The Dobson Family and Colin the Dalek
@dobbersw.bsky.social
A Doctor Who obsessive, his long-suffering wife, their sons, Rory and Ellis and our House Dalek, Colin.
🇪🇺Thinks Brexit was a really bad idea
🇪🇺Thinks Brexit was a really bad idea
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🧵Things are rather bleak in the world and on social media right now, so here's a thread about how a House Dalek called Colin came into our lives and looked after our kids. (We'll update each day)
#DoctorWho
Day 1: When Rory was born, Colin quickly learnt the art of nappy changing.
#DoctorWho
Day 1: When Rory was born, Colin quickly learnt the art of nappy changing.
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Today's Observer.
Nearly 63 years on, Ray Cusack's iconic design can still hold a front page.
#DoctorWho
Nearly 63 years on, Ray Cusack's iconic design can still hold a front page.
#DoctorWho
November 16, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Today's Observer.
Nearly 63 years on, Ray Cusack's iconic design can still hold a front page.
#DoctorWho
Nearly 63 years on, Ray Cusack's iconic design can still hold a front page.
#DoctorWho
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Amused that Trump's lawyers really sent the legal letter to:
BBC Television Centre,
London W12 8QT.
I wonder if they included a self addressed envelope for a reply and called 018118055 to confirm receipt.
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/tru...
BBC Television Centre,
London W12 8QT.
I wonder if they included a self addressed envelope for a reply and called 018118055 to confirm receipt.
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/tru...
November 11, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Amused that Trump's lawyers really sent the legal letter to:
BBC Television Centre,
London W12 8QT.
I wonder if they included a self addressed envelope for a reply and called 018118055 to confirm receipt.
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/tru...
BBC Television Centre,
London W12 8QT.
I wonder if they included a self addressed envelope for a reply and called 018118055 to confirm receipt.
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/tru...
Today's Observer.
Nearly 63 years on, Ray Cusack's iconic design can still hold a front page.
#DoctorWho
Nearly 63 years on, Ray Cusack's iconic design can still hold a front page.
#DoctorWho
November 16, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Today's Observer.
Nearly 63 years on, Ray Cusack's iconic design can still hold a front page.
#DoctorWho
Nearly 63 years on, Ray Cusack's iconic design can still hold a front page.
#DoctorWho
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'And Then There Were Nun'
(Colin the House Dalek waiting in the wings to exterminate during yesterday's rehearsals at the Lit in Egham)
#DoctorWho @chickencasanova.bsky.social
(Colin the House Dalek waiting in the wings to exterminate during yesterday's rehearsals at the Lit in Egham)
#DoctorWho @chickencasanova.bsky.social
November 9, 2025 at 4:54 PM
'And Then There Were Nun'
(Colin the House Dalek waiting in the wings to exterminate during yesterday's rehearsals at the Lit in Egham)
#DoctorWho @chickencasanova.bsky.social
(Colin the House Dalek waiting in the wings to exterminate during yesterday's rehearsals at the Lit in Egham)
#DoctorWho @chickencasanova.bsky.social
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An ancient underground race seemingly destroyed by UNIT decades ago.
Now, in 2025, they rise again to clean up the planet.
Coming soon to BBC1 and Disney+
'The War Between Underground and Overground'.
#DoctorWho
Watch the prequel now, exclusive to Bluesky:
Now, in 2025, they rise again to clean up the planet.
Coming soon to BBC1 and Disney+
'The War Between Underground and Overground'.
#DoctorWho
Watch the prequel now, exclusive to Bluesky:
March 15, 2025 at 3:36 PM
An ancient underground race seemingly destroyed by UNIT decades ago.
Now, in 2025, they rise again to clean up the planet.
Coming soon to BBC1 and Disney+
'The War Between Underground and Overground'.
#DoctorWho
Watch the prequel now, exclusive to Bluesky:
Now, in 2025, they rise again to clean up the planet.
Coming soon to BBC1 and Disney+
'The War Between Underground and Overground'.
#DoctorWho
Watch the prequel now, exclusive to Bluesky:
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When humans cause an environmental disaster and dig up the home of an ancient race on Wimbledon Common, UNIT and the world face their greatest foe in the form of Great Uncle Bulgaria and his crack troop of litter pickers.
THE WAR BETWEEN UNDERGROUND AND OVERGROUND coming soon to BBC and Disney+
THE WAR BETWEEN UNDERGROUND AND OVERGROUND coming soon to BBC and Disney+
March 1, 2025 at 7:53 PM
When humans cause an environmental disaster and dig up the home of an ancient race on Wimbledon Common, UNIT and the world face their greatest foe in the form of Great Uncle Bulgaria and his crack troop of litter pickers.
THE WAR BETWEEN UNDERGROUND AND OVERGROUND coming soon to BBC and Disney+
THE WAR BETWEEN UNDERGROUND AND OVERGROUND coming soon to BBC and Disney+
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🧵Things are rather bleak in the world and on social media right now, so here's a thread about how a House Dalek called Colin came into our lives and looked after our kids. (We'll update each day)
#DoctorWho
Day 1: When Rory was born, Colin quickly learnt the art of nappy changing.
#DoctorWho
Day 1: When Rory was born, Colin quickly learnt the art of nappy changing.
August 10, 2024 at 7:36 AM
🧵Things are rather bleak in the world and on social media right now, so here's a thread about how a House Dalek called Colin came into our lives and looked after our kids. (We'll update each day)
#DoctorWho
Day 1: When Rory was born, Colin quickly learnt the art of nappy changing.
#DoctorWho
Day 1: When Rory was born, Colin quickly learnt the art of nappy changing.
Amused that Trump's lawyers really sent the legal letter to:
BBC Television Centre,
London W12 8QT.
I wonder if they included a self addressed envelope for a reply and called 018118055 to confirm receipt.
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/tru...
BBC Television Centre,
London W12 8QT.
I wonder if they included a self addressed envelope for a reply and called 018118055 to confirm receipt.
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/tru...
November 11, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Amused that Trump's lawyers really sent the legal letter to:
BBC Television Centre,
London W12 8QT.
I wonder if they included a self addressed envelope for a reply and called 018118055 to confirm receipt.
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/tru...
BBC Television Centre,
London W12 8QT.
I wonder if they included a self addressed envelope for a reply and called 018118055 to confirm receipt.
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/tru...
I think everyone needs to get a sense of perspective when it comes to Trump's threat to sue the BBC for 1 billion dollars.
What's most important here is not editorial independence, it's can the corporation survive long enough to reveal which old Doctor Who stories have been returned to the archive?
What's most important here is not editorial independence, it's can the corporation survive long enough to reveal which old Doctor Who stories have been returned to the archive?
November 10, 2025 at 8:14 PM
I think everyone needs to get a sense of perspective when it comes to Trump's threat to sue the BBC for 1 billion dollars.
What's most important here is not editorial independence, it's can the corporation survive long enough to reveal which old Doctor Who stories have been returned to the archive?
What's most important here is not editorial independence, it's can the corporation survive long enough to reveal which old Doctor Who stories have been returned to the archive?
'And Then There Were Nun'
(Colin the House Dalek waiting in the wings to exterminate during yesterday's rehearsals at the Lit in Egham)
#DoctorWho @chickencasanova.bsky.social
(Colin the House Dalek waiting in the wings to exterminate during yesterday's rehearsals at the Lit in Egham)
#DoctorWho @chickencasanova.bsky.social
November 9, 2025 at 4:54 PM
'And Then There Were Nun'
(Colin the House Dalek waiting in the wings to exterminate during yesterday's rehearsals at the Lit in Egham)
#DoctorWho @chickencasanova.bsky.social
(Colin the House Dalek waiting in the wings to exterminate during yesterday's rehearsals at the Lit in Egham)
#DoctorWho @chickencasanova.bsky.social
How are you going to spend Doctor Who's 62nd birthday weekend?
Why not come along to the Lit in Egham, Surrey, for an evening of silly Who entertainment, selfies with Colin the Dalek and a police box and sing-a-long to 'Doctor in Distress' - All for charity and all for less than £7.
Book now!
Why not come along to the Lit in Egham, Surrey, for an evening of silly Who entertainment, selfies with Colin the Dalek and a police box and sing-a-long to 'Doctor in Distress' - All for charity and all for less than £7.
Book now!
🎭OUT OF PLOT REHEARSAL 3🎭
EVERYONE was here for a full TECH REHEARSAL with SOUND🔔 LIGHTING 💡 & MUSIC 🎶
Book your tickets to watch our unofficial #doctorwho show at The Lit, Egham on November 22nd! 🎟️
www.eventbrite.com/e/out-of-plo...
EVERYONE was here for a full TECH REHEARSAL with SOUND🔔 LIGHTING 💡 & MUSIC 🎶
Book your tickets to watch our unofficial #doctorwho show at The Lit, Egham on November 22nd! 🎟️
www.eventbrite.com/e/out-of-plo...
November 9, 2025 at 1:58 PM
How are you going to spend Doctor Who's 62nd birthday weekend?
Why not come along to the Lit in Egham, Surrey, for an evening of silly Who entertainment, selfies with Colin the Dalek and a police box and sing-a-long to 'Doctor in Distress' - All for charity and all for less than £7.
Book now!
Why not come along to the Lit in Egham, Surrey, for an evening of silly Who entertainment, selfies with Colin the Dalek and a police box and sing-a-long to 'Doctor in Distress' - All for charity and all for less than £7.
Book now!
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🎭OUT OF PLOT REHEARSAL 3🎭
EVERYONE was here for a full TECH REHEARSAL with SOUND🔔 LIGHTING 💡 & MUSIC 🎶
Book your tickets to watch our unofficial #doctorwho show at The Lit, Egham on November 22nd! 🎟️
www.eventbrite.com/e/out-of-plo...
EVERYONE was here for a full TECH REHEARSAL with SOUND🔔 LIGHTING 💡 & MUSIC 🎶
Book your tickets to watch our unofficial #doctorwho show at The Lit, Egham on November 22nd! 🎟️
www.eventbrite.com/e/out-of-plo...
November 9, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🎭OUT OF PLOT REHEARSAL 3🎭
EVERYONE was here for a full TECH REHEARSAL with SOUND🔔 LIGHTING 💡 & MUSIC 🎶
Book your tickets to watch our unofficial #doctorwho show at The Lit, Egham on November 22nd! 🎟️
www.eventbrite.com/e/out-of-plo...
EVERYONE was here for a full TECH REHEARSAL with SOUND🔔 LIGHTING 💡 & MUSIC 🎶
Book your tickets to watch our unofficial #doctorwho show at The Lit, Egham on November 22nd! 🎟️
www.eventbrite.com/e/out-of-plo...
It's amazing what you can find in the middle aisle.
(Pic taken after rehearsals for 'Out of Plot' - An Evening of Doctor Who entertainment at the Lit Institute, Egham, Surrey 22/11/25)
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#DoctorWho
(Pic taken after rehearsals for 'Out of Plot' - An Evening of Doctor Who entertainment at the Lit Institute, Egham, Surrey 22/11/25)
www.eventbrite.com/e/out-of-plo...
#DoctorWho
November 9, 2025 at 8:39 AM
It's amazing what you can find in the middle aisle.
(Pic taken after rehearsals for 'Out of Plot' - An Evening of Doctor Who entertainment at the Lit Institute, Egham, Surrey 22/11/25)
www.eventbrite.com/e/out-of-plo...
#DoctorWho
(Pic taken after rehearsals for 'Out of Plot' - An Evening of Doctor Who entertainment at the Lit Institute, Egham, Surrey 22/11/25)
www.eventbrite.com/e/out-of-plo...
#DoctorWho
The theme from K9 and Company is memorably awful. Ian Levine has always defended his original vision for it claiming it was intended to be performed by an orchestra and we would all have a different opinion of it if we heard that.
Now we can.
youtu.be/KfKyJjgIcKQ?...
Now we can.
youtu.be/KfKyJjgIcKQ?...
Eastbound Expressway - Theme From K 9 And Company
YouTube video by IanLevine
youtu.be
November 5, 2025 at 7:08 PM
The theme from K9 and Company is memorably awful. Ian Levine has always defended his original vision for it claiming it was intended to be performed by an orchestra and we would all have a different opinion of it if we heard that.
Now we can.
youtu.be/KfKyJjgIcKQ?...
Now we can.
youtu.be/KfKyJjgIcKQ?...
I love the fact that these pics were taken during recording of that first Dalek story, so the general public had no idea what these metal pepper pots were.
PHOTO OF THE DAY. Daleks trying to board a London bus (1963). 📷 Het Parool.
November 4, 2025 at 10:22 AM
I love the fact that these pics were taken during recording of that first Dalek story, so the general public had no idea what these metal pepper pots were.
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When the world feels grim, I remind myself that I’ve lived through the time of Alan Bennett, David Attenborough, Carl Sagan, Oliver Postgate, ABBA, the Goodies, Kate Bush, I Claudius, Doctor Who, David Bowie and sun-dried tomatoes, and I think good god, we’re the luckiest generation in history.
November 3, 2025 at 7:50 PM
When the world feels grim, I remind myself that I’ve lived through the time of Alan Bennett, David Attenborough, Carl Sagan, Oliver Postgate, ABBA, the Goodies, Kate Bush, I Claudius, Doctor Who, David Bowie and sun-dried tomatoes, and I think good god, we’re the luckiest generation in history.
Has anyone ever seen Andrew Cartmel and Alan Carr's Waxwork head in the same room?
#TheTraitors #DoctorWho
#TheTraitors #DoctorWho
November 2, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Has anyone ever seen Andrew Cartmel and Alan Carr's Waxwork head in the same room?
#TheTraitors #DoctorWho
#TheTraitors #DoctorWho
Happy Halloween!
October 31, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Happy Halloween!
October 31, 2025 at 8:05 AM
"Unfortunately for you, I've got to be Frank."
She's got the coat, but she'll need the beret to really convince me.
#TheTraitors #Traitors #TraitorsUK #CelebrityTraitors
She's got the coat, but she'll need the beret to really convince me.
#TheTraitors #Traitors #TraitorsUK #CelebrityTraitors
October 29, 2025 at 9:27 PM
"Unfortunately for you, I've got to be Frank."
She's got the coat, but she'll need the beret to really convince me.
#TheTraitors #Traitors #TraitorsUK #CelebrityTraitors
She's got the coat, but she'll need the beret to really convince me.
#TheTraitors #Traitors #TraitorsUK #CelebrityTraitors
October 28, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Prediction:
Christmas Special starts for a second or two with Rose/Bad Wolf before blurring back to Ncuti for one last Dalek story - at the end of the festival tale, he regenerates into the new Doctor, who is revealed to the world for the first time, live on Christmas Day
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Christmas Special starts for a second or two with Rose/Bad Wolf before blurring back to Ncuti for one last Dalek story - at the end of the festival tale, he regenerates into the new Doctor, who is revealed to the world for the first time, live on Christmas Day
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Doctor Who 2026 Christmas special confirmed by BBC
The BBC says it remains "fully committed" to the sci-fi show after ending its partnership with Disney+.
www.bbc.com
October 28, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Prediction:
Christmas Special starts for a second or two with Rose/Bad Wolf before blurring back to Ncuti for one last Dalek story - at the end of the festival tale, he regenerates into the new Doctor, who is revealed to the world for the first time, live on Christmas Day
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Christmas Special starts for a second or two with Rose/Bad Wolf before blurring back to Ncuti for one last Dalek story - at the end of the festival tale, he regenerates into the new Doctor, who is revealed to the world for the first time, live on Christmas Day
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Rory and Ellis meet some familiar faces on the 'Ferring Village Scarecrow Festival' trail.
#DoctorWho
#DoctorWho
October 28, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Rory and Ellis meet some familiar faces on the 'Ferring Village Scarecrow Festival' trail.
#DoctorWho
#DoctorWho