Doctor Who: Verity! – Details, episodes & analysis

Series 14 is over, so it's time for Verity! to talk about it and revisit the season's highs and lows.

The crew is all here, and some of our pets decided to give their opinions as well. (If you speak canine or feline, please contact us to add a transcription.)

Join Deb, Erika, Kat, Liz, Lynne, and Tansy, with special guests Hector, Hugo, and Pippa, as we talk series 14/season 1.    

- We will be taking a couple of weeks off to prep for our Summer of Fun series.

- If you're not already a member, you can join our Patreon as a free or paid member.

So, what are your thoughts on series 14? What were your highs and lows? Do you agree with the general consensus of Empire of Death being a low point in the series? Drop us a message on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.

The finale is here and half of the Verities are present to discuss it (with different opinions!) Join Deb, Kat, and Liz as we discuss "The Empire of Death," Sutekh, Ruby, and Mel. Have all our questions been been answered? Did the math add up? And in Kat's case, when will we get a Sutekh jackal plushie?   

- We will be taking next week off to recover and then returning to the week after to discuss the entire series as a whole.

- If you're not already a member, you can join our Patreon as a free or paid member. We've set up a post so you can give us some feedback about what you'd like to hear.

Now friends, what are your thoughts on "The Empire of Death?" Did it bring you the answers you needed or just more questions? Are you looking forward to the Christmas special? Drop us a message on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, or let us know in the comments!

^K

P.S. Make sure to listen all the way to the end.

P.P.S. The anagram last week was "Listen to Verity."

Another week with new Doctor Who on our screens - it almost seems too good to be true! Join Lynne, Kat, Liz, and Tansy as we discuss the newest Doctor Who special and psychological thriller episode "Wild Blue Yonder." 

How do you feel about "Wild Blue Yonder?" Were you impressed by the practical effects or were you awed by the CGI? Drop us a message on social media, or let us know in the comments!

^K

Mentioned in the episode: 

Rob Shearman's Big Finish Audio: "Scherzo" 

Happy Things

• Lynne now has the 14th doctor in Build-a-Bear form!
• Kat enjoyed director Rachel Talalay's interview with the CBC. 
• Liz has been announced as a guest again this year at Gallifrey One! 
• Tansy is one of the authors featured in the Doctor Who essay collection OUTSIDE IN REGENERATES 

Listen to Erika giving her thoughts on "Wild Blue Yonder" on the Incomparable Network's Flashcast

It's time for another Comfort Who pick -- this time from Erika! Join Deb, Erika, and Liz as we talk about a comfort story in a comfort Doctor Who season in a real-world season that demands as much comfort as possible.

Do you take comfort in this story? Why or why not? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

^E

Happy Things:

• Liz - Peake Season - a Big Finish release with TOM BAKER that LIZ WROTE!
• Erika
  • Steven's Doctor Who theme with the "Wilkinson shift"!
  • Erika on Galactic Yo-yo!
  • Vinay Patel on Writing and Breathing!
• Deb - Reality Bomb Episode 088 – The Shelter In Place Live Edition 4!

Extra-special thanks to this week's editor, Steven Schapansky of Castria!
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It's been a while since we've this or thatted! Join Deb, Erika, and Liz as we systematically determine some of our preferences when it comes to our beloved show. Many thanks to Graeme Burk of Reality Bomb for his help! And as always, a billion thanks to friends of the show Sage and Kim from Head Over Feels for showing us the glory that is This or That!

What are your Doctor Who preferences? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

^E

Liz's Big Finish work!
New Missy comic!
Extra-special thanks to this week's editor, Steven Schapansky of Castria!
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It's time for another underrated gem -- this time from Liz! Join Deb, Kat, Liz, and Lynne as they talk about the debut story for Sarah Jane Smith.

Do you think this story is a gem? Why or why not? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

^E

Happy Things:

• Kat
  • Red Nose Day 2021 - “2020 The Movie” Trailer!
  • Radio Free Skaro mentioned (briefly!) in the trailer for John Lloyd’s Big Finish story The Doomsday Contract!
• Lynne - Doctor Who's Alex Kingston Has Penned a River Song Novel!
• Liz - Season 8 Blu-ray release!
• Deb - Animated Fury from the Deep on BBC America! 

Extra-special thanks to this week's editor, Steven Schapansky of Castria!
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Time for another deathmatch! Join Deb, Erika, Lynne, and Tansy as we determine our favourite Anthony Ainley-as-the-Master story.

Which story do you think should have won? Have you played Destiny of the Doctors? Do you know where to find his scenes from it? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

^E

Extra-special thanks to this week's editor, Steven Schapansky of Castria!
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It's time for an underrated gem, and it's Kat's pick! Join Deb, Kat, Lynne, and Tansy as they talk about this infamous episode of Torchwood.

Do you think this ep is underrated? Why or why not? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

^E

(Mostly) Happy Things:

• Kat - Off-Menu podcast with Sue Perkins!
• Lynne - Doctor Who Build-a-Bears!
• Tansy - Doctor Who: Doom Coalition 3!
• Deb's no-happy-but-important thing: Memories of Phoebe / purplefringe 

Torchwood: Broken
Extra-special thanks to this week's editor, Steven Schapansky of Castria!
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It's time to learn about the other Verities' ideas about Comfort Who! Join Deb, Erika, Liz and Lynne, as we talk about what makes a Doctor Who story a "comfort story" and what still brings us joy in Doctor Who after all these years.

What makes a comfort story for you? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

^E

Our first Comfort & Joy ep
Our  ep on "The Robots of Death"
Extra-special thanks to this week's editor, Steven Schapansky of Castria!
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It's Tansy's turn in the Comfort Who driver's seat! Join Deb, Erika, Kat, and Tansy as we talk about the ever-delightful "King's Demons". Received fan wisdom is just straight-up wrong once again. (Except maybe about Kamelion. Maybe.)

Is this story a comfort for you? Why or why not? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

^E

Happy Things:

• Tansy- 24Karat Trailer and Sylvester McCoy recants doubts about a female Doctor!
• Kat - Torchwood Big Finish!
• Erika and Deb do some Doctor Who Mad Libs! 

Companion Piece: Women Celebrate the Humans, Aliens and Tin Dogs of Doctor Who
Extra-special thanks to this week's editor, Steven Schapansky of Castria!
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