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A very fast story, in parts good the aliens are a surprise and very well handled but the ending weak and a little dismissive for me.
The biggest weakness for the 8th doctor and charley is that they seem to laugh everything off no matter how bad, or just know the answer to everything so whats the challange why bother?
| What: | Bloodtide (Big Finish: The Monthly Adventures) |
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| By: | Clive Wright, Jersey |
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| Date: | Saturday 20 December 2003 |
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| Rating: |   7 |
Bloodtide as a story on its own is enjoyable with a good old enemy thrown in. My worry is that yet again the Doctor is there when man makes a massive break through, is there nothing or no-one or no event he hasn't met or guided - is man so stupid?
Also again man is only around because of some monster.
As long as you don't think about it too hard, its a good story.
I'm surprised it took this long for the cybermen to pop up, but here they are in a typical story line.
Charley a girl from the 1930s seems to deal very well with space, cyberman and just about everything. I would have liked to have her at least come to terms with the future and time travel rather than act as if she was an old hand after just 2 stories.
The plot is typical of many cybermen stories, good atmosphere throughout, not a challanging storyline but still a ripping yarn.
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 | A warm welcome to number 8 |
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Paul McGann although well received in the movie, was sadly never taken up for a new TV Series. This story what have made a good first TV episode.
The story is good with Charley making a cheaky new partner in time. My only real concern is how easy it is to defeat the once most powerful aliens in the universe, still welcome to the 8th Doctor.
Come on the Daleks. Normally when jumping around time and space you can get a little confused but this story keeps you listening.
The Daleks are the Daleks just what you want. The stories twists, turns and surprises are realistic and presented with an air of mystery and suspense. Very Good.
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| Mel knocks your socks off |
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Like Ace, Mel was one of those charaters I was worried about listening too, my ear drumbs might not handle it. However also like Ace on CD Bonnie Langford delivers a strong performance and a better Mel shines through.
The sence of mystery and darkness in the shadow of pompeii is excellent. Sylvester shows the dark side he started to deliver towards the end of his run of TV.
An excellent story with the surprise of a good Mel.
This one just falls flat on its face and you start looking out of the window, thinking what else should I being doing now.
It starts well enough, things going bump in the night and a couple of mad people but just leaves me cold.
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| Don't go step off the path |
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How could this one fail with such a strong cast of charters. Nicholas Courtney is classic and the new partnership of Colin Baker and Maggie Stables delivers a powerful punch.
The plot reminds me strongly of a certain Daemon and Master TV episode with the third Doctor but who cares its great.
The monsters, sound effects and plot excellent and keep you hooked, this is the best one yet.
| What: | Red Dawn (Big Finish: The Monthly Adventures) |
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| By: | Clive Wright, Jersey |
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| Date: | Saturday 20 December 2003 |
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| Rating: | 5 |
The Ice warriors were always one of those monsters that like the sontarans looked great but never really had the stories that made them Daleks or Cybermen.
I'm afriad this is like the rest of them. The pace is slow the plot a little weak. At the end not much has really happened
It didn't take long but here they are. The Daleks deliver everything that you expect and its nice to step back to the Daleks of Patrick's time.
The plot is strong and although you now the Daleks are coming because there is a big one on the cover, their introduction is excellent.
I never liked Ace on TV and was waiting to shrink into my seat as I heard the cry "Ace" put gladly Sophie delivers a stronger more rounded charter. Sylester is good as ever.
Long live the Empire.
Colin Baker shines again and maggie stables a new and welcome addition comes across well in a strong story line.
A couple of the cliffhanders are excellent leaving you wanting more. Evelyn is a very real charter and I look forward to more of a good duo.
Peter Davison was always a good Doctor as sarah sutton a good assistant, although a little too smart at times.
The sense of atmosphere is very strong throughout the story and the monsters a real treat. A methods of monster bashing are a little weak, tins of paint! but overall an excellent yarn.
Colin Baker delivers a quality performance, his command of language and talent shine out, sadley not given the opportunity on TV.
The plot concerns sound and what a better way to get your mind working, than by CD.
This is what I call a classic, strong charters, plot and delivery. This may sound strange but try listening to it with all the lights off and then its impact really hits you.
I was so looking forward to the return of the Doctor and with three of them at once, my hope were raised for something special.
Parts 1-3 are good, well paced leaving you feeling whats next, what is behind all this, classic Doctor who However the last part is poor, it feels rushed and the the plot lines appear to come to little.
Sorry but not what I was looking for, but glad the Doctor is back.
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| My First Foray into a Whovian Anthology |
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| What: | Short Trips and Side Steps (Short Trips short story collections) |
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| By: | E. Foster, New Zealand |
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| Date: | Friday 12 December 2003 |
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| Rating: | 8 |
This collection of early short stories would certainly hold its own against the spectacular current efforts like "The Muses" and "Universe of Terrors". Like those books, this edition contains a mixture of traditional flavours and experimental pieces - finished off with a few downright bizarre works.
Opinion may divide over the overall literary weight of this book (some admittedly controversial concepts like "Nothing at the End of the Lane"), but it is nevertheless worth a look at any rate if only to satisfy your devotee curiosity.
| What: | Daleks: (TV episode audio soundtracks) |
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| By: | mark storton, usa |
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| Date: | Wednesday 10 December 2003 |
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| Rating: | 10 |
amazing amazing amazing
cmon, forget the story, its a piece of nostalga , classic stuff
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| Is there a Doctor in the House? |
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I seriously need a cure for a headache after reading Last Resort. With all the different jumps back and forth to different realities, it is very hard to keep track of what is going on. And then when I thought I had a grasp on things, some other reality showed up, confusing things again.
As far as Sabbath, enough already! Yes, he proved pivotal in this story, but the explanation as to why seemed very lacking. Everyone just seemed to accept it and moved on without knowing why he was the only one who didn't duplicate. Since when is because I said so acceptable?
Also, who is this stow-away in the TARDIS? this is the first time we've heard of her. Where did she come from? What story did she stow away in?
All these questions with no answers? Any light at the end of the tunnel and a new cohesive story arc?
Where's my aspirin?
Agatha Christie meets Dr Who. Swap a 30’s manor house for a futuristic planet setting and you have Robots of Death. Excellent costumes, excellent acting and gripping plot. The robots (or “creepy mechanical men”) make it very atmospheric. Tom Baker is at his peak and Louise Jamerson is brilliant as the savage Leela (That animal skin costume is just so hot!).
This is DR Who at it’s best, and even when you know the culprit, it bears watching again and again for sheer entertainment. A must for DR Who fans, SCI-FI fans and the casual viewer.
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| Its good but not THAT good |
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Against the grain for most fans of this series, but this story is very average. The monster is unconvincing, the acting of all but Christopher Gable (Sharaz Jek)
is very mediocre (or because he was so good, her made the others look mediocre?) and the regeneration scene was only as good as when the first Dr changed into into the second about 20 year’s before. If you are a big fan of the series, then this probably is already on your shelf. If you are a SCI-FI viewer or just a casual viewer, then I can only recommend that you look at other DR who's storys first.
