A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Join Joe Ford as he waltzes all around the world (via whatever means the internet allows) and undertakes Doctor Who commentaries with a wide range of wonderful contributors. Fans, podcasters, online reviewers, writers, actors...the USP of this podcast is it's variety of guests and the fact that they all bring their own unique perspective to the podcast. The guest chooses the story, be it one they love, hate or are completely indifferent, and amongst the gossip is trivia, critique and personal experience.
Episodes
Tops & Bottoms Tens - Joumana Bottoms the New Series
Passion flies in this radiant episode, where Joumana spreads her discontent with her least favourite new series episodes...
Tops & Bottoms Tens - Joumana Tops the Classic Series
Prepare yourself for ten incredible stories, and ten incredible celebrations...
Talks to Robert Valentine about his choice of The Time Monster (3/6)
Genuine peril and fun as the Master starts pulling all kinds of horrors of history to throw at UNIT and Rob and I couldn't be happier! But what about Atlantis?
Tops & Bottoms Tens - Joumana Medlej Bottoms the Classic Series
Joumana leaps into the countdown list with passion and smarts with her bottom ten classic Doctor Who stories...
Talks to Robert Valentine about his choice of The Time Monster (2/6)
We're having timey wimey larks around the Institute and vamping with the UNIT family...we feel like we should be objecting but we are having so much fun...
Tops & Bottoms Tens - Luke Bottoms the New Series
Luke Molloy, Time Twink extraordinaire, takes his chainsaw to the new series and eliminates his least favourite episodes...
Tops & Bottoms Tens - Luke Molloy Tops the New Series
Luke delivers his ten favourite new series episodes - probably his most basic bitch list, but since he came in on the new series, his most impassioned.
Talks to Robert Valentine about his choice of The Time Monster (1/6)
Joe & Rob in an Exciting Adventure in Atlantis! Escape to Danger! Journey into Terror! And a time sensor that looks like a massive cock balls!
Tops & Bottoms Tens - Luke Bottoms the Classic Series
Content warning! Time Twink Luke causes apoplexy as he comes after three Davison stories and several celebrated classics...
Tops & Bottoms - Luke Molloy Tops the Classic Series
Hamster's Time Twink Luke Molloy lubes up and gets ready to top the Classic Series...some unusual (but delightful) choices here...
Tops & Bottoms Tens - Dylan Tops the New Series
He's obsessed with a two parter! Dylan takes a long look at the New Series and decides what his ten favourite stories are...
Tops & Bottoms Tens - Dyland Bottoms the Classic Series
Content warning for those of you with weak hearts - there are some sacred cows murdered within this episode as Dylan counts down his bottom ten worst classic Doctor Who stories.
Strictly Come Hamster - Season 2b (featuring Toby Hadoke, Jack Coyer, Jon & Eddie Arnold)
It's out with Ian & Barbara and in with Steven as the five of us discuss The Crusade, The Space Museum, The Chase & The Time Meddler! Who will win out in the last half season of Strictly Come Hamster!
Talks to Paul Arthur about his choice of Timelash (2/2)
Vena is Vena - throughout the galaxy! The Bandril Ambassador has fired his missiles, Peri is facing the Morlox, crystal meth is causing time travel and people are clunking to the floor as skellingtons by the minute!
Tops and Bottoms Tens - Dylan Tops the New Series
What are Dylan Rees' - raconteur, charmer, and all round beautiful man - choose for his top ten classic Doctor Who stories?
Talks to Paul Arthur about his choice of Timelash (1/2)
We have a ridiculously good time discussing the many flaws and the many strengths of what is considered to be the nadir of Doctor Who... and we call bullshit on that.
Talks to Martin Parsons about his choice of Delta & the Bannermen (3/3)
It's the final part of the great future history of Delta...and there are some surprises afoot! We continue to have the best time with the sun, sea, bees and sound systems with this quirky and funny tale. Here's to the Future, everyone...
Talks to Martin Parsons about his choice of Delta and the Bannermen (2/3)
We're romping around the Welsh countryside and falling in love! What will happen in the next exciting episode of the further adventures of Billy & Delta...
Talks to Martin Parsons about his choice of Delta & the Bannermen (1/3)
The rock and roll years! We head back to the rocking 50s for a high octane, zippy, romantic adventure. But just what did happen to Delta after this story?
Talks to Jon & Eddie Arnold about their choice of The Ice Warriors (6/6)
As the ruler of us all - Eddie Arnold - finally brings world domination upon us all...we see the end of The Ice Warriors in with our three favourite things!
Tops & Bottoms Tens - Dylan Bottoms the New Series
Dylan gets ready to shock the world with his bottom ten new series episodes. Fans of certain eras beware!
Talks to Jon & Eddie Arnold about their choice of The Ice Warriors (5/6)
We're five episodes deep now and we only have one question on our mind...what the hell are the engines powered by?
Strictly Come Hamster - Fourth Doctor Special (featuring Toby Hadoke, Ioan Morris, Matt Cox & Paul Cresser)
We're celebrating all things Tom! You know I really think we might! But are the runners up and the winners the wrong way around? And will there be some rule breaking and cheating occuring? Who will win this hotly contested era?
Tops and Bottoms Ten - Joe M Tops Classic Who
Joe M delivers his top ten classic Doctor Who stories...never in your wildest dreams will you believe his number one...
Talks to Jon & Eddie Arnold about their choice of The Ice Warriors (4/6)
Moving pictures! And a thrilling escape for Victoria who doesn't take a break from snivelling but does manage to get trapped under ice! It's all go this week!
Tops & Bottom Tens - Joe M Bottoms the New Series
What ten new series stories does lovely Joe M like the least?
Tops & Bottoms Tens - Joe M bottoms classic Who
A new Hamster Patreon feature is to appear in a new Hamster segment - the top and bottom ten TV Doctor Who for both classic and new series. Here Joe M kick starts the madness with his bottom ten TV classic Doctor Whos.
Talks to Jon & Eddie Arnold about their choice of The Ice Warriors (3/6)
Are we struggling with pictures in the plotless middle episodes of The Ice Warriors? With all this banter flying around we don't have any time to get bored!
Talks to Iain Martin & Dylan Rees about The TV Movie
In a double bill with Too Hot for TV for MayGan, we have another, very different, take on the TV Movie from two mega fans of the movie who can't control their love for this fabulous piece of trash...
Talks to James Lark about his choice of The TV Movie
The first of three episodes celebrating the TV Movie this month - James takes a trip back in time to re-experience The TV Movie as a 16 year old via his diaries...
Talks to Jon & Eddie Arnold about their choice of The Ice Warriors (2/6)
Proper Ice Warrior we have lumbering around the base threatening Victoria and all in black and white animation! Where so these lumbering behemoths come from?
Talks to Jon & Eddie Arnold about their choice of The Ice Warriors (1/6)
It's battle between Dad and Son again! Eddie loves this glacial story, but Jon isn't a fan. We head to the tundra to see a Viking Warrior cut out of the ice and come to life! And how much was Eddie given to spend at the merchandise table at the convention?
Talks to Joe M about his choice of The Robot Revolution
The battle of RTD2! In the blue corner; Joe M! Lover, not fighter! In the red corner; Joe F! Who is not amused about anything this episode is doing... Opinions fly - not for the weak hearted!
Talks to Frazer Gregory about his choice of The Kings Demons (2/2)
Has the impossible been achieved? Has Frazer made allowed me to find a way to enjoy The Kings Demons?
Talks to Frazer Gregory about his choice of The Kings' Demons (1/2)
Who else but our Frazer could take hold of this insignificant little two parter and shout from the rooftops about it. His beguiling argument starts here...
Strictly Come Hamster - 13th Doctor Special (ft Frazer Gregory, Daniel Knight & Daniel Rawnsley)
A delightful episode celebrating Jodie Whittaker and the 13th Doctor and determining the Strictly Come Hamster best episode of the era...
Talks to the delightful Matt Cox about his choice of The Giggle
And its Tennant and Tate out...and Ncuti Gatwa in! Plus The Toymaker, Melanie Bush, UNIT, and tons of continuity! How will it fare a few years after release?
Talks to Lee about his choice of The Timeless Children (2/2)
A wonderful conversation about continuity, lore, production value, the Master and the Cybermen, self sacrifice, strong companions and a magnificent Doctor(s).
Talks to Lee about his choice of Ascension of the Cybermen (1/2)
A brand new contributor to Hamster and the boldest introductory swing as we head straight into Jodie's two part series 12 finale.
Talks to James Lark about his choice of Mawdryn Undead (4/4)
Are we really talking about the abuse of science and committing suicide in a Doctor Who story? Has the story run out of steam or does it rouse at the conclusion?
Talks to James Lark about his choice of Mawdryn Undead (3/4)
We're very much in the wander around the spaceship section of the story but with David Collings on the scene and two Brigadiers in action things don't stay quiet for long!
Strictly Come Hamster - Season 2a (featuring Eddie Arnold, Toby Hadoke, Jon Arnold & Jack Coyer)
What chaos will ensue when super villain Eddie Arnold takes the reins and guides us through season 2 featuring discussions on Planet of the Giants, The Dalek Invasion of Earth, The Rescue, The Romans and The Web Planet...
Talks to James Lark about his choice of Mawdryn Undead (2/4)
Our favourite episode of the story and the one which introduces timey wimey to Steven Moffat whilst he was still a wee nipper. The ultimate nostalgia fest when the Doctor jogs the Brigadier's memory?
Talks to James Lark about his choice of Mawdryn Undead (1/4)
Joe & James embark on a timey wimey adventure and talk season 20, introducing new companions, unforgettable incidental music and a story with some serious themes...
Talks to Paul Arthur about his choice of Invasion of the Dinosaurs (6/6)
Welcome to Dinosaur Hour with me, Joe Ford, and my pupil Paul Arthur...get ready to see Dino on Dino action, Dinos in the Underground and a jeep driven through a Dinos legs!
Talks to Paul Arthur about his choice of Invasion of the Dinosaurs (5/6)
What's that? An episode of padding? It's the Doctor on the run...from UNIT? Plus politics gets messy when the far left show what they do with insurrectionists...
Talks to Paul Arthur about his choice of Invasion of the Dinosaurs (4/6)
Joe & Paul continue their love in with this latter era Pertwee six parter with the story opening out in some fascinating and absurd new directions. How does the show tackle examining left wing extremism?
Strictly Come Hamster - 5th Doctor Special (featuring Luke, Dan, Lucy & Paul)
The ultimate fifth Doctor love in as the team discuss the era, the actor, the character and determine the Strictly Come Hamster ultimate fifth Doctor story!
Talks to Paul Arthur about his choice of Invasion of the Dinosaurs (3/6)
There's a ruddy great T-Rex chained down in the hangar and its pissed and wants to eat Sarah Jane! Does Doctor Who get any more exciting than this?
Talks to Paul Arthur about his choice of Invasion of the Dinosaurs (2/6)
It's all to play for with this episode; Yates is acting oddly, the Doctor is just trying to work, Sarah goes out to play and the Brigadier hunts for a traitor!
Talks to Paul Arthur about his choice of Invasion of the Dinosaurs (1/6)
Paul bravely hands this episode to his family to watch...and then realises that whatever embarrassment he might have felt is dispelled when he watches it with a friend…
Talks to Luke Sims-Jenkins about his choice of Earthshock (4/4)
We bring this commentary to a rousing conclusion as we discuss the momentous ending, the crazy pace, the mad twists and of course why the Cartmel era is just as flawed as what came before...
Talks to Luke Sims-Jenkins about his choice of Earthshock (3/4)
It's time for name that Davison incidental music quiz! Things are REALLY hotting up with part three; traitors, massacres, and thousands of silos bursting open!
Talks to Luke Sims-Jenkins about his choice of Earthshock (2/4)
Bombs, Freighters and Reid - oh my! We're still in love with this propulsive, expensive and impressive action romp.
Talks to Luke Sims-Jenkins about his choice of Earthshock (1/4)
We discuss everything that makes this story stand out as impressively as it does, the many ways that the story is unique and why the instincts of the writer and producer were bang on.
Talks to Luke Hollands about his choice of Revolution of the Daleks (
Winner of the Paul Spragg Big Finish competition, Luke Hollands joins me to talk about a much ignored but blisteringly action packed and entertaining festive special. Ryan & Graham leave, Jack returns, Daleks on Daleks, Jodie in prison...so much to talk about!
Top and Bottom Tens - Hamster Book Club Extra!
Joe, David, Gareth and Dan all meet up in London for the day and of course had to do a bookclub recording - so we add to our original top and bottom tens with four more books we love and hate! Due to recording outside, a nearby crowd can be heard joining in the fun!
Talks to Daniel Rawnsley about his choice of Eye of the Gorgon (2/2)
Serve the podcast! Serve the podcast! More great Nun action, a portal to another world, a bneautiful gift for Bea and touching moment for Chrissie.
Talks to Daniel Rawnsley about his choice of Eye of the Gorgon (1/2)
A moving examination of dementia, an chilling look at Greek myths, a hilariously camp group of sinister nuns and Phylida Law!
Talks to Paul Arthur about his choice of Terror of the Autons (4/4)
Is there anything more Doctor Who than a Time Lord and a human tied up in a van using the indicators to send out morse code while the army fights a bunch of mannequins in carnival masks?
Talks to Paul Arthur about his choice of Terror of the Autons (3/4)
Who's in charge of you pen pushers these days? What makes good and bad comedy in Doctor Who? What makes scary Doctor Who? What makes entertaining Doctor Who? Terror of the Autons!
Talks to Paul Arthur about his choice of Terror of the Autons (2/4)
Hungry asphyxiating chairs! Troll dollies that strangle fathers! Coppers with blank faces! Jo Grant having a meltdown! What a first day on the job...
Talks to Paul Arthur about his choice of Terror of the Autons (1/4)
The Master! Jo Grant! Captain Yates! A shrunken scientist in a lunchbox! Don't touch her that's a bomb! Daddy issues! So much for Joe & Paul to get their teeth into...
Talks to Daniel Rawnsley about his choice of Revenge of the Slitheen (2/2)
We've synchronised the mega wattage, called New York, prepared the vinegar in squeezies and turned off the sun! Anything else?
Talks to Daniel Rawnsley about his choice of Revenge of the Slitheen (1/2)
Time for another exciting adventure with Sarah Jane and the moppets...and the Slitheen! A new friend, Clyde, joins, and there's some unfinished Doctor Who business...
Talks to Robert Valentine about his choice of The Daemons (5/5)
Is this a disappointing denouement or a rousing conclusion to a story that Rob and I both admit is one of our all time favourites?
Talks to Robert Valentine about his choice of The Daemons (4/5)
Joe’s favourite of the serial; sacrificial wrapping, QueQuiQuod and devastating reticules! Action, suspense, jokes, a brilliant Doctor and Benton and Hawthorne on form!
Talks to Robert Valentine about his choice of The Daemons (3/5)
The Master makes his move on the village and blackmails them all with gossip and scandal! And the great Doctor/Miss Hawthorn debate rages on - Science or magic? 'With horns!'
Talks to Robert Valentine about his choice of The Daemons (2/5)
E-O-Evo-Ay Azal! The Doctor is frozen, Jo is in a state, Miss Hawthorne is in a box and the Master is on the move...enter Yates and Benton to the rescue! My helicopter!?
Talks to Robert Valentine about his choice of The Daemons (1/5)
'Lots of lovely hush!' Rob and I are in total agreement on the fact that this is one of the very best first episodes of Doctor Who; thrills, suspense, jokes, character moments, a great cliffhanger and...Miss Hawthorne!
Sarah Jane Adventures - Invasion of the Bane (with Daniel Rawnsley)
In a brand new thread for Hamster, Joe & Daniel will be watching and celebrating The Sarah Jane Adventures. How smart, funny, silly, intelligent and mature this series can be.
Talks to Paul Arthur about his choice of Destiny of the Daleks (4/4)
It's shoddy and boring and pantomimic and gets the Daleks wrong. Screw that! Daleks blowing up, gun battles, mucky punch ups, 'BYE BYE!' Just fabulous!
Talks to Paul Arthur about his choice of Destiny of the Daleks (3/4)
More great direction, lots of Davros discussion, how ableist is Doctor Who, plus Joe heads down a very strange rabbit hole where he is heading off with Paul (and wife) to a new life!
Talks to Paul Arthur about his choice of Destiny of the Daleks (2/4)
Just what sinister purpose do the Daleks have for drilling down into the depths of Skaro? Why don't the Movellans die? And is Romana really dead?
Talks to the delightful Paul Arthur about his choice of Destiny of the Daleks
It's a Terry Nation part one with Douglas Adams jokes...this is a hybrid that shouldn't work at all. So why are we having such a good time?
Talks to Paul Dunn & Peter Ould about their choice of State of Decay (4/4)
This vampiric tale comes to an epic conclusion with mythological beasts from the history of the Time Lords coming to life, Adric defecting to the enemy and Romana on the sacrificial stone! Huge thanks to Peter & Paul for making this such an enjoyable conversation!
Talks to Peter Ould & Paul Dunn about their choice of State of Decay (3/4)
The blood of the dead is stale and flat...we must feed on the living! We're into exposition territory now as we learn all about the Great War between the Time Lords and the Vampires...but delivered by Tom & Lalla in love.
Talks to Paul Dunn & Peter Ould about their choice of State of Decay (2/4)
What on earth word the names Joe Ford, Paul Dunn and Peter Ould become over the years? Is Aukon horny for Adric? Is Camilla horny for Romana?
Talks to Peter Ould & Paul Dunn about their choice of State of Decay (1/4)
Peter dazzles with his first Hamster recording, Paul is in the hot seat asking the questions, but and we head into E-Space for a chilling tale of vampires and crashed spaceships!
Talks to Jack Coyer about his choice of The Witchfinders
Jack isn't the biggest fan of the 13th Doctor's era, but he does really enjoy this episode and we thought we would have some fun picking both of those stances apart. Before the axe falls down on Frazer Gregory.
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