First broadcast from 21 November to 26 December 1964

The best baddies are back! We're outside in the real world ready to welcome our pepper pot overlords.

The Doctor is in a chipper mood despite the destruction of humanity. He’s in stark contrast to all the slavery and death – hey keep it light, remember this is a kid’s teatime show!

Sarah is intimidated by a giant poster and is charmed by an unlikely Ursula Andress moment. David tries to explain unexplainable timelines and very complex Dalek lore. We worry about the toxicity of the Thames. And why would you veto an elephant? If you know, please get in touch @ramblingwhopod on Instagram

First: kiss, companion leaving, the Doctor saves the Earth, returning baddies, “exterminate!”, attempt to pilot a planet, quarry (verification needed)

First broadcast from 31 October to 14 November 1964

Due to a malfunctioning TARDIS the crew return to Earth but all shrunk to one inch high. And they have to stop a murderous villain!

Ants and worms and cats, oh my! Can you withstand the space pressure?

The TARDIS gang goes environmental, but for real this time. Adventures in ecology, amongst the most incredible props which hands-down save a thin storyline.

Sarah learns about strangely truncated episodes, and she admires a flawless plughole but is confused by Chekhov's gun. David wonders about the lack of curiosity in scientists and English villages, and we both worry about Barbara’s survival instincts. Sarah has a soft spot for the lovely but mysterious guest star Noakes.

Firsts: really awesome props, credited animal

First broadcast from 8 August to 12 September 1964 .

The TARDIS arrives in revolutionary France!

Allo allo Ramblers! Join us on our weekend away in Paris and get ready for some terrible accents. Le Docteur is embodying his mischievous trickster role and we love his peacock physicality and excellent headwear.

David explains the animated episodes and wonders why despite knowing exactly where we are there’s not much of sense of place. Sarah wonders what language everyone is speaking and worries that Susan might be more keen on the guillotine than her flimsy storyline. Barbara is seduced by a special monsieur avec un wheel of cheese and we can all relate to that.

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Firsts: walk outside, TARDIS materialises silently, animated episodes, audacious forgery, gunfight

First broadcast from 20 June to 1 August 1964.

The gang meet humans on a spaceship who are plagued by a telepathic race of creatures, troubled by poisoned water.

Did you know the S in ASMR stands for Sensorites? That’s a super special science certainty. We stop with the annoying sibilance as Stockholm syndrome sets in. The Doctor gets to be a hero and Susan is his Head of Communications. Sarah is sad for poor ostracised John who is maybe just a bit hungover and David unpicks Sensorite society.

We enjoy the creepy music, Ian’s makeshift weapon and yet more poisoning, but this time the Doctor is finding a cure. Is that David or Sarah over there? I can’t tell, they've swapped their sashes! So cunning!

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Firsts: spaceship, TARDIS damage, humans from the future, poisoning disguised as plague, montage sequence

First broadcast from 23 May to 13 June 1964.

Barbara becomes mistaken for the goddess Yetaxa, and accepts the identity in hope of persuading the Aztecs to give up human sacrifice, despite the Doctor's warnings about changing history.

Barbara gets her time to shine as a powerful goddess in the South American sun with a cautionary tale about stealing from tombs. Indiana Jones could never be this glam.

With the beautiful sets and costumes, and the unlikely 90s haircuts, we’re desperate to watch this one in colour.

David is excited to guide us through one of his all-time favourite stories and Sarah waxes lyrical about her new favourite bad guy.

We enjoy the Doctor’s holiday romance as he tries his hand at being an evil gardener.

First: complete historical

First broadcast from 11 April to 16 May 1964 the gang are tasked with searching for four keys to restore the Conscience of Marinus, a computer which maintains law and order.Here come the Voord, the absolute fashionistas! We join the gang in their version of the Crystal Maze. Will you start the fans please!

David spots some of the classic Billy Fluffs, enjoys the lovely legs on show, and teaches Sarah about film editing thanks to a pair of oversize flippers.

Sarah has a rant about silly doors and silly hypnosis but copes a bit better with yet more screaming, this time from plants as well as people!

We love suspicious Ian, whose affections won’t be bought, and the Doctor as the Lawyer. And we laugh about The Brains Trust and the smallest rope bridge you’ve ever seen.

Firsts: missing story, Hartnell holiday, “Let’s split up!” and BBC2 as a competitor

First broadcast on 8 February and 15 February 1964. The TARDIS is in meltdown and very strange things happen aboard.

Our patience is tested with two very long, extremely absurd episodes!

We get excited by TARDIS wardrobe options. Sarah wishes this story was more like RTD’s claustrophobic Midnight but loves learning about Billy Fluffs. David finds fault with the fault locator. Mind those scissors Susan! And we hope that Marco Polo eventually finds his way home.

Firsts: (and hopefully last!) stuck in the TARDIS episode, the TARDIS as a living organism, threat of TARDIS explosion

First broadcast from 21 December 1963 to 1 February 1964.The TARDIS lands on the planet Skaro and we meet the two indigenous races - the peaceful Thals and the warlike Daleks!

Barbara and Ian’s kidnapping continues on a new planet. The Doctor shows his cheeky side amongst the Ancient Greek gods.

We discuss the ultimate dalek kitchen, how they dislike fairground rides and how their projects are giving HS2 vibes. We deal with themes of pacifism and how picking flowers on a dead planet is very sketchy. And get ready for a thrilling impression from David.

Warning: this episode contains much more feet-chat than you’d expect.

Firsts: Our favourite baddies, a MacGuffin, a countdown and mercury