Philip Hinchcliffe’s tenure as a producer for Doctor Who marked a significant turning point in the history of the iconic series. His era brought about a radical transformation of the TARDIS, the Time Lord’s iconic blue box. From a simple control room to a vast, ever-evolving space, Hinchcliffe’s innovations continueRead More →
We’ve had a few weeks’ rest and recuperation but we’re now back with a rare pleasure: former Doctor Who producer Philip Hinchcliffe (1974-1977)! There is a bit of a story behind this one. Back in 2018, Gareth Kavanagh invited James McLean and Christian Cawley to do some live podcasting andRead More →
We show you the basics of time travel adventure and provide you with an answer to the question “what is Doctor Who?” What is Doctor Who about? Doctor Who is a BBC television production that ran for 26 years from 1963 until 1989, then continued in 2005 to date, withRead More →
Kasterborous is happy to announce another great new eBook – a guide to building your own Pertwee era TARDIS console! Experienced TARDIS builder Tony Farrell guides you through every stage of construction in this excellent manual. Love dials and levers? This book will help you understand the construction process andRead More →
A few weeks ago I bought the LEGO Ideas Doctor Who TARDIS Kit, mainly because I’ve always wanted some genuine Doctor Who Lego, but also as a gift for my son. Featuring a police box exterior, a control room interior, and figurines of the Twelfth Doctor, Eleventh Doctor, and Clara,Read More →
This week’s podKast takes the slow road; without Christian Cawley (no voice), James McLean and Brian A. Terranova choose to talk about props, specifically the sonic screwdriver and police boxes, as well as suggesting some redesign tips for the Daleks and Cybermen. So kick back and relax with James andRead More →
Is Flatline the new Blink? Was the podKast team wowed, or did bad CGI take them out of the moment? Join Christian Cawley, James McLean and Brian Terranova for a new podKast in which they discuss the latest episode from Doctor Who Series 8 and cover a few recent newsRead More →
You’re in for a treat this week as Doctor Who scriptwriter Andrew Smith recalls 1980’s Full Circle in a special interview recorded at The Lass O’Gowrie in March 2013. Also featuring Tylos actor Bernard Padden in his first convention appearance, the interview was recorded as part of a Writercon eventRead More →
This week’s Kasterborous podKast (with a “K”) covers a lot of ground, so gird your loins dear listener and prepare yourself for a journey through time, space and vague grasps of copyright law! We kick off this week’s show with a chat about the wonderful new trailers for The DayRead More →
Usually on the podKast (with a “K”), we talk about stuff then squeeze the recommendations in at the end. This week, we’re flipping it around, talking about a little bit of stuff at the start (transforming TARDISes, time lapse videos of police box builds, etc.) and filling the rest ofRead More →
In our first podKast (with a “K”) of 2013, Christian Cawley and James McLean review The Snowmen, Doctor Who’s 2012 Christmas special. We also look forward to Series 7 and the 50th anniversary. In particular, you can hear them discussing Jenna-Louise Coleman as the new companion Clara, the Doctor’s wonderfulRead More →
This week’s podKast (with a “K”) brings the conversation around to the TARDIS, as Christian and James discuss the magic behind the Doctor’s bigger-on-the-inside blue box, its various external configurations and the varying interior dimensions that it has enjoyed over the years. Meanwhile, Brian A. Terranova gets to grips withRead More →
