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Kasterborous Classic TV: Exploring Doctor Who & Classic Sci-Fi

Kasterborous Classic TV: Exploring Doctor Who & Classic Sci-Fi

By: Christian Cawley (host producer) | James McLean (host)
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 Regular podcast featuring unique and in-depth discussions covering Doctor Who and other classic TV and movies, usually in the sci-fi and sci-fantasy fields.

Launched in 2007, we've lost count of how many episodes we've actually done. Special episodes include interviews with creatives, writers, actors, and notable commentators in the cult TV field.

Your regular hosts are Christian Cawley and James McLean.



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Episodes
  • 487: How do you reboot Doctor Who? (Part 3)

    487: How do you reboot Doctor Who? (Part 3)
    Oct 9 2025
    Doctor Who is asleep, but will it wake up?

    In the third part of our look at the world in which Doctor Who needs to be reinvented for, Christian Cawley and James McLean consider alternative shows, and how they have been able to sustain themselves despite long gaps between series.

    Patreon benefits
    While we're serializing it over the next few weeks for Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all the other places, you can enjoy a classic deep-cut of this podcast in its entirety by joining our Patreon.

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    Get in touch
    Subscribe to our podcast? Then head to Apple Podcasts to leave a rating and review. Any new reviews will be read out.

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    30 mins
  • 486: How do you reboot Doctor Who? (Part 2)

    486: How do you reboot Doctor Who? (Part 2)
    Oct 3 2025
    Welcome to the second part of an in-depth discussion in which Christian Cawley and James McLean explore the shifting landscape of media, television, streaming, and everything associated. Where is Doctor Who now, and where is it going?

    This podcast is part of a longer chat that our Patreon members have already enjoyed.

    We would love to know what you think about the points raised here -- your thoughts on this are pretty vital to a future discussion! Use the contact options below.

    Patreon benefits
    While we're serializing it over the next few weeks for Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all the other places, you can enjoy a classic deep-cut podcast in its entirety by joining our Patreon.

    Supporters of the podcast on Patreon also got this week’s show ad-free, and with a video version. Sign up to enjoy the same benefits.


    Get in touch
    Subscribe to our podcast? Then head to Apple Podcasts to leave a rating and review. Any new reviews will be read out.

    Not on Apple Podcasts? Leave us a review somewhere else, send the link over on Twitter or Facebook or editor@kasterborous.co.uk, and you’ll get a mention.
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    34 mins
  • 485: The landscape is changing: How do you reboot Doctor Who? (Part 1)

    485: The landscape is changing: How do you reboot Doctor Who? (Part 1)
    Sep 26 2025
    We cover how ongoing drama series have changed in length and shape, and the demand of streaming services for libraries.

    And inevitably, during a time when Doctor Who could be put on hold for a while, we consider how the show might be rebooted... from scratch(?!).

    This podcast is part of a longer chat that our Patreon members have already enjoyed.

    We would love to know what you think about our conclusion -- your thoughts on this are pretty vital to a future discussion!


    Patreon benefits
    While we're serializing it over the next few weeks for Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all the other places, you can enjoy a classic deep-cut podcast in its entirety by joining our Patreon.

    Supporters of the podcast on Patreon also got this week’s show ad-free, and with a video version. Sign up to enjoy the same benefits.

    Get in touch
    Subscribe to our podcast? Then head to Apple Podcasts to leave a rating and review. Any new reviews will be read out.

    Not on Apple Podcasts? Leave us a review somewhere else, send the link over on Twitter or Facebook or editor@kasterborous.co.uk, and you’ll get a mention.
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    27 mins
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