Doctor Who - Pieces of Eighth

Nov 05 2024 154 ep. 48 mins 52
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Rebecca Chapman and Kenny Smith travel through time, space, comics, audios, books, records and more, as they chat about everything and anything to do with Paul McGann's eighth incarnation of Doctor Who

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8.17 The Banquo Legacy (EDA 35)

Nov 05 2024 68 mins  
There's a murder mystery to be solved, in a creepy old house. The Doctor, Fitz and Compassion arrive, and this novel by Andy Lane and Justin Richards has a fascinating history, having originally been written without the Doctor. Andy joins us to reveal more. (With apologies for the varying sound quality on the interview)

8.16 The Space Age (EDA 34)

Oct 21 2024 59 mins  
The Doctor, Fitz and Compassion arrive in a gleaming chrome-city, with hover cars, and all the mod cons you could possibly want - and it's the year 2019. But what's happened to the Mods and Rockers, who are still fighting each other? We speak with author Steve Lyons, editor Steve Cole, and feature an audio clip from the spin-off release featuring the aliens from this book, the Make

8.15 Coldheart (EDA 33)

Sep 24 2024 71 mins  
It's Doctor Who vs the pus-y worms! We chat with Trevor Baxendale about his second EDA, as the Eighth Doctor, Fitz and Compassion encounter the Spulver worms. Editor Steve Cole pops by too, and we have our usual three readings from the novel.

9.1 The Stuff of Legend - Live

Sep 15 2024 48 mins  
Paul McGann and India Fisher have played the Doctor and Charley Pollard, live, on stage, in front of four theatre audiences. Of course, Pieces of Eighth was there to cover this - with unprecented access before, during and after the production. We bring you exclusive chats with author Robert Valentine, director Barnaby Edwards, and Alex Macqueen, the Master himself. And Kenny and Ma

8.14 The Fall of Yquatine (EDA 32)

Sep 10 2024 74 mins  
The Doctor and Fitz are on the run, in Compassion, their new TARDIS. She reacts badly when the Doctor tries to fit a randomiser into her, and throws her friends out onto an alien world. Editor Steve Cole and author Nick Walters discuss this book, as well as Matt and Kenny's thoughts on it - plus the reviews from DWM and I, Who 2!

8.13 The Shadows of Avalon (EDA 31)

Sep 03 2024 72 mins  
The Shadows of Avalon caused a lot of excitement when it was first announced. Not only did it mark the return of Paul Cornell to writing Doctor Who, after his triumphant New and Missing Adventures work, but it brought back the Brigadier, and introduced a new incarnation of Romana. It also had an astonishing daring moment that really did seem audacious at the time. We're joined

8.12 Parallel 59 (EDA 30)

Aug 27 2024 64 mins  
The Doctor and Compassion have been separated from Fitz. They're on one world, he's on another, living his best life. But what on earth is going on? Co-author Steve Cole talks to us about writing this EDA. And we finally discover who Natalie Dallaire is - and she's 100% real!

8.11 Frontier Worlds (EDA 29)

Aug 20 2024 78 mins  
Remember when the Doctor and his friends had an action packed adventure with a giant vegetable monster? No, not THAT one, we're talking about Frontier Worlds, by Peter Anghelides, who reveals the story's working title, his original idea for the cover, and more. Editor Steve Cole drops in too, as Kenny and Matt discuss this Bond-inspired read.

8.10 The Taking of Planet 5 (EDA 28)

Jul 16 2024 73 mins  
Some corners of the universe have bred the most terrible things - they must be fought. The Doctor, Fitz and Compassion are set to encounter an old enemy of his - the Fendahl! We take a look at The Taking of Planet 5. Joining us, as ever, are editor Steve Cole, plus writers Mark Clapham and Simon Bucher-Jones.

8.9 The Blue Angel (EDA 27)

Jul 09 2024 64 mins  
The Doctor, Fitz and their new friend Compassion are off to the Obverse. The trio encounter a giant jade elephant, and a host of other strange, strange creatures, as well as humans on a spaceship. And if that wasn't enough, along comes the newly-regenerated Iris Wildthyme! We chat with editor Steve Cole and co-author Paul Magrs, about how this little gem came to life.