468: Robot Revolution: is Doctor Who on the right track?

James and Magnus discuss the first episode of Doctor Who S15, Robot Revolution, which introduces a new companion, Belinda Chandra, and ends with quite the cliffhanger.

This is an in-depth discussion of the episode, covering everything from the visual style to the themes of coercive control and loss.

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Shownotes

• Doctor Who Robot Revolution on BBC iPlayer

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