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"Time Lord wishes are powerful… and the universe never gives without taking"
Our latest original Doctor Who audio drama, written, narrated and performed by Doctor Who TikTok sensation KATIE HAYNES, finds the Doctor on a secret mission - to buy a special Christmas present for her best friend, Yaz! 
However, the universe has a different plan for the Doctor's festive holiday... 
Offered a choice, could the Doctor ever live a normal life? Surely after so many lifetimes fighting evil across time and space, she deserves it, doesn't she? 
What if a Time Lord wish could come true..?
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If you think you know Katie, think again! Miracle on 13th Street is an absolute powerhouse performance, with Katie not only playing the parts of two variants of the 13th Doctor, but also narrating her self-authored story with her signature drive and energy dialled right up to the max! 
This is Katie as you've never heard her before, and it's an absolute treat for all fans of Doctor Who! 
Also featuring the vocal talents of:
Melissa Jarernsiri as Yasmin Khan
Paul Laville as Dan Lewis
Freya Laville as The Child
Doctor Who theme tune arrangement by Alex Rooney
Audio production by Geoff Cockwill and Paul Laville

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In this week's podcast we're joined by RAFAELLA MARCUS, the extremely talented author of THE VIOLET HOUR, Big Finish's latest audio adventure for the 13th Doctor and Yaz! 
We talk to Rafaella about her career in theatre, how she began writing and how she came to write Torchwood and Doctor Who for Big Finish. 
PLUS we deep dive into the historical, spiritual and cultural influences that colour The Violet Hour and find time for a quick sojourn into the the Time Space Visualiser too!
And what about ... THAT KISS? 
Fans of Thasmin rejoice - this one is for you! 
"At the violet hour, when the eyes and back
Turn upward from the desk, when the human engine waits
Like a taxi throbbing waiting..."
- TS Eliot, The Waste Land (1922) 
Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Raffaella Marcus 
05:34 Exploring Themes in 'Sap' 
10:57 Inspiration and Early Influences 
16:31 Experiences at the Edinburgh Fringe 
23:43 The Impact of the 1920s on Doctor Who's Narrative 
25:36 The Emotional Depth of Doctor Who's Characters 
30:10 The Complexity of the 13th Doctor's Character 
33:50 Grief and Vulnerability in Doctor Who 
37:03 The Process of Writing for Big Finish 
39:47 Addressing Social Issues in Historical Contexts 
41:06 Pitching Ideas and Creative Process 
42:07 The Spiritualist Revival and Ghosts in Doctor Who 
43:22 Character Development and Villain Complexity 
48:12 Understanding Grief Through Villainy 
50:23 The Significance of the Title 'The Violet Hour' 
52:20 Fan Reactions and Relationship Dynamics 
01:01:24 Character Development and Future Possibilities 
01:04:20 Exploring New Narratives in Audio 
01:07:03 The Time Space Visualiser 
01:12:42 Closing Thoughts and Future Endeavors
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As regular listeners will know, Geoff is a MASSIVE FAN of spooky stories AND the 13th Doctor - so you can probably guess where THE VIOLET HOUR ranks in his pantheon of favourite Doctor Who stories! 
But Rafaella Marcus' latest Big Finish tale is more than just a supernatural mystery; it is a poignant exploration of the human experience, reflecting on the lengths we go to for closure and the dangers that may lie in our obsessions, however well-intentioned they may be. 
So listen up as we reflect on the latest 13th Doctor story to hit the shelves and discuss some pretty deep themes! 
And ghosts! 
PLUS we camo-up to hunt the badlands of the latest Predator movie, sling some webs around the latest Spiderman trailer AND don our stillsuits to explore the ancient deserts of Arrakis in our semi-regular feature, The Time Space Visualiser! 
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In this episode of WHO CORNER TO CORNER we posed the ULTIMATE QUESTION to Doctor Who fans around the world! 
What are YOUR TOP 3 Doctor Who stories of all time? 
Can you limit it to only 3? 
Even Paul and Geoff struggled to narrow it down. 
And what of our listeners? From thousands of stories told across different media, can you possibly limit your fave Doctor Who stories to just 3 all-time bangers? 
Listen in to find out!
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As regular listeners may have become aware, Geoff's love for Doctor Who has diminished of late. 
With no new season on the horizon and rumours of yet another David Tennant return - not to mention the frankly weird and desperate ending to Series 2 "Oh! Hello!" - our saddened and deflated co-host turned to his best friend for comfort and inspiration. 
No, not Paul. Geoff's best buddy it seems is Al Dewar, Creative Director at Character Options. And one windy night around 3am, whilst playing adventures with his new line-up of top secret Doctor Who figures, Al received a call from sad Geoff entreating him to help rediscover the love he once had for Doctor Who. 
"Geoff," said Al, deftly moving a prototype [REDACTED] across the tabletop towards a freshly sculpted [REDACTED] to get a better look at the new [REDACTED] figure. "Get a grip. Jodie's gone. However, what about these suggestions for podcast topics..." 
Several hours later a newly invigorated Geoff texted Paul to say "We're doing our Favourite Doctor and their Costumes!" 
"Cool" said Paul. And the rest, as they say, is history!  
So here we go. With special guest Al Dewar plus lots of contributions from our lovely listeners and followers on social, here's our lively dicussion on Your Favourite Doctors. 
Who is YOUR Doctor? Is it the Doctor you grew up with? The one who resonated with you the most, whose adventures and approach to life touched your heart in some fundamental way? 
Or is it the one whose costume includes celery?
Chapters

00:00 Introduction 
02:47 Navigating Uncertainty in Fandom
08:20 Exploring Favourite Doctors
11:09 The Evolution of the Doctor's Character
13:49 The Impact of Storytelling in Doctor Who
16:32 Theatrical Elements in Doctor Who
19:25 The Doctor's Core Qualities
27:43 The Tragedy of the Ninth Doctor
30:44 The Fifth Doctor's Subtlety
31:54 The Comfort of the Doctor's Presence
33:48 The Role of Companions
35:55 Costume Design and Identity
43:30 The Iconic Silhouette of the Doctor
44:42 The Evolution of Doctor Who's Tone and Style
47:44 Personal Connections to the Doctor
50:31 The Impact of the 13th Doctor
52:28 Fandom and the Doctor's Influence
58:57 Visual Quality and Storytelling in Doctor Who
01:01:06 The Importance of Change in Doctor Who

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Who Corner to Corner: Great guests and 100% positive Doctor Who chat!