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Yes, this week\u2019s Doctor Who<\/a> episode \u2013 Survivors of the Flux<\/a> \u2013 just dropped a lot<\/em> of new information, from the Doctor\u2019s (maybe) true origins and the reason behind the Flux as well as an alternative history of UNIT starring Craig Parkinson\u2019s Grand Serpent.<\/p>\n In this week\u2019s Radio Times Doctor Who podcast<\/strong> we get to grips with all the big reveals, try to unpick this new UNIT dating controversy and also (when we get past those weighty topics) give our review of series 13\u2019s penultimate episode.<\/p>\n https:\/\/play.acast.com\/s\/the-radio-times-com-doctor-who-podcast\/doctorwho-survivorsoftheflux<\/p>\n All that, plus our regular Controversial Question of the Week, Who news and interview segments. We do spoil you.<\/p>\n What else can I expect from the latest episode?<\/strong><\/p>\n Alongside our review of Flux: Chapter Five, we caught up with the surprise star of the episode\u2019s twist ending \u2013 Scottish actor Jonathan Watson, aka Doctor Who\u2019s new Sontaran Commander.<\/p>\n Revealed to be working with the Grand Serpent in the closing scenes of the episode ahead of a full invasion in the finale, Watson was more than happy to be back in the series.<\/p>\n \u201cIt was great,\u201d Watson told us. \u201cBecause originally, there was no guarantee that the Sontarans were coming back. It was the possibility. So I think in the first script, I was kicked over a cliff, dead. Thankfully, that was rewritten. The script is now along the lines of me saying to Jodie, \u2018I will return.\u2019<\/p>\n https:\/\/play.acast.com\/s\/the-radio-times-com-doctor-who-podcast\/doctorwho-survivorsoftheflux<\/p>\n \u201cSo I knew, then, it was going to be OK. No, it was good to come back for the finale, and it was great to go back down in the spring of this year, to complete it. I really enjoyed it.\u201d<\/p>\n Asked about next week\u2019s finale, he added: \u201cI think the response has been so positive with this series, I think they will love the way that it finishes up.<\/p>\n \u201cI can\u2019t say too much \u2013 it\u2019s very tricky. But I think it\u2019s a wonderful conclusion. I really hope that the fans enjoy it as much as I did being part of it.\u201d<\/p>\n Later, in Controversial Question of the Week we\u2019re asking \u2013 is it ever OK to recast an ex-Doctor?<\/p>\n When and where can I listen?<\/strong><\/p>\n