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The wild finale for Doctor Who: Season 2 sees The Rani, Omega, and more battling it out with The Doctor. The Reality War Battle rages across the skies as the Unholy Trinity unleash their deadly ambition. The Doctor, Belinda and Ruby have to risk everything in the quest to save one innocent life. Director: Alex Pillai Writer: Russell T. Davies Cast: Ncuti Gatwa, Varada Sethu, Anita Dobson, Archie Panjabi, Alexander Devrient, Millie Gibson, Jonah Hauer-King, Bonnie Langford, Ruth Madeley, Sienna-Robyn Mavanga-Phipps, Jemma Redgrave Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Doctor Who Images & Artwork:  BBC Doctor Who Fish Fingers & Custard Art/Logo: Dylan Blight Intro Music: https://bit.ly/voidstuff All Episodes: https://fishfingersandcustard.podbean.com/ Support Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

The confusing penultimate episode of the season leaves us with more questions than answers. Wish World Traps are sprung, and old enemies unite as the Doctor and Belinda finally arrive home to find a very different world. Can the Doctor see the truth before midnight arrives? Director: Alex Pillai Writer: Russell T. Davies Cast: Ncuti Gatwa, Varada Sethu, Anita Dobson, Archie Panjabi, Alexander Devrient, Millie Gibson, Jonah Hauer-King, Bonnie Langford, Ruth Madeley, Sienna-Robyn Mavanga-Phipps, Jemma Redgrave Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Doctor Who Images & Artwork:  BBC Doctor Who Fish Fingers & Custard Art/Logo: Dylan Blight Intro Music: https://bit.ly/voidstuff All Episodes: https://fishfingersandcustard.podbean.com/ Support Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

It takes a dark turn in an episode we assumed would be fluffy before the finale. Episode Title The Doctor's mission to return Belinda to Earth brings them to a space station's song competition. What starts as entertainment turns into a fight for survival. Director: Ben A. Williams Writer: Juno Dawson Cast: Ncuti Gatwa, Varada Sethu, Carole Ann Ford, Freddie Fox, Miriam-Teak Lee, Akemnji Ndifornyen, Kiruna Stamell Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Doctor Who Images & Artwork:  BBC Doctor Who Fish Fingers & Custard Art/Logo: Dylan Blight Intro Music: https://bit.ly/voidstuff All Episodes: https://fishfingersandcustard.podbean.com/ Support Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

This week was a fascinating and unique episode of Doctor Who, like nothing we've seen before. The Story and the Engine In Lagos, a mysterious figure called the Barber rules. The Doctor finds stories hold real power as he confronts the Spider, weaving a vengeful web. Director: Makalla McPherson Writer: Inua Ellams Cast: Ncuti Gatwa, Varada Sethu, Ariyon Bakare, Jo Martin, Sule Rimi, Anita Dobson, Michael Balogun, Michelle Asante, Stefan Adegbola Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Doctor Who Images & Artwork:  BBC Doctor Who Fish Fingers & Custard Art/Logo: Dylan Blight Intro Music: https://bit.ly/voidstuff All Episodes: https://fishfingersandcustard.podbean.com/ Support Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Ruby is back! But she's not crossing over in this episode, that is very Doctor-less. Lucky Day Ruby Sunday faces life back on earth without the Doctor. But when a dangerous new threat emerges, can Ruby and UNIT save her new boyfriend, Conrad, from the terrifying Shreek? Director: Peter Hoar Writer: Pete McTighe Cast: Ncuti Gatwa, Varada Sethu, Millie Gibson, Jonah Hauer-King, Kirsty Hoiles, Gethin Alderman,Michelle Greenidge, Angela Wynter, Faye McKeever Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Doctor Who Images & Artwork:  BBC Doctor Who Fish Fingers & Custard Art/Logo: Dylan Blight Intro Music: https://bit.ly/voidstuff All Episodes: https://fishfingersandcustard.podbean.com/ Support Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

A surprising new episode of Doctor Who is a sequel to an episode from the RTD era from 17 years ago! The Well Far in the future, on a tough, brutal planet, a devastated mining colony has only one survivor. To discover the truth, the Doctor and Belinda must face absolute terror. Director: Amanda Brotchie Writer: Russell T. Davies, Sharma Angel-Walfall Cast: Ncuti Gatwa, Varada Sethu, Annabel Brook, Luke Rhodri, Bethany Antonia, Gaz Choudhry, Christopher Chung, Caoilfhionn Dunne, Gary Pillai, Rose Ayling-Ellis, Anita Dobson Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Doctor Who Images & Artwork:  BBC Doctor Who Fish Fingers & Custard Art/Logo: Dylan Blight Intro Music: https://bit.ly/voidstuff All Episodes: https://fishfingersandcustard.podbean.com/ Support Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

"Don't make me laugh!" In this episode of Fish Fingers and Custard, Dylan and Ashley delve into the second episode of Doctor Who's latest season. They discuss the episode's themes, character dynamics, and the use of animation and special effects. The conversation also explores the concept of fictional reality and its impact on the characters. The hosts share their thoughts on the episode's climax and resolution, and they conclude with a preview of the next episode. Lux The quest to get Belinda home leads to an abandoned cinema, hiding a terrifying secret. Director: Amanda Brotchie Writer: Russell T. Davies Cast: Ncuti Gatwa, Varada Sethu, Cassius Hackforth, Linus Roache, Alan Cumming, Millie O'Connell, Anita Dobson Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Doctor Who Images & Artwork:  BBC Doctor Who Fish Fingers & Custard Art/Logo: Dylan Blight Intro Music: https://bit.ly/voidstuff All Episodes: https://fishfingersandcustard.podbean.com/ Support Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

"It's just an incel episode." We discuss the premiere episode of Season 2 of the Disney+ era of Doctor Who, with the introduction of a new companion. The Robot Revolution When robots from outer space kidnap nurse Belinda Chandra, the Doctor embarks on an epic intergalactic quest to get his new friend back home to Earth. Director: Peter Hoar Writer: Russell T. Davies Cast: Ncuti Gatwa, Varada Sethu Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Doctor Who Images & Artwork:  BBC Doctor Who Fish Fingers & Custard Art/Logo: Dylan Blight Intro Music: https://bit.ly/voidstuff All Episodes: https://fishfingersandcustard.podbean.com/ Support Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

We discuss the 2024 Doctor Who Christmas Special. Joy To The World When Joy opens a secret doorway to the Time Hotel, she discovers danger, dinosaurs and the Doctor. But a deadly plan is unfolding across the earth, just in time for Christmas. Episode Takeaways: The episode had timey-wimey elements that were enjoyable. The character of Joy was underwhelming in her role. The hotel concept raised interesting questions about time travel. The visual effects had mixed reviews, especially the dinosaur scenes. The episode's themes resonated with current societal issues. The Doctor's relationship with the hotel manager is intriguing. The special was meant to be fun, not overly deep. The ending raised questions about its historical accuracy. Director: Alex Pillai Writer: Steven Moffat Cast: Ncuti Gatwa, Nicola Coughlan, Steph de Whalley, Joel Fry Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Doctor Who Images & Artwork:  BBC Doctor Who Fish Fingers & Custard Art/Logo: Dylan Blight Intro Music: https://bit.ly/voidstuff All Episodes: https://fishfingersandcustard.podbean.com/ Support Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

The reveal(s) has led to debate about this season's finale for Doctor Who, but what did we think? We discuss Empire of Death and our thoughts on where the next season could be headed. Empire of Death The Doctor has lost, his ageless enemy reigns supreme, and a shadow is falling over creation. Nothing can stop the devastation - except, perhaps, one woman. Director: Jamie Donoughue Writer: Russell T. Davies Cast: Ncuti Gatwa, Millie Gibson, Gabriel Woolf, Susan Twist, Bonnie Langford, Jemma Redgrave, Yasmin Finney, Genesis Lynea, Lenny Rush, Aidan Cook, Nicholas Briggs, Alexander Devrient, Jasmine Bayes, Anita Dobson, Michelle Greenidge, Angela Wynter, Sian Clifford, Faye McKeever Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Doctor Who Images & Artwork:  BBC Doctor Who Fish Fingers & Custard Art/Logo: Dylan Blight Intro Music: https://bit.ly/voidstuff All Episodes: https://fishfingersandcustard.podbean.com/ Support Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

The penultimate episode of this new run of Doctor Who confuses us as it reaches for a big reveal that has us googling for answers. The Legend of Ruby Sunday The Doctor and UNIT investigate Ruby's past. But as the Time Window reveals horrifying secrets from Christmas Eve, the mysterious Triad Technology unleash the greatest evil of all. Director: Jamie Donoughue Writer: Russell T. Davies Cast: Ncuti Gatwa, Millie Gibson, Jemma Redgrave, Yasmin Finney, Lenny Rush, Nicholas Briggs, Susan Twist, Bonnie Langford, Anita Dobson, Michelle Greenidge, Gabriel Woolf Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Doctor Who Images & Artwork:  BBC Doctor Who Fish Fingers & Custard Art/Logo: Dylan Blight Intro Music: https://bit.ly/voidstuff All Episodes: https://fishfingersandcustard.podbean.com/ Support Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

It's the Bridgeton episode, and The Doctor may have found love in the 1800's. Rogue The Doctor and Ruby land in 1813, where guests at a duchess's party are being murdered, and a mysterious bounty hunter called Rogue is about to change the Doctor's life forever. Director: Ben Chessell Writer: Kate Herron, Briony Redman Cast: Ncuti Gatwa, Millie Gibson, Jonathan Groff, Indira Varma, Paul Forman, Maxim Ays, Camila Aiko, Susan Twist Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Doctor Who Images & Artwork:  BBC Doctor Who Fish Fingers & Custard Art/Logo: Dylan Blight Intro Music: https://bit.ly/voidstuff All Episodes: https://fishfingersandcustard.podbean.com/ Support Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Doctor Who seems to enter Black Mirror in this episode as The Doctor and Ruby attempt to help someone escape a tech bubble and monsters. Dot and Bubble The world of Finetime seems happy and harmonious. But an awful terror is preying on the citizens. Can the Doctor and Ruby make them see the truth before it's too late? Director: Dylan Holmes Williams Writer: Russell T. Davies Cast: Ncuti Gatwa, Millie Gibson, Callie Cooke, Eildh Loan, Aldous Ciokajlo Squire, Niamh Lynch, Millie Kent, Billy Brayshaw, Pete MacHale, Tom Rhys Harries, Susan Twist Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Doctor Who Images & Artwork:  BBC Doctor Who Fish Fingers & Custard Art/Logo: Dylan Blight Intro Music: https://bit.ly/voidstuff All Episodes: https://fishfingersandcustard.podbean.com/ Support Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

A somewhat divisive episode with some mega highs and lows has Ashley and Dylan attempting to make sense of what it all means. 73 Yards Landing on the Welsh coast, the Doctor and Ruby embark on the strangest journey of their lives. In a rain-lashed pub, the locals sit in fear of ancient legends coming to life. Director: Dylan Holmes Williams Writer: Russell T. Davies Cast: Ncuti Gatwa, Millie Gibson, Hilary Hobson, Susan Twist, Maxine Evans, Sian Phillips, Sion Pritchard, Gwon Morris Jones, Elan Davies, Anita Dobson, Jemma Redgrave, Ali Ariaie Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Doctor Who Images & Artwork:  BBC Doctor Who Fish Fingers & Custard Art/Logo: Dylan Blight Intro Music: https://bit.ly/voidstuff All Episodes: https://fishfingersandcustard.podbean.com/ Support Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Steven Moffat has returned to Doctor Who for the new season's third episode and has given us a fantastic new story. Boom Caught in the middle of a devastating war on Kastarion 3, the Doctor is trapped when he steps on a landmine. Can he save himself and Ruby, plus the entire planet - without moving? Director: Julie Anne Robinson Writer: Steven Moffat Cast: Ncuti Gatwa, Millie Gibson, Joe Anderson, Varda Sethu Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Doctor Who Images & Artwork:  BBC Doctor Who Fish Fingers & Custard Art/Logo: Dylan Blight Intro Music: https://bit.ly/voidstuff All Episodes: https://fishfingersandcustard.podbean.com/ Support Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion