70. STEPHEN GREIF - Memoir of a Space Commander

In the first of a series of forthcoming Blake's 7 themed episodes over the next couple of months, we are privileged to be joined by the actor who played Space Commander Travis in series 1, namely, Stephen Greif. 

Stephen talks in-depth about his upbringing and what drew him to acting, his time at The Old Vic and working with Sir Laurence Oliver, the appeal of recreating Travis on audio for Big Finish, plus, his strong views on the culture wars and how it has affected the entertainment industry. 

Thank you Stephen Greif for joining us for this episode. 

Included are snippets and trailers from the following audio releases:

The Worlds of Blake's 7 - Avalon Volume 1

Blake's 7 - The Liberator Chronicles Volume 10

The World's of Blake's 7 - The Clone Masters

Philip recommends Blake's 7 - The Liberator Chronicles Volume 10

Dwayne recommends Doctor Who - The Wheel In Space (BBC Audio plus Loose Cannon reconstruction)

Next time.... Bill Baggs joins us to talk about his fandom journey, his audio and video productions, and the re-launch of the BBV website. 

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69. ELLIOT CHAPMAN - A Sailor's Tale

Joining us is Elliot Chapman, the actor who was cast to play Ben Jackson, companion to the first and second Doctors for Big Finish ranges "The Early Years" and "The Companion Chronicles". 

Elliot chats about his time in the role, his pathway to acting, his experiences in the recording studio and why he decided to hang up Ben's uniform. 

Thanks so much for chatting with us Elliot! 

Philip recommens Doctor Who - Arc of Infinity read by Geoffrey Beavers (Audiobook)

Dwayne recommends Tago Mago by Can (Music)

Next time.... Stephen Greif talks about his life, his career, and recreating the role of Space Commander Travis for Big Finish. 

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68. PAMELA SALEM - A Passage From India

We are joined by the delightful Pamela Salem, famous in Doctor Who for her roles in The Robots of Death in 1977 and Remembrance of the Daleks in 1988. She has since gone on to Big Finish where she has reprised both of her classic Doctor Who roles in two spin-off series - Counter-Measures and The Robots. 

Pamela speaks about her childhood, how her career in acting began, working with Sean Connery and Brian Blessed, plus her appearances in other sci-fi cult classics Blake's 7 and The Tripods.

Thanks for taking the time to speak with us Pamela!

Philip recommends The Robots (Big Finish audio)

Dwayne recommends The Doctors - The William Hartnell Years (TimeTravelTV.com)  

Next time.... Elliot Chapman joins us to talk about his portrayal of 2nd Doctor companion Ben Jackson for Big Finish. 

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67. SCAREDY MORBIUS - Randomoids V - Attack of the Selectortrons

In this episode "We've Got Randomoids" again. This time the Big Finish Randomoid Selectortron has chosen two 8th Doctor adventures to discuss, Scaredy Cat and The Vengeance of Morbius. 

Philip recommends The Writers Tale by Russell T. Davies (Book)

Dwayne recommends Doctor Who: Scourge of the Cybermen (Big Finish audio novel)

Next time.... Pamela Salem joins us to talk about her career and her appearances in the Doctor Who television and audio universe. 

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66. KROTONS | ZARBI | AXOS - Slight Returns

Our special guest host for this episode is Suky Khakh from Doctor Who podcast Progtor Who and Star Trek podcast Trek This Out. 

We discuss three Big Finish stories that feature classic Doctor Who villains that have so far only made a single return in audio. 

Those stories are:

Doctor Who: Return of the Krotons (6th Doctor, Charley)

Doctor Who: Return to the Web Planet (5th Doctor, Nyssa)

Doctor Who: The Feast of Axos (6th Doctor, Evelyn, Brewster)

Recommendations

Philip recommends Doctor Who: Meglos (BBC Audiobook, narrated by Jon Culshaw)

Suky recommends Loki (Marvel) & The Office (USA)

Dwayne recommends Doctor Who: Return of the Krotons (Big Finish audio)

Next time.... It's Randomoids V - Attack of the Selectortron featuring reviews of two Eigth Doctor adventures, Scaredy Cat and Vengeance of Morbius.

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DALEK UNIVERSE 2 - OUT NOW!

We've been waiting 3 months for this one and it's finally here, available now to download from www.bigfinish.com

These three new epic full-cast audio dramas find the Tenth Doctor (David Tennant) and his companions Mark Seven (Joe Sims) and Anya Kingdom (Jane Slavin) on the hunt for the answers to Mark’s past, a missing scientist and replacement parts on a strange world – or they could be trapped forever...

Cycle of Destruction by Roy Gill

After Mark starts behaving oddly, the Doctor and Anya find themselves on a strange planet with their friend missing. Searching for him they find their way to an isolated research base. The corridors show signs of animal incursions and the scientists are behaving strangely. But a big surprise is waiting for them.

Because this is where Mark Seven came from. They’re about to find out who he is. But is that information too dangerous to know?

The Trojan Dalek by John Dorney

The Doctor, Mark and Anya head for an SSS space-station searching for the missing temporal scientist, Arborecc. But the officer in charge denies all knowledge of his presence and demands their departure.

Unwilling to leave so easily, the group split up to investigate... and uncover a heinous plot involving the Doctor’s oldest foes.

Or do they?

The Lost by Rob Valentine

When the Doctor’s latest scheme to get back to the future fails, the team’s ship crashes on a strange world, potentially trapping them for ever.

Searching for replacement parts, they find their way to a building where heart-breakingly familiar faces await them.

Lies are about to be exposed. Everyone will learn the truth. And nothing will be the same again.

Also featured in this box set are Nina Toussaint-White (Bodyguard, Doctor Who), John Banks (Graceless, Missy), Avita Jay (Stranded, Silent Witness), Blake Ritson (Adam Adamant Lives!, Da Vinci’s Demons), Pippa Bennett-Warner (Doctor Who, Harlots), Barnaby Edwards (The Box of Delights, Gallifrey), Kevin McNally (Pirates of the Caribbean, The Crown), Leighton Pugh (Sherlock Holmes, The Diary of River Song) and with Nicholas Briggs as the Daleks.

Producer David Richardson said: “The Dalek Universe series is a roller-coaster ride and something rarely done in Doctor Who – a journey through different worlds within one storyline universe, but not really a journey through time. 

“It gives us such a lovely tapestry to work within: interlinking themes, over-arching plots and brilliant character histories to explore. And all this with David Tennant, Jane Slavin and Joe Sims – what a joyous nine days of recording we had!”

65. CHRIS THOMPSON - Listen With Your Eyes

Artwork and trailers are essential for quality audio drama. In this episode we speak with graphic artist Chris Thompson about his work in this often unsung area. 

For those listening and not watching on YouTube, you may wish to check out these links to the trailers discussed:

Captain Scarlet & The Mysterons

https://youtu.be/NHuCTrFQVxk

Space: 1999 – Breakaway

https://youtu.be/98vKPYIslwQ

Space: 1999 – Volume 1

https://youtu.be/7iwgv7RiNi0

 Ravenous 4

https://youtu.be/SrjH8bZI3to

Genetics of the Daleks

https://youtu.be/fzROmbtIix8

The War Master – Anti-Genesis

https://youtu.be/utAq2oXe-Mo

The Ninth Doctor Adventures

https://youtu.be/QMkKRXfWzTo

 Return of the Cybermen Teaser

https://youtu.be/Iqo1_vCc5bc

Return to Skaro

https://youtu.be/r9sLbvIVjx4

Recommendations

Philip recommends Torchwood: The Five People You Kill In Middlesbrough (Big Finish Audio)

Dwayne recommends Doctor Who: The War Doctor Begins - Forged in Fire (Big Finish Audio)

Next time.... Suky Khakh from Progtor Who and Trek This Out joins us to discuss three audio adventures that feature a slight return of classic series monsters, Return of the Krotons, Return to the Web Planet & The Feast of Axos.

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