80. JAN CHAPPELL - Read My Mind

We speak with Jan Chappell about her acting career, how she got the part of Cally in Blake's 7 on TV, and reprising the role for new audio drama at Big Finish. 

Thank you Jan for spending some time with us! 

Philip recommends The Torchwood stories Madam I'm, Empire of Shadows & Curios.

Dwayne recommends Sapphire & Steel - The Passenger

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79. Russell T. Davies on Audio - Damaged Goods

We review the Big Finish novel adaptation of Russell T. Davies 1996 Doctor Who Virgin New Adventures novel "Damaged Goods". 

Plus, we take a trip down the rabbit hole and make our usual audio recommendations. 

Philip recommends Pieces of Eighth (An exceptional "British" podcast)

Dwayne recommends Sapphire and Steel - Remember Me by John Dorney and Daisy Chain by Joseph Lidster. 

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78. JONATHAN MORRIS - The Write Stuff

Our special guest is long-term Big Finish writer Jonathan Morris. He chats about his fandom, his love of writing (including some suggestions for budding authors) and many of his Doctor Who releases, including his first novel. 

Find all of Jonathan's Big Finish material here.  

To hear Jonathan's original audio comedy, Dick Dixon in the 21st Century, visit https://www.averageromp.com/

Philip recommends Missy Volume 3: Missy and the Monk - https://www.bigfinish.com/releases/v/missy-series-03-missy-and-the-monk-2441

Dwayne recommends Jack the Ripper Australian True Crime? - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Z3QlP2TPXffX4ugQARehp?si=8ac803fa286246e1

Dwayne also recommends the book The Devil's Work by Gary Linnell - https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-devil-s-work-garry-linnell/book/9781761041754.html 

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77. Eleven Lost Resorts

Our guest host for this episode is Kenny Smith, editor or Big Finish's Vortex magazine, and host of the Power of 3 and Pieces of Eighth podcasts. 

We review two recent Big Finish releases, the 6th Doctor Boxset called The Eleven, starring Mark Bonnar as the eponimous time lord with multiple incarnation disorder, and a 5th Doctor boxset containing stories that were originally intended for the monthly range, The Lost Resort and other stories. This set notably wraps up the "Marc Arc", Marc being a companion to the 5th Doctor who joined in the monthly range story Tartarus, which was set not too long after the tragic departure of Adric. 

Philip recommends Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical, Cinderella

Kenny recommends the album Yes by Pet Shop Boys

Dwayne recommends The Skin trilogy from Wireless Theatre Company

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76. JASON HAIGH-ELLERY - Executive Decisions

Today we speak with Big Finish Executive producer Jason Haigh-Ellery on the origins of the company and some of the proceeses involved when it comes to making decisions about the content they produce.

Thanks for taking the time to have a chat with us Jason!

Philip recommends Survivors & The Tomorrow People (Big Finish)

Dwayne recommends Zoom Zoom by Toyah Wilcox (Music)

Next time we will review the recent releases "The Eleven" and The Lost Resort and Other Stories with Kenny Smith, editor of vortex magazine and producer of the Power of 3 and Pieces of Eighth podcasts. 

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Bonus Episode: The Return of RTD to Doctor Who on TV and What This Means for Big Finish

With podcasters and YouTubers scrambling to make content around this earth-shattering announcement, we were no exception and wanted a turn too!   

Despite our focus being mainly on the audio adventures of Doctor Who, we feel the TV series and events surrounding it have a flow on effect to Big Finish in one way or another.  

Here are some of our thoughts.   

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75. BENJI CLIFFORD - Wired For Sound

Our guest for this episode is Big Finish sound designer and podcaster, Benji Clifford.

We talk about the contrast between the past and present of what is acceptable in entertainment, sound design (of course) and what it's like to find yourself working on a show you grew up loving as a kid. 

Philip recommends Survivors (Big Finish full cast audio series)

Dwayne recommends Doctor Who - The Third Doctor Adventures Volume 7 (Big Finish)

Benji recommends Doctor Who - Return of the Cybermen (Big Finish - The Lost Stories)

Next time.... an exclusive interview with Big Finish Executive Producer Jason Haigh-Ellery.

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