The PS Day of the Daleks Commentary

[Pip Madeley]

It's become something of a tradition now that at around 2am after a rigorous PS Audio recording session and having consumed much drink I force people to stay awake and make comments about a Doctor Who story FOR FUN.

We've already done Battlefield (me, Ant Williams, Si Hart, Martin Penny, Si Hunt & Rob McCow) and Timelash (me, Dave Tudor, Ant Cox, Paul Monk, Martin Penny & Si Hunt).

Next Saturday 2nd August I hope we can get another one in the can. But which... hmm? Make your vote count. Even if you're not arsed & probably won't listen to it.

[SiHart]

Day of the Daleks. I haven't seen that for aaaaaaages!

Si xx

[Rob McCow]

We must do The War Games! Or if that's too long, what about one of the two parters or a new series ep?

[Paul Monk]

Time Flight. Cos drunk at 2am in the morning is the only time it'll ever make any sense.

[Antony Cox]

Time Flight. Cos drunk at 2am in the morning is the only time it'll ever make any sense.

Believe me, I've tried it and it doesn't work!

[WhiteCrow]

We could try Day of the Daleks, but I'll just break into the Candyman song from Willy Wonka everytime the sweet shop owner in onscreen.

[Pip Madeley]

I so wanna hear that.

[Larry]

and having consumed much drink

well i'd say Time And The Rani - as at that time on the morning being totally p*ssed out of your head is the only way you can watch it.

[Dirk Gently]

Of the three that have got votes I've gone for Death to the Daleks for a laugh.

[Pip Madeley]

Tim's obviously started on the red wine very early indeed

[Dirk Gently]

And you never mentioned the obvious 'red' connection.

[Pip Madeley]

Every time anyone drinks wine, we'll have to drink too.

[Dirk Gently]

Knickers!

[Pip Madeley]

If Day of the Daleks wins I'll provide cheese and crackers.

[Kaybee Bailey]

You guys should definitely go for Day of the Daleks... that was my first Docotr Who video and I've probably watched it a hundred times (it makes a funny whining sound in the VCR nowadays), and I still find new things to puzzle over/laugh at even now. I'd love to hear all your comments.

[Pip Madeley]

You need to come down with me and join in one some day

[Pip Madeley]

Okay, it's looking like Day of the Daleks - good choice people!

To keep our commentators awake and talkative, I'll be providing a limited supply of gorgonzola cheese, crackers and red wine.

Don't let me down, boffins!

[SiHart]

I hate cheese.

Si xx

[Pip Madeley]

There'll be grapes courtesy of the 22nd century too.

[SiHart]

I'll be a one man grape and wine party then!

Si xx

[Antony Cox]

it makes a funny whining sound in the VCR nowadays

Don't worry, that just the awful Dalek voices in the story!

[Dave Tudor]

Well, I voted for Time-Flight, as it seemed the intention was to do one from each Doctor in reverse order, and as we've done McCoy and Colin, the next one would be a Davo. But I would be more than happy to do Day Of The Daleks, as it's one of those rarities - it's a great story (one of my favourite Pertwees, in fact) but there's plenty to laugh at and take the p*ss out of. Affectionately, of course.

[Si Hunt]

I voted "Day" as it's one of those I'm not supposed to watch in case it comes out on DVD. I mean, you know what the RT are like - it's a good popular story, which means Lord Lucan will probably have a Christmas Number One before it comes out. And what are the chances of that, with the X-Factor dominating things at that time of year and all.

Si.

[Paul Monk]

So which one did you do in the end then?

[Rob McCow]

We were up all night with Sir Reginald Styles. Was that a twitching at the window?

We were all a bit tired, so I'm convinced the comments were more "Ogron" than "Controller" in terms of wit and intelligence though! It was all a bit scary for Mr.Hunt, who had his eyes shut throughout most of the four episodes. Even if it isn't the best Dalek story of all time (according to some) I think most of us really enjoyed it, which makes a change!