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Kenny Smith
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Doctor Who, James Bond, Pet Shop Boys and Aberdeen fan. Mostly posts about those. Scottish. Editor of Big Finish's Vortex magazine.

Ex-journalist, now NHS comms officer.

Podcast co-host on The Power of 3 and Pieces of Eighth.

Doctor Who fan, not Whovian
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We bring your our latest #DoctorWho book club episode, as we discuss an original novel with its writer.

This episode sees us look at the third BBC PDA, as we discuss it with writer Christopher Bulis.

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463: The Ultimate Treasure
We return to the earliest days of BBC Books' Past Doctor Adventures. Today, we take a look at just the third book they published, The Ultimate Treasure. We're delighted to be joined by the joyous Chri
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Back to books and a Quick Read. A couple of readings and a good look back and chat with the writer, Mike Tucker.👍🏿
A good idea and a nice premise for the story. Quite in keeping with what’s due on the TV.

Play out with a bit of electronica.👏🏿

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December 6, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Today's listening
December 6, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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We look at the three #DoctorWho stories to date, featuring the Sea Devils.

What do we think of Warriors of the Deep, just announced on the Season 21 Blu-ray?

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467: We See Sea Devils
The War Between the Land and the Sea is just a few days away from broadcast. So, before the Sea Devils (Homo Aqua if you prefer - although you're about to hear how inaccurate it is from our resident L
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December 4, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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Important Historical Ages:
Ice
Stone
Bronze
Cleave
Sauce
Garb
December 2, 2025 at 2:57 AM
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Great culture can save lives. Literally.

Amazing letter in today’s @thetimes.com about Tom Stoppard
December 2, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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Want to know more about the new version of #DoctorWho - The Sea Devils? We've got all the facts you want! We're joined by @benjamincook.bsky.social and @markayresrws.bsky.social, plus @petercrockersvs.bsky.social to discuss its restoration.

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466: The Sea Devils (2025)
The Sea Devils return to our TV screens this weekend - but in a new way! The Third Doctor tale is being given a new lease of life through a 90 minute new edit, and Benjamin Cook tells us about it. Plu
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December 2, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Free?!?! I must have it!
Snap up your FREE copy of the latest Vortex magazine here: https://bgfn.sh/v202. 📰 It's packed full of info on loads of forthcoming Big Finish audio adventures.
December 1, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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Our countdown to #TheWarBetween continues tomorrow morning as we preview the new edit of #DoctorWho and The Sea Devils!

We're joined by @benjamincook.bsky.social and Mark Ayres for exclusive conversations!
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December 1, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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A fascinating and fun listen, this!
If Shakedown ever makes it to digital media, I hope Kevin will be able to provide a commentary

Now I’m off to find my VHS…
December 1, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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A quick intro from the editor, a reading and then the main event. The delightful and entertaining discourse and readings from Mr Bulis.👍🏿
Crossing series, he’s like a friendlier Orac dispensing facts galore. Great stuff.

Play out with a stirring march.👏🏿

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🚨NEW EPISODE!🚨

We bring your our latest #DoctorWho book club episode, as we discuss an original novel with its writer.

This episode sees us look at the third BBC PDA, as we discuss it with writer Christopher Bulis.

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463: The Ultimate Treasure
We return to the earliest days of BBC Books' Past Doctor Adventures. Today, we take a look at just the third book they published, The Ultimate Treasure. We're delighted to be joined by the joyous Chri
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December 1, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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With the Sea Devils just a few days away from returning to our screens, we turn back the clock to look at The Silurian Gift, a #DoctorWho Quick Reads release, with author Mike Tucker.

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465: The Silurian Gift
With less than a week to go until the broadcast of the first part of The War Between the Land and the Sea, we look back to a past adventure with the Earth reptiles. Under the microscope today is The S
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November 30, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Tree time!
November 29, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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We're going silly for Sea Devils next week on the Power of 3 with a trio of episodes to tie in with The War Between the Land and the Sea.

Get ready for a book featuring the Homo Aqua, a preview of the new edit of The Sea Devils, plus our thoughts on their three previous TV appearances.
November 27, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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Late to an old podcast that was late itself, but worth it!
Looking back to Night of the Doctor with a slew of anecdotes on first encounters with it.
A neat reminder to give the mini ep another watch.👍🏿
Always welcome to have the 8th Doctor on the telly box.👏🏿

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November 27, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Always a joy to talk with Kevin!
Had fun remembering my so-called “student film” with Kenny in this podcast. SHAKEDOWN (1994)
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Having discussed the outer space potato people in the Shakedown novel last week, today we turn our eyes to the #DoctorWho spin-off video from 1994, with director @kjd42.bsky.social.

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November 27, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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A video event so huge at the time it spawned its own convention. I imagine Kenny and Kevin will cover this with wit, verve...

"and STYLE, Darling. And STYLE..."
November 26, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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Having discussed the outer space potato people in the Shakedown novel last week, today we turn our eyes to the #DoctorWho spin-off video from 1994, with director @kjd42.bsky.social.

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464: Shakedown with Kevin Jon Davies
Last week, we brought you a look at the New Adventure, Shakedown. Part of it novelised the video release of the production from DreamWatch Media, written by Terrance Dicks. So, in a sequel to that epi
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November 26, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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More Space Dollies information and queries answered by Mr Dewar. It’s always interesting to hear the lengths gone to and tantalisingly the roads not taken. There are a couple where you can feel your cash leaping into the I want that bluetooth goodness please box.👍🏿
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We continue our countdown to #DoctorWhoDay with another episode, with Al Dewar answering questions from you, our listeners, about the Character Options action figures.

Get ready for info on B&M figures that never were!

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461: Optional Extras 21 - Ask Al 4
We know that a lot of our listeners are Doctor Who action figure collecting enthusiasts, so we're always pleased to welcome Character Options' Al Dewar to the podcast. As we occasionally do, we encour
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November 24, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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We welcome back @unamccormack.bsky.social to the Power of 3, as she talks us through her latest #DoctorWho adventure, from BBC Audio. The Doctor and Belinda face drones!

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460: Counterstrike
He may have gone from our TV screens, but the Fifteenth Doctor still lives on. His adventures continue through BBC Audiobooks, and we're delighted to be joined by the fantastic Dr Una McCormack, who t
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November 21, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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This sounds magnificent. A well researched historical tale. This I’d like to see on TV. Book and review readings. ✅
One nearing the top of the mythic pile.📚
Huge interview with the author from 1st commission to audio version.👍🏿
An excellent 2hrs.
Play out with a techno banger.👏🏿

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November 24, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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Interesting novel structure and source material, with added interview readings.
Kenny and Si Hart in the middle of things guiding us through the histories and differences across the mediums.👍🏿
Very entertaining 80 odd minutes.
Play out is new to me. Plus a fab original suggestion.👏🏿

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Our #DoctorWho anniversary week celebrations take us back to the 1990s, as we look at the novel(isation of) Shakedown - fun and games in the New Adventures. Featuring archival interviews with Terrance Dicks brought to life.

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458: Shakedown
Who remembers the excitement of 1994, when a new Doctor Who drama without Doctor Who was announced, featuring the Sontarans? And then - GASP! - came the news that this story would then be novelised as
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November 24, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Next up - reading begins on the Christmas book club #DoctorWho novel before the interview on Friday.
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November 23, 2025 at 9:23 PM
🚨NEW EPISODE!🚨

We bring your our latest #DoctorWho book club episode, as we discuss an original novel with its writer.

This episode sees us look at the third BBC PDA, as we discuss it with writer Christopher Bulis.

soundcloud.com/powerof3pod/...
463: The Ultimate Treasure
We return to the earliest days of BBC Books' Past Doctor Adventures. Today, we take a look at just the third book they published, The Ultimate Treasure. We're delighted to be joined by the joyous Chri
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November 23, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Congrats to all of the podcasters who have put out some fantastic content today to mark #DoctorWhoDay - for love, not money, and my goodness, it shows.

You can't fake real passion, knowledge and understanding of the show.
November 23, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Would you like a free PDF of this #DoctorWho newspaper supplement, as modelled by this sad-looking child, from 2013?

If so, send me a DM and we will email you a copy!
November 23, 2025 at 8:52 AM