The Robots of Death: Solving the Sandminer Murders

Christian Cawley and James McLean conclude their commentary discussion of the classic Doctor Who serial The Robots of Death , focusing on Episodes Three and Four of the 1977 story. With the mystery aboard the sandminer tightening, the discussion explores how the final two episodes bring together the serial’s many strands. We've got the paranoia among the crew, growing suspicion surrounding the robots, and the increasingly complex motivations of those on board. Remember, this was written for children! Christian and James look at how writer Chris Boucher structures the closing chapters of the story as both a science-fiction thriller and a classic murder mystery, and why the solution still holds up decades later. They also query how much input the script editor, Robert Holmes, had. Along the way, the conversation touches on the serial’s memorable robot designs, its distinctive world-building, and the production choices that give The Robots of Death its enduring reputation as one of the most stylish and atmospheric adventures from the classic era of Doctor Who . Why wait for your next fix of Kasterborous? Did you know that Patreon supporters are likely already listening to next week’s episode? While we love sharing the show with everyone, our subscribers get the “VIP” experience: early access, a completely ad-free stream, and an exclusive video version of every episode. Get Kasterborous on Patreon! Help us climb the charts We are on a mission to raise our profile on Apple Podcasts, and we can’t do it without you. If you enjoy what we do, please leave a review . It takes 30 seconds but makes a massive difference in helping new listeners find us. While you’re there, make sure you’re subscribed so you never miss a drop. Not on Apple Podcasts? No problem. You can still help us grow. Leave a review on your platform of choice and send us the link via X/Twitter , Facebook , or directly to editor@kasterborous.co.uk . We’ll make sure to give you a shout-out in a future episode as a thank you for your support. Thanks!

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The Robots of Death: Solving the Sandminer Murders is an episode from Kasterborous: Doctor Who PodKast (with a K) by Christian Cawley.

This episode is 49:33 long.

This episode was published on Mar 17, 2026.

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