Big Pyramid Game
Emma and Mike discuss "The Pyramid at the End of the World" by Peter Harness and Steven Moffat.
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TGSITG 82: In Darkness We Are Revealed
Emma and Mike review Steven Moffat's "Extremis". Will it prove to be a revelation, or will they have full permission to kick its arse?
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TGSITG 81: We're Fighting The Suits
Jamie Mathieson returns to Doctor Who with "Oxygen", but will Emma and Mike find it a breath of fresh air or just plain suffocating?
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TGSITG 80: Knock On Wood
Emma and Mike take a look at episode four of Series Ten, "Knock Knock". Will it be a banging success or a load of dry rot?
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TGSITG 79: That's What Happened To Pete
Sarah Dollard returns to Doctor Who to bring us "Thin Ice". Will it prove to be all the fun of the Frost Fair for Emma and Mike, or will it just leave them cold?
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TGSITG 78: Two Thumbs Up For Wiltshire-Slash-Aberdeen
It's time for Frank Cottrell-Boyce's sophomore story, "Smile". Will it be a super happy fun time for Emma and Mike, or will they have to grin and bear it?
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TGSITG 77: Streets Full Of Buildings Made Of Days
After what feels like an eternity, Doctor Who is finally back for its tenth series! Emma and Mike share their thoughts on the opening episode, "The Pilot".
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TGSITG 76: Series Ten Preview
The new series is almost here (thank Rassilon for that), so it's time once again for Emma and Mike to get hyped for the adventures in store.
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TGSITG 75: Series Four Retrospective
Emma and Mike sing songs of the Doctor-Donna.
About this show
The Greatest Show in the Galaxy is Simply Syndicated's foray into the worlds of Doctor Who, Britain's longest running science fiction franchise. Hosted by Emma Foster and Michael Mould, they talk all things Who, from the Classic Series to modern times, including essential episodes, reviews, controversial discussions and the occasional sweary rant.
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