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527: Last of the Gadarene
17/05/2026 | 43 mins.
The Power of 3 is remembering the Third Doctor, Jon Pertwee, who passed away this week, 30 years ago.
We kick off our commemoration with a look at the most Third Doctor of all Third Doctor novels, Mark Gatiss's love letter to the 1971-73 period, with the Doctor, Jo and the UNIT team - as well as the Master.
We feature archive quotes from Mark, as well as the memories of book editor Steve Cole.
526: Restoring the TV Movie (part two)
13/05/2026 | 56 mins.
In our two-part look at the work which has gone in, to bring the TV Movie to 4K and blu-ray, we speak to more people involved in the process.
Last week Paul Vanezis told us the full story of his work to restore the film, and this time, we're joined by David Palfreyman, who worked on the film scans, and Mark Ayres, who has restored the sound.
And now, we're all ready for the BFI Screening!
525: The Art of Destruction
10/05/2026 | 43 mins.
Remember when Doctor Who was the number one show on TV, and everyone loved David Tennant and Billie Piper?
We turn back the clock 20 years, as we travel with the Tenth Doctor and Rose to Africa, as we look at the original novel The Art of Destruction.
Writer Steve Cole joins us to discuss this book, with audiobook readings from Don Warrington.
524 : Restoring the TV Movie (part one)
06/05/2026 | 1h 22 mins.
We're just a few weeks away from the release of the Doctor Who TV Movie in 4K and blu-ray restored form.
Joining us is the man who has overseen the work, Paul Vanezis, for a rare podcast interview.
Prepare for some incredibly in-depth information on the process of bringing the film to UK standards, which will blow your mind.

Please note: This episode is also this week's edition of Pieces of Eighth - the Doctor Who podcast dedicated to the Eighth Doctor, also produced by our Kenny.
523: The Deviant Strain
03/05/2026 | 41 mins.
The Ninth Doctor, Rose and Captain Jack are our focus this week, as we take a look at the fourth New Series Adventure.
The Deviant Strain - taking its name from the cover typeface - was released in 2005, and was written by the range editor Justin Richards.
We feature an archive chat with Justin, which is read for us, while Steve Cole tells us what it's like to edit the editor!
We have our usual excerpts from the novel too.

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About Power of 3

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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