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Simon Moore @simonmoore.bsky.social · Oct 5

Yes… yes… we talk about The War Games. And have no quiz at all about songs with the word ‘war’ or ‘games’ in the title.

Simon Moore @simonmoore.bsky.social · Sep 27

Excited to have guested on the fabulous @aotas.bsky.social to chat about this story which I’ve always loved. Such a shame I’m a quiz ignoramus…! 😬

All Of Time And Space Podcast @aotas.bsky.social · Sep 27

“Yes Jamie, it IS a big one!”

We’re joined by the delightful @simonmoore.bsky.social from @flightthroughentirety.com as we tackle the era defining epic, The War Games.
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Nightshift Of The Timelords

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Simon Moore @simonmoore.bsky.social · Sep 21

Lovely to see Mark and Iain back in action… and excited to be joining them for next week’s ep covering The War Games!

All Of Time And Space Podcast @aotas.bsky.social · Sep 20

It’s been a while.
#DoctorWho

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Iain's Helmic Regulator

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Simon Moore @simonmoore.bsky.social · Aug 27

I’ve known Brett Weymark for 20+ years - still funny, thoughtful & just a little cheeky. In this week’s In Conversation, he shares his journey from school singalongs to the Opera House stage.
🎧 bit.ly/InCon205 | 🎵 A Child of Our Time, Sep 13, Sydney Pholharmonia Choirs @sydneyoperahouse.bsky.social

Simon Moore @simonmoore.bsky.social · Jul 28

Toby Schmitz @tobyschmitz.bsky.social adding some lovely colour to his nostalgic reminiscences of working on Broadway. 🎧 Hear our whole chat at bit.ly/InCon200s and don’t miss him @belvoirst.bsky.social for Grief is the Thing with Feathers 🎭

Simon Moore @simonmoore.bsky.social · Jul 23

Why thank you!!!

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Simon Moore @simonmoore.bsky.social · Jul 23

@tobyschmitz.bsky.social is one of those guests who makes you laugh, think & want to re-read Hamlet. Actor, playwright, novelist, Shakespeare tragic, Stoppard obsessive, don’t miss him in Grief is the Thing with Feathers at Belvoir.
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Toby Schmitz: The play's the thing

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Simon Moore @simonmoore.bsky.social · Jul 7

Our final 500 Yr Diary for this season was a surprising addition - as I suspect was the fact The Well ended up being a return to Midnight. Our musings below. Looking forward to a return later in the year…

Fright Through Entirety 🧛 @flightthroughentirety.com · Jul 6

The surprising return of a decades-old monster leads not only to the urgent revision of a long-dormant TARDIS Wikia page, but also to an unexpected addition to the current season of 500 Year Diary. So join us for one more visit to Midnight — it’s The Well.

#DoctorWho

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Simon Moore @simonmoore.bsky.social · Jun 9

What a lovely thing to say. You don’t look too bad yourself. 😊

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Simon Moore @simonmoore.bsky.social · Jun 9

To my mind, #doctorwho took a massive step backwards for S23. Our look at Mindwarp below, where I also wax lyrical about the brilliance of Sil’s first outing, too. There’s a lot crammed into this one!

Fright Through Entirety 🧛 @flightthroughentirety.com · Jun 8

This week, the 1980s brings back its most iconic original villain (possibly) to face off against the Sixth Doctor for the second time. But is the reunion a success? @kateorman.bsky.social joins us to talk about Sil and Mindwarp.

#DoctorWho

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Sil sitting in his chair, wishing they had found a more attractive new body for Lord Kiv.

Simon Moore @simonmoore.bsky.social · Jun 2

A story whose promise is let down by a succession of poor choices in its realisation and execution, is where I ended up landing in this, our take on the Season 21 opener Warriors of the Deep. Commence ignition Scibus!

Fright Through Entirety 🧛 @flightthroughentirety.com · Jun 1

This week, the Earth’s original inhabitants wake up from hibernation after about a decade, put on their best fibreglass vests and samurai outfits, and invade an undersea base at 0.5× speed. The Silurians and Sea Devils are back — but why?

#DoctorWho

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A bruised and battered Peter Davison glowers after his ordeal, convinced that there should have been another way.

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Simon Moore @simonmoore.bsky.social · May 25

Getting into the nitty gritty with this story which has much to commend it but doesn’t quite live up to its potential

Fright Through Entirety 🧛 @flightthroughentirety.com · May 25

This week, the people of the planet Manussa are about to discover that all their ancient myths are true, and that their own thirst and dissatisfaction are rearing up to strike them in rubbery serpentine form. @kateorman.bsky.social joins us.

#DoctorWho #Snakedance

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Tegan sits in the hall of mirrors. Behind her, out of focus, is the showman. She looks distressed and anxious.

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Fright Through Entirety 🧛 @flightthroughentirety.com · May 25

This week, the people of the planet Manussa are about to discover that all their ancient myths are true, and that their own thirst and dissatisfaction are rearing up to strike them in rubbery serpentine form. @kateorman.bsky.social joins us.

#DoctorWho #Snakedance

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Simon Moore @simonmoore.bsky.social · May 19

Our warmish take below on the latest #doctorwho installment. Light hearted and light weight but the brilliant Freddie Fox does his best to add some gravitas (sorry, mavitas).

Fright Through Entirety 🧛 @flightthroughentirety.com · May 19

This week, the 803rd Interstellar Song Contest is disrupted by a violent act of terrorism and then reinstated by an act of camp fabulosity, complete with comedy montage and everything. And then, to top it off, the [redacted] shows up.

#DoctorWho

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The Interstellar Song Contest

A Doctor Who flashcast from the people who brought you Flight Through Entirety.

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Simon Moore @simonmoore.bsky.social · May 15

An honour to spend an hour with the legendary @mrmichaelball.bsky.social, in Aus for the #LesMiserables arena tour. 🎧 Apple: bit.ly/InCon190a & Spotify: bit.ly/InCon190s. He’s a generous and gregarious guy and we had a lot of laughs.

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Simon Moore @simonmoore.bsky.social · Mar 19

Fascinating to spend an hour with cellist and composer Peter Gregson. Thanks to a fortuitous encounter with Alan Rickman, Peter has been composing music for film & TV, including Bridgerton. Peter has written a new work for the Omega Ensemble for their upcoming tour.
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Peter Gregson: Everything we hear

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Simon Moore @simonmoore.bsky.social · Mar 2

No, the sideboob merely provided yet more evidence I wasn’t straight.

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Simon Moore @simonmoore.bsky.social · Mar 2

Is Orbit the episode which the entire existence of Blake’s 7 was working its way towards all along? Well, yes, of course it was. Hear why, below!

Maximum Power: A Blake’s 7 Podcast @maximumpowerpodcast.com · Mar 2

This week, we finally meet someone whose breathless adoration of Servalan nearly rivals our own.

#Blakes7

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Simon Moore @simonmoore.bsky.social · Feb 26

In a feature length (yes, really) edition of In Conversation this week, I had a long and in-depth discussion with Tony nominee Eddie Perfect, one of this country’s most eclectic, respected and prolific artists. If you have any interest in how musicals are created, listen to this! 🎧 bit.ly/InCon179s

Eddie Perfect: The best of all possible worlds

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Simon Moore @simonmoore.bsky.social · Feb 17

In which we discuss an episode where the sum is less than its fabulous parts. Sand. And a romantic dinner for two.

Maximum Power: A Blake’s 7 Podcast @maximumpowerpodcast.com · Feb 16

It's Sand! Which, like Tarrant this week, gets everywhere, as he discovers that even after fixing the food machine for her, Servalan will still have him for breakfast.

#Blakes7

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Simon Moore @simonmoore.bsky.social · Feb 16

It does feel like ages ago doesn’t it! And as you say we can listen afresh :)

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Simon Moore @simonmoore.bsky.social · Feb 12

UK broadcaster, writer and composer Stephen Johnson is exactly the kind of presenter I idolised as a child (and still do). Some might call it “old school" presenting but I would call it "actual" presenting. Stephen talks candidly about mental health, music’s healing power, and more bit.ly/InCon177s

Stephen Johnson: Discovering music between the lines

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Simon Moore @simonmoore.bsky.social · Jan 31

Lovely to catch up with Amy Manford for this week’s In Conversation. A successful soprano, actress AND producer (and ex-gymnast and pole vaulter! 😱), she has loads of talent plus ‘get up and go’ - and the drive to make sure the fireworks happen no matter what! 🎧 bit.ly/InCon175s

Simon Moore @simonmoore.bsky.social · Jan 17

4. It assumes rapid stimulation creates engagement. But for me it just means I don’t care as much about what’s happening on screen. A bit more breathing space and a lot less music would be a great way to improve these edits.

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Simon Moore @simonmoore.bsky.social · Jan 17

3. It’s a rapid blur of ‘stuff happening’ with little or no time to actually enjoy what’s going on, or become interested in the characters and properly engaged in the plot line. Without the space to allow your mind to wander into the ‘what if’s’, the magic of the show gets lost…

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