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On the Time Lash

A podcast pub crawl through Doctor Who old and new with film programmer Mark Donaldson and stand-up comic Ben Verth


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Subtitle: A podcast pub crawl through Doctor Who old and new with film programmer Mark Donaldson and stand-up comic Ben Verth
Summary: Since 2014, Ben Verth and Mark Donaldson have been discussing the 20th Century incarnation of Doctor Who in broadcast order, pairing each story with an appropriate drink and a classic series serial. Join them on Twitter (@OnTheTimelash, @BenVerth @Oldmankrondas) or on www.facebook.com/onthetimelash
Author: Ben Verth and Mark Donaldson; Category: Movies & Television; Explicit: Yes

Track Listing

On the Time Lash / 1. Daleks - Invasion Earth 2150AD1:09:441074594410053.61 MB
The first of an occasional series in which Ben and Mark take a look at films with tangential links to Doctor Who. To begin with though, it's a film with an overt link to Doctor Who, 1966's Daleks - Invasion Earth 2150AD to celebrate 50 years since it's UK release. Did the Daleks exterminate British cinema and is there a deeper, cultural reason behind the film's failure at the box office?
50 Years of Daleks - Invasion Earth
keywords: Doctor Who, Daleks, Peter Cushing, Bernard Cribbins, Doctor Who Movies
Ben Verth & Mark Donaldson / 1. A Mild Curiosity in a Pub Function Room1:48:12128kbps4410099.07 MB
With the 10th anniversary of 21st century Doctor Who just over a year away, Ben asked Mark if he wanted to do a Doctor Who podcast where they discussed each story in order starting with Rose. IT WAS A REQUEST HE NEVER SHOULD HAVE GRANTED. In this double episode: Ben and Mark discuss beginnings, focusing on 2005's comeback Rose/The End of the World and comparing it with 1963's An Unearthly Child, or 100,000 BC, or The Tribe of Gum, or well...make your own mind up.
Talking Rose/The End of the World and 100,000 BC/An Unearthly Child
keywords: Doctor Who, Pub, An Unearthly Child, Rose, End of the World, Russell T Davies, Christopher Eccleston, William Hartnell
On the Time Lash / 2. A Case of the Screaming Oopizootics1:21:3016kbps04410093.35 MB
Episode 2 of the podcast, Episode 3 of 2005 Doctor Who. Ben and Mark discuss The Unquiet Dead, the practicalities of visiting the theatre when you're a corpse and some historical hotties. The pub also appears to be haunted by some children. Our classic serial this episode is 1977's Talons of Weng-Chiang, a fond farewell to the Phillip Hinchcliffe era. Listener Advice: Listen to this episode on headphones for the full, immersive GHOST CHILDREN experience.
The Unquiet Dead & The Talons Of Weng-Chiang
keywords: Doctor Who, Mark Gatiss, Christopher Eccleston, Tom Baker, Louise Jameson
On the Time Lash / 3. Farting & Squelching1:36:2416kbps044100110.36 MB
Or: The Polarisation of Farts Or: The Inconsistency of Zips Or: The Mystical Barman A few weeks late, reconstructed from off-air recordings and new material it's Episode 3! So after a brief pause, the pub crawl through 21st Century Doctor Who continues... This time Ben and Mark take a look at Aliens of London/World War 3 and Terror of the Zygons. Is it possible to do serious family drama alongside farting aliens? Is the Skarasen really THAT bad? And why exactly does noone look in that cupboard in the Cabinet room? All this and more!
Aliens of London/World War 3 (2005) & Terror of the Zygons (1975)
keywords: Doctor Who, Tom Baker, Christopher Eccleston
On the Time Lash / 4. Day (in the Pub) of the Daleks1:46:391062364410081.58 MB
With "Special Musical Guests" - The GoGos! Ben and Mark take on the unenviable task of trying to find something fresh and original to say about the Daleks, their contribution to Doctor Who and their enduring appeal. Whilst drinking heavily. Do they succeed, we'll leave that up to you to judge!
Dalek (2005) and The Mutants A.K.A The Daleks (1963)
keywords: Doctor Who, Daleks, Dalek, Christopher Eccleston, William Hartnell, Billie Piper, Nicholas Briggs
On the Time Lash / 5. Max1:16:1816kbps04410087.67 MB
Imbibing alcohol through the holes in their foreheads before stripping down to their pants and gurning at onlookers, Ben and Mark take a look at 2005's The Long Game and 1984's Vengeance on Varos. Is The Long Game more (or less) than a 1980's Doctor Who tribute act? Is Vengeance on Varos REALLY as unrelentingly bleak and violent as it's made out to be? Just what is in these ice cubes by the way? There's also a Bad Wolf theory that you've probably long forgotten. Get in touch, as ever via onthetimelash@outlook.com or at onthetimelash.wordpress.com
The Long Game & Vengeance on Varos
keywords: Doctor Who, Simon Pegg, Colin Baker, Russell T Davies, Christopher Eccleston, Billie Piper
On the Time Lash / 6. The Dangers of Fannying About in Time1:35:2916kbps044100109.32 MB
The 2 man food and wine society tackle time paradoxes by way of 2005's Fathers Day and 1972's Day of the Daleks, and pass judgement on Tesco's own brand Gorgonzola. We try to answer some of the big questions: Did Rose always set out to change history? What, exactly, is the Reapers deal? Is the Doctor a massive alky? Can just ANYONE do a Dalek voice? As ever, get in touch with Ben and Mark at onthetimelash@outlook.com

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On The Time Lash / 7. MaryWhitehouse691:45:31128kbps4410096.61 MB
We reach The Empty Child/The Doctor Dances in our journey through 21st century Doctor Who. With them being Steven Moffat's first episodes it springboards a discussion of his treatment by the internet and we wonder how exactly would Robert Holmes be treated by the Tumblr community? Also under discussion is Robert Holmes' first story; The Krotons does it show similar promise to The Empty Child?

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On the Time Lash / 8. Jones the Time Lash1:37:3616kbps044100111.74 MB
Ben and Mark have a WALES of a time discussing Boom Town and The Green Death and do a little bit of a plug for the joys of visiting Cardiff. (You really must visit if you haven't already) Also this month: Moral dilemmas over capital punishment, John Barrowman's driver in a denim skirt, accents, silly voices and the best episode of Friends they never made. If you've been enjoying these, then do let us know by giving us a wee iTunes review, email us at onthetimelash@outlook.com, follow us on Twitter (@OnTheTimeLash) or like us on Facebook.
Boom Town/The Green Death
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On The Time Lash / 9. The Regeneration Game (Or is that too shit?)1:23:29128kbps4410076.51 MB
Episodes under discussion: Bad Wolf, Parting of the Ways and The Tenth Planet. We come to praise the 9th Doctor, not to bury him. Ben and Mark head North to come face to face with their very own Bad Wolf for a very special party. (Which explains why The Tenth Planet stuff borders on the incomprehensible)

keywords: Doctor Who, Christopher Eccleston, William Hartnell, Daleks, Cybermen, Russell T Davies, Billie Piper
On the Time Lash / 10. I Want to Spend my Christmas Invasion with a Power of the Daleks1:27:5716kbps044100100.72 MB
New Doctor. New Poll. Same old miserable Mark and Ben. Ben and Mark discuss the Christmas Invasion and Power of the Daleks, covering the DWM First Five Decades poll, missing episodes and the Keeping Up Appearances Christmas special along the way. Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter (@OnTheTimeLash) or contact us at onthetimelash@outlook.com

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On the Time Lash / 11. The Germ of a Good Idea1:16:0016kbps04410087.06 MB
It's often said that if you don't have anything nice to say then you shouldn't say anything at all. Which would make this a very short podcast. With the (perhaps rather apt) soundtrack from The Wizard of Oz blaring in the background, Ben and Mark discuss the problems with big business running health care in New Earth and Terminus! As always: Get in touch with us at onthetimelash@outlook.com, follow us on Twitter (@OnTheTimelash, @BenVerth, @Oldmankrondas) or like us on Facebook
New Earth and Terminus
keywords: Doctor Who, David Tennant, Billie Piper, Peter Davison
On the Time Lash / 12. Chicken Brained Biological Disaster1:48:32128kbps4410099.37 MB
Ben and Mark take Tooth & Claw and The Brain of Morbius as a springboard to discuss Doctor and Companion relationships and humour in Doctor Who. Mark even gets to legitimately reference two films. Also: The boys discuss being published in Doctor Who Magazine, a couple of Doctor Who spin-offs get a mention (But not necessarily the ones you think!) Follow us on Twitter! @OnTheTimeLash @BenVerth @Oldmankrondas Go see Ben at the Edinburgh Fringe! https://www.edfringe.com/whats-on/comedy/ben-verth-anxious

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On the Time Lash / 13. Family Pub, Tin Dogs Welcome1:43:5516kbps044100119 MB
Reaching episode 3 of series 2, Ben and Mark discuss School Reunion and the Time Warrior, paying tribute to Elisabeth Sladen. Along the way, they briefly touch on the leaked scripts, the psychological abuse of children by a BBC companion show, and feminism in the Time Warrior. Follow us on Twitter (@OnTheTimeLash, @BenVerth, @Oldmankrondas) or like us on Facebook!
School Reunion/The Time Warrior
keywords: Doctor Who, David Tennant, Jon Pertwee, Elisabeth Sladen, Billie Piper, Noel Clarke
On the Time Lash / 14. The 940 Year Old Virgin1:33:30128kbps4410085.61 MB
Ben and Mark use Girl in the Fireplace and the 1996 TV Movie to discuss love, sex and romance in Doctor Who. But first there's the Morris/Levine Twitter spat to deal with.
Girl in the Fireplace/The TV Movie
keywords: Doctor Who, David Tennant, Paul McGann, Billie Piper, Noel Clarke, Steven Moffat, Sylvester McCoy, Sophia Myles
On the Time Lash / On the Time Lash does the Culture Show2:05:46128kbps22050115.15 MB
Or: Nicholas Parsons' IT Helpdesk Exiled from their usual home at the Beehive Inn, Ben and Mark hit the streets and venues of Edinburgh to talk about the Fringe Festival and Doctor Who with I Need a Doctor: The Whosical, Tomek Borkowy and Katy Manning. And if that weren't enough the lads record their initial thoughts on Deep Breath mere minutes after a screening at the Edinburgh Television Festival.
Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2014/Deep Breath
keywords: Doctor Who, Peter Capaldi, Jenna Coleman, Steven Moffat, Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Katy Manning, Tomek Borkowy
On the Time Lash / 15. Maggie Smith on a Zipline1:39:4316kbps044100114.16 MB
After the stresses of the Edinburgh Festival, it's time for Ben and Mark to relax with some Cyber-jokery as they discuss The Rise of the Cybermen/The Age of Steel and Silver Nemesis. Has there been a good Cyberman story since 1968? Why isn't Rise of the Cybermen just set on Mondas? What did young Mark put on his Christmas list? And why is Silver Nemesis almost entirely responsible for where we all are today? Find out in an EXCELLENT episode of On the Time Lash
Rise of the Cybermen/Age of Steel & Silver Nemesis
keywords: Doctor Who, Cybermen, Sylvester McCoy, David Tennant
On the Time Lash / 16. Die Hard 2 by David Ellis and Malcolm Hulke1:39:2016kbps044100113.77 MB
Ben and Mark briefly discuss Into the Dalek, Robot of Sherwood, Listen and Time Heist before turning their attention to The Idiots Lantern and The Faceless Ones. Also: Philip Morris' Twitter Meltdown, 2006's most popular toy, and Patrick Troughton's eyes saying "Yippee Ki Ay Motherfucker"
The Idiots Lantern/The Faceless Ones
keywords: Doctor Who, David Tennant, Billie Piper
On the Time Lash / 17. Hipflask of Fenric1:43:1616kbps044100118.19 MB
Ben and Mark tackle such weighty issues as evil, faith, and hope as they discuss The Impossible Planet/The Satan Pit and The Curse of Fenric. Some other big questions under discussion: Are the bad guys of the RTD era actually BAD guys? Nicholas Parsons: Stunt casting or acting masterclass? Who DID leave their mobile phone close to the recording equipment? We also welcome along Tomek Borkowy to give some of his reminiscences of the recording of The Curse of Fenric.
The Impossible Planet/The Satan Pit/The Curse of Fenric
keywords: Doctor Who, David Tennant, Billie Piper, Sylvester McCoy, Sophie Aldred, Nicholas Parsons,
On the Time Lash / 18. The Glory Holes of Rassilon1:28:4816kbps044100101.63 MB
Ben and Mark discuss the absence of the Doctor as they reach Love & Monsters and pair it with The Keys of Marinus. Can you really base a story around a monster designed by an 8 year old boy? Is a life as a paving slab any life at all? Is William Hartnell's holiday during The Keys of Marinus the BEST thing that ever happened to the show? All this and more in another exciting episode of On the Time Lash. CORRECTION: Ben states that Terry Nation had only been a gag man for Tony Hancock before writing The Daleks. Mark felt that this was untrue. He was right, as Nation had written a number of radio shows, and a couple of science fiction serials for the BBC before 1963.
Love and Monsters/The Keys of Marinus
keywords: Doctor Who, David Tennant, Billie Piper, Russell T Davies, William Hartnell, Terry Nation
On The Time Lash / 19. Nobody's Favourite Things1:29:27128kbps4410081.91 MB
These two drunkards watched Fear Her and The Twin Dilemma. Are they really the worst Doctor Who has to offer? THE ANSWER MAY SURPRISE YOU. Ben and Mark tackle the bottom two stories in the First Five Decades Poll. Along the way they discuss Huw Edwards and X-Factor winners, and propose some special edition remasters of the Colin Baker era. If you enjoy the show, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, review us on iTunes, or, more importantly; tell a friend!
Fear Her/The Twin Dilemma
keywords: Doctor Who, David Tennant, Billie Piper, Colin Baker, Nicola Bryant, Olympics 2012, Shayne Ward
On the Time Lash / 20. Honey to the (Mire) Beast1:54:58128kbps44100105.26 MB
In a monumental 20th episode recorded on location in Ben's front room, we bid farewell to not just Rose Tyler but Ian Chesterton and Barbara Wright as we discuss Army of Ghosts/Doomsday and The Chase. How important are these 3 companions to the success of Doctor Who today? Is the Bad Wolf bay scene ruined once you know what happens next? And what exactly is the track listing for Shayne Ward's debut album?
Army of Ghosts/Doomsday/The Chase
keywords: Doctor Who, David Tennant, Billie Piper, Daleks, Cybermen, Noel Clarke, William Hartnell,
On the Time Lash / OTTL 211:59:43128kbps44100109.61 MB
In a Christmas/New Year/Birthday special Mark and Ben discuss Last Christmas and meeting Peter Capaldi at Project Motormouth 3 before continuing their journey through 21st Century Who with a discussion of The Runaway Bride. Given this is the first appearance of Donna Noble, the "Lash Lads" pair it up with The Web of Fear and discuss Alistair Gordon Lethbridge Stewart. This is the only episode this month due to real life getting in the way, but we'll be back to our usual fortnightly schedule in February. In the meantime, tell your friends, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or give us
The Runaway Bride/The Web of Fear
keywords: Doctor Who, David Tennant, Catherine Tate, Patrick Troughton, Web of Fear, Peter Capaldi
On the Time Lash / 22. A Wind-Up Merchant and a Tease1:32:1016kbps044100105.49 MB
As the Doctor welcomes new companions, Ben and Mark welcome journalist, blogger, archive TV enthusiast and friend of the show; Jon Melville on board. The stories under discussion this week are Smith & Jones and The Face of Evil. Does the Doctor really NEED a companion? Is RTD any less of a "sexist" than Steven Moffat? And which Hollywood director was once up for the role of Davros? As ever, follow us on Twitter; @OnTheTimeLash, @BenVerth, @Oldmankrondas and @jon_melville. Or like us on Facebook, or tell a friend!
Smith & Jones/The Face of Evil
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On the Time Lash / 23. On ye Timelashe1:33:5916kbps044100107.56 MB
Reaching The Shakespeare Code in their "New Who Watchthrough", Ben and Mark pair it up with another "Historical figure manipulated by alien menace" caper; Douglas Adams' seminal City of Death. Expect us to talk in pigeon Shakespearian and quote Douglas Adams a lot. Does Dean Lennox Kelly's Shakespeare join the ranks of truly great Doctor Who celebrity historical figures? Will JK Rowling's name live on as long as the Bards?
The Shakespeare Code/City of Death
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On the Time Lash / 24. Bad Case of the Crabs (Gridlock/Paradise Towers)1:41:4516kbps044100116.45 MB
Mark's too afraid to leave his flat, what with all the gangs and murderous cleaners so Ben pops in for tea and cake and HUMAN FLESH. No, wait, he pops in for booze and a chat all about Gridlock and Paradise Towers. Just what is Richard Briers trying to do? Is Bonnie Langford REALLY just the typical screaming Doctor Who companion? Is Gridlock aethiestic or humanistic? Can you feel emotion for a big silly animatronic head? All this and more. If you enjoy the episode do please follow us on Twitter (@OnTheTimeLash), like us on Facebook or give us a review on iTunes.
Gridlock/Paradise Towers
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On the Time Lash / 25. Carry on my Saward Son2:17:31112kbps44100110.17 MB
In a special BUMPER episode; Ben and Mark celebrate 10 years of "New" Doctor Who by discussing 2005 and all that before welcoming special guest Richie Morgan along to discuss Daleks in Manhattan/Evolution of the Daleks and Revelation of the Daleks. Topics under discussion: The "Battle" of Canary Wharf, David Tennant's bottom teeth, internet bullying and at long last, Mark attempts to redress the fragile JNT/Eric Saward balance. Is he as blameless as he claims? And couldn't we all just do with a bit more kindness? Thanks once again to Richie for joining us (and giving this episode it's ti
Daleks in Manhattan/Evolution of the Daleks/Revelation of the Daleks
keywords: Doctor Who, David Tennant, Freema Agyeman, Colin Baker, Nicola Bryant
On the Time Lash / 26. Professor Lazarus Has Let Himself Go1:27:0616kbps04410099.69 MB
We look at the only two writers to have also acted in Doctor Who; Mark Gatiss and Glyn Jones in The Lazarus Experiment and The Sontaran Experiment. Ben and Mark try to recapture their youth via some questionable alcohol choices, and the conversation spins off in a number of surprising Doctor Who directions encompassing (amongst others) multi-Doctor stories, the Space Museum, and Doctor Who VHS covers of the 1990s. If you enjoy the podcast why not follow @OnTheTimeLash on Twitter or like us on Facebook?
The Lazarus Experiment/The Sontaran Experiment
keywords: Doctor Who, David Tennant, Mark Gatiss, Tom Baker
On the Time Lash / 27. You Make a Point, I Suck out a Bag1:52:36128kbps44100103.09 MB
We're at that halfway point in David Tennant's second season as The Doctor, and Mark and Ben are joined by actor, comedian and all-round science-fiction and fantasy nutcase Des O'Gorman to chat about 42, the Hinchcliffe/Holmes/Baker 1976 classic/total rip-off Planet of Evil, and what the similarities are between the Ghostbusters and the IRA.
42/Planet of Evil
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On the Time Lash / 28. Booted into a Collapsing Star2:09:44128kbps44100118.78 MB
Ben and Mark welcome old friend Jon Melville to discuss Human Nature/The Family of Blood, Remembrance of the Daleks and touch upon the Virgin New Adventures. ALSO: Doctor Who as a serious election issue, the proposed Doctor Who movie, controversial opinions on Harry Lloyd and the British Cinema Avengers!
Human Nature/Remembrance of the Daleks
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On the Time Lash / 29. Fruity Chardonnay for Deep People1:23:18128kbps4410076.29 MB
In a first for the podcast, Ben and Mark record the episode from opposite ends of the country! Under discussion this month: Blink and The Stones of Blood, 2 more years of Steven Moffat, Doctor Who location visits and the well deserved rise of Carey Mulligan. Listen all the way to the end for some very helpful advice. As ever, if you enjoy the podcast why not like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter?
Blink/The Stones of Blood
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On the Time Lash / 30. Regenerating All Over the F***ing Shop1:30:5016kbps044100103.97 MB
Ben and Mark make a much more successful second attempt to discuss Utopia and Frontios after previous technical and geographical difficulties. The return of the Master and Captain Jack, the destruction of the TARDIS, rubber skirts and spittle flecked deliveries all come under discussion. Also this month: Ben and Mark discuss Doctor Who celebrities they haven't met, Christopher H Bidmead tries to flog us some merchandise and Mark proposes an X-rated remake of Mawdryn Undead.

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On the Time Lash / 31. Up the Himalayas with an Alien and a Dildo1:25:35192kbps44100117.55 MB
In a slightly tense, raucous and rambling finale to Series 3, Ben and Mark welcome Andrew Blair and Tony Sloan (Host of The Geeking Awesome podcast) to try and figure out whether or not the Master is an effective villain as they discuss The Sound of Drums/Last of the Timelords and Terror of the Autons. There's singing, Eric Roberts impressions, an appreciation of Doctor Who insults and nary a mention of Comic Con 2015. (Because we recorded this AGES ago, that trailer's quite exciting though innit?)

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On the Time Lash / 32. The On the Time Lash Holiday Special1:39:41128kbps4410091.35 MB
Ben and Mark say goodbye for a month with a special episode all about holidays gone wrong as they discuss Voyage of the Damned and Delta and the Bannermen. The stories act as a springboard for discussions about star power, music, character deaths and love. We also discuss the recent Colin Baker/Doctor Who Magazine drama, and look back at another time the magazine fell foul of an actor from the show.

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On the Time Lash / 33. Two Fat People in a Pub, Gyrating1:23:24192kbps44100114.56 MB
Ben and Mark return after the Fringe to discuss Series 4 of 21st Century Doctor Who! THIS WEEK: It's Partners in Crime featuring the return of Catherine Tate as Donna Noble which they're pairing up with the return of another gobby companion; Tegan Jovanka in Arc of Infinity! Also: Mark Cousins! Jacques Brel! Amsterdam! Facial disfigurement! Colin Baker and Peter Capaldi! Giving it your all in a cleaner's cupboard.
Partners in Crime/Arc of Infinity
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On the Time Lash / 34. Thumbs up, Pompeii!1:21:33192kbps44100112 MB
In a look at The Fires of Pompeii and The Aztecs, Ben and Mark discuss rewriting history, the statute of limitations on joking about catastrophic human tragedy and whether or not William Hartnell was the first of the romantic Doctors. Also: An appreciation of 1960's design work, ham fisted attempts to pronounce ancient Mexican names, The Crystal Maze theme tune and Frankie Howerd.
The Fires of Pompeii/The Aztecs
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On the Time Lash / 35. A Bollock on a String1:32:0616kbps044100105.42 MB
Ben and Mark welcome back definitely-not-a-competition-winner Richie Morgan to discuss Planet of the Ood and Robots of Death. It’s a fairly wide ranging discussion taking in parenting advice, slavery, battery farming, commercialisation of sentient life, the Nazis, brutal murder and cola flavoured carrots.
Planet of the Ood/Robots of Death
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On the Time Lash / 36. Arse Dialing the End of the World1:27:49128kbps4410080.41 MB
Ben and Mark pay tribute to those brave men and women of UNIT in another episode of Radio 4's premier Doctor Who discussion show; On the Time Lash The stories under discussion this week are The Sontaran Stratagem/The Poison Sky and The Invasion. Is The Sontaran Stratagem REALLY all that bad? And is The Invasion REALLY all that good? Does the memory cheat? Also; Explaining Doctor Who to a pissed off security guard as Ben visits some more Doctor Who locations, the perils of controlling a nuclear arsenal via a mobile app, and an examination of the Brigadier's management style that you've probably never heard before.
The Sontaran Stratagem/The Poison Sky/The Invasion
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On the Time Lash / 37. Peter Davison's Ballsack (The Doctor's Daughter/Galaxy 4)1:27:351254584410078.6 MB
Ben and Mark return from a short Series 9-centric break to discuss The Doctor's Daughter and Galaxy 4. Does Stephen Greenhorn fundamentally change the character of the Doctor? What is it about one shot characters that inspire such a desire to see them return? Just how many references to The Zygon Inversion can Mark cram in? Also: An ode to those wonderful people who bring us reconstructed Doctor Who stories.
The Doctor's Daughter/Galaxy 4
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On the Time Lash / 38. Wasp Drowning with Ben and Mark1:58:39128kbps44100108.7 MB
All change in the present day as Steven Moffat hands over to Chris Chibnall. Ben and Mark discuss their reactions to the news and the possibilities the future holds. Meanwhile, in the past, we continue our Series 4 watch through with The Unicorn and Wasp and pair it up with Terror of the Vervoids as we look at Agatha Christie's influence on Doctor Who. The now traditional Doctor Who fan discussion of why Trial of a Timelord was a massive mistake gets an On the Time Lash spin. Ben discusses the dangerous wasp based lessons The Unicorn and the Wasp gives our children and Mark references A
Unicorn and the Wasp/Terror of the Vervoids
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On the Time Lash / 39. Cracking yer Boxed Set Open1:44:53128kbps4410096.09 MB
Ben, Mark and host of the Televigion podcast; James Myles get themselves into a timey wimey tangle whilst discussing the first appearance of River Song before they've seen her last outing but also after you've seen it. Paired up with Silence in the Library/Forest of the Dead is The Mind Robber, a story that has special resonance for all three Lash Lads.
Silence in the Library/Forest of the Dead/The Mind Robber
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On the Time Lash / 40. A Bunch of D*cks on a Boat1:35:08128kbps4410087.11 MB
Ben and Mark reach Midnight in their Nu-Who Watchthrough Ben and Mark reach Midnight in their Nu-Who Watchthrough Pairing it up with another tale of evil beings in paradise; Kinda, the conversation takes in a wide variety of topics including; air travel, fear and paranoia, Donald Trump, colonialism and ITV's drama output of the 1990s.
Midnight/Kinda
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On the Time Lash / 41. Picking Over Scraps1:42:3616kbps044100117.47 MB
Ben and Mark discuss worlds without the Doctor; the current drought, which forces the Lash Lads to pick over the scraps of news items from the past few weeks. After that, a visit to the alternate worlds of Turn Left and Inferno. Does Turn Left really actually make any sense? Is Inferno the most important piece of the Third Doctor era?

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On the TimeLash / 42. A Cacophony of Companions (Part 1)1:16:13128kbps4410069.84 MB
In part 1 of an epic 2 part finale Ben and Mark (with a little help from their friends) discuss The Stolen Earth and Journey's End. Does nostalgia, fun and goodwill trump logic, reason and plot coherence? Is Rose and the Meta-Crisis Doctor a satire on human relationships? Has an attraction to Ian McShane as Lovejoy made Sylvia Noble the woman she is today? And just how much whisky and Prosecco can the Lash Lads consume before the wheels fall off the podcast? (That question will be answered in Part 2)

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On the Time Lash / 42.2 A Cacophony of Companions (Part 2)1:13:56128kbps4410067.69 MB
PREVIOUSLY: One bottle of cava, the Stolen Earth and Journey's End. NOW: The Five Doctors, another bottle of cava, some whisky and the sound of a podcast screeching it's way off the rails. In this episode: Ben attempts to slaughter a sacred cow, can Mark salvage The Five Doctors and present all the good that it has to offer? Also this week: Why Christopher Eccleston and Tom Baker don't owe you a damned thing.
The Five Doctors
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On the Time Lash / 43. Walking in the Footsteps of Cyber Kings2:11:1164kbps.24410060.28 MB
Ben and Mark visit the Cybermen’s favourite pub to discuss The Next Doctor before wandering over to Soho to celebrate Tom Baker’s debut in Robot. But before all that, there’s the small matters of a new companion and an exhibition of Target artwork to discuss! Apologies if some of the background noise is distracting, but who knows? Maybe those people chatting in the background have some equally important opinions on Mr Pastry playing the Doctor.
Pearl Mackie/Target Artwork Exhibition/The Next Doctor/Robot
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On the Time Lash / 44. An Unwarranted Snog on a Bus1:57:12128kbps44100107.3 MB
Ben and Mark begin looking at the specials with Planet of the Dead, pairing it up with another foreign location set tale Planet of Fire. Do the stories warrant the extensive location work? Is Peri the most overtly sexualised companion ever? Did the 80's production team ruin a golden opportunity for interesting storytelling and character development? And can Planet of the Dead really claim to be a special? Also: We raise a glass to 500 issues of Doctor Who Magazine and discuss the potential Doctor Who writers room. Meanwhile, Sex Leers It's Inquisitive Head.

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On the Time Lash / 45. Shitty Robot1:35:20128kbps3200087.33 MB
Communicating via video link like the inhabitants of Bowie Base One, Ben and Mark discuss The Waters of Mars; a story Ben feels is one of the very best pieces of Doctor Who there is. But what is it that disappoints Mark? After that, as chosen by the listeners; The Seeds of Death, a story that in many ways predicted the current state of space travel in the 21st century. Also under discussion: The fall of Woolworths 8 years on, excellent Doctor Who directors, the benefits of a "by Russell T Davies" credit, and lots more!
Waters of Mars/The Seeds of Death
keywords: Doctor Who, David Tennant, Russell T Davies, Patrick Troughton, Frazer Hines, Wendy Padbury
On the Time Lash / OTTL 461:51:1589421.94410071.16 MB
It's the 46th episode and time to bid farewell to David Tennant and Russell T Davies with a discussion about the (criminally underrated?) End of Time, pairing it with the (criminally overrated?) The War Games. Topics covered include: Fans "tweaking" established history, differing portrayals of the Timelords, why the Tenth Doctor's regeneration isn't long and drawn out and whether or not a 10 episode story is too long.
The End of Time/The War Games
keywords: Doctor Who, David Tennant, Russell T Davies, Patrick Troughton, Frazer Hines, Wendy Padbury
On the Time Lash / 47. Licked by a Stegosaurus1:35:5188131.24410060.43 MB
Ben and Mark return to usher in the Smith/Moffat era with a discussion about The Eleventh Hour and Spearhead from Space. Also; Mark interviews The Eleventh Hour's director, Adam Smith about his experiences directing one of the most scrutinised hours of TV ever. But before all that, there's the small matter of Mark becoming part of established Doctor Who continuity.

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On the Time Lash / 48. Birdbath1:20:411721114410099.34 MB
Or "Worse than Tom Baker blowing off a big green cock" Ben and Mark discuss two of Doctor Who's lesser loved stories; The Beast Below and Dragonfire in a discussion of benevolent creatures, good/bad monster design, the BBC's sitcom season, the introduction of Ace, the hastily written departure for Mel and that cliffhanger.
The Beast Below/Dragonfire
keywords: Doctor Who, Matt Smith, Karen Gillan, Steven Moffat, John Barrowman, Sylvester McCoy, Sophie Aldred, Bonnie Langford
On the Time Lash / 49. A Crack in Churchill's Bunker1:46:5183908.54410064.14 MB
Oddly topical for a podcast recorded back in August, Ben, Mark and their good friend Derek discuss poor decisions made in the interests of marketing as they cover Victory of the Daleks and The Claws of Axos. Over the course of 100 minutes, they cover everything from the ill-judged colourful Daleks, the perfectly judged Ironside Daleks, the magic of Bill Paterson, bureaucratic slugs, Jon Pertwee impressions, maths problems and a remote control Bob Hope
Victory of the Daleks/The Claws of Axos
keywords: Doctor Who, Daleks, Matt Smith, Steven Moffat, Mark Gatiss, Dalek Paradigm, Jon Pertwee, Roger Delgado
On the Time Lash / 50. Verthshock1:40:4988571.94410063.87 MB
In their 50th episode, Ben and Mark address their changing opinions on the Peter Davison serial Earthshock, which has been paired up with Matt Smith Weeping Angels two parter, The Time of Angels/Flesh and Stone. Under discussion: Alien/Aliens, the difference between characters you care about and cannon fodder, Beryl Reid: Space Pirate. Ben relates the story of how his enjoyment of the climactic moments of Time of Angels was ruined (and not in the way you're thinking), whilst Mark has resorted to exhaling in despair at the mere mention of Eric Saward's name.

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On the Time Lash / 51. Space Fish in a Dolmio Sauce1:26:5116261444100101.02 MB
Renaissance men Ben and Mark visit Italy via the middle of the road through Croatia and Wales as they discuss The Vampires of Venice and The Masque of Mandragora. Under discussion: Authentic Italian flavour. Vampires. Throat cutting. The Doctor's inability to understand simple human relationships. Some mildly inappropriate giggling at a very particular date. But the big question is, did Robert Holmes and Philip Hinchcliffe ruin Doctor Who?

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On the Time Lash / 52. Shit Trivia Podcast1:55:3013483824000111.4 MB
Ben and Mark welcome host of the I Hate Doctor Who podcast, Richie Morgan into an echoey Edinburgh basement to discuss our darker selves, death and unconvincing realities via Amy's Choice/Mindwarp/The Ultimate Foe. They also dole out some really uninteresting trivia that everyone already knows. Under discussion: Sex with Brian Blessed, a fate worse than death? The best BBC sitcom of all time. A contemporary reading of the Valeyard's motives. An appreciation for Anthony Ainley. Charity singles!
Amy's Choice/Mindwarp/The Ultimate Foe
keywords: Doctor Who, Matt Smith, Colin Baker, Steven Moffat, Karen Gillan, Toby Jones, Brian Blessed
On the Time Lash / 53. Whippy Tongue1:13:341347372400070.91 MB
*Not Episode 54, as we keep saying it is. The Reverends I.M Jolly of Doctor Who podcasting, Ben (riddled with a cold and thankfully not the Silurian virus) and Mark return to discuss The Hungry Earth/Cold Blood and Doctor Who and the Silurians. Unavoidably, they speculate what this Chris Chibnall penned, modern Silurian two parter could mean for the future of Doctor Who. Also: Changing perspectives on Doctor Who series, a not particularly original reading of Series 7, and Mark recounts how he once sold a VHS tape to someone quite high up in the Doctor Who production team.
The Hungry Earth/Cold Blood/Doctor Who and the Silurians
keywords: Doctor Who, Matt Smith, Karen Gillan, Steven Moffat, Jon Pertwee, Chris Chibnall, Classic Doctor Who
On the Time Lash / 54. Sunflowers A-Go-Go1:44:271169864410087.4 MB
After nearly a (very eventful) year away, Ben and Mark resume their "New=Who Watchthrough" with 2010's Vincent and the Doctor, pairing it up with 1964's Marco Polo. Along the way, the pair get refused booze, discuss the weird world of Doctor Who themed ASMR, try to tactfully navigate discussions about mental health, gender and race before delving into some missing episode rumours. Editor's note: Whilst a number of topical references have been excised, we are aware Broadchurch S3 finished nearly a year ago and that Chris Chibnall has indeed cast a brilliant woman as Doctor Who, but the discussion seemed like a good one to keep in!

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On the Time Lash / 55. Spooky Hoose1:14:4587698.94410046.89 MB
Travel back in time with Ben and Mark to a snatched conversation that took place during the May bank holiday 2017. Under discussion: Two spooky houses as we turn our focus towards The Lodger and Ghost Light. Ben reappraises a story he long thought that he hated and Mark tries to explain just what on Earth is going on at Gabriel Chase, which would be easy enough if he could even remember watching it. Also: Comedy shows that are worse than Horne & Corden, memorialising the West London Islamic Centre, taxidermy and whether themes and artistry trump good storytelling.
The Lodger/Ghost Light
keywords: Matt Smith, James Corden, Sylvester McCoy, Doctor Who
On the Time Lash / 56. Tegan Jovanka's Funky Ambulance1:47:361158984410089.21 MB
"All the baddie podcasts have got together to lock us in a big box" Ben and Mark FINALLY reach the end of Series 5 with a discussion about The Pandorica Opens/The Big Bang and Castrovalva. Along the way, they ponder how a Dalek would read an Usborne guide to the Romans, pitch a potential Big Finish boxed set, sing Alanis Morissette, sing Morrissey and just generally have a good time. Whilst some of the chat is potentially a by-product of booze and two friends having not seen each other for a while, there are also some more measured discussions of Amy and Rory's relationship, the problems with the Davison era and a lot of 80s Doctor Who as a whole, and what makes for a good debut from a Doctor.
The Pandorica Opens/The Big Bang and Castrovalva
keywords: Doctor Who, Matt Smith, Karen Gillan, Steven Moffat, Peter Davison, Daleks, 11th Doctor, 5th Doctor
On The Time Lash / 57. Kicking F*** Oot Ae Silence1:24:1616917644100101.97 MB
After a slightly longer break than planned, the boys are back! We open Series 6 with late 60's set conspiracy thriller The Impossible Astronaut/Day of the Moon and pair it up with 1970's conspiracy thriller The Ambassadors.........................of Death! Under discussion: How many ideas are too many in a Doctor Who story? Mark defends the controversial 'genocide' ending, more Big Finish proposals, a pitch for a controversial new reality show, why The Impossible Astronaut/Day of the Moon gets Nixon right and an analaysis of  the idolatry towards a bright yellow roadster. ALSO: Ben and

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On the Time Lash / 58. Whipping Boy1:27:281171844410073.32 MB
Wednesday is the new Friday Ben and Mark visit some of Edinburgh's less busy taverns on an uncharacteristically busy Wednesday evening to discuss The Curse of the Black Spot and The Smugglers. Apologies for the slightly noisy soundscape, just imagine you're in a pirate tavern, a pirate tavern pumping out Lionel Ritchie. The Curse of the Black Spot Ben and Mark discuss fatherhood, angry responses to mediocrity, sappiness and Doctor Who's whipping boys. The Smugglers Arguing that this is possibly Hartnell's true last great performance, the Lash Lads talk about handsome locatio
The Curse of the Black Spot/The Smugglers
keywords: Doctor Who, Matt Smith, Karen Gillan, William Hartnell, Hugh Bonneville, Steven Moffat, Pirates
On the Time Lash / 59. A Hand in the Doctor's Wife1:41:141147544410083.09 MB
Ben and Mark crack open a can of TARDIS Special as they discuss The Doctor's Wife and The Edge of Destruction/Brink of Disaster/Inside the Spaceship/Or What You Will.... Along the way, they discuss the muted effect mythology episodes of long-running shows can have in retrospect, have a brief but spoileriffic chat about Steven Moffat's Day of the Doctor novelisation and place the praise for who the Doctor is today firmly at the feet of Ms. Barbara Wright. But before all that there's the matter of Doctor Who on Twitch, #London1965, the Tom Baker BluRays and brand identity.
The Doctor's Wife/The Edge of Destruction
keywords: Doctor Who, Matt Smith, Suranne Jones, Neil Gaiman, Steven Moffat, William Hartnell, William Russell, Jacqueline Hill
On the Time Lash / 60. A Depraved Nicholas Lyndhurst1:39:2588068.74410062.63 MB
Free tickets for On the Time Lash LIVE are available from tinyurl.com/OTTLLIVE Ben and Mark discuss evil doubles as they reach The Rebel Flesh/The Almost People and pair it up with Enemy of the World. Along the way they discuss pregnancy horror, David Cronenberg, Malcolm Hulke, Donald Trump, Brexit, fictional Mexicans and rapey Captain Kirk. ALSO: Ben sings, Mark rounds up some of the most insane responses to the lack of a S11 trailer, Ben admits to a criminal act and nobody mentions Miami Twice.
The Rebel Flesh/The Almost People/The Enemy of the World
keywords: Doctor Who, Matt Smith, Karen Gillan, Steven Moffat, Patrick Troughton, Mark Bonnar, Doctor Who Series 11, Doctor Who Series 6
On the Time Lash / 61. On the Time Lash LIVE!1:20:351378544410079.46 MB
Or: The Caves of Andro-Zany Three men go to war against sobriety as Ben, Mark and Derek tackle "A Good Man Goes to War" and "The Caves of Androzani" in a special 61st episode, recorded live at the Edinburgh Geek and Nerd Festival's WhoFest weekend. Competing with both an incoming pub quiz and the hottest day of the year, they discuss hubris, consequences, toy boxes, glibness and "American Daytime Soap Opera shitness". ALSO: It's Saturday niiiiiiiiight! Ben and Mark compete with members of the audience in a very special "Degsey's Where Did It Come Game", Robert Holmes' bleak 1980s outp
A Good Man Goes to War/The Caves of Androzani
keywords: Doctor Who, Matt Smith, Karen Gillan, Peter Davison, WhoFest, Steven Moffat, Doctor Who Series 6,
On the Time Lash / 62. Doctor Who Discovers: Nazis1:48:4820130244100156.66 MB
Returning from a summer break, and hounded by a pack of rabid dogs, Ben and Mark discuss portrayals of the Nazis in Doctor Who via a discussion about "Let's Kill Hitler" and "The Dalek Invasion of Earth". Along the way, Ben buys Steven Moffat a drink, which thankfully isn't a bottle of Hitler branded wine. Under discussion: The dangers and benefits of playing Hitler for laughs, the 2001 novel "The Shadow in the Glass", the Nazis in the cultural landscape of the 1960s, time travelling vigilante justice, as well as the new Sunday timeslot and the DWM Time Team.
Let's Kill Hitler/The Dalek Invasion of Earth
keywords: Doctor Who, Hitler, Nazis, Daleks, Matt Smith, Steven Moffat
On the Time Lash / 63. EastEnders Land1:29:4296564.74410061.96 MB
Ben and Mark discuss Doctor Who's relationship with realism as they watch "Night Terrors" and "Survival". Is Night Terrors' main issue a lack of grounding in a particular time or place? Is Survival the perfect end for Doctor Who? Along the way, Mark goes a bit Noel Edmonds and ponders Doctor Who's cosmic coincidences, Ben discovers the inherent sadness of the humble dog on a chain and there's some discussion of the endings to Seinfeld, Star Trek and Will & Grace. ALSO: Doctor Who Magazine, Series 11 "news" and "Earthshock" at the BFI.
Night Terrors/Survival
keywords: Doctor Who, Matt Smith, Sylvester McCoy, Mark Gatiss, Rona Munro
On the Time Lash / 64. An Enigma Wrapped in a Mystery Dressed in a Schoolboy Outfit that's a bit Age Inappropriate1:20:33143kbps4410082.4 MB
Discussing generic walking paradoxes, dual companions, Ben and Mark discuss 'The Girl Who Waited' and 'Mawdryn Undead'. Along the way there's discussion of lost loves, missed opportunities, and the Macarena. Is Mawdryn Undead horrible? Was Wilfred Mott in the employ of the Black Guardian? Shouldn't Handbot Rory get a credit for such a brilliant performance? ALSO: Ben and Mark discuss the imminent launch of Series 11 and it's first press screening in a manner that is not at all bitter.
The Girl Who Waited/Mawdryn Undead
keywords: Doctor Who, Matt Smith, Steven Moffat, Karen Gillan, Peter Davison
On the Time Lash / OTTL Extra 13.1: Tim Shaw & The Baconaise Benefactor0:55:5293515.44410037.38 MB
Ben and Mark meet up in a WetherSPOONS (Eh? Eh?) to discuss Jodie Whittaker's debut in The Woman Who Fell to Earth.  Along the way they'll discuss some of Doctor Who's top vagrants, the memeability of the opening episode, the strength and human frailty of the companions, James Bond and a fear of teeth.  Special guest appearance by a bemused Wetherspoons waiter.
The Woman Who Fell to Earth
keywords: Doctor Who, Jodie Whittaker, Bradley Walsh, Sharon D Clarke, Chris Chibnall, 13th Doctor
On the Time Lash / 65. Ben and Mark Get the Horn(s)1:25:391370494410083.98 MB
Ben and Mark talk a load of bull in their fruity Scottish accents as they reach The God Complex and pair it up with 1979's The Horns of Nimon.  Expect Brexit metaphors, an impassioned defence of a much maligned classic, an embarrassing defeat in Degsey's Where Did it Come Game, the differing approaches to the comedy of Douglas Adams and appreciation for an animatronic minotaur, Amara Khan, Rory Williams and Lalla Ward. Praise them. Also this week: Ben and Mark discuss The Ghost Monument, the new TARDIS, and ponder where the new merchandise for the kiddies has disappeared to. 
The God Complex/The Horns of Nimon/The Ghost Monument
keywords: Doctor Who, Matt Smith, Jodie Whittaker, Tom Baker, Douglas Adams, 13th Doctor, Doctor Who Series 11, Toby Whithouse
On the Time Lash / 66. Pantomimetic1:34:271197764410080.92 MB
Ben and Mark discuss sub-par Cyber sequels as they debate the relative merits of 'Closing Time' and 'Attack of the Cybermen'. Are they each as bad as fan wisdom will have you believe? If you've been listening to this podcast for a while you'll probably know the answer to that. Under discussion: Parenthood, the fear of children, psycho-analysing Steven Moffat, being rude about DWM staff, saying nice things about Eric Saward, dodgy synths and guns. Also: As series 11 continues, Ben and Mark briefly discuss 'Rosa' and 'Arachnids in the UK'. As ever, tweet us at @OnTheTimeLash, @BenVerth & @Oldmankrondas
Rosa/Arachnids in the UK/Closing Time/Attack of the Cybermen
keywords: Doctor Who, James Corden, Matt Smith, Jodie Whittaker, Rosa Parks, Cybermen, Colin Baker
On the Time Lash / 67. A Pigeon in a Loft1:12:071412954410072.89 MB
Time is against them as Ben and Mark battle sickness and a naughty dog to bring you their discussion about 'The Wedding of River Song' and 'The Time Monster'. Two season finales as Steven Moffat brings his tangled web of plotlines together to close out Series 6 and Robert Sloman does whatever it is he's doing to close Series 10. Why does the Doctor have a mullet? Is the new series missing the madness of Moffat? Is Kronos, God of time really such a threat? How does eating pheasant at a publicly funded institution look? How sexy is Roger Delgado? ALSO: Ben and Mark discuss their reactions to Series 11 thus far and question whether or not Doctor Who is still for them.
The Wedding of River Song/The Time Monster
keywords: Doctor Who, Matt Smith, Karen Gillan, Alex Kingston, Steven Moffat, Jon Pertwee, Roger Delgado, Doctor Who, Doctor Who Series 11
On the Time Lash / 68. Rodney Bewes' Groin Strain1:23:171248124800074.36 MB
Returning after a series break, Ben and Mark return to cast their eyes towards Doctor Who's 50th anniversary series as they discuss Asylum of the Daleks and Resurrection of the Daleks. Along the way, they'll play relationship therapist to Amy and Rory, ponder Daleks as set dressing, discuss big movie concepts, busy plotting, bad acting, the brutality of Eric Saward and the breath of fresh air that is Jenna Coleman. 
Asylum of the Daleks/Resurrection of the Daleks
keywords: Doctor Who, Matt Smith, Karen Gillan, Steven Moffat, Peter Davison, Daleks, 11th Doctor, 5th Doctor
On the Time Lash / 69. Dinosaurs on a Podcast1:21:041305054410075.68 MB
Delayed like your Season 18 BluRays and not nearly as rewarding, Ben and Mark return to discuss 'Dinosaurs on a Spaceship' and 'Invasion of the Dinosaurs'. Under discussion: Heavy moral decisions, other less successful Saturday tea time sci-fi shows, dinosaurs, the poignancy of a Burger King and a rug shop, starting again, an appreciation of both Richard Franklin and the brilliance of Elisabeth Sladen and dinosaurs. Again. ALSO: Pondering the political parallels of current Doctor Who fandom, and giving up on DWM.
Dinosaurs on a Spaceship/Invasion of the Dinosaurs
keywords: Doctor Who, Matt Smith, Karen Gillan, Steven Moffat, Chris Chibnall, Primeval
On the Time Lash / The Magnificent 701:08:491294414800063.72 MB
To celebrate 70 podcasts, Ben and Mark discuss the Doctor Who westerns 'A Town Called Mercy' and 'The Gunfighters' over a magnificent 70(ish) minutes of drinks and chat. Under discussion this month: Toby Whithouse's Wild West shopping list, the Western genre, comedy in Doctor Who, William Hartnell's comic chops, singing, childrens TV and a long overdue appreciation of some of the show's unsung heroes like cinematographers and directors. Thanks for joining us for 70 of these things, as ever, if you like the podcast, leave us a review on iTunes and/or tweet us @OnTheTimeLash
A Town Called Mercy/The Gunfighters
keywords: Doctor Who, Matt Smith, William Hartnell, Westerns, Cowboys, Toby Whithouse, Doctor Who Series 7a, Doctor Who Series 7
On the Time Lash / 71. Extraordinary Participation1:13:381275594410067.18 MB
As we prepare to say goodbye to the Ponds, Ben and Mark talk about friendship via THE POWER OF THREE and THE SEEDS OF DOOM. In a podcast first, Ben views a bona-fide Doctor Who classic for the very first time, whilst both hosts try to read between the lines to figure out exactly what the hell was going on with Steven Berkoff. Also: Yet another Big Finish pitch, rampant consumerism, a bolshy and bruising Tom Baker, another tribute to the wonderful Elisabeth Sladen and the fall and rise of UNIT in Doctor Who. You can tweet us @OnTheTimeLash or find us on Facebook, and do please leave us a review on iTunes.
The Power of Three/Seeds of Doom
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On the Time Lash / 72. When We Were Lion Kings1:50:101268794800099.99 MB
Ben and Mark bid farewell to three Doctor Who companions and ponder the differing approaches to the farewell story. In 'The Angels Take Manhattan', they discuss just how sad and tragic an ostensibly happy ending can be, suggest that Dudley Simpson is better than Sting, compare Alex Kingston to a frog and wonder just how practical sending a Weeping Angel out for your groceries actually is. And in 'Warrior's Gate', Ben can't get his head round how bad many companion departures actually are, Mark admires Paul Joyce's pretensions, and is it really just simply about how awful slavery is?
The Angels Take Manhattan/Warrior's Gate
keywords: Doctor Who, Tom Baker, Matt Smith, Karen Gillan, Brie Larson, Steven Moffat
On the Time Lash / 73. You Just Haven't Earned it Yeti Baby1:26:451355964800084.14 MB
Ben and Mark ponder the intangible, nebulous threat of the Great Intelligence as they discuss 'The Snowmen' and 'The Abominable Snowmen'. Under discussion: The Doctor's weird characterisation in 'The Snowmen', grittily reimagining Christmas classics, Mark's dating history, and a tightrope walk through issues of representation. Dedicated to Paul Darrow 1941 - 2019

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On the Time Lash / 74. Ridden up the Shard1:26:041201484410073.96 MB
Ben and Mark dodder down the stairs to present another episode of the hottest podcast in town! This Week: WiFi and WOTAN as we discuss 'The Bells of St. John' and 'The War Machines'. Two brand new London landmarks hide terrible secrets, can the Doctor stop them? And can Mark navigate his way through London construction works to have a little nose around himself? Is 'The War Machines' a second pilot for Doctor Who, and one that the series still returns to even now? Along the way we also discuss the Great Intelligence's complete lack of modesty, our occasional need for the Doctor Whoiest
The Bells of St. John/The War Machines
keywords: Doctor Who, Matt Smith, Jenna Coleman, Richard E Grant, William Hartnell, Steven Moffat, Doctor Who Series 7
On the Time Lash / 75. Take it all Baby1:39:351203394800085.72 MB
In the last episode before a summer break, Ben and Mark rather aptly confront an evil sun and an evil arts project that attracts a cavalcade of freaks and riffraff. Is 'The Rings of Akhaten' as bad as its reputation suggests? Is there any real merit in asking an old Doctor to do a new speech? Does arc-building have casualties? And whilst we're at it, what is 'The Greatest Show in the Galaxy' about, anyway? Violent hippies? The battle to save Doctor Who from cancellation? Comedy as a defence mechanism? All this and more in the 75th On the Time Lash!
The Rings of Akhaten/Greatest Show in the Galaxy
keywords: Doctor Who, Matt Smith, Jenna Coleman, Sylvester McCoy, Steven Moffat, Sophie Aldred, Andrew Cartmel
On the Time Lash / 76. Mammoth on a Submarine1:54:3819797444100162.33 MB
It's a Ben-lite episode, but will it be Love & Monsters or Blink? Mark is joined by friends of the podcast Lee McMenemy (The Polis Box) and Richie Morgan (I Hate Doctor Who) to discuss 'Cold War' and 'The Ice Warriors'. Under discussion: Mammoths on submarines, Ultravox, planning your whole story around a title, everyday sexism, design marvels and scavenging hee-haw. ALSO: The On the Time Lash listeners provide their worst Doctor Who anecdotes, Mr. Eccleston has some strong words about the state of the park and we discover the secrets of Richie Morgan's sock drawer.
Cold War/The Ice Warriors
keywords: Doctor Who, Matt Smith, Patrick Troughton, Ice Warriors, Mark Gatiss, Doctor Who Series 7
On the Time Lash / 77. Spooky Hoose 2: Penis Snake1:37:481375104800096.2 MB
Ben returns to the podcast for a Halloween special as we discuss the spooky goings on in Hide and Image of the Fendahl. Two stories, it soon turns out, that are quite evenly matched. (About time, 77 episodes in) Under discussion: The perils of dropping the T-Bomb, reaching the age where 'totty for the dads' is directed at you, the flaws of the show's sci-fi format, two(!) sequels to Image of the Fendahl, some opinions on Ravenous 4, and a competition over whose girlfriend is least interested in Doctor Who.
Hide/Image of the Fendahl
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On the Time Lash / On the Slime Lash0:57:301421594410058.47 MB
In a very special episode of On the Time Lash to celebrate the release of 'Sil & the Devil Seeds of Arodor': Mark interviews the director and producer Keith Barnfather about how the project came about, and how he brought Philip Martin's world to life. He reviews the serial for the benefit of Ben, which leads to a brief discussion about serialisation in the age of Netflix. Mark then chats to Nabil Shaban about returning to the role of Sil, the universality of love and on-screen representations of disability in 2019. ALSO: Do Thoros Betan's get greener the older they get? What does Sil deserve more than Peter Capaldi?
Sil and the Devil Seeds of Arodor
keywords: Doctor Who, Sil, Reeltime Pictures, Sil and the Devil Seeds of Arodor, Nabil Shaban, Keith Barnfather, Sophie Aldred
On the Time Lash / 78. Ripping Out the Copper Wiring1:37:451340484410093.73 MB
Ben and Mark take two very different journeys to the centre of the TARDIS as they discuss 'Journey to the Centre of the TARDIS' and 'The Invasion of Time'. Just what is it about the Doctor's TARDIS that fascinates people so much? And similarly, what's the obsession with Gallifrey? We don't have the answers, but they're questions worth positing. Under discussion: Reprehensible and terrifying supporting characters, bottle episodes, tinfoil, Star Trek, Yes, Minister, an eloquent analysis of Steven Moffat's approach to time travel and the excellence of Milton Johns. ALSO: Mark outlines Leela's life in spin-off media to an increasingly anxious and upset Ben.

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On the Time Lash / 79. Ben and Mark of the Rani1:44:4813585644100101.85 MB
Ben and Mark celebrate the 100th On the Time Lash upload by discussing 21st Century Doctor Who's 100th episode 'The Crimson Horror'. It's Ben's favourite story of the post 2005 run, will Mark and our listeners share his enthusiasm? Also this episode: Vile Victorian villainesses as we discuss 'The Mark of the Rani'. Ben meets a descendant of Major Barrington. Mark reveals his two degrees of Terry Nation. Byker Grove. Ant and Dec. Auf Wiedersehen, Pet and much much more.
The Crimson Horror/The Mark of the Rani
keywords: Doctor Who, Matt Smith, Jenna Coleman, Mark Gatiss, Colin Baker, Kate O'Mara
On the Time Lash / 80. Hong. Kong!?2:01:1013962644100121.02 MB
Ben and Mark return from their festive hibernation to discuss the mythical Cybermen. In Nightmare in Silver, the fantastical worlds of Neil Gaiman clash with the sci-fi action movie, whilst Tomb of the Cybermen updates Egyptian tomb raiding for the cybernetic age. But are they any good? Under discussion: Brazilian stew, Mark's proposed Tomb of the Cybermen stage production with a cast of 10 year olds, racial representation, what it means to be human, the slow, creeping death of Doctor Who fandom and the perils of imagination.
Nightmare in Silver/Tomb of the Cybermen
keywords: Doctor Who, Cybermen, Neil Gaiman, Matt Smith, Steven Moffat, Patrick Troughton
On the Time Lash / 81. Steven Monster1:35:331321394410090.32 MB
Ben and Mark reach the end of Series 7b with 'The Name of the Doctor' and pair it up with another story of myth, legend and future Doctors; 'Battlefield'. Is 'Name of the Doctor' a suitably exciting pre-cursor to the anniversary special, and does it still hold up today? And is 'Battlefield' a fitting farewell to one of Doctor Who's longest serving military leaders? Under discussion this episode: INTRODUCING JOHN HURT AS THE DOCTOR, the Doctor's tears, air-snogging, a crash course in Arthurian legend, nuclear disarmament, and doing your best. ALSO: Ben reveals which Doctor Who celebrity he saw out and about doing their shopping and a tribute to a stalwart of Scottish television.
The Name of the Doctor/Battlefield
keywords: Doctor Who, Steven Moffat, Matt Smith, Sylvester McCoy, River Song, Doctor Who Season 26
On the Time Lash / 82. The Three Birthdays Part One1:36:5920299648000140.83 MB
To celebrate six years On the Timelash, Ben and Mark look back on the weekend that started it all by reminiscing about the 50th anniversary celebrations at the Excel centre and the various treats we got on the way to 'The Day of the Doctor'. Along the way they'll be joined by some old friends who share their own memories and thoughts on the 50th anniversary special Under discussion: What does it mean to be friends with a mass murderer? How many times has Gallifrey actually been destroyed? What would Greta Thunberg have to say about Ian and Barbara's wanton use of petrol?
The Day of the Doctor
keywords: Doctor Who, David Tennant, Matt Smith, John Hurt, The Day of the Doctor, Tom Baker
On the Time Lash / 82. The Three Birthdays Part Two1:04:281993734800091.94 MB
Ben and Mark go back to where it all began, with the very first multi-Doctor story 'The Three Doctors'. After a very special edition of Degsey's Where Did it Come Game, they try to define the indefinable magic of Doctor Who by looking at this most comforting slice of nostalgia. Under discussion: Trying to understand the reverance with which each later Doctor holds the earliest incarnation, John Levene's finest hour, Patrick Troughton and Jon Pertwee's hugely entertaining rivalry and an appreciation for those fabulous Bristol boys - Bob Baker and Dave Martin.
The Three Doctors
keywords: Doctor Who, The Three Doctors, Jon Pertwee, Patrick Troughton, William Hartnell,Classic Doctor Who
On the Time Lash / The Timeless Sound of Men Moaning Online2:08:2719741244100181.39 MB
With Britain under lockdown and in the grip of a terrifying global pandemic Ben and Mark look back to happier times when all we had to worry about was a Sunday tea-time sci-fi series. So Series 12 then - Are we any closer to getting to know Ryan and Yaz? Has this series been a last minute flip-flop on the previous series' approach? Is the Doctor's new backstory too dark? What does it or should it mean for the show going forward? Ben and Mark attempt to answer all of these questions, whilst picking out some of their favourite and least favourite moments from the series whilst weighing in on long-dead arguments over character motivations.
Doctor Who Series 12
keywords: Doctor Who, Chris Chibnall, Jodie Whittaker, Bradley Walsh, Timeless Child, Doctor Who Series 12
On The Time Lash / 83. In the Nudey Bums1:51:0391116.14800072.38 MB
Ben and Mark say farewell to Matt Smith in their final podcast of the 11th Doctor era as they pair 'The Time of the Doctor' with the 3rd Doctor's farewell 'Planet of the Spiders'. Does 'Planet of the Spiders' set out the stall for all future regenerations? Should 'The Time of the Doctor' have been a two parter? Isn't it a *bit* creepy to carry around a disembodied Cyberhead? Their discussion takes in nudity, baldness, the awkward clash of broad comedy with doomy finality, turning your back on the celebrations of 2013, Eastern philosophy, the ending of Mad Men and questionable portrayals of mental handicap.
The Time of the Doctor/Planet of the Spiders
keywords: Doctor Who, Matt Smith, Jenna Coleman, Steven Moffat, Jon Pertwee
On the Time Lash / 84. Not Your Teenage Sister's Doctor Who2:08:1596kbps.34410088.07 MB
Ben and Mark welcome the 12th Doctor as they discuss 2014’s feature length, cinematic spectacular Deep Breath with a suggested pairing of Robert Holmes’ ghastly gastronomic 1985 story The Two Doctors. Along the way, they travel back along their own timelines to ponder their initial reactions to Deep Breath compared to their opinions on it now, discuss the merits and flaws of bringing back old Doctors outside of anniversaries and talk effusively about the work of Ben Wheatley and casting of Peter Capaldi. ALSO: Being sexually intimidated by Jacqueline Pearce, watching Doctor Who with
Deep Breath/The Two Doctors
keywords: Doctor Who, Peter Capaldi, Matt Smith, Jenna Coleman, Doctor Who Series 8, Steven Moffat
On the Time Lash / 85. Oscar Wilde of the Daleks1:39:5617588944100125.73 MB
Or: The Incredible Shrinking Doctors Special Ben and Mark discuss miniaturisation, prawns, robot dogs, soldiers and viruses as they tackle both 'Into the Dalek' and 'The Invisible Enemy'. Is 'Into the Dalek' just a rehash of old ideas? Is 'The Invisible Enemy' really as rubbish as everyone remembers?  ALSO: The return of Degsey's Where Did it Come Game, meeting Michael Sheard in a car park, and how Mark is due royalties from sales of Into the Dalek. For Les Anderson
Into the Dalek/The Invisible Enemy
keywords: Doctor Who, Peter Capaldi, Daleks, Tom Baker, Doctor Who Series 8
On the Time Lash / 86. King Johnathon1:23:2617475344100104.31 MB
It's medieval madness as Ben and Mark discuss ROBOT OF SHERWOOD and THE KING'S DEMONS. As they wander through Sherwood forest, the Lash Lads chat about grumpiness, comedy in Doctor Who and take a little detour to look at the rise of internet criticism and clickbait snark. After that, they wander around an old castle whilst singing songs of the Crusades, discussing historical inaccuracies, the mad story of Kamelion's conception, unconvincing beards and the slightly more muted season finales of the classic series. You can read Ben's first "Time Worrier" column at onthetimelash.wordpress.com from Sunday 3rd May!

keywords: Doctor Who, Peter Capaldi, Jenna Coleman, Robin Hood, Steven Moffat, Mark Gatiss, Doctor Who Series 8
On the Time Lash / 87. Scratchy Blankets1:39:2317851144100126.91 MB
Ben and Mark discuss 'Listen' and 'The Mind of Evil' in two classic Doctor Who stories that deal with fear. Under discussion: The comforting message of one of the show's creepiest episodes, talking to yourself in isolation, military brutality, the origins of the Black Mariah, the simplicity of one of the show's most memorable monsters and the pointlessness of another. Also: The brain of Philip Morris, visiting Stangmoor prison, Master plans and major crawlers If you like the podcast, you can buy us a pint at www.buymeacoffee.com/onthetimelash!
Listen/The Mind of Evil
keywords: Doctor Who, Peter Capaldi, Jenna Coleman, Jon Pertwee, Doctor Who Series 8
On the Time Lash / 88. Soup1:45:01806613200060.59 MB
Ben and Mark take to Zoom for the first On the Time Lash video podcast - discussing 'Time Heist' and 'The Ribos Operation' so apologies in advance for the occasionally tinny audio. Mark discovers that 'Time Heist' has less in common with 'Ocean's 11' and more in common with something else entirely and Ben's left cold by the wintry charms of Ribos. Under discussion: Female villains, casting speculation, the 12th Doctor's character, Sgt. Bilko, con artists and Tom Baker coming face to face with God. Also: The cracks in Eric Roberts' living room, Mary Tamm in Poundland Wonderland and Scottish words.
Time Heist/The Ribos Operation
keywords: Doctor Who, Doctor Who Series 8, Peter Capaldi, Keeley Hawes, Jenna Coleman, Tom Baker
On the Time Lash / 89. Space Dad1:31:3118438544100120.71 MB
Ben and Mark turn their attention to the teachers of Coal Hill School as they look at 'The Caretaker' and 'The Rescue'. One story features two kindly teachers specialised in history and chemistry whilst the other focuses on two teachers who, whilst romantically involved, have neither. Under discussion: A whistle stop history of portrayals of the military in Doctor Who, the unassuming historical significance of 'The Rescue', boyfriend errors, and the invention of the Doctor Who companion. If you enjoy the podcast, you can buy us a pint over at buymeacoffee.com/onthetimelash, thanks to those who have so far.
The Caretaker/The Rescue
keywords: Doctor Who, Peter Capaldi, Jenna Coleman, Doctor Who Series 8, Gareth Roberts, Steven Moffat, 12th Doctor, 1st Doctor
On the Time Lash / 90. Eggy Ruin1:52:2120112448000161.64 MB
Ben and Mark tackle complex moral dilemmas, gushing Cybermen and the history of squirty bottles as they discuss Kill the Moon and The Moonbase.  Under discussion: Balancing the daftness of Doctor Who with the darkness of a prestige science fiction programme, the continuing improvements to animated reconstructions, Patrick Troughton becoming the Doctor and struggling to understand the Doctor's motivations.  If you enjoy the podcast and want to buy us a coffee (no sugar) you can do so here, thanks! 
Kill the Moon/The Moonbase
keywords: Doctor Who, Peter Capaldi, Jenna Coleman, Doctor Who Series 8, Steven Moffat, Patrick Troughton, Cybermen
On the Time Lash / 91. Double Mummy Cuddle2:05:3616838244100151.28 MB
Ben and Mark are joined by friend, regular contributor and host of 'I Hate Doctor Who' - Richie Morgan, as they discuss to Egyptian themed stories - 'Mummy on the Orient Express' and 'Pyramids of Mars'. The conversation takes in ageing, death, and health....and that's just in the introductory preamble! Under discussion: Balancing sterile science with atmospheric period detail, the magic of Tom Baker and Lis Sladen, the enduring horror of the Mummy, the real-world horror fun you can have with 'Mummy on the Orient Express' and how one scene in 1975 sets the rules for the show going forward. Meanwhile, Ben takes the pulse of youthful music.
Mummy on the Orient Express/Pyramids of Mars
keywords: Doctor Who, Peter Capaldi, Jenna Coleman, Tom Baker, Doctor Who Series 8
On the Time Lash / 92. Running from the Boners1:48:0920344944100157.4 MB
As the Doctor and Clara visit Bristol in 'Flatline', Mark advocates toppling 'The Celestial Toymaker' off a harbour in an oddly topical, yet mostly trivial new episode of On the Time Lash. Under discussion: Artistic expression, class and race in 1960s Doctor Who, child-unfriendly childishness, the evolution of the Doctor-lite episode and how a prestige Saturday night drama can attract a younger audience. Also: Two painful things more enjoyable than 'The Celestial Toymaker', Mark taps into an austere childhood at his Great Aunts and Ben relates a heart-warming tale from a children's play
Flatline/The Celestial Toymaker
keywords: Doctor Who, Peter Capaldi, Jenna Coleman, Bristol, Doctor Who Series 8
On the Time Lash / 93. In the Forest of the Shite1:55:3616399944100135.61 MB
Ben and Mark take a before and after look at solar flare damage in Doctor Who - pairing 'In the Forest of the Night' with 'The Ark in Space'. Is 'In the Forest of the Night' really all that bad? Is 'The Ark in Space' really one of the all time classics? Under discussion: Doomed relationships, challenging children, childishness, body horror, bubble wrap and how the multicultural vision of 'Star Trek' doesn't always match with a BBC directors address book. Also: a sacred cow gets a little knick, the lockdown experience as told through Netflix documentary series and Mark discovers a new
In the Forest of the Night/The Ark in Space
keywords: Doctor Who, Peter Capaldi, Jenna Coleman, Tom Baker, Doctor Who Series 8


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