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CD review – ‘The Doll of Death’ (Doctor Who)

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It’s time to conclude our look into the Third Doctor era of ‘Doctor Who’ during the 60th Anniversary Marathon by having a bonus review on a ‘Companion Chronicle’ adventure by Big Finish called ‘The Doll of Death’. This story was released in September 2008, and it happens to be Katy Manning’s first return to play Jo Grant in ‘Doctor Who’. Continue reading

Week 33 – ‘The Nyssa Challenge’ UPDATED

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–UPDATED REVIEW ON AUDIO ANTHOLOGY TODAY–

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It’s New Year’s Eve today and it’s time to revisit one of my favourite ‘Doctor Who’ audio anthologies from Big Finish. This is ‘The Demons of Red Lodge and Other Stories’, starring Peter Davison as the Fifth Doctor and Sarah Sutton as Nyssa. This audio anthology was released in December 2010. I’m very pleased to be revisiting ‘The Demons of Red Lodge and Other Stories’ for ‘The Nyssa Challenge’ mini-review season from December 2022 to January 2023. Continue reading

Before ‘The War Master: Self-Defence’

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With the seventh ‘War Master’ story by Big Finish called ‘Self-Defence’, starring Sir Derek Jacobi as the War Master and David Tennant as the Tenth Doctor, about to come out this month, it’s only fair that I share with you my reviews on the first six stories to be featured in ‘The War Master’ audio series from the worlds of ‘Doctor Who’. Continue reading

‘The Divergent Universe’ review – ‘The Next Life’

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And here we are at the end of ‘The Divergent Universe’ season of ‘Doctor Who’! It’s time to check out the eighth and final story of this season of Big Finish audios called ‘The Next Life’, starring Paul McGann as the Doctor, India Fisher as Charley and Conrad Westmaas as C’rizz. The story also features special guest stars Daphne Ashbrook as Perfection, Paul Darrow as Guidance and Don Warrington as Rassilon. I’m also joined in this review by fellow ‘Doctor Who’ fan and supporter of ‘Bradley’s Basement’ – Timelord007! 🙂 Continue reading

Audio Review – ‘Anti-Genesis’ (The War Master)

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And we’re back with another ‘War Master’ box set from the worlds of ‘Doctor Who’ by Big Finish. It’s time to take a look at the fourth box set of ‘The War Master’ series called ‘Anti-Genesis’. I’m really enjoying these ‘War Master’ box sets and I’m looking forward to sharing my reviews on ‘Hearts of Darkness’ and ‘Killing Time’ soon. Continue reading

Comic Reviews – ‘The Clockwise War’ (Doctor Who)

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We’re coming to the end of 2020! For this instalment of ‘The Nyssa Challenge’ on New Year’s Eve today, I’m sharing my reviews on the ‘Doctor Who’ comic stories featured in the graphic novel called ‘The Clockwise War’. The story of focus is ‘Blood Invocation’ which features the Fifth Doctor, Nyssa and Tegan. Continue reading

CD Reviews – ‘The Churchill Years’ – Volume 1 (‘Doctor Who’)

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Today I’ve added my reviews on Volume 1 of ‘The Churchill Years’ starring Ian McNeice as Winston Churchill. Ian McNeice reprises his role from the ‘Doctor Who’ TV series to star in stories where Churchill has encounters with the Ninth, the Tenth and the Eleventh Doctors. The Volume 1 CD box set also features Danny Horn, Holly Earl, Emily Atack, Caroline Seymour and Nicholas Briggs. Continue reading

CD Reviews – ‘The Further Adventures of Lucie Miller’ – Volume 1 (‘Doctor Who’)

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It’s been a while since I reviewed the ‘Doctor Who’ audio drama ‘Human Resources’, starring Paul McGann as the Eighth Doctor and Sheridan Smith as Lucie Miller. Thankfully, I’ve been able to hear more Eighth Doctor and Lucie adventures in ‘The Further Adventures of Lucie Miller’ – Volume 1 CD box set, starring Paul McGann and Sheridan Smith, which I’ve reviewed and shared today on my blog. Continue reading

CD Review – ‘Zagreus’ (Doctor Who)

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At last! After a long time since I reviewed ‘Neverland’ in 2017, I’ve reviewed ‘Zagreus’, the 40th anniversary special of ‘Doctor Who’. This stars Paul McGann and India Fisher with Peter Davison, Colin Baker, Sylvester McCoy, Lalla Ward, Louise Jameson, Nicholas Courtney and Don Warrington. It also features Anneke Wills, Elisabeth Sladen, Mark Strickson, Sarah Sutton, Nicola Bryant, Caroline Morris, Maggie Stables, Bonnie Langford, Sophie Aldred, Lisa Bowerman, John Leeson and more. Did I find ‘Zagreus’ to be a worthy anniversary special to celebrate 40 years of ‘Doctor Who’? Well, um… Continue reading

CD Reviews – ‘The Fourth Doctor Adventures – Series 9: Volume 2’ (Doctor Who)

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It’s Spring Bank Holiday Monday in May in the UK today! 🙂

I’ve done my reviews on Series 9: Volume 2 of ‘The Fourth Doctor Adventures’ by Big Finish in ‘Doctor Who’! This is the second set of stories by Big Finish set during ‘The E-Space Trilogy’ of ‘Doctor Who’, featuring the Fourth Doctor, Romana, K-9 and Adric in the pocket universe of E-Space. Continue reading