Saturday, October 24, 2020

Episode 30 - JOHN DORNEY - Actor, Writer, Script Editor Part 1


We speak with prolific Big Finish writer John Dorney, who began his career with the company when he acted in the 8th Doctor adventure, Faith Stealer.

Now, many years later, John is one of the busiest members of Big Finish, having had a hand in almost every range in some form or another.

Part 2 of our interview is coming November 1st.

Clips used in this episode were from:

Doctor Who – Time War 4

&

The Omega Factor – Series 3



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Saturday, October 17, 2020

REVIEW | Doctor Who -Time Lord Victorious: He Kills Me, He Kills Me Not, by Carrie Thompson

Big Finish's first full cast foray into the Time Lord Victorious super arc takes the 8th Doctor into a reasonably (or dare I say refreshingly) simple but thoroughly engaging story.

The Doctor is sounding tired. I don't know if this is a result of recording remotely, thus not having the studio energy to bounce off other actors, or whether this is intended to portray the weariness of a Doctor continually being forced into a war he wants no part of. Whatever the case, Paul McGann is as incredible as ever, his voice as honey to the ears. He even gets a chance to try some different voices during this play.

The supporting cast are good with the western style situation allowing for some humour. The situation does leave itself open to the inevitable criticism of English cast trying to do American accents, even though much of the guest cast is American. 

Writer Carrie Thompson has done a fine job and I love her quirky sense of storytelling first seen in the short trip “The Second Oldest Question”. You must check that story out if you haven't already. I can see why Carrie was chosen to introduce the new and strangest character of this piece.

The stand out part of the story was undoubtedly the introduction of the Ood assassin Brian. We've seen servile Ood. We've seen insane Ood. We've even seen Oracle Ood. Now we get a chance to experience a psychopath Ood. Silas Carson is obviously relishing the chance to play a member of this race in a new and unique way and he is simply a joy to listen to.

Director Scott Handcock has done a wonderful job putting this together despite the challenges lockdown brought to it.

I am so looking forward to hearing how this story continues.

Purchase this story directly from the Big Finish website.

Dwayne Bunney

Friday, October 16, 2020

Episode 29 - DOMINIC GLYNN on Composing & Remixing for Doctor Who & Beyond

 
Our special guest this episode is Dominic Glynn, composer of incidental music in Doctor Who between 1986-1989, and arranger of the theme music for season 23, or the Trial of a  Time Lord season.  

Dominic's arrangement is currently used for the majority of the 6th Doctor Colin Baker's Big Finish audio stories.  

Dominic discusses his early musical influences, how he came to be working on Doctor Who, and what he has been up to in the intervening years. 

Music clip from Doctor Who: Vengeance On Varos Soundtrack by Jonathan Gibbs. 

Clips by Dominic Glynn played during this episode were: 

Doctor Who Theme - Radio Gallifrey Edit (The Gallifrey Remixes) 

The Trial Theme - Ravalox Remix (The Ravalox Remixes) 

Dragonfire - The Mark of Kane - L.I. Who Remix (The Ravalox Remixes) 

Survival: The Cheetah People -The Master Remix (The Ravalox Remixes) 

Happiness Will Prevail - Remix (Doctor Who: The Happiness Patrol Remixes) 

Planet of The Cheetah People (Survival Soundtrack) 

...and somewhere else, the tea's getting cold (Survival Soundtrack) 

All the above clips by Dominic Glynn are available to stream on Spotify or buy on iTunes. 

Red Dwarf clip taken from series 8 episode 6 - Pete Part 1. 



Philip recommends the EPs of Dominic Glynn. The Gallifrey Remixes, The Ravalox Remixes & The Happiness Patrol Remixes. (Music) 

Dwayne recommends Blake's 7 - A Rebellion Reborn (Audio Drama Series) 


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Thursday, October 8, 2020

Episode 28 - NABIL SHABAN on Life, the Universe & Big Finish

 
Our special guest this time is Nabil Shaban, the actor who brought to life the 6th Doctor's greatest nemesis, Sil. 

Nabil speaks about his life, his acting career, his writing & his time on Doctor Who both for television and audio.

Buy Sil & The Devil Seeds of Arodor on DVD, Blu-ray or download from TIME TRAVEL TV.


Philip recommends Doctor Who - Enlightenment (audiobook)

Dwayne recommends Something Who (podcast)



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Wednesday, October 7, 2020

Episode 27 - OUT OF TIME 1 Review


Philip and Dwayne give their initial reactions to Doctor Who: Out of Time 1, starring 10th Doctor David Tennant and 4th Doctor Tom Baker. 



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Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Episode 26 - KATHARINE ARMITAGE on Her Debut Big Finish Story - Displaced



Our guest this time is debut Big Finish writer Katharine Armitage. Her 2 part story, Displaced, starring Sylvester McCoy, Sophie Aldred and Philip Olivier was released in September 2020 as part or the monthly range. 

Kat speaks about her inspirations, how she got into writing for Big Finish and what she does outside of Big Finish. 

Kat recommends I, Claudius

Dwayne recommends the music of Stuart Nugget

Philip recommends David Tennant Does A Podcast With..



Special Displaced cover by Alexander Chatzpantelis


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Tuesday, September 15, 2020

Episode 25 - FAITH STEALER (8th Dr, Charley, C'rizz) Discussion With Chris Thompson From Eaglemoss Hero Collector


Our guest for this episode is Chris Thompson, brand manager for Eaglemoss Hero Collector

Our audio up for discussion is Faith Stealer, written by Graham Duff and featuring the 8th Doctor, Charley & C'rizz. 

Chris recommends The Prisoner box sets from Big Finish and Kaldor City from Magic Bullet Productions. 

Philip recommends the 6th Doctor & Peri Volume 1

Dwayne recommends Nebulous by Graham Duff. 



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