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Post by dannybl on Sept 6, 2017 20:22:16 GMT
Despite The Blue Tooth (and a brief encounter in The Five Doctors - actually he didn't fight them, just watched the Raston Warrior Robot massacre the patrol!) The Third Doctor vs Cybermen is a screaming gap!
The First Doctor faced the Sontarans on audio. Which was enormous fun
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Post by number13 on Sept 6, 2017 21:19:23 GMT
Despite The Blue Tooth (and a brief encounter in The Five Doctors - actually he didn't fight them, just watched the Raston Warrior Robot massacre the patrol!) The Third Doctor vs Cybermen is a screaming gap! The First Doctor faced the Sontarans on audio. Which was enormous funIt was, a terrific story. I'm not sure about the Third Doctor meeting the Cybermen in a full story. I can see the attraction but personally the gap is a part of my memories - I'd read about them, but as a Pertwee fan (starting after the Troughton era was over) I'd never actually seen them until 'Revenge' - and that story had a big impact on me and others at the time because of the gap. BF have reinforced that gap twice - once in 'Last of the Cybermen' where the Sixth Doctor (who has been swapped with the Second, so it's Second's era) closes with a comment that the Cybermen won't be back for a long time 'and they might even want revenge...' and the Second Doctor says a very similiar thing, about them being gone for a long time, at the end of 'The Isos Network'. Almost as if they are ignoring 'The Blue Tooth'. I'm sure it would be a great story if BF did choose to do it, but there are so many Pertwee era special monsters I'd like them to revisit before that. Another run-in with the Sea Devils / Silurians, a third trip to Peladon if they could squeeze it into Jo's continuity (maybe when King Peladon is very old and needs help to secure his daughter's succession to the throne) and a second rematch with the Nestenes would be high on my list.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 7, 2017 16:32:58 GMT
Despite The Blue Tooth (and a brief encounter in The Five Doctors - actually he didn't fight them, just watched the Raston Warrior Robot massacre the patrol!) The Third Doctor vs Cybermen is a screaming gap! The First Doctor faced the Sontarans on audio. Which was enormous funIt was, a terrific story. I'm not sure about the Third Doctor meeting the Cybermen in a full story. I can see the attraction but personally the gap is a part of my memories - I'd read about them, but as a Pertwee fan (starting after the Troughton era was over) I'd never actually seen them until 'Revenge' - and that story had a big impact on me and others at the time because of the gap. BF have reinforced that gap twice - once in 'Last of the Cybermen' where the Sixth Doctor (who has been swapped with the Second, so it's Second's era) closes with a comment that the Cybermen won't be back for a long time 'and they might even want revenge...' and the Second Doctor says a very similiar thing, about them being gone for a long time, at the end of 'The Isos Network'. Almost as if they are ignoring 'The Blue Tooth'. I'm sure it would be a great story if BF did choose to do it, but there are so many Pertwee era special monsters I'd like them to revisit before that. Another run-in with the Sea Devils / Silurians, a third trip to Peladon if they could squeeze it into Jo's continuity (maybe when King Peladon is very old and needs help to secure his daughter's succession to the throne) and a second rematch with the Nestenes would be high on my list. I'd go with that. I'd love another Sea Devils/Third Doctor story, not only because they are wonderful monsters, but because they sound terrific on audio. Problem is, we all have our favourite returning/non-returning adversaries, that with the 3DAs only being released once a year, we might be waiting a long time. More releases would be very nice. Storm of the Horofax
There were times during this tale when I actually became quite emotional. I'm not afraid to say that! The music, the style of story, and above all Katy Manning and Tim Treloar are so good, and Tim's Third Doctor is bordering on the uncanny. Andrew Smith is always a good writer, occasionally excellent. The latter is very much the case here. His talent for slow-burning threats and expert feel for the characters is very much at the fore here, and this really does capture the style of the period. Richard Derrington as Commander Burton is, to me, the Brigadier as played by Bernard Cribbins (no slight on Derrington, who is wonderful). This range has now become my favourite Big Finish Doctor Who audio line with every story (bar one) getting pretty much top marks from me. Now all we need are (at least) two box sets per year!
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Post by acousticwolf on Sept 9, 2017 15:32:34 GMT
The Conquest of Far. This is just like being a child again, it really evokes the era and Tim Treloar just gets better and better in the role. Not only that but Katy sounds just like she did back then. I totally agree with whoever said it could have been an audio recording of a TV story (only skipped the posts so hope it was this one - not listened to second story yet lol). This is one of those times that Nick's nostalgic scripts work brilliantly. A thoroughly enjoyable story, well executed by everyone involved.
I can't wait to listen to Storm of the Horofax.
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Post by number13 on Sept 9, 2017 18:30:07 GMT
The Conquest of Far. This is just like being a child again, it really evokes the era and Tim Treloar just gets better and better in the role. Not only that but Katy sounds just like she did back then. I totally agree with whoever said it could have been an audio recording of a TV story (only skipped the posts so hope it was this one - not listened to second story yet lol). This is one of those times that Nick's nostalgic scripts work brilliantly. A thoroughly enjoyable story, well executed by everyone involved. I can't wait to listen to Storm of the Horofax. Cheers Tony Me, I think and yes it was this story I was referring to. 100% authentic, high-quality nostalgia from Nick Briggs and an exciting story too with great performances, I simply loved it. And 'Storm of the Horofax' will not disappoint...
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Post by mrperson on Sept 12, 2017 15:06:37 GMT
Liked the set quite a bit. May have liked the previous one a little bit more, but it's hard to say.
Still very glad they got away from the narration. I've always found it distracting in an otherwise full cast audio.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 12, 2017 18:29:59 GMT
Still very glad they got away from the narration. I've always found it distracting in an otherwise full cast audio. I only listened to the freebie episode from the first set of 3DA's and the narration really threw me. Especially as Tim Treloar narrated in his own voice; it was very distracting! I bought this 3DA set for the Dalek story and the proper dramatisation is 100% way better for full-cast stories than part narration. I immersed myself in the first story so much easier; I was back in the 1970's and it was the Third Doctor! Narration in dramatised stories just seems to take me out of the story.
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Post by acousticwolf on Sept 12, 2017 18:47:27 GMT
The Conquest of Far. This is just like being a child again, it really evokes the era and Tim Treloar just gets better and better in the role. Not only that but Katy sounds just like she did back then. I totally agree with whoever said it could have been an audio recording of a TV story (only skipped the posts so hope it was this one - not listened to second story yet lol). This is one of those times that Nick's nostalgic scripts work brilliantly. A thoroughly enjoyable story, well executed by everyone involved. I can't wait to listen to Storm of the Horofax. Cheers Tony Me, I think and yes it was this story I was referring to. 100% authentic, high-quality nostalgia from Nick Briggs and an exciting story too with great performances, I simply loved it. And 'Storm of the Horofax' will not disappoint... You are correct, it did not disappoint . A cracking boxset all round, so... when's volume 4? Cheers Tony
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Post by number13 on Sept 12, 2017 23:45:29 GMT
Me, I think and yes it was this story I was referring to. 100% authentic, high-quality nostalgia from Nick Briggs and an exciting story too with great performances, I simply loved it. And 'Storm of the Horofax' will not disappoint... You are correct, it did not disappoint . A cracking boxset all round, so... when's volume 4?
Cheers Tony The scripts for vol 4 were already in when the interview tracks for vol 3 were recorded, so I'd love to think the answer is "not too long". But apparently there were comments (in the podcast? I'm not sure where I read this) that one set a year was the current plan. I can understand BF taking it a bit slowly with the 3DAs to start with if they wondered how we would accept recasting such an iconic Doctor. But now that success is obvious, two sets a year wouldn't be too much to ask, surely?
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Post by constonks on Sept 13, 2017 19:00:19 GMT
You are correct, it did not disappoint . A cracking boxset all round, so... when's volume 4?
Cheers Tony The scripts for vol 4 were already in when the interview tracks for vol 3 were recorded, so I'd love to think the answer is "not too long". But apparently there were comments (in the podcast? I'm not sure where I read this) that one set a year was the current plan. I can understand BF taking it a bit slowly with the 3DAs to start with if they wondered how we would accept recasting such an iconic Doctor. But now that success is obvious, two sets a year wouldn't be too much to ask, surely? Yes please. That would at least match the output of the First and Second Doctors (four stories a year).
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Post by nottenst on Oct 5, 2017 13:48:56 GMT
It was, a terrific story. .... Storm of the Horofax
There were times during this tale when I actually became quite emotional. I'm not afraid to say that! Just finished Storm of the Horofax. Another great story. Both of them were very good and well evocative of the era. I was really getting angry at the evil of Arianda at times during the story. Well done.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2017 8:20:33 GMT
I’m planning to give this a shot . didn’t like volume 1, not too sure about volume 2
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Post by mark687 on Oct 7, 2017 11:13:20 GMT
I’m planning to give this a shot . didn’t like volume 1, not too sure about volume 2 Its definitely the strongest so far, the 1st story is a perfect example of a 3rd Doc Era Dalek story.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2017 11:23:16 GMT
I’m planning to give this a shot . didn’t like volume 1, not too sure about volume 2 Its definitely the strongest so far, the 1st story is a perfect example of a 3rd Doc Era Dalek story.
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Dalek you said ?? Then surely I have to listen. They’re my favourite
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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2017 12:02:52 GMT
Its definitely the strongest so far, the 1st story is a perfect example of a 3rd Doc Era Dalek story.
Dalek you said ?? Then surely I have to listen. They’re my favourite Oh yes, you really must do! The Conquest of Far is not only a perfect example of a Third Doctor era Dalek story as Mark said, it is also an absolutely great Doctor Who story full stop. When you listen to The Conquest of Far close your eyes and it will be 1973 once again.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2017 15:31:12 GMT
Dalek you said ?? Then surely I have to listen. They’re my favourite Oh yes, you really must do! The Conquest of Far is not only a perfect example of a Third Doctor era Dalek story as Mark said, it is also an absolutely great Doctor Who story full stop. When you listen to The Conquest of Far close your eyes and it will be 1973 once again. There goes my carefully planned budget for the month. completely ruined 😀 I think I should make it up as I go
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Post by shallacatop on Feb 19, 2019 15:12:21 GMT
The Conquest of Far is terribly traditional and I don't mean that in a good way. It's nothing different to the other couple Third Doctor vs Dalek war stories, which are traditional in themselves. What does this add? Nothing really. As a result, I don't feel as though I can praise it for being authentic or traditional because it's just a cut and paste of what's already been done, with Destiny of the Daleks thrown in for good measure!
I think the biggest mistake the story made was immediately following Planet of the Daleks, yet doing absolutely nothing with it. The Doctor & Jo see the Daleks, have a quick sigh and then carry on as though it's business as usual, despite them being a very full on and exhaustive set of stories; they really go through the wringer in them. It could've been a proper sequel to Planet of the Daleks, tying in Frontier in Space properly and maybe include the Draconians, to make a pretty good Dalek War trilogy. I'm actually really surprised that Nick Briggs made the fuss of having The Conquest of Far follow Planet of the Daleks, yet throws it out of the window!
The Third Doctor Adventures are, on the whole, traditional and authentic, cosy, even. That's not a bad thing, but they also have to do something else, or go off in a slightly different direction partway through. The Conquest of Far doesn't and that makes it fall flat for me. It's not without praise; Treolar, Manning and the sound design are all fantastic!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2019 20:14:51 GMT
The Conquest of Far is terribly traditional and I don't mean that in a good way. It's nothing different to the other couple Third Doctor vs Dalek war stories, which are traditional in themselves. What does this add? I liked The Conquest of Far for the very reasons you disliked it. I wanted to close my eyes and it be 1973 again... and with this story it was! As for what does it add? Well, like a lot of other Big Finish stories The Conquest of Far added enjoyment to my (admittedly limited) little mind!
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Post by Audio Watchdog on Feb 19, 2019 20:46:53 GMT
The Conquest of Far is terribly traditional and I don't mean that in a good way. It's nothing different to the other couple Third Doctor vs Dalek war stories, which are traditional in themselves. What does this add? I liked The Conquest of Far for the very reasons you disliked it. I wanted to close my eyes and it be 1973 again... and with this story it was! As for what does it add? Well, like a lot of other Big Finish stories The Conquest of Far added enjoyment to my (admittedly limited) little mind! I have to agree with Stevo. The Conquest of Far is a fantastic 3rd Doctor story, a fantastic Dalek story and just a fantastic story.
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Post by number13 on Feb 19, 2019 21:11:03 GMT
I also agree with The Dalek Supreme @stevo The Conquest of Far is imo a perfect recreation of the era and of that specific season. For me it could be the soundtrack to a lost TV story and that's one of the reasons I love it. And with Storm of the Horofax also excellent as a very ingenious UNIT story, Volume 3 is easily the best of the 3DAs to date and would certainly be in my 'Desert Island BF'.
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