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Mark Donaldson
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Freelance writer about movies, Star Trek and Doctor Who, lapsed cinema manager, co-host of @onthetimelash.bsky.social
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On the final episode of this season of #DoctorWho @Toohotfor_TV I am joined by @markdonaldson.bsky.social to talk about some of the pitches made for Doctor Who in the 90's and 00's.

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November 15, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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If the UK is on the brink of civil war, as Musk claims, it follows that in 300 years time there will be be a new generation of civil war re-enactment societies.

"Geoff,you defend Laurence Fox. Can you guys shout outside a hostel. Brian, i need you to relentlessly slag off Nish Kumar on Facebook."
November 15, 2025 at 9:12 AM
I join @toohot4tv.bsky.social to discuss Leekly, Gatiss, Roberts & Hickman. Not a law firm but four men who devised versions of a Doctor Who revival in the wilderness years? But would they have worked?
S5 E59 - Truly Madly Leekley
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November 15, 2025 at 11:34 AM
You're laughing? You dressed Denise Fox as a sheep and YOU'RE LAUGHING? #DragRaceUK
November 14, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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February 10, 2025 at 8:06 AM
A week late, but I love that Rhea Seehorn's character in Vince Gilligan's (brilliant) Pluribus is a writer trying to move past their biggest hit.
November 14, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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‼️ NEW EPISODE ‼️
Enjoy the brilliance of @markdodyk.bsky.social & @glantern7.bsky.social exploring Death To The Daleks, Invasion of Time, Sontaran Stratagem/Poison Sky & Name of the Doctor.

Why is Mark fluttering his eyelashes? Why is the Gay Mafia after Andrew?

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37. Whip that out!
Podcast Episode · Nostalgia Tours · 14/11/2025 · 1h 27m
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November 14, 2025 at 6:30 AM
'Lionesses in Winter' is my favourite of the Thirteenth Doctor Big Finishes so far. The royal family at Christmas set-up is a hoot, there's genuine pathos and Jodie Whittaker is clearly having a ball. Her and Mandip Gill get some genuinely wonderful moments of charm.
November 13, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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These patriotic displays have gone a bit too far now, if you ask me.
November 13, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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Oh also I’ve been making a load of Doctor Who quizzes with @markharrison.bsky.social, they should be online for the 23rd
November 12, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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Fortunately, I already figured out the plots of the next several Toy Story films
November 12, 2025 at 1:27 AM
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My last word on the matter
November 11, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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massive blazing foghorn noise to make sure everyone knows that Benediction – Terence Davies' final film, one of the best of the decade so far, not available to buy in any physical format beyond DVD anywhere except France for some reason – is up on iPlayer for a full year
Benediction
The story of English poet, writer and soldier Siegfried Sassoon.
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November 11, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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If you care about games, I hope you also care about the people who work hard and sacrifice so much to make them... Only to be tossed aside.
People Make Games is one approachable way to learn more - this video is about GTA, but check their backlog for more.
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The Rockstar Workers Fired Before They Could Finish GTA 6
YouTube video by People Make Games
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November 11, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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Joe & @jameslark.bsky.social talk to one of their favourite authors about writing The Chimes of Midnight and Jubilee, coming to terms with your own work, and the creating unique short story collections. Insight into the writing process from one of the masters.

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November 10, 2025 at 6:08 AM
Die, My Love is a corker. Still and disquieting but bubbling over with a primal sexuality and rage. Jennifer Lawrence is astonishingly good.
November 10, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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THURSDAY : We reach the penultimate trial of the series as Survivors Of The Flux goes before the court, with special guest @toohot4tv.bsky.social - but is it guilty or not guilty of crimes against #DoctorWho? Send us your thoughts for Viewer Evidence!
November 9, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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The point is Panorama should have quoted Trump in full: "Look, we just have to accept it. I lost the election. This was a fair result, Biden won, and we must now have a peaceful transfer of power. You should all go home. I don't even know what you're all doing here. I certainly didn't invite you."
November 10, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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November 9, 2025 at 6:31 AM
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Doctor Who: The Reality War (2025)
November 8, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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“Where’s your fucking poppy?”
November 8, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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Boom! Had it both ways! No regrets...
November 8, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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“Where’s your fucking Poppy?”
November 8, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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*whispers* It is a faithful adaptation of an early 1800s novel by a woman about an arrogant self centered man

Why are people
November 8, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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November 7, 2025 at 4:10 PM