In our latest episode looking at a Doctor Who novel, we're delighted to welcome Lance Parkin to The Power of 3 for the first time.
We discuss how he got his commission to write Just War, the research involved, the writing process, the reaction, the audio version, and so much more, in one of our longest-ever episodes.
Plus, Dave Owen reads his original review of Just War from DWM, as well as our usual readings from the book and 2025 reaction to the book.
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458: Shakedown
Who remembers the excitement of 1994, when a new Doctor Who drama without Doctor Who was announced, featuring the Sontarans?
And then - GASP! - came the news that this story would then be novelised as part of the New Adventures range, featuring Doctor Who! And it was being written by Terrance Dicks?!
Kenny is joined by guest co-conspirator Si Hart, as they look at this book. Plus, we've got readings from archival interviews of Terrance Dicks, performed by someone with plenty of Big Finish and Dead Ringers credits to his name!
Yes, it's... well, tune in and hear!
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457: Dracula!
The latest of the Puffin Classics Doctor Who novels is here, and the Doctor encounters... Dracula!
We're delighted to welcome back Paul Magrs to discuss writing this book, as he reveals his love of the original novel, and lots more besides.
Plus, courtesy of our friends at BBC Audiobooks, we bring you not just the official audio release of this book, but three others!
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456: Speed of Flight
Remember that time on Doctor Who when Mike Yates died?
In our latest book club episode, looking at a Doctor Who novel, we're heading back to the era of the Missing Adventures, and looking at Speed of Flight.
We're joined by author Paul Leonard to discuss his 1996 work.
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455: The Black Archive - The Mysterious Planet
He's back, and it's about time. Well, 18 months or so!
Today, we're looking at the latest releast from Obverse Publishing's Black Archive series, as Jez Strickley turns the spotlight on The Mysterious Planet.
We discuss the book in depth, and the fascinating themes which emerge about people and place.
You can order a copy at:
https://obversebooks.co.uk/product/79-the-mysterious-planet/
A podcast discussing Doctor Who-related items, more often than not in threes, whether stories, guests, or anything else.
Featuring a regular team of hosts, including Kenny Smith, and David Steel (not the former Liberal Party MP, MSP and leader).
Our other regular conspirators are Dr John Bollan, Stephen Day and Matt Michael, with irregular appearances from the podcast's founding father, Tom Harris (the former Labour MP).
We also welcome a host of great Doctor Who guests, using "Kenny's bottomless address book" (c) David Steel.
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