On this episode David looks at the story of David Burton, the definitely still alive actor who definitely claimed to be the 8th Doctor possibly to get a free car. Get ready for supportive evidence, confusing contradictions, and a bunch of other David Burtons who are not him.

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Check out Richard Bignell's article which was my primary source for this episode.

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In this episode we're continuing to wish for a new reality as we get to the second part of our discussion of the insane firework finale of series 15.

What should Belinda's actual arc have been? Why is Belinda exiled to the baby cube? What could Billie Piper bring to The Doctor? Did the Christmas star eat the Doctor's soul too? What themes should be drawn through the whole era? Did David engage in anti-Shobogan discrimination? Do we overthink the opinions of actors? Was there a gas leak in the bone palace? Answers to all these questions on this episode of Always Foolish.

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Won't someone please please let The Master out of that tooth! - Secret Third Member

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In this episode we're wishing for a new reality as we discuss the insane firework finale of series 15.

Could one extra scene fix skeleton Omega? Is David Tennant in debt to the Mafia? What are the underlying messages behind all the madness? Who is a better actor - duck or baby? Where does spectacle give way to farce? Is this literally just the End of Time again? How did RTD capture the 13th Doctor in 1 line? Answers to all these questions on this episode of Always Foolish.

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Won't someone please let The Master out of that tooth! - Secret Third Member

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Contrary to popular belief, 2025 had not just one, but four Doctor Who christmas specials, courtesy of Big Finish. Doctor Who: Christmas: It's a Wonderful War and Other Stories is one of the best Big Finish sets of the year, and in this episode we'll be reviewing and summarizing each story to explain why they hit all the right Christmassy Doctor Whoy notes.

Doctor Who: Christmas: It's a Wonderful War and Other Stories from Big Finish Productions

From a sleepy English village to an asteroid on the edge of creation, Christmas is celebrated across all of time and space. But beneath the snow and behind the tinsel... the monsters are waiting.

1. Unholy Night by Noga Flaishon - a Missy Adventure

2. Legacy of Blood by Julian Richards - a Sixth Doctor and Jago & Litefoot Adventure

3. Presents of Mind by Mark Wright - a Smith & Sullivan Adventure

4. It's a Wonderful War by Jonathan S Powell - an Eighth Doctor Adventure

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In our holiday special, we're gobbling up RTD's chaotic coincidence festive Christmas episode, The Church on Ruby Road.

Who is the breakout performer opening the Gatwa era? Why is Jurassic Park so badly run? What makes a villain versus sympathetic? Did the gobins kill Adric? Is popcorn television enough at christmas, or do we need more depth? Is Carla Sunday an alt-reality serial killer? How should the episode's hanging threads have been resolved? What DNA based pranks could we pull on Ruby? Answers to all these questions on this episode of Always Foolish.

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Merry Christmas Davina McCall

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David's been listening to Big Finishes spooky season special boxset, Halloween: Sea Smoke and Other Stories and he has thoughts. Mostly about episode 2. Enjoy this little review of one of the weirder Big Finish sets of the year.

Doctor Who: Halloween: Sea Smoke and Other Stories from Big Finish Productions

Dare you step into the shadows? Terror awaits across time and space. Silent assassins, primordial evils and horrors that defy imagination – the Doctor’s universe has never been more terrifying. The four stories are:

1. Sea Smoke by Jonathan Sims - A First Doctor and Dodo adventure

2. Party Favours by Georgia Cook - A Kate Stewart and Osgood adventure

3. Bramble King by Noga Flaishon - An Eighth Doctor and Audacity adventure

4. Merlin's Trap by Hannah Kennedy - A Twelfth Doctor adventure

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Trigger warning: This episode contains discussion of events in the Middle East, racism, homophobia and transphobia. If these topics may be distressing to you, please feel free to skip the episode.

On this episode will we be singing the praises of series 15's Eurovision tribute act, The Interstellar Song Contest?

How should Doctor Who tackle complex real-world issues? Is Belinda a sociopath? How should they handle the Doctor's turn to darkness, and why did they get it so wrong? Is phase one activated? Can Rylan ever die? Is there secret genius to Dugga-doo? Why didn't the Doctor stop Thatcher? Answers to all these questions on this episode of Always Foolish. Plus listen to the end for a very special cover song.

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We're really busy this week and so as we're already editing the Interstellar Song Contest episode, rather than releasing nothing we thought it'd be nice to compile some of the funny or interesting stuff that's been cut or condensed, to hint at what's coming up next. Hopefully it'll also give you an insight into how we edit things.

Does David own every book? Why do so many horrible people have such insane schedules? Has Charlie Condou been typecast in Doctor Who? Who wins, Norfolk or sea? Did Margaret Thatcher have a son? Answers to all these questions on this episode of Always Foolish.

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