As we say, there's always a book which someone will love here! Incidentally, where would you place the Wheel in Space being set? π
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As we say, there's always a book which someone will love here! Incidentally, where would you place the Wheel in Space being set? π
Chaps from @2broad2deeppod.bsky.social tackle a top 10 NA IMO! I love Iceberg!
Clearly more than they didπ
I'm the type of fan who loves the weaving together of Cyber-history Banks does, & it all made sense to me!
Slow burn for Dr means fun times in an interesting setup.
And a lovely cover!
Peter Capaldi on stage performing in the Belle Angele
Peter Capaldi wearing sunglasses on stage
David Bowie is alive, and his name is Peter Capaldi.
Iceberg book cover e
π¨NEW EPISODE π¨
Jim Trenowden joins us to discuss the Cyberleader himself David Banks' debut novel Iceberg. π§
Have a listen below or on your local podcasting app! π
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Fun fact - Gavin from the band Camera Obscura is a member of the Glasgow Who Society! πΈ
Didnβt notice! Probably too late! Whoops! Just in case:
The bookβs strength (raises David Banks metal fist) is the horror of Cybermen.
Of the three main characters, Rubyβs a memorable companion, but both the Doctor and General Pamela Cutler suffer from the structure.
Probably in my top 10!
I love the straight forward adventure here.
The setting is perfect, & some genuinely creepy moments with the Cybermen.
Ruby is great.
The 7th Doctor feels like his TV self for the first time in a while.
Just so many fun Doctor Who moments to enjoy!
Love it!
A blissful holiday road trip that takes in wonders, dangers and unforgettable creatures, explores the nature of storytelling, dazzles with wit and introduces the irrepressible Iris Wildthyme... @2broad2deeppod.bsky.social
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Copy of Iceberg by David Banks
Coming soon, we will record our episode on Iceberg, by the Cyberleader himself, David Banks! π€
Joining us will be @trenowden.bsky.social - but what are your memories and thoughts on this novel? π
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What a fun @2broad2deeppod.bsky.social on Birthright!
Agreed with almost all their points, apart from on Muldwych!
I certainly remember even at the time the multiple "CyberSpace" endings in the NAs was getting criticism.
But yes, a very good book in a run of great NAs!
On top of the book, we have a brief discussion on the podcast about the Benny Summerfield audio adaption π
Specifically, Colin Baker's Russian (via Scotland π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ) accent...
Have you listened to the audio? π
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Cover of Birthright book
π¨NEW EPISODE π¨
Join Anthony and Alasdair as they discuss Nigel Robinson's last Doctor Who New Adventure, Birthrightπ
Listen on your podcast app or the link below π
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Cover of Birthright book
π¨NEW EPISODE π¨
Join Anthony and Alasdair as they discuss Nigel Robinson's last Doctor Who New Adventure, Birthrightπ
Listen on your podcast app or the link below π
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Great cover, great atmosphere, Birthright seemed at the time to be trying slightly too hard to be like a New Adventure yet now seems more like New Who reaching back from the future:
Double-banking Doctor-lite and companion holiday stories
1/4
Very good book, easily in the top third of NAs.
Benny's adventure in London the highlight, but some good moments for Ace's plot also.
The Charrl are one of the NAs more interesting races.
Muldwych is uninteresting.
Sadly, the end part of the book it all goes a bit wrong though.
When the New Adventures start their leveling up.
Just on the edge of too much fanwank, but it is great to finally have some time to really explore Benny and New! Ace.
Our co-host Anthony met one-time New Adventures writer Russell T Davies in Pitlochry of all places!
Anthony (left) smiling with Russell T Davies (right)
FΓ ilte gu Baile Chloichridh, Russell T Davies π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ
Cover of Birthright on an ornate backdrop
Soon we will be recording our next episode on Birthright, Nigel Robinson's second New Adventure π
What are your thoughts on the book? π
Wonderful to join Jason to discover the Dragonfire! π²π₯
A nice chat about Shadowmind from @2broad2deeppod.bsky.social! Alisdair especially had a really nice summation.
It's really not as bad as some (Bookwyrm!) say it is.
And now for the podcast to hit a run of *classics* in 2026!
And finally, not just bottoming our list but topping it too is @docoho44.bsky.social 's 1st appearance (along with Bernice Summerfield) in Love & War, by Paul Cornell - our most listened to episode π₯
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In at number 2, many of you followed us down the Stunnel for Transit, with @trenowden.bsky.social π
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Our third most listened to episode is that fabled adventure The Pit π³
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At number 4, its the Highest Science!
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In at number 5, is Deceit with @docoho44.bsky.social , where we delve into all writing...interests of Peter Darvill-Evans βοΈ
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(L-r) Alasdair & Anthony in a slightly caricatured TARDIS
Happy Hogmanay! π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ
Our podcast on the VNAs has really grown in its second year with so many guests & commenters _ thanks to all! π
Here are our top 5 listened-to episodes this year π
Ace throwing nitro sweets to soldiers
Doctor, Ace, & Benny faling yo the ground to avoid laser fire
Ace with a dalek helmet shooting a leaping soldier
Draft cover of what was used for Shadowmmind
Christopher Bulis not only wrote Shadowmind, but designed its cover too! πΌ
Here are the alternative covers he drew - which do you think works most? π
Listen to our episode on Shadowmind below, or on your podcast app π
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Oh, they've redecorated it - I love it!
Joe has made a bespoke podcast parlour for us to come visit & hear on all Doctor Who books - go & have a listen! π