On this episode we're luxuriating in the madness of series 15's second story, Lux.

Trigger warning for discussions of racism.

Is this episode about the importance of human connection? Does David know what an eclipse is? How perfect is Alan Cumming as Mr Ring-a-Ding? How long does a conclave last? Can you go too meta with Doctor Who? Will Tom die on Mount Everest? What is RTD trying to say through the Doctor Who fans? How did the emperor return? Answers to all these questions on this episode of Always Foolish.

Always Foolish is a positive Doctor Who podcast, about finding things we like in episodes we don't. We pick out our favourite bits for these stories, and suggest quick fixes to some common critiques.

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On this little bonus episode, David takes Tom through his top Mrs Flood conspiracy theories. Is she the Rani? Is she a god? Is she no one of particular note? Get ready to get hype, or if you're hearing this later, get ready to laugh at how silly we were because she was obviously Tara from the Androids of Tara.

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On this episode we're revolting against our usual format to discuss the Season 15 opener, The Robot Revolution.

Is this an effective season opener? Do we need more dead cats? Does RTD handle incels and coercion appropriately? What about K9's X-rated spin-off? What do we think of the spiky Doctor-Belinda dynamic? Is David an American sleeper agent? Why do we love retrofuturism? And could we be dealing with a god of stories? Answers to all these questions on this episode of Always Foolish.

Always Foolish is a positive Doctor Who podcast, about finding things we like in episodes we don't. We pick out our favourite bits for these stories, and suggest quick fixes to some common critiques.

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On this episode we're offering up our opinions on series 7's song-filled story, The Rings of Akhaten.

What does the ending say about potential? Will the cashless economy defeat Akhaten? What should Doctor Who mean to kids? How much is it to rent a moped? Is the Doctor kind of the villain of series 7? Where did Clara's dad buy that leaf? Also the Doctor and Clara definitely killed all those people. Answers to all these questions on this episode of Always Foolish.

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Welcome to the first of what will be our yearly tradition - The Dimensions in Time Loop, where we lose our minds over Doctor Who's bizarre Eastenders crossover, Dimensions in Time (1993).

Why does Kate O' Mara take this so seriously? Did Mandy steal the vote from Big Ron? Does quality matter in a charity special? How does Doctor Gun fit into this? What was the impact of DiT? Is K9 barred from the pub? Was it Sir Ian McKellen? Answers to all these questions on this episode of Always Foolish.

Always Foolish is a positive Doctor Who podcast, about finding things we like in episodes we don't. We pick out our favourite bits for these stories, and suggest quick fixes to some common critiques.

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On this episode, we discuss the latest news for series 15, from exciting casting to a mysterious trailer to David's novel novel theories. We also offer wild speculation, which contrary to popular belief, isn't news.

How excited are we for Juno Dawson? What colour do associate with the Black Guardian? Is that a big robot Anansi? How did Alan Cumming get deported? Will the next series have a darker tone? Are Rylan's teeth a weapon? Okay but is Mrs Flood the Rani or not? Answers to these questions, and more in this episode.

Always Foolish is a positive Doctor Who podcast, about finding things we like in episodes we don't. We pick out our favourite bits for these stories, and suggest quick fixes to some common critiques.

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The next instalment of quiz game, so play along at home! Can Tom work out which of these Big Finish stories is a big fake? Can David stop talking about Jago & Litefoot for 5 seconds? What ever happened to our other co-host? Did Douglas Adams ever meet a vampire? Answers to all these questions on this episode of Always Foolish.

Always Foolish is a positive Doctor Who podcast, about finding things we like in episodes we don't. We pick out our favourite bits for these stories, and suggest quick fixes to some common critiques.

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On this episode we're wrapping up warm to watch RTD1's era wrap up, The End of Time. And finally the secret third member of Always Foolish is revealed.

Is this story too self indulgent? Is David Tennant betting on the greyhounds? Does this episode sum-up the 10th Doctor's era? How wonderful is Bernard Cribbins? Will Obama fix the economy? What does Russell have to say about The Master's mental state? How did the Ood get so Buff? Answers to all these questions on this episode of Always Foolish.

Always Foolish is a positive Doctor Who podcast, about finding things we like in episodes we don't. We pick out our favourite bits for these stories, and suggest quick fixes to some common critiques.

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