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Hello there. I am Tom Salinsky. I write things, record things, teach things, make things up and make lists of things. The majority of this site is a blog<\/a> which includes things like reviews of Doctor Who episodes, essays on politics and storytelling, and some film journalism. For other things I do, keep scrolling…<\/p>\n

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Coming soon…<\/h2>\n

\"\"Red Dwarf: Discovering the TV Series Volume II (1997-2020)
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The second half of the show’s run and available to pre-order now. Publishing October 2025.<\/p>\n

Buy now from Amazon (UK)<\/a>. Buy now from Waterstones<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Out now<\/h2>\n

\"\"Star Trek: Discovering the TV Series Volume II (1993-1999)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continuing the journey and available now. Published April 2025.<\/p>\n

Buy now from Amazon (UK)<\/a>. Buy now from Waterstones<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Red Dwarf: Discovering the TV Series Volume I (1988-1993)<\/strong><\/p>\n

An unofficial guide to the classic comedy series, behind the scenes and on screen. Published 30 August 2024.<\/p>\n

Buy now from Amazon (UK)<\/a>. Buy now from Waterstones<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Star Trek: Discovering the TV Series: The Original Series, The Animated Series and The Next Generation<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

279 episodes of Star Trek (and six movies) rated and reviewed. A second volume will be out in 2025.<\/p>\n

Buy now from Amazon (UK)<\/a>. Buy now from Waterstones<\/a>. Buy now from Barnes & Noble<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Best Pick: A Journey Through Film History and the Academy Awards<\/strong><\/p>\n

The book of the podcast – every Academy Award Best Picture winner assessed and contextualised. With John Dorney and Jessica Regan.<\/p>\n

Buy now from Amazon (UK)<\/a>. Buy now from Waterstones<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>The Improv Handbook: The Ultimate Guide to Improvising in Comedy, Theatre, and Beyond<\/strong><\/p>\n

A practical guide to performing, teaching and understanding improvised theatre and comedy. With Deborah Frances-White.<\/p>\n

Buy now from Amazon (UK<\/a>). Buy now from Waterstones<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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All British Comedy Explained<\/strong><\/p>\n

A brand new podcast in which American comedian Abigoliah Schamaun learns about British television comedy one show at a time.<\/p>\n

Listen now<\/a>. Watch now<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Best Pick<\/strong><\/p>\n

The podcast which began by watching every Best Picture winner in no particular order, now with a broader film and TV remit. Hosted by Tom, John Dorney and Jessica Regan.<\/p>\n

Listen now<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>The Guilty Feminist<\/strong><\/p>\n

Less a podcast, more a global phenomenon with regular live shows and international touring. Hosted by Deborah Frances-White.<\/p>\n

Listen now<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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I write plays with my writing partner Robert Khan including\u00a0Coalition<\/strong>,\u00a0Kingmaker<\/strong> and\u00a0Brexit<\/strong>. We have also written several Doctor Who and related audio dramas for Big Finish. Find out more about our writing projects here.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Other activities<\/h2>\n