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Next Stop Everywhere: The Doctor Who Podcast

Frontier in Space

·1 hr 9 min·5 clips
Roger Delgado's final Master story ends with a tragic real-life car accident in Turkey.
Charles Skaggs and Jesse Jackson open episode 333 of Next Stop Everywhere by briefly discussing college football and current events before diving into the classic Doctor Who serial 'Frontier in Space.' They note it is the third serial from Season 10, written by Malcolm Hulke and directed by Paul Bernard. Jesse shares his first-time viewing experience, feeling the story dragged initially but kicked into gear with the Master's arrival. Charles provides trivia, including that this was Roger Delgado's last appearance as the Master before his tragic death in a 1973 car accident. The hosts break down the serial into three topics: the Doctor and companion Jo Grant, the political leaders of Earth and Draconia, and the villains including the Master, Ogrons, and Daleks. They praise the chemistry between Pertwee and Manning, highlighting Jo's clever resistance to the Master's hypnosis. The political storyline involves a Cold War analogy, with General Williams' past mistakes fueling tensions. The Master is revealed to be working for the Daleks, who aim to weaken both sides for conquest. Listener feedback from Holly Mack and Sandy offers additional perspectives, with ratings ranging from 6 to 8.5. The episode concludes with announcements about future podcast episodes, including a discussion of 'The Sontaran Stratagem' and 'The Poison Sky,' and promotions for the hosts' other projects.

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Next Stop Everywhere finds Cold War pressure and stubborn certainty inside Frontier in Space.

Next Stop Everywhere treats Frontier in Space as a Cold War pressure chamber, with the Doctor's clash with Williams set against a more textured view of the Draconians.

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You get Cold War tension, a mind probe pushed too far, and Draconians with a code of honor.

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