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WHO Corner to Corner | Doctor Who PodcastAuthor: WHO C2C
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THASMIN FANS REJOICE! Writer Rafaella Marcus takes us through The Violet Hour!
Episode 38
Sunday, 29 March, 2026
Send us a text and let us know what you think of our podcast!In this week's podcast we're joined by RAFAELLA MARCUS, the extremely talented author of THE VIOLET HOUR, Big Finish's latest audio adventure for the 13th Doctor and Yaz! We talk to Rafaella about her career in theatre, how she began writing and how she came to write Torchwood and Doctor Who for Big Finish. PLUS we deep dive into the historical, spiritual and cultural influences that colour The Violet Hour and find time for a quick sojourn into the the Time Space Visualiser too!And what about ... THAT KISS? Fans of Thasmin rejoice - this one is for you! "At the violet hour, when the eyes and backTurn upward from the desk, when the human engine waitsLike a taxi throbbing waiting..."- TS Eliot, The Waste Land (1922) Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Raffaella Marcus 05:34 Exploring Themes in 'Sap' 10:57 Inspiration and Early Influences 16:31 Experiences at the Edinburgh Fringe 23:43 The Impact of the 1920s on Doctor Who's Narrative 25:36 The Emotional Depth of Doctor Who's Characters 30:10 The Complexity of the 13th Doctor's Character 33:50 Grief and Vulnerability in Doctor Who 37:03 The Process of Writing for Big Finish 39:47 Addressing Social Issues in Historical Contexts 41:06 Pitching Ideas and Creative Process 42:07 The Spiritualist Revival and Ghosts in Doctor Who 43:22 Character Development and Villain Complexity 48:12 Understanding Grief Through Villainy 50:23 The Significance of the Title 'The Violet Hour' 52:20 Fan Reactions and Relationship Dynamics 01:01:24 Character Development and Future Possibilities 01:04:20 Exploring New Narratives in Audio 01:07:03 The Time Space Visualiser 01:12:42 Closing Thoughts and Future EndeavorsSupport the showSubscribe to Who Corner to Corner on your podcast app to make sure you don't miss an episode! Now available to watch on YouTube!Join the Doctor Who chat with us and other fans on Twitter and Facebook!Visit the Who Corner to Corner website and see our back catalogue of episodes!Visit the WHOC2C merch store!Enjoying what we do? Consider joining our Explorers Subscription plan for more content! Who Corner to Corner: Great guests and 100% positive Doctor Who chat!
