Episode 9: “The Empty Child” / “The Doctor Dances” and “Human Nature” / “The Family Of Blood”

We present a very special World War-themed discussion as we take a look at two of Doctor Who's very best two-parters. Alasdair celebrates "The Empty Child"/"The Doctor Dances" and Caroline praises "Human Nature"/"The Family Of Blood." In part one we look at the aspects that make these stories so iconic. In the second half, we look at how these stories function as metaphors for the wars they are set in. What do these stories capture about the ethos of WWI and WWII? What historical parallels can be drawn?

Om Podcasten

We're back—and it's about time! Doctor Who reviewer at The A.V. Club and generally incorrigible fan Alasdair Wilkins is joined by new cohost and fellow A.V. Club contributor Allison Shoemaker to talk all things Doctor Who. Listen along as your new podcasting team prove it's still possible to have fun debating Doctor Who, even after the departure of original cohost Caroline Siede!