The Doctor's Beard Podcast

The Doctor's Beard Podcast

A Whovian (John S. Drew) and a Newvian (writer/editor Jim Beard) walk into a TARDIS and retrace the journey of the Doctor and his companions from the very beginning.

Episodes

August 4, 2025 64 mins

"K9 & Company"
Production 7P
December 28, 1981

Sarah Jane investigates a coven of witches with her new found friend, K9.

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join for...

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"Logopolis"
Production 5V
February 28 - March 21, 1981

In an attempt to fix the chameleon circuit, the Doctor finds the Master has survived and is causing chaos on the planet, Logopolis, which hold the secret to the univers...

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"The Keeper of Traken"
Production 5T
January 31 - February 21, 1981

On the way to Gallifrey, the TARDIS is taken over by the Keeper of Traken who needs the Doctor's help with a wave of evil that is washing over t...

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July 12, 2025 99 mins

"Warriors' Gate"
Production 5S
January 3-24, 1981

The TARDIS winds up in the void between E-Space and N-Space, but the gateway is guarded by r...

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"Doctor Who and the Pescatons"

July 1976

 

The Doctor and Sarah Jane return to Earth to discover a metallic shark-like race is bent on taking over the planet.

 

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time a...

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"State of Decay"
Production 5P
November 22 - December 13, 1980

The TARDIS takes the Doctor, Romana and Adric to a world where the people appear backward despite indications of high technology. Moreso, a threat from the Time Lords' ...

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"Full Circle"
Production 5R
October 25. - November 15, 1980

Trapped in E-Space, the Doctor and Romana encounter Adric and a mystery that has kept his people in darkness for decades.

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and s...

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June 14, 2025 91 mins

"Meglos"

Production 5N

September 27 - October 18, 1980

The Doctor comes to help the people of Tygella, but is it really him?

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In ...

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"The Leisure Hive"

Production 5N

August 30 - September 20, 1980

The Doctor and Romana visit the planet of Argolis where tachyon technology is being used to restore a dying civilization.

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, we discuss the new version of the them...

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MUSIC

Craig Ferguson of the Late, Late Show creates lyrics for the Doctor Who theme -

             Craig Ferguson ~ Doctor Who Special Openings! Show      

 

11th SEASON RETROSPECTIVE

John and Jim discuss the good, the bad, and the funny in Pertwee's final season as the Doctor. Stay tuned for our Pertwee retrospective next week.

 

 

COMIC

97 - D...

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"The Horns of Nimon"

Production 5L

December 22, 1979 - January 12, 1980

 

The Nimon threaten not only the planet Skonnos, but the Doctor and Romana as well.

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time ...

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"Nightmare of Eden"

Production 5K

November 24 - December 14, 1979

The Doctor and Romana find themselves trapped on a ship that is locked with another ship while dealing with drug runners.

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become...

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"The Creature from the Pit"

Production 5G

October 27 - November 17, 1979

On the planet Chloris, there is a mystery behind a murderous creature that skulks about in a pit.

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the mast...

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"City of Death"

Production 5H

September 29 - October 20, 1979

On holiday in modern day Paris, the Doctor and Romana discover time ripples that have an effect on them and the people of the City of Love.

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series....

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"Destiny of the Daleks"

Production 5J

September 1-22, 1979

 

The Randomizer takes the TARDIS to Skaro where the Movellans and the Daleks are searching for something in the ruins of the Kaled city.

 

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard...

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MUSIC

Hank Marvin - Doctor Who (Official Video)

https://youtu.be/8xHFDTO0PHU?si=ef94GqCjEJHL3EF9

 

SEASON 40 RETROSPECTIVE

We take one last look at Ncuti Gatwa's first season as the Doctor.

 

COMIC

86 - Doctor Who - The Th...

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The Key to Time

"The Armageddon Factor"

Production 5F

January 20 - February 20, 1979

 

The final segment to the Key to Time may prove the most difficult to find as the Black Guardian and his henchman, the Shadow, are hot on the trail as well.

 

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they w...

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The Key to Time

"The Power of Kroll"

Production 5E

December 23, 1978 - January 13, 1979

 

The 5th segment to the Key to Time is on a world full of swamps and Swampies that make finding the segment difficulty for the Doctor and Romana.

 

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and...

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The Key to Time

"The Androids of Tara"

Production 5D

November 25 - December 16, 1978

Finding the 4th segment to the Key to Time is easy, but holding it while figuring out who is an android and who is royalty is proving difficult for the Doctor.

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review ev...

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The Key to Time

"The Stones of Blood"

Production 5C

October 28 - November 18, 1978

 

The third segment to the Key to Time is located on Earth, but will an ancient cult prevent the Doctor and Romana from finding it?

 

Podcaster John S. Drew an...

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