Show Notes
Last week saw the official reveal of Doctor Who: TARDIS Crew, the next show in the Whoniverse designed specifically for the preschool audience - and it looks REALLY cute! Join Troy for a dive into everything we know about the show so far, including extra news on an audio Christmas special that'll be free for everyone and the next build-a-figure set!
SOURCES: TARDIS Crew Announcement: https://www.doctorwho.tv/news-and-features/first-look-at-tardis-crew-brand-new-cbeebies-animated-adventure-from-the 4th Doctor Figure: https://character-online.com/collections/doctor-who/products/the-fourth-doctor-set-season-14 Big Finish Christmas Special: https://www.doctorwho.tv/news-and-features/christopher-eccleston-and-carole-ann-ford-to-star-in-the-ninth-doctors-big-finish Blue Zoo's Initial Reveal: https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/2025/doctor-who-cbeebies-animation-blue-zoo-animation-studio
CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 02:50 Announcing The Next Call-Ins! 06:39 Introducing Doctor Who: TARDIS Crew! 10:33 Analysing The Keyart 13:59 Answering Your Calls (Part 1) 23:02 New 4th Doctor Figure Drops Next Week! 24:37 FREE Big Finish 9th Doctor Christmas Special! 28:38 Answering Your Calls (Part 2) 41:12 Final Wrap-Up
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