About Time | A Doctor Who Podcast

Ben finally meets Clara (or a version of her, anyway), and is thrilled to see a return of the Green Lady and her Lesbian Love. He also treats us to a Doctor Who themed version of Old MacDonald.About Time:www.linktree.com/AboutTimeCast

Reposting this bonus episode from November 2024, as it's relevant to this week's episode discussing The Angels Take Manhattan!Had fun geeking out with friend of the pod Ianto on this bonus episode all about the ins and outs of Weeping Angels. Can they be destroyed? What counts as observing? We have so many questions!About Time:www.linktree.com/AboutTimeCast

After two and a half series, we're saying a final farewell to the Ponds.About Time:www.linktree.com/AboutTimeCast

Much discussion of Rory's pants (the UK definition, of course). Plus Ben finally meets Kate Stewart, and we continue to show our love for Brian.About Time:www.linktree.com/AboutTimeCast

Howdy partner, and welcome back for Series 7, Episode 3: A Town Called Mercy. In amongst our discussion of this episode, we also cover Parma Violets, farmyard animal impressions and what Ben would do if he was given the keys to Doctor Who. About Time:www.linktree.com/AboutTimeCast

How long is too long to wait for a library book? Does a cushion become a pillow if you take it upstairs? And most importantly, what sort of a man doesn't carry a trowel? Apologies for the HP reference in the title - JKR is evil and we don't support her.About Time:www.linktree.com/AboutTimeCast

We're back for Series 7! How did we ever get this far?! As well as discussing "Asylum of the Daleks", we take the usual detours into one of our favourite topics (children's TV of the 90s-00s), and discover how Stephen may have finally had his straight awakening...About Time:www.linktree.com/AboutTimeCast

Well here we go... the secret is out! I am thrilled to reveal that, this week, joining me on the podcast is the one and only RUSSELL T DAVIES! I am so grateful to Russell for taking the time to speak to me about the madness that showrunning Doctor Who is. Listen out for an exclusive tease about the new companion joining the Doctor this Christmas!About Time:www.linktree.com/AboutTimeCast

Most of you will know I used to run an online music project called the Doctor Who Fan Orchestra. It's been 15 years since our first piece, so we're celebrating with a long-awaited comeback! On this episode, I'm delighted to be joined by DWFO members Heather and Monika. We discuss the previous projects, and I officially announce our new project for 2026. Go to our website, www.thedwfo.org, to find out more and to sign up!www.thedwfo.orgAbout Time:www.linktree.com/AboutTimeCast

Two ill boys, Stephen and this week's guest, Aaron, take you through the final episode of The War Between. Listen out for a Ben cameo towards the end!About Time:www.linktree.com/AboutTimeCast

For episode four of The War Between, I'm joined by returning guests Séan and Ethan. We have much to discuss, not least THAT scene... you know the one!About Time:www.linktree.com/AboutTimeCast

This week I'm delighted to welcome back the lovely Mike from Who Gives a Flux, whom you will remember was last on the podcast for The Story & the Engine. We set the world to rights, enthuse about Russell Tovey's arms and discuss episode three of The War Between the Land and the Sea - and of course play our new game, Whom 101! Mike's podcast:https://linktr.ee/whofluxpodAbout Time:www.linktree.com/AboutTimeCast

It's part two of The War Between the Land and Sea, and this week I'm joined by Simon (not the goldfish!). We discuss demon twinks, Kate's relationship with Colonel Sexy and whether the Sea Devils have been drinking Smirnoff.About Time:www.linktree.com/AboutTimeCast

Happy new year! This week I'm joined by my Ninth Degree co-host Ianto to discuss the first episode of the latest Doctor Who spinoff, "The War Between the Land and the Sea".About Time:www.linktree.com/AboutTimeCast

A huge fan of Sarah Jane, Ryan joins Stephen on the podcast this week to discuss the sadly truncated final series of The Sarah Jane Adventures, as well as reported plans for future stories and the lockdown special "Farewell, Sarah Jane". We also play a brand new game for the podcast: WHOM 101!About Time:www.linktree.com/AboutTimeCast

New Patreon exclusive episode! Here's a quick preview - full episode available now on Patreon.Happy Christmas, Patrons! Can you believe The Christmas Invasion is 20 years old? For this festive exclusive episode, Ben and I revisited it to record a commentary track. We suggest you watch the episode with the sound turned down low while you listen. We also introduce the brand new segment, "Whom 101"! What will Ben put in the room?About Time:www.linktree.com/AboutTimeCast

As we get into the festive spirit, enjoy our discussion of the 2011 Christmas special.About Time:www.linktree.com/AboutTimeCast

It's the finale of Series 6, and as ever, Ben is not shy about making his opinions known. About Time:www.linktree.com/AboutTimeCast

Look up, look down, look all around! It's Closing Time, and also apparently time for us to go through Ben's CV. About Time:www.linktree.com/AboutTimeCast

A twisty, turny, confusing, nightmarish labyrinth, where nothing makes sense and your worst fears are realised... That's right, it's another episode of About Time!About Time:www.linktree.com/AboutTimeCast

Other potential titles considered for this episode included: "Charles Bandwidth", "Samey Amy" and "The Plodcast". We're discussing "The Girl Who Waited"!About Time:www.linktree.com/AboutTimeCast

Ben's fear of dolls gets put to the test in this episode... as does Stephen's questionable Winnie the Pooh impression.About Time:www.linktree.com/AboutTimeCast

We're back for the second half of Series 6! So Teselect the play button and enjoy!About Time:www.linktree.com/AboutTimeCast

This is a VERY special episode of About Time... We are thrilled to welcome the one and only Kai Owen to the podcast to talk about his time playing Rhys Williams in Torchwood! We are so incredibly grateful to Kai for giving up his time to do this. Enjoy the discussion!About Time:www.linktree.com/AboutTimeCast

When Ben started all those episodes ago, setting off to watch a TV show... Did he ever think he'd become this?About Time:www.linktree.com/AboutTimeCast

It's the second part of the Ganger story. But more importantly, how did Ben react to THAT cliffhanger?About Time:www.linktree.com/AboutTimeCast

Apologies in advance for the audio quality on this episode, which isn't quite up to our usual standards! Get ready to discuss The Hunger Games, Stephen being a thirsty bitch (no surprises there) and of course, this week's episode - The Rebel Flesh!About Time:www.linktree.com/AboutTimeCast

Do fish have fingers? I guess we'll never know! This week we're discussing a real classic - The Doctor's Wife.About Time:www.linktree.com/AboutTimeCast

Yo-ho-ho me hearties, and welcome aboard the good ship About Time. What be the verdict on this episode? Did Captain Ben consider it a smuggled treasure? Or would he make it walk the plank? (The answer may surprise ye!) About Time:www.linktree.com/AboutTimeCast

It's one small step for Stephen; one giant leap for Benkind!About Time:www.linktree.com/AboutTimeCast

Ben is FINALLY back and we are starting Series 6! Thanks for your patience! Enjoy some cracking predictions/theories, along with all the usual chaos. About Time:www.linktree.com/AboutTimeCast

Available now on Patreon!Ben is back for another classic Who story, exclusively for Patrons – 1979's "City of Death". It's widely considered one of the best, but our episode title may lead you to wonder whether Ben agreed! Stay tuned at the end for one of Ben's mindblowing predictions for S6...https://linktr.ee/abouttimecastAbout Time:www.linktree.com/AboutTimeCast

Joining me this week to reflect on the 2025 season as a whole, it's TV assistant producer and host of the Getting Into TV Podcast, Tom Dix!Tom Dix/Getting Into TV: linktr.ee/Tomdix_ About Time:www.linktree.com/AboutTimeCastAbout Time:www.linktree.com/AboutTimeCast

Well that just happened! So much to talk about! I was joined this week by returning guest Ianto, who helped me unpack this mind-boggling finale.If you're a fan of "Inside No 9", check out the brand new podcast that Ianto and I are doing called "The Ninth Degree": www.linktree.com/ninthdegreepodAbout Time:www.linktree.com/AboutTimeCastAbout Time:www.linktree.com/AboutTimeCast

This week I'm joined by YouTuber and TikToker George Alexander, to discuss "Wish World".George Alexander:www.youtube.com/@georgealexander3110www.tiktok.com/@thegeorgealexanderwww.instagram.com/thegeorgealexander/x.com/ThatFinalBoyAbout Time:www.linktree.com/abouttimecastAbout Time:www.linktree.com/AboutTimeCast

This week I'm joined by drag queen Victoria Northbound, who was actually IN "The Interstellar Song Contest"! We discuss the HUGE reveals that happened in the episode as well as what it was like to be involved in the making of your favourite TV show.Victoria Northbound:https://www.instagram.com/victorianorthboundAbout Time:www.linktree.com/abouttimecastAbout Time:www.linktree.com/AboutTimeCast

Welcome back returning guest Mike from Who Gives A Flux, as we discuss the latest episode in the current season, "The Story & the Engine". Listen out for a special cameo from Ben as well!(When I mention "The Woman Who Lived", I accidentally say it's part of Series 8, though I of course meant Series 9!)Who Gives A Flux:https://linktr.ee/whofluxpodAbout Time:www.linktree.com/abouttimecastAbout Time:www.linktree.com/AboutTimeCast

It's my lucky day this week as I'm joined by returning guest Nick (from The Star Beast and Rogue) and newcomer to the podcast Simon! We discuss the latest episode from the 2025 series of Doctor Who, as well as our predictions for the rest of the series.About Time:www.linktree.com/abouttimecastAbout Time:www.linktree.com/AboutTimeCast

Available now on Patreon!Hello Patrons! Here is a little something exclusive for you. 20 years ago today, the evil pepper-pots from Skaro (or one of them, anyway) returned to our screens, thrillingly reinvented for the 21st century, and yet unmistakably the same. To mark this anniversary, we have rewatched 2005's "Dalek" (which happened to be one of Ben's favourite episodes!) and recorded a special commentary track.We highly recommend listening to the track in sync with the episode (there is a countdown after our introduction). This will eliminate any awkward silences where we got too engrossed in the episode to speak!We hope you enjoy this, and if you'd like to hear more episode commentaries, let us know!https://linktr.ee/abouttimecastAbout Time:www.linktree.com/AboutTimeCast

Welcome back returning guest Aaron for a great chinwag about this week's episode, The Well!Aaron's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/aarra98/Aaron's Twitter: https://x.com/aazzzronAbout Time:www.linktree.com/abouttimecastAbout Time:www.linktree.com/AboutTimeCast

This week I'm joined by animator Willow, to discuss the second episode of the current series, "Lux"!About Time: www.linktree.com/abouttimecastAbout Time:www.linktree.com/AboutTimeCast

New Doctor Who is on our screens! And joining me this week to discuss Episode 1 of this new series, "The Robot Revolution", are the wonderful Séan and Ethan of the Fast Return podcast.Fast Return:www.linktree.com/FastReturnPodcastAbout Time: www.linktree.com/abouttimecastAbout Time:www.linktree.com/AboutTimeCast

A Christmas special for Easter! In this final "Benisode" before Ben takes a short break from the podcast, we discuss 2010's A Christmas Carol, as well as Stephen's many phobias — and Ben's singing rivals Katherine Jenkins' acting!DWFO A Christmas Carol suite:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVECUTwY9fwAbout Time: www.linktree.com/abouttimecastAbout Time:www.linktree.com/AboutTimeCast

(The audio recording of our very first virtual live show!)It's our 100th episode, and 20 years since Doctor Who was brought back to our screens. To celebrate, we're inviting you to join us for a watch-along of "Rose". Make sure you've got the episode cued up, and we'll all press play together! We'll also discuss some of listeners' favourite moments from the first 100 episodes of our podcast. Stay fantastic!About Time: www.linktree.com/abouttimecastAbout Time:www.linktree.com/AboutTimeCast

There was never a chance this episode would be called anything else... It's the finale of Miracle Day, and our 99th episode. Join us on Saturday 22nd March for our LIVE 100th episode! (If you can't make it, you'll be able to listen next Wednesday in the podcast feed.) Just a quick content warning: it goes with the territory, but throughout our Miracle Day episodes we will obviously be discussing death and other potentially troubling themes.  About Time: www.linktree.com/abouttimecastAbout Time:www.linktree.com/AboutTimeCast

This week we learnt what Stephen has in common with the Daleks: defeated by a flight of stairs. We also discuss the next two episodes of Miracle Day, including the raunchy flashbacks with Angelo! Just a quick content warning: it goes with the territory, but throughout our Miracle Day episodes we will obviously be discussing death and other potentially troubling themes. About Time: www.linktree.com/abouttimecastAbout Time:www.linktree.com/AboutTimeCast

We are a Kai Owen appreciation podcast this week (when aren't we?)! We discuss episodes 5 and 6 of Miracle Day.Just a quick content warning: it goes with the territory, but throughout our Miracle Day episodes we will obviously be discussing death and other potentially troubling themes.About Time: www.linktree.com/abouttimecastAbout Time:www.linktree.com/AboutTimeCast

Part two of our Miracle Day coverage, plus tangents including arcade claw machines and Ben's "moo-sical" about cows.Just a quick content warning: it goes with the territory, but throughout our Miracle Day episodes we will obviously be discussing death and other potentially troubling themes. In this episode we briefly discuss miscarriage and stillbirth, so if you'd prefer to skip that section it's highlighted with a warning just beforehand.About Time: www.linktree.com/abouttimecastAbout Time:www.linktree.com/AboutTimeCast

This week we begin the final season of Torchwood, with episodes 1 and 2 of Miracle Day. We also give you a review of our recent theatre trip(s), and more book talk!Just a quick content warning: it goes with the territory, but throughout our Miracle Day episodes we will obviously be discussing death and other potentially troubling themes.About Time: www.linktree.com/abouttimecastAbout Time:www.linktree.com/AboutTimeCast

This week I'm joined by self-confessed Sarah Jane aficionado, Amber, to discuss the fourth series of the CBBC spinoff.About Time: www.linktree.com/abouttimecastAbout Time:www.linktree.com/AboutTimeCast