We're away for a summer break, so this episode is a compilation of some of our favourite, funniest bits as well as some outtakes that didn't quite make the cut.

How did Mandy destroy British democracy? Why must we beware the mouths of Skaro? What would be on Clara's YouTube channel? Who worship's the Clockwork man? What's colonel Ibrahim's second job? Who's Toms self-insert Star Wars character? Is David a long-lost Chibnall? 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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Big Finish Doctor Who audio dramas may be incredible, but they can also be incredibly expensive. On this episode David is spreading his love of stories by talking through the various ways you can get audios for free, totally legally and without resorting to destructive piracy. And cause he can't resist some SEO he counts down his top 5 favourite stories available for free, right now! You'll also find out how flexible David's definition of 'free' is.

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.

Please, listen, share and rate the show. It really helps. Follow us and get in touch on Instagram alwaysfoolishpodcast, TikTok @alwaysfoolishpod, and YouTube @alwaysfoolishpod.

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Firstly, are you OK? On June 10th we got the news that the 2026 Christmas special had been cancelled, RTD/Bad Wolf were gone and the show had been put out to tender. And people went a little crazy. But what does this all mean? Well don't worry, David and Tom are here to explain why things are actually probably sort of fine, and breakdown all the new Doctor Who stuff that is coming over the next few months.

How did we get to this point, and is blame unhelpful here? Is Doctor (Raston Warrior) Robot qualified to work in this hospital? What is the tender process? Why are the 80s Cybermen so smug? Are we in a new wilderness years? How much water do you need to drink for all your cells to explode? 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.

Please, listen, share and rate the show. It really helps. Follow us and get in touch on Instagram alwaysfoolishpodcast, TikTok @alwaysfoolishpod, and YouTube @alwaysfoolishpod

Note: A clip was inserted here from "The Rest Is Entertainment: Has the BBC really cancelled Doctor Who?" We claim no ownership over this material, which is the property of Goal Hanger.

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