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Ah. I do remember thinking that one was a pointless tease - but I should watch it again some day!

That sounds a bit grumpy of me. I am sure I’d be a lot more generous now! Which episode was it?

I’m sorry. For what it’s worth, there is nothing to say we can’t start the new year on February 3rd. Except calendars, I suppose. Hope tomorrow is better, Gina!

This year has been so frustrating I have gone to full Perrin mode seventeen times already.

It’s a Sunday.

Oh, thank you! I remember writing that one and being really worried that it was far too minimalist for anyone to find interesting. It did feel like I was jumping off a cliff into the dark coming up with such a strange script. The scares in it are nothing to how I felt about it at the time!

Only if I can later novelise it, and then do an audio adaptation of the novel.

Wow. That’s really brilliant.

Oh, that’s so kind! I did have a bash at it as a TV ep some years ago, but it was very resistant to my effort - I think it’s just too brooding and claustrophobic. Or maybe just a bit too silly! Either way, I wasn’t really up to the task. I think it’s forever destined to be audio and prose only!

I always like to imagine them sighing heavily and giving a very hefty shrug of the shoulders!

I really hope you enjoy it, Andrew! And thank you - I’m working on my new collection at the moment (number five!) - and your enthusiasm has put new spring to my step!

Sue Wallace, Paul McGann, India Fisher and Lennox Greaves.

Cover artwork for the Doctor Who audio drama "The Chimes of Midnight", featuring actor Paul McGann and actress India Fisher.

Simon Pegg, Jessica Hynes, Mark Gatiss, India Fisher.

Cover artwork for the Doctor Who audio drama, "Invaders from Mars" featuring actor Paul McGann, a city skyline, and a large radio tower transmitting green energy beams.

#OTD in 2001, Paul McGann and India Fisher recorded two Big Finish Doctor Who plays, Invaders from Mars and The Chimes of Midnight. #McGannuary

Not at all - I’m always flattered when someone thinks my work sounds interesting! Drop me an email address over message and I’ll pop something off to you.

Forgive me - I couldn’t help butt in! (Loved your analysis of the needs of modern day horror, Sam - I only wish I believed I lived up to that!) My stuff is quite hard to find in the States, but if you follow me and message, I’ll happily send you a pdf if you’re interested. (But no pressure!)

I have! I shouldn’t say so, I know - but I’m actually really proud of it. I think it’s pretty good!

Yes, they’re pretty much exactly the same. I rip off lots of other stories as Chimes progresses - each cliffhanger was shamelessly inspired by something I loved. See if you can spot them.

Shaaaaada!!!

That’s how many versions of it I’ve now written.

I sometimes think that all my childhood joy is encapsulated in the two hours I spent watching Roger Rabbit for the first time in the cinema.

I tore the books in half, so I could keep them on my personal show-off shelf, and still have them in my obsessively complete collection of Doctor Who novelisations. The spines break really easily if you fortify yourself with enough mince pies.

Paraphrasing Robert Shearman:

2025 is tottering about now, it looks unsteady on its legs. If we all shove hard together this one last time I'm sure we can push it over.

Just you wait until I’ve composed the opera based upon the novelisation based upon the play based upon the TV series. I shall send you a ticket!

New Christmas episode up now! Asterix and the Roman Agent - and LOADS more Asterix books - with Louie Stowell, Robert Shearman, Una McCormack & Andy Miller. 🎄📚🎅
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Thanks so much, Matt, for this and other kindness. Merry Christmas!

I feel genuinely honoured. Thank you. That makes me very happy!

Merry Christmas, Alec!

Absolutely - their loss, not yours. You keep being you (as if you could ever be anything else!) and all power to you!

Hi, Aliette! That’s wonderful - thank you so much! (Especially when it’s such an old piece of TV - I’m surprised it isn’t too creaky for him!) Please do tell him that hearing that is the very best Christmas present - because that’s the truth! (And a quick thanks for your own amazing writing!)

Thank you so much for starting the year with my silly stories! I feel really delighted by that. :)

Thank you so much, Fiona - I’m really proud to be listed! Have a very happy Christmas!