Toby Hadoke
@tobyhadoke.bsky.social
Actor, Comedian, Writer, Voice Guy, Professional Anorak.
Arcana is my armour. And my amour.
Arcana is my armour. And my amour.
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I am looking forward to the next Testing Testing comedy night at 53two.
Hosted by @tobyhadoke.bsky.social , top circuit comedians try out their new material in the arches of 53two.
www.ticketsource.co.uk/53two/t-mjog...
Hosted by @tobyhadoke.bsky.social , top circuit comedians try out their new material in the arches of 53two.
www.ticketsource.co.uk/53two/t-mjog...
February 11, 2026 at 9:43 PM
I am looking forward to the next Testing Testing comedy night at 53two.
Hosted by @tobyhadoke.bsky.social , top circuit comedians try out their new material in the arches of 53two.
www.ticketsource.co.uk/53two/t-mjog...
Hosted by @tobyhadoke.bsky.social , top circuit comedians try out their new material in the arches of 53two.
www.ticketsource.co.uk/53two/t-mjog...
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"You're JOKING?! Not Another One" I am NOT joking, but @samlakecomedy.bsky.social is. And he's bringing us his tour show tonight! Not only that, but Rob Rouse doing new stuff, Maia Tassalini making a debut, & @tobyhadoke.bsky.social keeping it all together. Delicious. wegottickets.com/event/685193
XS Malarkey: Sam Lake
Don’t you just love a laugh? Well, get into this new stand-up hour from “a rare gem of a comic” (Rolling Stone), Sam Lake.
Feeling like life and his career has become repetitive, Sam is asking himsel...
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February 10, 2026 at 4:05 PM
"You're JOKING?! Not Another One" I am NOT joking, but @samlakecomedy.bsky.social is. And he's bringing us his tour show tonight! Not only that, but Rob Rouse doing new stuff, Maia Tassalini making a debut, & @tobyhadoke.bsky.social keeping it all together. Delicious. wegottickets.com/event/685193
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He brought down the house with it. It was exactly what we needed that night.
Go and listen to his Doctor Who podcast if you're into that, the Indefinable Magic episodes are just a joy
Go and listen to his Doctor Who podcast if you're into that, the Indefinable Magic episodes are just a joy
February 6, 2026 at 6:27 PM
He brought down the house with it. It was exactly what we needed that night.
Go and listen to his Doctor Who podcast if you're into that, the Indefinable Magic episodes are just a joy
Go and listen to his Doctor Who podcast if you're into that, the Indefinable Magic episodes are just a joy
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That Ian McKellan clip, I saw that same monologue (I think) done almost exactly a year ago by @tobyhadoke.bsky.social at the apex of the XS Malarkey comedy night he was hosting on a day when everyone was very worried about Ice, who had crossed some horrifying threshold I can't now recall.
February 6, 2026 at 6:25 PM
That Ian McKellan clip, I saw that same monologue (I think) done almost exactly a year ago by @tobyhadoke.bsky.social at the apex of the XS Malarkey comedy night he was hosting on a day when everyone was very worried about Ice, who had crossed some horrifying threshold I can't now recall.
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I’ll be at the UK Ghost Story Festival on Saturday 28th February at Quad in Derby alongside a host of fantastic names over three days. I’m SO excited and hope to see a few of you there.
January 11, 2026 at 9:38 PM
I’ll be at the UK Ghost Story Festival on Saturday 28th February at Quad in Derby alongside a host of fantastic names over three days. I’m SO excited and hope to see a few of you there.
There seems to be a real interest in the BBC’s Ghost Stories for Christmas these days: and that appetite is being catered for by the excellent @accordingtojond.bsky.social
He is at the QUAD in Derby soon displaying his usual knowledge & erudition. Worth a look:
www.derbyquad.co.uk/events/nodig...
He is at the QUAD in Derby soon displaying his usual knowledge & erudition. Worth a look:
www.derbyquad.co.uk/events/nodig...
No Digging: The Story of the BBC’s A Ghost Story for Christmas - Jon Dear Interview | Derby QUAD
View our latest event: No Digging: The Story of the BBC’s A Ghost Story for Christmas - Jon Dear Interview. See what the available times are for this event.
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February 6, 2026 at 10:06 AM
There seems to be a real interest in the BBC’s Ghost Stories for Christmas these days: and that appetite is being catered for by the excellent @accordingtojond.bsky.social
He is at the QUAD in Derby soon displaying his usual knowledge & erudition. Worth a look:
www.derbyquad.co.uk/events/nodig...
He is at the QUAD in Derby soon displaying his usual knowledge & erudition. Worth a look:
www.derbyquad.co.uk/events/nodig...
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Coooo! Tonight at XS, it's the return of delightful pigeon-fancier Toussaint Douglass! Not only that, but also @androjonny.bsky.social, @jamesrosscomedy.bsky.social, sketch duo The Mayor and His Daughter, and our own fancy pigeon @tobyhadoke.bsky.social www.wegottickets.com/xsmalarkey
February 3, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Coooo! Tonight at XS, it's the return of delightful pigeon-fancier Toussaint Douglass! Not only that, but also @androjonny.bsky.social, @jamesrosscomedy.bsky.social, sketch duo The Mayor and His Daughter, and our own fancy pigeon @tobyhadoke.bsky.social www.wegottickets.com/xsmalarkey
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The wonderful Sue Vale - Sue Chlopicki IRL - died last week, way way too young. Funds for her funeral are a bit short, so a GoFundMe has been set up. Posting here FAO fellow Mancs but also anybody else who saw her, knew her, was touched by her.
gofund.me/2444608bb
gofund.me/2444608bb
January 29, 2026 at 9:28 AM
The wonderful Sue Vale - Sue Chlopicki IRL - died last week, way way too young. Funds for her funeral are a bit short, so a GoFundMe has been set up. Posting here FAO fellow Mancs but also anybody else who saw her, knew her, was touched by her.
gofund.me/2444608bb
gofund.me/2444608bb
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I did a radio show with Sue back in about 1991 on a shortlived student radio station in Manchester, so it's sad to see this.
There's a GFM set up for her funeral expenses here:
www.gofundme.com/f/susan-chlo...
There's a GFM set up for her funeral expenses here:
www.gofundme.com/f/susan-chlo...
January 29, 2026 at 10:04 AM
I did a radio show with Sue back in about 1991 on a shortlived student radio station in Manchester, so it's sad to see this.
There's a GFM set up for her funeral expenses here:
www.gofundme.com/f/susan-chlo...
There's a GFM set up for her funeral expenses here:
www.gofundme.com/f/susan-chlo...
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Toby Hadoke (@tobyhadoke.bsky.social) recounts the terrible tale of his stolen Cabana Bar, along with Hey Matthew by Karel Fialka, Kit Williams' Masquerade, La Cabina, Who Dares Wins, P.S. It's Paul Squire and a sci-fi pilot starring Duran Duran's John Taylor..
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Looks Unfamiliar: Toby Hadoke – You’ll Go To Prison For False Accusation
Looks Unfamiliar with Toby Hadoke talking to Tim Worthington about Hey Matthew by Karel Fialka, Who Dares Wins, Timeslip, La Cabina, Cadbury’s Cabana, Masquerade by Kit Williams, Paul Squire …
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January 25, 2026 at 1:29 PM
Toby Hadoke (@tobyhadoke.bsky.social) recounts the terrible tale of his stolen Cabana Bar, along with Hey Matthew by Karel Fialka, Kit Williams' Masquerade, La Cabina, Who Dares Wins, P.S. It's Paul Squire and a sci-fi pilot starring Duran Duran's John Taylor..
timworthington.org/2022/05/23/l...
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I enjoyed making this podcast : a reaction to Tom Baker being made an MBE, it’s a look at the various Who types who been honoured so. There’ll be some names in there that’ll surprise ‘em :)
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Indefinable Magic 37 - Alive: With Honours
Podcast Episode · Doctor Who: Toby Hadoke’s Time Travels · S3 E40 · 1h 17m
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January 24, 2026 at 5:02 PM
I enjoyed making this podcast : a reaction to Tom Baker being made an MBE, it’s a look at the various Who types who been honoured so. There’ll be some names in there that’ll surprise ‘em :)
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/d...
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I keep forgetting to share by cheery Doctor Who podcast on socials. I believe it’s the done thing.
It’s lots of fun if you like that duet if thing. I’m giving a positive assessment of The Ark right now, aided by @markaldridge.info :
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It’s lots of fun if you like that duet if thing. I’m giving a positive assessment of The Ark right now, aided by @markaldridge.info :
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HT&P 102.1 - The Ark 1
Podcast Episode · Doctor Who: Toby Hadoke’s Time Travels · S1 E402 · 53m
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January 24, 2026 at 12:41 PM
I keep forgetting to share by cheery Doctor Who podcast on socials. I believe it’s the done thing.
It’s lots of fun if you like that duet if thing. I’m giving a positive assessment of The Ark right now, aided by @markaldridge.info :
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/d...
It’s lots of fun if you like that duet if thing. I’m giving a positive assessment of The Ark right now, aided by @markaldridge.info :
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/d...
Sad to learn yesterday that Susan Vale, an unassuming, daft, extremely likeable comedian, equally at home doing a surprise end-of-set tap dance or a killer pun, died yesterday. I’d not seen her for a while but she played @xsmalarkey.com regularly back in the day. She was a very nice, kind woman.
January 22, 2026 at 10:13 AM
Sad to learn yesterday that Susan Vale, an unassuming, daft, extremely likeable comedian, equally at home doing a surprise end-of-set tap dance or a killer pun, died yesterday. I’d not seen her for a while but she played @xsmalarkey.com regularly back in the day. She was a very nice, kind woman.
So that lovely TV legend Peter Purves gave me an extra episode on his podcast : here I am talking acting and comedy and very little Who, which is a refreshing change -
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Toby Hadoke: All That Mallarkey
Podcast Episode · The Peter Purves Podcast · 19/01/2026 · 51m
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January 19, 2026 at 10:30 PM
So that lovely TV legend Peter Purves gave me an extra episode on his podcast : here I am talking acting and comedy and very little Who, which is a refreshing change -
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
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Learn about the origins of a sci-fi classic with The Quatermass Experiment, @tobyhadoke.bsky.social's immersive history of the landmark lost TV serial, illustrated with rediscovered studio photos. Work is already underway on the next volume in the series. Order now from tenacrebooks.co.uk
January 5, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Learn about the origins of a sci-fi classic with The Quatermass Experiment, @tobyhadoke.bsky.social's immersive history of the landmark lost TV serial, illustrated with rediscovered studio photos. Work is already underway on the next volume in the series. Order now from tenacrebooks.co.uk
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Wow. Thin Lizzy playing the Doctor Who theme music is not something I had come across before youtu.be/nbsoEcXAaiY
Thin Lizzy - Dr. Who Theme / '69 Rock (Live at the Waldbuhne '73)
YouTube video by ThinLizzyFanpage
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January 4, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Wow. Thin Lizzy playing the Doctor Who theme music is not something I had come across before youtu.be/nbsoEcXAaiY
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We're starting the year IN A DARK ROOM! Yes, amazing @robbotron.bsky.social is bringing his live-action RPG to the XS stage, plus support from Ayo Adenekan, Alex Mitchell, and Jo Owen, and, of course @tobyhadoke.bsky.social . Tuesday 6th Jan, 8pm, 53two www.wegottickets.com/xsmalarkey
January 4, 2026 at 7:22 PM
We're starting the year IN A DARK ROOM! Yes, amazing @robbotron.bsky.social is bringing his live-action RPG to the XS stage, plus support from Ayo Adenekan, Alex Mitchell, and Jo Owen, and, of course @tobyhadoke.bsky.social . Tuesday 6th Jan, 8pm, 53two www.wegottickets.com/xsmalarkey
Sad news: Gregory de Polnay, Dixon of Dock Green regular and the incomparable D84 in Doctor Who’s Robots of Death has died aged 82. He was a lovely man and an excellent actor and renowned drama teacher.
January 3, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Sad news: Gregory de Polnay, Dixon of Dock Green regular and the incomparable D84 in Doctor Who’s Robots of Death has died aged 82. He was a lovely man and an excellent actor and renowned drama teacher.
Time to look back at 2025 one more time.
My annual Doctor Who In Memoriam is on You Tube now.
Please watch, like and circulate.
Oh, and please just be nice about it and Doctor Who as there are plenty of other places you can be otherwise.
youtu.be/mfNDgewmlEU?...
My annual Doctor Who In Memoriam is on You Tube now.
Please watch, like and circulate.
Oh, and please just be nice about it and Doctor Who as there are plenty of other places you can be otherwise.
youtu.be/mfNDgewmlEU?...
Doctor Who In Memoriam 2025
YouTube video by Toby Hadoke
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January 1, 2026 at 10:50 PM
Time to look back at 2025 one more time.
My annual Doctor Who In Memoriam is on You Tube now.
Please watch, like and circulate.
Oh, and please just be nice about it and Doctor Who as there are plenty of other places you can be otherwise.
youtu.be/mfNDgewmlEU?...
My annual Doctor Who In Memoriam is on You Tube now.
Please watch, like and circulate.
Oh, and please just be nice about it and Doctor Who as there are plenty of other places you can be otherwise.
youtu.be/mfNDgewmlEU?...
Please listen to Absent Friends on BBC Radio 4 Extra today. Part One is 4.45pm (repeated at 0045) and Part Two is the same time tomorrow. It’s my acknowledgment of various folk from UK sci-fi, horror and fantasy who died this year. 4 Extra doesn’t do many home made productions, so do tune in!
December 27, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Please listen to Absent Friends on BBC Radio 4 Extra today. Part One is 4.45pm (repeated at 0045) and Part Two is the same time tomorrow. It’s my acknowledgment of various folk from UK sci-fi, horror and fantasy who died this year. 4 Extra doesn’t do many home made productions, so do tune in!
Toby Hadoke’s Doctor Who Advent Calendar - Day 24 (last one)
Oh, and incidentally…
(With a VERY special guest)
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Oh, and incidentally…
(With a VERY special guest)
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Advent Calendar - Day 24 (Last One!) | Toby Hadoke
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December 24, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Toby Hadoke’s Doctor Who Advent Calendar - Day 24 (last one)
Oh, and incidentally…
(With a VERY special guest)
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Oh, and incidentally…
(With a VERY special guest)
www.patreon.com/posts/146547...
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Welcome to the Hamster Book Club - the Doctor Who Book Podcast! Debate, laughter, friendship, insight…we love Doctor Who books and we hope you do too! With artwork from @devondan.bsky.social & a new theme by @jameslark.bsky.social
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December 23, 2025 at 5:49 AM
Welcome to the Hamster Book Club - the Doctor Who Book Podcast! Debate, laughter, friendship, insight…we love Doctor Who books and we hope you do too! With artwork from @devondan.bsky.social & a new theme by @jameslark.bsky.social
Like & Subscribe ❤️
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Toby Hadoke’s Doctor Who Advent Calendar - Day 23.
When you need someone reliable to get you out of trouble…
#doctorwho
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When you need someone reliable to get you out of trouble…
#doctorwho
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December 23, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Toby Hadoke’s Doctor Who Advent Calendar - Day 23.
When you need someone reliable to get you out of trouble…
#doctorwho
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When you need someone reliable to get you out of trouble…
#doctorwho
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Toby Hadoke’s Doctor Who Advent Calendar - Day 22
Are you hanging up your stocking on the wall…?
#doctorwho
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Are you hanging up your stocking on the wall…?
#doctorwho
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December 22, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Toby Hadoke’s Doctor Who Advent Calendar - Day 22
Are you hanging up your stocking on the wall…?
#doctorwho
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Are you hanging up your stocking on the wall…?
#doctorwho
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Toby Hadoke’s Doctor Who Advent Calendar - Day 21
You Would Make A Good Santa…
#doctorwho
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You Would Make A Good Santa…
#doctorwho
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December 21, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Toby Hadoke’s Doctor Who Advent Calendar - Day 21
You Would Make A Good Santa…
#doctorwho
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You Would Make A Good Santa…
#doctorwho
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