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The TV In Space podcast returns for their Christmas Special 2020:   Voyage Of The Damned   We give our long overdue thoughts on the Doctor Who 2007 Christmas Special. Bernard Cribbins, The Queen and Kylie… What could possibly go wrong.   Oh did we mention a ship called the Titanic.  

TV In Space podcast features the Star Trek Picard season 1 episode:   The Impossible Box   In this episode Ian, no Phil, talks about his thoughts on this much improved episode. There is a lot to like about this because of some nice references, some good soul searching by the characters, and the fact the plot makes a bit of a leap forward.  

TV In Space podcast features the Star Trek: The Next Generation season 2 episode:   Loud As A Whisper   This episode was originally recorded in June 2019 and has been edited to remove some now out of date content. Several comments following on from the 100th episode were removed, but thank you to all people on Twitter who wished us congratulations.   And now to the episode…  

TV In Space podcast features the Star Trek Picard season 1 episode:   Stardust City Rag   In this episode Ian, no Phil, talks about more unnecessary gore in Star Trek Picard. Seven’s character is looked at and it seems the writers are still conflating Starfleet and the Federation. Ian also discusses the very obvious twist ending, how adverts are able to be beamed into the ship and wonders if GDPR is anything in the future.   There’s also a problem with a certain characters name that sounds a bit too much like Vajazzal. Lastly there is a reference to the Conclave of Eight… Who are they?  

TV In Space podcast features the Star Trek Picard season 1 episode:   Absolute Candor   In this episode Ian, no Phil, talks about more unnecessary fucking in Star Trek Picard. Ian also discusses the problem the show has in distinguishing between Starfleet and the Federation. Also Romulan Legolas, decapitation, good music, goofy Borg rituals, and of course Seven of Nine.   There’s also a missed moment when Ian forgets to mention picard looks like The Man from Delmonte  

TV In Space podcast features the Doctor Who series 12 episode:   Praxeus   In this episode we discuss the lack of any link to the ongoing arc, or any reference to any of the current plot threads that are on the go. We discuss the increasing stupidity of Graham and how he seems to have been written as a fool of late.down. We talk about some UNIT connections, once again how the storyline was over stuffed and resolved far too quickly. Then it all decends into a little bit of a rant.  

TV In Space podcast features the Star Trek Picard season 1 episode:   The End Is The Beginning   In this episode Ian, no Phil, talks about how the first three episodes should really have been condensed down to two episodes. He also goes into detail about what he thought of the episode and Ian also talks about the new old uniforms that we saw in the flashback scene at the start of the episode. There’s discussion of favourite characters, favourite scenes, and confusing character names.  

TV In Space podcast features the Doctor Who series 12 episode:   Fugitive Of The Judoon   In this episode we discuss the new Doctor and we both give our theories on what could be going on. We discuss the return of captain Jack and how that storyline could have been handled better to create even more excitement and avoid mostly filler episodes for the rest of the season. We also discuss Smith and Jones and somehow make the episode The Stolen Earth completely filthy.  

TV In Space podcast features the Star Trek Picard season 1 episode:   Maps And Legends   In this episode Ian, and again no Phil, talks about the whether the second episode of Star Trek Picard is better than the opening episode.  of Star Trek and the return of Picard. Ian also discusses his thoughts on the new Starfleet uniforms, swearing admirals, sex juices, and sacrilegious earl grey tea preparation.  

TV In Space podcast features the Doctor Who series 12 episode:   Orphan 55   In this episode we discuss the Doctor’s supply of GHB, Yaz’s character arc and obsession with bread. We also discuss Graham’s character, the recent trend of celebrity historical stories, and the news that Tosin Cole has been cast in a drama for AMC and speculate if Ryan will leave the TARDIS crew.  

TV In Space podcast features the Star Trek Picard season 1 episode:   Remembrance   In this episode Ian, no phil, talks about the opening episode of Star Trek and the return of Picard. No Phil this time, which turned out to be the sensible choice because there are so many references that it feels almost impenetrable for a new viewer. Is it fun? Is it exciting? Listen and find out.

TV In Space podcast features the Doctor Who series 12 episode:   Orphan 55   In this episode we discuss the problems with cleaning up an alien jizzfest, and the whole Dreg look. We also look at the dialogue in the episode and how it stops Jodie from being the type of Doctor that would make her great. Then we get to THAT ending and boy do we have a lot to say about it.  

TV In Space podcast features the Doctor Who series 12 episode:   Spyfall Part 2   In this episode, we discuss our thoughts on why a part 2 can be hard to write. Ian discusses the TNG episode Time’s Arrow and how that compares to Spyfall part 2. We discuss our thought on the new incarnation of the Master and try to figure out if he comes before or after Missy. We also discuss the pros and cons of introducing historical figures into Doctor Who.  

TV In Space podcast features the Doctor Who series 12 episode:   Spyfall Part 1   In this new series launch, we discuss our thoughts on the new series premiere. We talk about the big reveal in the episode and some speculation on what could happen next.  

The TV In Space podcast returns for their Christmas Special 2019:   The Runaway Bride   We give our long overdue thoughts on the Doctor Who 2006 Christmas Special. We discuss Donna Noble’s first appearance, the Racnoss.   We also discuss the first mention of Galiffrey and our lack of episodes in 2019.  

TV In Space podcast celebrates its 100th episode with a look at:   Star Trek: The Motion Picture   We discuss our efforts so far and have a quick reaction to the New Star Trek : Picard trailer and name reveal. We talk about Twitter feedback and see what others think of Star Trek: the Motion Picture.   Meanwhile Phil compares the Motion picture to a bad supermarket wrap and we discuss the effects and a similarity between 2001 and Star Trek The Motion Picture. We Praise Jerry Goldsmith’s score for its sheer brilliance.   Phil confuses a station with a ship, we discuss which member of Starfleet we would fire and cheer that Uhura is still affected by turbulence more than anyone else   Finally we decide that V’Ger has been looking at 70s Playboy magazines, wonder what the mystery noise at 1:12:26 is (answers on a postcard), and then discuss  why did the machine planet not clean up V’Ger’s name plate  

TV In Space podcast features the Star Trek: The Next Generation season 2 episode:   The Outrageous Okona   We discuss Teri Hatcher, Wesley’s homosexual tendencies, space herpes and, Data’s comedy.   Ian goes off on a tangent about Jimmy Savile and we have a rant about privacy in the Star Trek universe.   And finally we talk about rude Radio 4 continuity announcers  

TV In Space podcast features the Star Trek: The Next Generation season 2 episode:   Elementary, Dear Data   We discuss the dutch angle process, how Moriarty feels like a genuine threat, Holodeck safety features, and health and safety procedures aboard starships.   We also discuss how great an actress Diana Muldaur comes across in this episode and we have a deeper look into Moriarty’s character.   And finally CRUMPETS!  

TV In Space podcast features the Star Trek: The Next Generation season 2 episode:   Where Silence Has Lease   We discuss the creepy tone that was successfully established in the episode, Pulaski’s relationship with Data, and disappearing bridge crew.   We also discuss Worf’s personality these last two episodes and how something feels off with him in this episode.  

TV In Space podcast features the Star Trek: The Next Generation season 2 episode:   The Child.   We talk about how the TNG crew differs to the crew on Star Trek Discovery and how the shows feel different. We also discuss creepy children, amazing internet, and our third birthday.   We also discuss all the changes that season 2 brought to TNG with Doctor Pulaski, Riker’s beard, Geordi’s promotion, Guinan’s arrival and 10 Forward.