It is the Time of Descent for the Three Who Rule as they have just returned from Gallifrey One and are still in the thrall of the post-con blues, but for the Cybermen (and indeed one television programme called Doctor Who) it is the Time To Ascend…to something or other, as determined next week. In the meantime, here’s a review of “Ascension of the Cybermen”, the first part of the two-part Series 12 finale! Also, we catch up on our Stats segment after skipping it last week, Torchwood returns to the iPlayer, Big Finish explores more nooks and crannies of the Whoniverse, and you can Build-A-Bear yourself a Doctor! Links: Support Radio Free Skaro on Patreon! Ascension of the Cybermen Christopher Eccleston announced for Calgary Expo Maxine Alderton's CV lists her as Season 13 "core writer" The Haunting of Villa Diodati BBC One overnights The Haunting of Villa Diodati BBC America overnights The Haunting of Villa Diodati BBC America Live+3 ratings Can You Hear Me? BBC One overnights Can You Hear Me? BBC America overnights Can You Hear Me? BBC One Live+7 ratings Can You Hear Me? BBC One AI Can You Hear Me? BBC America Live+3 ratings Praxeus BBC One Live+7 ratings Praxeus BBC One AI Youku buys Doctor Who Doctor Who Series 12 sold to France Torchwood's entire run now on iPlayer Doctor Who Build-A-Bear announced Big Finish "Stranded" brings back Tom Baker's Caretaker Big Finish Torchwood "Tropical Beach Sounds" features Michael Palin Big Finish Torchwood "Dissected" brings back Martha Jones Big Finish Missy Series 2 due in July 2020