We tackled some weighty issues head-on in this month's livestream, as our analysis of MARCO POLO, THE RINGS OF AKHATEN and REMEMBRANCE OF THE DALEKS took in the Paradox of Tolerance, the history curriculum and advanced horticulture. Luckily, we still found room for our usual array of double entendres and general low-brow humour as well. Come for Matt's treatise on Terry Nation's indictments of British cultural memory; stay for John's attempt at a Venetian accent. Thanks to everyone who joined us on the night. Please send your emails to hello@illexplainlater.com; you can also tweet us @explainlaterpod. And keep your eyes peeled for details of June's live show!

We tackled some weighty issues head-on in this month's livestream, as our analysis of MARCO POLO, THE RINGS OF AKHATEN and REMEMBRANCE OF THE DALEKS took in the Paradox of Tolerance, the history curriculum and advanced horticulture. Luckily, we still found room for our usual array of double entendres and general low-brow humour as well. Come for Matt's treatise on Terry Nation's indictments of British cultural memory; stay for John's attempt at a Venetian accent. Thanks to everyone who joined us on the night. Please send your emails to <a href="mailto:hello@illexplainlater.com;">hello@illexplainlater.com;</a> you can also tweet us <a href="https://twitter.com/explainlaterpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@explainlaterpod</a>. And keep your eyes peeled for details of June's live show!

Walking In The Air (live, 25 May 2021)

For this month's live show, we fought against our better instincts to bring you a bumper-length consideration of all 14 episodes of 1986's courtroom epic Trial of a Time Lord. Along the way, we discovered a wholly unexpected intersection between the worlds of Doctor Who and reggae, considered the health and safety implications of Time Lord architecture, and wondered just how long the Matrix has been lying to us for. Thanks to everyone who joined us on the night and contributed via the chat box! We'll be back in May with another live episode, but in the meantime do leave us a (nice!) review on Apple Podcasts, tweet us at @explainlaterpod or email us on hello@illexplainlater.com - we'd love to hear from you.

For this month's live show, we fought against our better instincts to bring you a bumper-length consideration of all 14 episodes of 1986's courtroom epic Trial of a Time Lord. Along the way, we discovered a wholly unexpected intersection between the worlds of Doctor Who and reggae, considered the health and safety implications of Time Lord architecture, and wondered just how long the Matrix has been lying to us for. Thanks to everyone who joined us on the night and contributed via the chat box! We'll be back in May with another live episode, but in the meantime do leave us a (nice!) review on Apple Podcasts, tweet us at <a href="https://twitter.com/explainlaterpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@explainlaterpod</a> or email us on <a href="mailto:hello@illexplainlater.com">hello@illexplainlater.com</a> - we'd love to hear from you.

Court of the Crimson King (live, 27 April 2021)

It's about time! A little more so than usual on this month's live show, as we weigh up the pros and cons of time-wimey classics Day of the Daleks and The Girl in the Fireplace, before going deep on heavyweight Time Lord brawler The Invasion of Time. Along the way we discuss the Doctor's drinking habits, whether Milton Johns minded being typecast, speculate on whether Steven Moffat took inspiration from the Crystal Maze, and have a pretty spectacular dust-up over one of the three stories (you'll have to listen to find out which). If you like the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, or tell your friends! And don't forget to join us for the next live show on Tuesday 27th April at 8pm (BST / UK time) where we'll be taking on Trial of a Time Lord in its entirety...

It's about time! A little more so than usual on this month's live show, as we weigh up the pros and cons of time-wimey classics Day of the Daleks and The Girl in the Fireplace, before going deep on heavyweight Time Lord brawler The Invasion of Time. Along the way we discuss the Doctor's drinking habits, whether Milton Johns minded being typecast, speculate on whether Steven Moffat took inspiration from the Crystal Maze, and have a pretty spectacular dust-up over one of the three stories (you'll have to listen to find out which). If you like the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, or tell your friends! And don't forget to join us for the next live show on Tuesday 27th April at 8pm (BST / UK time) where we'll be taking on Trial of a Time Lord in its entirety...

Relight My Fire (live, 6 April 2021)

Our second livestream saw John and Matt tackle a trio of returning monster mash-ups in mind-boggling detail - taking in Cyberman sugar-rush THE MOONBASE, Gravity Bar crawl THE SONTARAN EXPERIMENT, and the box-fresh PANDORICA OPENS / BIG BANG two-parter. Along the way, we discussed whether Kit Pedler had an easy gig, enjoyed some prescient Sontaran video-conferencing, and apologised to Murray Gold. We also battled one or two technical issues with John's mic - nothing that will reduce your enjoyment of this episode (that's what our actual words are for) but something you may clock from time to time. View the video version of this episode here! Follow us on Twitter or Facebook for details of our next livestream...

Our second livestream saw John and Matt tackle a trio of returning monster mash-ups in mind-boggling detail - taking in Cyberman sugar-rush THE MOONBASE, Gravity Bar crawl THE SONTARAN EXPERIMENT, and the box-fresh PANDORICA OPENS / BIG BANG two-parter. Along the way, we discussed whether Kit Pedler had an easy gig, enjoyed some prescient Sontaran video-conferencing, and apologised to Murray Gold. We also battled one or two technical issues with John's mic - nothing that will reduce your enjoyment of this episode (that's what our actual words are for) but something you may clock from time to time. View the video version of this episode <a href="https://youtu.be/v2XQxsCsdv8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/explainlaterpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="https://facebook.com/illexplainlater" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> for details of our next livestream...

Living In A Box (live, 23 Feb 2021)

We emerge sleepily from an 18-month hibernation, only to find that we're confined to the house and a lot's changed in the interim. But our debut LIVE episode gave us the chance to find out whether kid's telly fave Doctor Who could tell us anything useful about the Very Strange Times we're living in, as we delved into Hartnell-era viral sensation The Ark, Peter Davison's laugh-a-minute swan-song The Caves of Androzani, and Peter Capaldi's adventures in lockdown in Heaven Sent. Along the way, we discussed PPE supplies in the far future, invisible buttocks, the logistics of milking a bat, and we received some welcome real-time fact-checking from our livestream viewers. Thanks to everyone who joined us on the night. You can watch a video version of this episode here - keep an eye on our Twitter for the date of our next live episode!

We emerge sleepily from an 18-month hibernation, only to find that we're confined to the house and a lot's changed in the interim. But our debut LIVE episode gave us the chance to find out whether kid's telly fave Doctor Who could tell us anything useful about the Very Strange Times we're living in, as we delved into Hartnell-era viral sensation The Ark, Peter Davison's laugh-a-minute swan-song The Caves of Androzani, and Peter Capaldi's adventures in lockdown in Heaven Sent. Along the way, we discussed PPE supplies in the far future, invisible buttocks, the logistics of milking a bat, and we received some welcome real-time fact-checking from our livestream viewers. Thanks to everyone who joined us on the night. You can watch a video version of this episode <a href="https://youtu.be/CGZ7DpdSr3o" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> - keep an eye on our <a href="https://twitter.com/explainlaterpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> for the date of our next live episode!

Bored In The House (Live, 26th January 2021)

We've been away for a little longer than planned, but we're thrilled to say that we'll be back with a LIVE episode on 26th January 2021 at 8pm GMT! You can enjoy seeing the panic in our eyes as we find things to say about The Ark, Caves of Androzani and Heaven Sent via our stream over on Twitch - and the chat box will be open for you to add your own comments, thoughts and questions in REAL TIME during the show. If you miss the live stream, you'll still be able to enjoy it as a regular audio episode here a few days later - but WHY would you want to miss out on the frisson of us potentially saying something libellous, the risk of one of our kids running into the room, or the chance to see our lockdown haircuts? Full details in this little teaser episode, but mark the date in your diary: Tuesday 26th January, 8pm GMT, at twitch.tv/illexplainlaterdw. See you there!

We've been away for a little longer than planned, but we're thrilled to say that we'll be back with a LIVE episode on 26th January 2021 at 8pm GMT! You can enjoy seeing the panic in our eyes as we find things to say about The Ark, Caves of Androzani and Heaven Sent via our stream over on <a href="https://twitch.tv/illexplainlaterdw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitch</a> - and the chat box will be open for you to add your own comments, thoughts and questions in REAL TIME during the show. If you miss the live stream, you'll still be able to enjoy it as a regular audio episode here a few days later - but WHY would you want to miss out on the frisson of us potentially saying something libellous, the risk of one of our kids running into the room, or the chance to see our lockdown haircuts? Full details in this little teaser episode, but mark the date in your diary: Tuesday 26th January, 8pm GMT, at <a href="https://twitch.tv/illexplainlaterdw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitch.tv/illexplainlaterdw</a>. See you there!

Announcement! Live episode 26th January!

Circle

Page Peter Snow, brace for the exit poll - I’ll Explain Later goes psephological to explore three Doctor Who tales with political guru special guest Lewis Baston. A duped demos dragged into drudgery slave away to fly the ship of state into unknown territory. If someone can get the Haynes manual off eBay. Live vivisection is just one of the highlights in lighthearted Fourth Doctor romp Full Circle. The fall of an American president plays second fiddle to some tinpot story about a conglomeration of angry saucepans. We explore 2005’s moving mutation classic Dalek. And [INSERT BREXIT GAG HERE - Ed] The Curse of Peladon. Along the way, Matt muses on allergies, Lewis mourns the geek he could have been and John lays down the gauntlet to Jimmy Wales.

Page Peter Snow, brace for the exit poll - I’ll Explain Later goes psephological to explore three Doctor Who tales with political guru special guest Lewis Baston. A duped demos dragged into drudgery slave away to fly the ship of state into unknown territory. If someone can get the Haynes manual off eBay. Live vivisection is just one of the highlights in lighthearted Fourth Doctor romp Full Circle. The fall of an American president plays second fiddle to some tinpot story about a conglomeration of angry saucepans. We explore 2005’s moving mutation classic Dalek. And [INSERT BREXIT GAG HERE - Ed] The Curse of Peladon. Along the way, Matt muses on allergies, Lewis mourns the geek he could have been and John lays down the gauntlet to Jimmy Wales.

Episode 36 - The Circle of Life

Rocks, redemption and referendums in episode 35 of I'll Explain Later. Tom Baker does his best to hold his own against unexpressive and rigid screenmates, while the Ogri and Romana I co-star in 1978's The Stones of Blood. The Eleventh Doctor battles wobble boards and has to eat humble pie as a hopeless dad beats off wooden dolls - disturbing pyjama-based chills in 2011's Night Terrors. And a dead-eyed leader believes the ends justify the means when desperately interpreting the will of the people after a pernicious plebiscite. No read-across to the present day, but some brutal and jarring scenes as someone or other seeks Vengeance on Varos. Along the way, Doctor Who tackles urinary etiquette, Matt contemplates a massive library fine and John gets a promise of alcohol via the psychic paper.

Rocks, redemption and referendums in episode 35 of I'll Explain Later. Tom Baker does his best to hold his own against unexpressive and rigid screenmates, while the Ogri and Romana I co-star in 1978's The Stones of Blood. The Eleventh Doctor battles wobble boards and has to eat humble pie as a hopeless dad beats off wooden dolls - disturbing pyjama-based chills in 2011's Night Terrors. And a dead-eyed leader believes the ends justify the means when desperately interpreting the will of the people after a pernicious plebiscite. No read-across to the present day, but some brutal and jarring scenes as someone or other seeks Vengeance on Varos. Along the way, Doctor Who tackles urinary etiquette, Matt contemplates a massive library fine and John gets a promise of alcohol via the psychic paper.

Episode 35 - Like A Rolling Stone

We're back - and it's ABOUT TIME! In our long-awaited comeback special, we enjoy a bit of horseplay with the First Doctor in The Myth Makers, relish a chicken dinner with the Tenth Doctor in Silence in the Library / Forest of the Dead, and get schooled by the Fifth Doctor in Mawdryn Undead. Along the way, we asked whether the First Doctor was a mass murderer, rate the sizzlin' chemistry that the various Doctors had with River Song, and wonder why the Brigadier is obsessed with beating up middle-aged schoolboys. Thank you for sticking with us during our longer-than-planned absence - we're back in the saddle, so send your comments to hello@illexplainater.com, tweet us @explainlaterpod or find us on Facebook.

We're back - and it's ABOUT TIME! In our long-awaited comeback special, we enjoy a bit of horseplay with the First Doctor in The Myth Makers, relish a chicken dinner with the Tenth Doctor in Silence in the Library / Forest of the Dead, and get schooled by the Fifth Doctor in Mawdryn Undead. Along the way, we asked whether the First Doctor was a mass murderer, rate the sizzlin' chemistry that the various Doctors had with River Song, and wonder why the Brigadier is obsessed with beating up middle-aged schoolboys. Thank you for sticking with us during our longer-than-planned absence - we're back in the saddle, so send your comments to <a href="mailto:hello@illexplainater.com">hello@illexplainater.com</a>, tweet us <a href="https://twitter.com/explainlaterpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@explainlaterpod</a> or find us on <a href="https://facebook.com/illexplainlater" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>.

Episode 34 - Traipsing Up That Hill

It's ninety minutes of hellos and goodbyes on this somewhat delayed, erm, April instalment of I'll Explain Later. This month, the Third Doctor encounters some harsh imperial measures in The Mutants; the Eleventh Doctor rolls up his sleeves and gets under the hood in The Doctor's Wife; and the Fourth Doctor gets all big-headed about The Face of Evil. Along the way, we consider Geoffrey Palmer's motivations, reminisce about anthropomorphised TARDISes of yore, and sadly bid a fond farewell to Jim, in his last show as a regular co-host. We're taking a few months off, but we'll be back later in the year with a regenerated show. In the meantime, do drop us an email on hello@illexplainlater.com, tweet us at @explainlaterpod or give us a poke on Facebook. Enjoy your summer, and stay tuned...

It's ninety minutes of hellos and goodbyes on this somewhat delayed, erm, April instalment of I'll Explain Later. This month, the Third Doctor encounters some harsh imperial measures in The Mutants; the Eleventh Doctor rolls up his sleeves and gets under the hood in The Doctor's Wife; and the Fourth Doctor gets all big-headed about The Face of Evil. Along the way, we consider Geoffrey Palmer's motivations, reminisce about anthropomorphised TARDISes of yore, and sadly bid a fond farewell to Jim, in his last show as a regular co-host. We're taking a few months off, but we'll be back later in the year with a regenerated show. In the meantime, do drop us an email on <a href="mailto:hello@illexplainlater.com,">hello@illexplainlater.com,</a> tweet us at <a href="http://twitter.com/explainlaterpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@explainlaterpod</a> or give us a poke on <a href="http://facebook.com/illexplainlater" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>. Enjoy your summer, and stay tuned...

Episode 33 - Be My Wife

I'll Explain Later is a podcast all about Doctor Who. Every month, hosts Jim Hall, Matt Nida and John West pick three Doctor Who adventures - two from the classic series, one from the new - that have a loose and quite often arbitrary connection. The stories will be put under the microscope, with a view to finding a fresh and irreverent take on them and perhaps challenging some received wisdom along the way.

I'll Explain Later: a Doctor Who podcast

"I do love a knees-up!" This month, we look at three occasions where the Doctor and chums are menaced by disembodied threats. The Fourth Doctor teams up with a bunch of renaissance men in The Masque of Mandragora, the Tenth Doctor eats his words in Midnight, while the Fifth Doctor gets a treat AND a surprise in Kinda. Along the way, John reminds us of a 90s deodorant advert, Matt recalls being creeped out by some Doctor Who trading cards, and everyone nearly comes to blows over Kinda.

"I do love a knees-up!" This month, we look at three occasions where the Doctor and chums are menaced by disembodied threats. The Fourth Doctor teams up with a bunch of renaissance men in The Masque of Mandragora, the Tenth Doctor eats his words in Midnight, while the Fifth Doctor gets a treat AND a surprise in Kinda. Along the way, John reminds us of a 90s deodorant advert, Matt recalls being creeped out by some Doctor Who trading cards, and everyone nearly comes to blows over Kinda.

Episode 6 - Look, No Hands!

We're back! After taking a summer break last month, we put three more Doctor Who adventures under the microscope. This month, the Second Doctor's peddling acid to the locals in The Krotons, the Eleventh Doctor joins the clergy in The Time of Angels, while the Fifth Doctor watches the bodies pile up in Resurrection of the Daleks. Along the way, we hear about an extraordinary unmade episode, wonder why Turlough never does anything, and get to grips with perhaps the worst scene in broadcast Doctor Who ever. For the first time, we also feature some of your letters! If you've got any comments you'd like to feature in an upcoming episode or if you just want to say hi, email us at hello@illexplainlater.com, tweet us, or drop us a line on Facebook. As ever, do keep the iTunes reviews coming as well - it all helps!

We're back! After taking a summer break last month, we put three more Doctor Who adventures under the microscope. This month, the Second Doctor's peddling acid to the locals in The Krotons, the Eleventh Doctor joins the clergy in The Time of Angels, while the Fifth Doctor watches the bodies pile up in Resurrection of the Daleks. Along the way, we hear about an extraordinary unmade episode, wonder why Turlough never does anything, and get to grips with perhaps the worst scene in broadcast Doctor Who ever. For the first time, we also feature some of your letters! If you've got any comments you'd like to feature in an upcoming episode or if you just want to say hi, email us at <a href="mailto:hello@illexplainlater.com">hello@illexplainlater.com</a>, <a href="http://twitter.com/explainlaterpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tweet us</a>, or drop us a line on <a href="http://facebook.com/illexplainlater" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>. As ever, do keep the iTunes reviews coming as well - it all helps!

Episode 13 - There Must Be An Angel (Playing With My Heart)

"Tricky things, mammoths." In our fourth show, we take a trip back to 19th century England for three slices of Victoriana, Doctor Who style. This month we go through the looking glass with Patrick Troughton for Evil of the Daleks, see Matt Smith get tickled pink by the Crimson Horror, and scratch our heads while Sylvester McCoy is dazzled by Ghost Light. Along the way, Jim reveals who he’d choose as a companion over Victoria, Matt berates modern Doctor Who for not being bad enough, and John fondly remembers ITV’s adaptation of Moll Flanders.

"Tricky things, mammoths." In our fourth show, we take a trip back to 19th century England for three slices of Victoriana, Doctor Who style. This month we go through the looking glass with Patrick Troughton for Evil of the Daleks, see Matt Smith get tickled pink by the Crimson Horror, and scratch our heads while Sylvester McCoy is dazzled by Ghost Light. Along the way, Jim reveals who he’d choose as a companion over Victoria, Matt berates modern Doctor Who for not being bad enough, and John fondly remembers ITV’s adaptation of Moll Flanders.

Episode 4 - We Are Not Amused

Because what says Christmas like honeymoon-based sex cosplay? That’s right, I’ll Explain Later delves deep into St Nick’s bulging sack to pull out, parboil and roast 2010 Yuletide special A Christmas Carol. Jingling along the way, Jim pulls a cracker, Matt spills his port and John goes deep throated. Have a very merry Christmas, and see you on 3rd February at the Blue Posts for our listener drinks!

Because what says Christmas like honeymoon-based sex cosplay? That’s right, I’ll Explain Later delves deep into St Nick’s bulging sack to pull out, parboil and roast 2010 Yuletide special A Christmas Carol. Jingling along the way, Jim pulls a cracker, Matt spills his port and John goes deep throated. Have a very merry Christmas, and see you on 3rd February at the Blue Posts for our listener drinks!

Winter Warmer

This month we endure six hours in make-up to bring you three Doctor Who adventures notable for their use of prosthetic masks (to varying effect). First up, it's off to the planet Dido [N.B. CHECK SPELLING], where the First Doctor makes a new friend, and Ian and Barbara are ready for cockylickin'. Then we drop by Oodsphere, where the Tenth Doctor and Donna encounter Spartacus with tentacles and a huge, ever-growing pulsating brain. And finally, a long-awaited return to Telos, where the Cybermen are getting nostalgic and Sarah Greene is encased in sticky-back plastic. Along the way, we ponder the UK space programme, what it's like to be at a dreary sales conference, and exactly what's wrong with Eric Saward's writing. We'd love to hear your thoughts on these stories - do email us at hello@illexplainlater.com, tweet us via @explainlaterpod, leave a message on our Facebook wall, or use Tumblr's ask box. And if you like this episode, a nice iTunes review is very helpful and makes us feel good about ourselves.

This month we endure six hours in make-up to bring you three Doctor Who adventures notable for their use of prosthetic masks (to varying effect). First up, it's off to the planet Dido [N.B. CHECK SPELLING], where the First Doctor makes a new friend, and Ian and Barbara are ready for cockylickin'. Then we drop by Oodsphere, where the Tenth Doctor and Donna encounter Spartacus with tentacles and a huge, ever-growing pulsating brain. And finally, a long-awaited return to Telos, where the Cybermen are getting nostalgic and Sarah Greene is encased in sticky-back plastic. Along the way, we ponder the UK space programme, what it's like to be at a dreary sales conference, and exactly what's wrong with Eric Saward's writing. We'd love to hear your thoughts on these stories - do email us at <a href="mailto:hello@illexplainlater.com">hello@illexplainlater.com</a>, tweet us via <a href="http://twitter.com/explainlaterpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@explainlaterpod</a>, leave a message on <a href="http://facebook.com/illexplainlater" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">our Facebook wall</a>, or use <a href="http://illexplainlater.com/ask" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tumblr's ask box</a>. And if you like this episode, a nice iTunes review is very helpful and makes us feel good about ourselves.

Episode 10 - Behind The Mask

"Sharaz, sharaz tumal! Balor, balor!” This month, we look at three Doctor Who adventures linked by the theme of transportation - the Fifth Doctor’s jet-setting thrill ride Time-Flight, the Twelfth Doctor’s encounter with a Mummy on the Orient Express, and the Third Doctor’s meditative swansong Planet of the Spiders. Along the way we update our log of occasions where Sarah Jane does some actual journalism, pause to reflect on the versatility of David Bamber, and find out what Jim was doing when he heard that Princess Diana had died.

"Sharaz, sharaz tumal! Balor, balor!” This month, we look at three Doctor Who adventures linked by the theme of transportation - the Fifth Doctor’s jet-setting thrill ride Time-Flight, the Twelfth Doctor’s encounter with a Mummy on the Orient Express, and the Third Doctor’s meditative swansong Planet of the Spiders. Along the way we update our log of occasions where Sarah Jane does some actual journalism, pause to reflect on the versatility of David Bamber, and find out what Jim was doing when he heard that Princess Diana had died.

Episode 3 - Planes, Trains & Whomobiles

Genius abounds in this slightly delayed 32nd I'll Explain Later. With the Tardis crew keen to escape the clutches of Butcher Cumberland, the Second Doctor channels all his thespian guile to hoodwink his adversaries in 1966-7 knockabout romp The Highlanders. A schlub or a savant? Rose wants to know more about her deceased dad and uncovers his yogurt-based plan for riches in 2005 heart string-tugger Father's Day. And leave the girl, it's the man we want. But which one? Take your pick from the Seventh Doctor, Albert Einstein and Louis Pasteur for highbrow hijinks in 1987's Time and the Rani. Along the way, John wants to see everything, Jim wonders what could have been and Matt goes pink.

Genius abounds in this slightly delayed 32nd I'll Explain Later. With the Tardis crew keen to escape the clutches of Butcher Cumberland, the Second Doctor channels all his thespian guile to hoodwink his adversaries in 1966-7 knockabout romp The Highlanders. A schlub or a savant? Rose wants to know more about her deceased dad and uncovers his yogurt-based plan for riches in 2005 heart string-tugger Father's Day. And leave the girl, it's the man we want. But which one? Take your pick from the Seventh Doctor, Albert Einstein and Louis Pasteur for highbrow hijinks in 1987's Time and the Rani. Along the way, John wants to see everything, Jim wonders what could have been and Matt goes pink.

Episode 32 - Einstein A Go Go

Sometimes, inspiration does just fall from the sky. This 30th I’ll Explain Later explores three mysteries centred on alien threats mistaken as meteorites. The Third Doctor goes topless in fashion-centric debut Spearhead from Space. Public school and planetary peril in 2007 two parter Human Nature/The Family of Blood. And Who does Hammer Horror, as the Fourth Doctor and Leela tackle the Horror of Fang Rock. Along the way, Matt bungs up, Jim is non-plussed and John fluffs his line. Don't forget - listener drinks at The Blue Posts, 81 Newman Street, London W1T 3ET on Saturday 3rd February from 2pm. See you there!

Sometimes, inspiration does just fall from the sky. This 30th I’ll Explain Later explores three mysteries centred on alien threats mistaken as meteorites. The Third Doctor goes topless in fashion-centric debut Spearhead from Space. Public school and planetary peril in 2007 two parter Human Nature/The Family of Blood. And Who does Hammer Horror, as the Fourth Doctor and Leela tackle the Horror of Fang Rock. Along the way, Matt bungs up, Jim is non-plussed and John fluffs his line. Don't forget - listener drinks at The Blue Posts, 81 Newman Street, London W1T 3ET on Saturday 3rd February from 2pm. See you there!

Episode 30 - Waiting For A Star To Fall

Double trouble for the Doctor and pals in this 28th episode of I’ll Explain Later. Troughton meets his match - literally - in recently discovered deadly doppelgänger demagoguery thriller The Enemy of the World. Frozen in lifeless, arid suspension...or dying of cold in the Tardis? Karen Gillan must act, fast, to make Amy’s Choice. And a Fourth Doctor copyist needles the Tigellans into showing him their dodecahedron in sci-fi horticulture favourite Meglos. Along the way, John vamps it up, Matt likes his chefs sarcastic and Jim wonders if we’re still recording.

Double trouble for the Doctor and pals in this 28th episode of I’ll Explain Later. Troughton meets his match - literally - in recently discovered deadly doppelgänger demagoguery thriller The Enemy of the World. Frozen in lifeless, arid suspension...or dying of cold in the Tardis? Karen Gillan must act, fast, to make Amy’s Choice. And a Fourth Doctor copyist needles the Tigellans into showing him their dodecahedron in sci-fi horticulture favourite Meglos. Along the way, John vamps it up, Matt likes his chefs sarcastic and Jim wonders if we’re still recording.

Episode 28 - Salamander!

A December Dalek double as I’ll Explain Later heads back to 1973. A beleaguered leader inches towards a conflict with her trading allies she knows to be folly, egged on by forces internal and external and lacking the courage needed to face down the populist nonsense of her critics. Meanwhile, we review Frontier in Space. The Third Doctor asks for help from the Time Lords, who oblige by transporting him to a dangerous locale populated by conveniently invisible creatures and sexist militia. But we know it’s really the Planet of the Daleks. Along the way, Jim hits the student bar, John finds his third ear and Matt communes with his 10 year old self. Save the date! We've got listener drinks on Saturday 3rd February from 2pm onwards at The Blue Posts on Newman St. And check back on Christmas Eve for a little seasonal bonus...

A December Dalek double as I’ll Explain Later heads back to 1973. A beleaguered leader inches towards a conflict with her trading allies she knows to be folly, egged on by forces internal and external and lacking the courage needed to face down the populist nonsense of her critics. Meanwhile, we review Frontier in Space. The Third Doctor asks for help from the Time Lords, who oblige by transporting him to a dangerous locale populated by conveniently invisible creatures and sexist militia. But we know it’s really the Planet of the Daleks. Along the way, Jim hits the student bar, John finds his third ear and Matt communes with his 10 year old self. Save the date! We've got listener drinks on Saturday 3rd February from 2pm onwards at The Blue Posts on Newman St. And check back on Christmas Eve for a little seasonal bonus...

Episode 29 - Hulke! The Herald Angels Sing

Doors to manual! The I'll Explain Later cabin crew are delighted to disembark you into three more terminals of Doctor Who adventure! No perfume counter and no flight-side 'Spoons, but one almighty immigration problem as the Fourth Doctor, Harry and Sarah Jane arrive at The Ark in Space. An overzealous border official goes beyond a cavity search and takes a skin sample, creating excess family baggage for inbound traveller David Tennant in The Doctor's Daughter. And Gatwick takes the starring role in charming Shirley Valentine origins story The Faceless Ones. Along the way, Jim scoffs at rumour, Matt likes a Troughton and John introduces Yankee Doodle Riker.

Doors to manual! The I'll Explain Later cabin crew are delighted to disembark you into three more terminals of Doctor Who adventure! No perfume counter and no flight-side 'Spoons, but one almighty immigration problem as the Fourth Doctor, Harry and Sarah Jane arrive at The Ark in Space. An overzealous border official goes beyond a cavity search and takes a skin sample, creating excess family baggage for inbound traveller David Tennant in The Doctor's Daughter. And Gatwick takes the starring role in charming Shirley Valentine origins story The Faceless Ones. Along the way, Jim scoffs at rumour, Matt likes a Troughton and John introduces Yankee Doodle Riker.

Episode 26 - Airport

Some scenes filmed in Tiger Bay, some set by the Silvery Tay, Daleks seek their glory day - Cybermen in Haringey! That's right, folks - hit us with your rhythm stick (aka sonic device) for this 31st episode of I'll Explain Later. Monopoly capitalism, camp sneering and Patrick Troughton more animated than usual in 1968 epic The Invasion. The Tenth Doctor and Rose encounter a beastie that's far from tim'rous in 2006 gothic horror romp Tooth and Claw. And disco derring-do from the pepperpots' most fearsome and nattily dressed foes in Terry Nation Douglas Adams-penned Fourth Doctor drama Destiny of the Daleks. Along the way, John tests his co-hosts' tolerance, Jim goes studs-up into the UNIT dating controversy and Matt talks cartoon underpants.

Some scenes filmed in Tiger Bay, some set by the Silvery Tay, Daleks seek their glory day - Cybermen in Haringey! That's right, folks - hit us with your rhythm stick (aka sonic device) for this 31st episode of I'll Explain Later. Monopoly capitalism, camp sneering and Patrick Troughton more animated than usual in 1968 epic The Invasion. The Tenth Doctor and Rose encounter a beastie that's far from tim'rous in 2006 gothic horror romp Tooth and Claw. And disco derring-do from the pepperpots' most fearsome and nattily dressed foes in Terry Nation Douglas Adams-penned Fourth Doctor drama Destiny of the Daleks. Along the way, John tests his co-hosts' tolerance, Jim goes studs-up into the UNIT dating controversy and Matt talks cartoon underpants.

Episode 31 - Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick

How many impossible things can you believe before breakfast? I'll Explain Later's 27th episode whisks you away to unimagined realms and mythical times. Tegan might not be well drawn, but her draughtswoman credentials are not in doubt. A smörgåsbord of cultures let bygones be Bigon as the Fifth Doctor takes Four to Doomsday.  Incoming showrunner Chris "safe-hands" Chibnall once again nails a chilling dystopia with his uncanny depiction of a future economy in which a world-leading project can employ just four workers - and inept ones at that. No portentous voiceover can sate The Hungry Earth, nor warm Cold Blood.  And meta machinations manifest massively, as First Doctor William Hartnell lands the Tardis on the sets of Ben Hur and Quo Vadis. With content so fantastic, surely it's churlish to question what The Romans have done for us?  Along the way, John sets Jim straight, Jim goes pop and Matt polices firework safety.

How many impossible things can you believe before breakfast? I'll Explain Later's 27th episode whisks you away to unimagined realms and mythical times. Tegan might not be well drawn, but her draughtswoman credentials are not in doubt. A smörgåsbord of cultures let bygones be Bigon as the Fifth Doctor takes Four to Doomsday. Incoming showrunner Chris "safe-hands" Chibnall once again nails a chilling dystopia with his uncanny depiction of a future economy in which a world-leading project can employ just four workers - and inept ones at that. No portentous voiceover can sate The Hungry Earth, nor warm Cold Blood. And meta machinations manifest massively, as First Doctor William Hartnell lands the Tardis on the sets of Ben Hur and Quo Vadis. With content so fantastic, surely it's churlish to question what The Romans have done for us? Along the way, John sets Jim straight, Jim goes pop and Matt polices firework safety.

Episode 27 - Land Of Make Believe

"This is an ambulance!!" This month: three Doctor Who adventures set in America but (for the most part) filmed elsewhere in the world. We look at the First Doctor's rootin' tootin' adventure at the OK Corral with The Gunfighters, the Tenth Doctor's porcine encounter with Daleks In Manhattan, and the Eighth Doctor's attempts to stave off the millennium bug in, er, Doctor Who (aka The TV Movie). Along the way, Jim reveals all about his one visit to a Doctor Who convention, Matt turns out to be a terrible house guest, and John charms us with a song. Contains strong language from the start!

"This is an ambulance!!" This month: three Doctor Who adventures set in America but (for the most part) filmed elsewhere in the world. We look at the First Doctor's rootin' tootin' adventure at the OK Corral with The Gunfighters, the Tenth Doctor's porcine encounter with Daleks In Manhattan, and the Eighth Doctor's attempts to stave off the millennium bug in, er, Doctor Who (aka The TV Movie). Along the way, Jim reveals all about his one visit to a Doctor Who convention, Matt turns out to be a terrible house guest, and John charms us with a song. Contains strong language from the start!

Episode 5 - This Is Not America

Merry Christmas! At this special time of year, we dig deep into our bulging sack to bring you three festive adventures for Doctor Who and chums. The First Doctor, Steven and Sara enjoy a seasonal Scouse runaround in The Feast of Stephen, the Tenth Doctor spends most of the day sleeping off the night before in The Christmas Invasion, and it’s Crinkley Bottoms all round as some ageing Doctors get their heads round brain-bending 3D panto Dimensions in Time. Along the way: wassailing, port, mince pies, Noel Edmonds, more port, the greatest Doctor Who tie-in book ever written, even more port, and a suggestion from Jim that’ll change the way you view Planet of the Spiders forever.

Merry Christmas! At this special time of year, we dig deep into our bulging sack to bring you three festive adventures for Doctor Who and chums. The First Doctor, Steven and Sara enjoy a seasonal Scouse runaround in The Feast of Stephen, the Tenth Doctor spends most of the day sleeping off the night before in The Christmas Invasion, and it’s Crinkley Bottoms all round as some ageing Doctors get their heads round brain-bending 3D panto Dimensions in Time. Along the way: wassailing, port, mince pies, Noel Edmonds, more port, the greatest Doctor Who tie-in book ever written, even more port, and a suggestion from Jim that’ll change the way you view Planet of the Spiders forever.

Episode 7 - A Christmas Selection Box

We celebrate Valentine’s Day the only way we know how - by putting three more Doctor Who adventures under the microscope. This month, the Second Doctor encounters something nasty in the freezer section in Tomb of the Cybermen, the Fifth Doctor finds himself stuck on on a spaceship that’s gone to the dogs in Terminus, and the Tenth Doctor has a wet’n’wild time with the Waters of Mars. Along the way, we speculate on other career options for the Garm, try to work out what a logician actually does, and admit we rather like Gadget The Robot. And it’s all wrapped up in a salute to our favourite real-life Time Lord, who sadly ran out of regenerations last month.

We celebrate Valentine’s Day the only way we know how - by putting three more Doctor Who adventures under the microscope. This month, the Second Doctor encounters something nasty in the freezer section in Tomb of the Cybermen, the Fifth Doctor finds himself stuck on on a spaceship that’s gone to the dogs in Terminus, and the Tenth Doctor has a wet’n’wild time with the Waters of Mars. Along the way, we speculate on other career options for the Garm, try to work out what a logician actually does, and admit we rather like Gadget The Robot. And it’s all wrapped up in a salute to our favourite real-life Time Lord, who sadly ran out of regenerations last month.

Episode 9 - Life On Mars

We could have spent the August holidays outside enjoying the sun, but instead we spent it cooped up indoors watching Doctor Who in order to bring you our thoughts on three more adventures. This month, the Fourth Doctor's epic quest to find some perspex gets off to a thrilling start in The Ribos Operation, the Tenth Doctor has woman trouble in School Reunion, and the Third Doctor takes it on the Chinn in The Claws of Axos. Along the way, we get a little emotional over a tin dog, question whether Binro the Heretic was such a visionary, and approve whole-heartedly of Bill Filer's dress sense. If you enjoy this episode, get in touch! Emails to hello@illexplainlater.com, tweets to @explainlaterpod, or Facebook at facebook.com/illexplainlater. And as always, please leave us a review on iTunes.

We could have spent the August holidays outside enjoying the sun, but instead we spent it cooped up indoors watching Doctor Who in order to bring you our thoughts on three more adventures. This month, the Fourth Doctor's epic quest to find some perspex gets off to a thrilling start in The Ribos Operation, the Tenth Doctor has woman trouble in School Reunion, and the Third Doctor takes it on the Chinn in The Claws of Axos. Along the way, we get a little emotional over a tin dog, question whether Binro the Heretic was such a visionary, and approve whole-heartedly of Bill Filer's dress sense. If you enjoy this episode, get in touch! Emails to <a href="mailto:hello@illexplainlater.com,">hello@illexplainlater.com,</a> tweets to @explainlaterpod, or Facebook at <a href="http://facebook.com/illexplainlater" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/illexplainlater</a>. And as always, please leave us a review on iTunes.

Episode 14 - School's Out

This month it's a triple history lesson as the Doctor and chums take a trip into the past. The Fifth Doctor reaches for the Mace in The Visitation, the Eleventh Doctor enjoys the fish in Vampires of Venice, and the First Doctor is seeing double in The Massacre (of St Bartholomew's Eve). Along the way, we considered whether the Fifth Doctor's TARDIS crew was a YTS scheme, ponder the baffling symbolism at the end of Vampires of Venice, and consider the ramifications of William Hartnell's holiday timing.  As ever, please tweet us, email us, Facebook us, leave us a review on iTunes and tell your friends - it really does help!

This month it's a triple history lesson as the Doctor and chums take a trip into the past. The Fifth Doctor reaches for the Mace in The Visitation, the Eleventh Doctor enjoys the fish in Vampires of Venice, and the First Doctor is seeing double in The Massacre (of St Bartholomew's Eve). Along the way, we considered whether the Fifth Doctor's TARDIS crew was a YTS scheme, ponder the baffling symbolism at the end of Vampires of Venice, and consider the ramifications of William Hartnell's holiday timing.  As ever, please <a>tweet us</a>, <a href="mailto:hello@illexplainlater.com">email us</a>, <a href="http://facebook.com/illexplainlater" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook us</a>, leave us a review on iTunes and tell your friends - it really does help!

Episode 15 - I Am 16th Going On 17th Century

Happy New Year! We kick off 2016 with three Doctor Who adventures that see an exotic mini-break go badly awry. A trip to Butlins-in-space sees the Fourth Doctor endure some mind-mangling entertainment in The Leisure Hive; the Ninth Doctor’s plans to visit Naples take a turn for the worse when he ends up dealing with a gas leak in Cardiff in The Unquiet Dead; and the First Doctor enjoys sex, drugs and Tlotoxl, Mexican-style, in The Aztecs. Along the way John gets to grips with the idea of Fixed Points In Time (TM), Matt makes a case for the Foamasi costumes as high art, and Jim explains how Redditch Carnival inflated his hopes for The Leisure Hive episode 4.

Happy New Year! We kick off 2016 with three Doctor Who adventures that see an exotic mini-break go badly awry. A trip to Butlins-in-space sees the Fourth Doctor endure some mind-mangling entertainment in The Leisure Hive; the Ninth Doctor’s plans to visit Naples take a turn for the worse when he ends up dealing with a gas leak in Cardiff in The Unquiet Dead; and the First Doctor enjoys sex, drugs and Tlotoxl, Mexican-style, in The Aztecs. Along the way John gets to grips with the idea of Fixed Points In Time (TM), Matt makes a case for the Foamasi costumes as high art, and Jim explains how Redditch Carnival inflated his hopes for The Leisure Hive episode 4.

Episode 8 - Leisure & Tourism

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