Archive - Kasterborous: Classic TV, then and now

It could be Doctor Who: Exploring the strange background to The Energy Pirate

A Doctor Who-like children's book from Ladybird was written by an actual scientist and his novelist son.

19 hrs ago •

Christian Cawley

On Her Majesty's Secret Service

No, George Lazenby's only Bond would not have been better with Connery

Jul 5 •

Christian Cawley

Rogue Trooper, Ofcom, and Doctor Who Series 15

A weekly round-up of classic TV musings, podcast updates, matters arising, and silliness.

Jul 3 •

Christian Cawley

The Monty Python spinoffs every comedy nerd needs to watch

You thought this all going to be about time travel and angst, didn't you?

Jul 1 •

Christian Cawley

June 2025

Review retrospective: Doctor Who "The Parting of the Ways"

My first look at an old review, and how opinions can change over time.

Jun 28 •

Christian Cawley

A letter from the past concerning cross-gender regeneration.

Jun 26 •

Christian Cawley

Kasterborous: Retro cult, Doctor Who, ramblings, and fear of AI

A Gen Xer celebrates what we've lost

Jun 23 •

Christian Cawley

This is Kasterborous: Classic TV, then and now.

Jun 23 •

Christian Cawley

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