ljwilson
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Post by ljwilson on Apr 8, 2018 16:03:23 GMT
I recently listened to the Seventh Doctor Story ‘The Harvest’ that introduced Hex. I liked the story and I was intrigued by the character. I’ve not listened to any other stories featuring that Tardis team of Seven, Ace and Hex, but I’d like to. Does anyone have any recommendations for where to go next? Thank you. Night Thoughts and The Magic Mousetrap, both standalone and absolutely ace
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2018 19:50:17 GMT
My favourite Hex stories are The Harvest and Night Thoughts. They are both top notch Seventh Doctor stories, and probably better than most of the stories of the Seventh Doctor's TV era.
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Post by dalektimecontroller on Apr 9, 2018 9:41:57 GMT
I recently listened to the Seventh Doctor Story ‘The Harvest’ that introduced Hex. I liked the story and I was intrigued by the character. I’ve not listened to any other stories featuring that Tardis team of Seven, Ace and Hex, but I’d like to. Does anyone have any recommendations for where to go next? Thank you. Night Thoughts and The Magic Mousetrap, both standalone and absolutely ace Can't believe I forgot to recommend Night Thoughts. Make sure you listen to it in a cold dark room late at night for full effect.
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lidar2
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You know, now that you mention it, I actually do rather like Attack of the Cybermen ...
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Post by lidar2 on Apr 11, 2018 8:34:16 GMT
Pretty much any Hex story is good, some of the later ones are a bit too arc-heavy to be a good jumping on point.
There are however 2 exceptions - avoid Dreamtime and The Dark Husband at all costs.
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Post by omega on Apr 11, 2018 9:11:59 GMT
Pretty much any Hex story is good, some of the later ones are a bit too arc-heavy to be a good jumping on point. There are however 2 exceptions - avoid Dreamtime and The Dark Husband at all costs. Dreamtime isn't too bad. There are some interesting concepts and the characterisation for the Doctor, Ace and Hex isn't bad. There are worse ways to spend a couple of hours. However The Dark Husband is one I also recommend avoiding. The Veiled Leopard is a lot of fun, and stand-alone from a continuity perspective. The first episode follows Peri and Erimem at a fancy dress party in Monte Carlo where a heist is about to go down, while the second episode follows Ace and Hex during the same party and heist. It's a free story, and unlike most of his stories Hex isn't put through the wringer. Indeed, it's easily the least traumatic story he's in.
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Post by artist on May 22, 2019 23:09:44 GMT
After your recommendations, I recently listened to the trilogy of Magic Mousetrap, Enemy of the Daleks and Angel of Scutari. I thought each story was excellent, and each in It’s own way, very satisfying.
I’ve mostly listened to the more recent main range stories, and I’ve been very pleasantly struck by the more complex ‘literary’ quality of these three stories. There’s a nice focus on dialogue, on character building, and on atmosphere.
The more modern main range stories that I’ve listened to seem to be more plot driven and less intricate.
I don’t know if this generally the case, but these three stories really surprised and impressed me with their quality.
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Post by tuigirl on May 23, 2019 7:26:21 GMT
After your recommendations, I recently listened to the trilogy of Magic Mousetrap, Enemy of the Daleks and Angel of Scutari. I thought each story was excellent, and each in It’s own way, very satisfying. I’ve mostly listened to the more recent main range stories, and I’ve been very pleasantly struck by the more complex ‘literary’ quality of these three stories. There’s a nice focus on dialogue, on character building, and on atmosphere. The more modern main range stories that I’ve listened to seem to be more plot driven and less intricate. I don’t know if this generally the case, but these three stories really surprised and impressed me with their quality. Great you enjoyed them!
Are you still looking for recommendations? I recently listened to "Protect and Survive" for the first time. It is one of the Doctor-lite episodes (mainly features Hex and Ace). I was looking for something new to listen to and this one came recommended.
Wow. I was blown away. It is amazing and there is this one cliffhanger which is, I think, one of the best BF has ever done, it made my jaw drop, my hair stand on end and my blood turn to ice.
Go into it blindly like I did without reading up on it. You will be in for a surprise.
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Post by doctorkernow on May 23, 2019 8:20:31 GMT
Hello again.
As I am currently on a Seventh Doctor journey, I can heartily agree with the recommendations.
The Harvest is really atmospheric and Hex's introduction is almost like Rose. You get a feel for his character straight away and it's great to have a Liverpudlian character.
The Settling and Live 34 are from memory really effective stories. The Settling exploring Irish history and the controversial Oliver Cromwell. Live 34,is a very visceral experience and quite unlike anything Big Finish have put out since.
Of Hex's other stories I have some awaiting my listening time but Protect and Survive was really gruelling. As Tuigirl said, episode one, well, you won't forget it in a hurry...
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Post by kennysmith on May 26, 2019 9:39:35 GMT
I would like to add The Veiled Leopard in there too.
And, like Vortex, it is FREE!
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Post by vivdunstan on May 26, 2019 12:08:52 GMT
December 2018’s monthly release Muse of Fire features 7, Ace and Hex. I think it’s a lot of fun, and captures much of the spark of that TARDIS team. Highly recommend.
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Post by artist on May 26, 2019 23:45:32 GMT
Thank you, I enjoyed Muse of Fire a great deal, it was a lot of fun, I was aware of Iris Wildthyme, but hadn’t actually listened to anything with her in before, so that was an extra treat! I like Paul Magrs work generally, and this was a very lovely take on the seventh Doctor.
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Post by constonks on May 27, 2019 21:37:58 GMT
After your recommendations, I recently listened to the trilogy of Magic Mousetrap, Enemy of the Daleks and Angel of Scutari. I thought each story was excellent, and each in It’s own way, very satisfying. I’ve mostly listened to the more recent main range stories, and I’ve been very pleasantly struck by the more complex ‘literary’ quality of these three stories. There’s a nice focus on dialogue, on character building, and on atmosphere. The more modern main range stories that I’ve listened to seem to be more plot driven and less intricate. I don’t know if this generally the case, but these three stories really surprised and impressed me with their quality. I'd say - and I think a lot of the crowd here will agree - that the Seventh Doctor output has not reached the heights of the Hex arc in a while now. (And two of the stronger entries in recent years have been Hex stories...)
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Post by Hieronymus on May 27, 2019 22:46:40 GMT
I'd say - and I think a lot of the crowd here will agree - that the Seventh Doctor output has not reached the heights of the Hex arc in a while now. (And two of the stronger entries in recent years have been Hex stories...) You realize that Cold Fusion was released in that window of time you describe at "not reached the heights"? And both Muse of Fire and The Moons of Vulpana rate very well.
In any case there really aren't very many Hex stories. Looking through my list there are fewer than I expected to find. But if you want an abbreviated run:
The Harvest Live 34 Night Thoughts The Settling Forty Five The Magic Mousetrap Enemy of the Daleks The Angel of Scutari
The first several releases establish Hex's character and his relationship with Ace and the Doctor. The final two releases above initiate a multi-story arc alluded to elsewhere in this thread.
You then get the trilogy: Project: Destiny A Death in the Family Lurkers at Sunlight's Edge
and this trilogy has lots of connections to stories and events in which other characters appeared, including the Sixth Doctor. The trilogy includes essential and significant events for Hex's story arc, but if you haven't already listened to the connecting stories without the 7th Doctor or those without Hex, you will miss a lot of the impact.
{Spoiler} These include stories about the Forge and knowing enough Evelyn You then get the trilogy: Protect and Survive Black and White Gods and Monsters
and this trilogy also interlocks with several non-Hex stories. There are subsequent stories with Hex, but you can also choose to stop here, if you like, as it forms a natural stopping point. There are four additional Hex stories after this, but they are not essential to understanding the multi-story arc.
As mentioned elsewhere, there is also a special release of The Veiled Leopard that is worth a listen, and which can be slotted in just about anywhere once you have a sense for Hex's character.
So it is possible to do a 14 story pass on Hex
You could cut Night Thoughts, The Magic Mousetrap, and Lurkers at Sunlight's Edge from that list (as not strictly essential listening for Hex), but they are all very good stories, and you'd want to listen to them sooner or later.
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Post by constonks on May 28, 2019 3:44:50 GMT
I'd say - and I think a lot of the crowd here will agree - that the Seventh Doctor output has not reached the heights of the Hex arc in a while now. (And two of the stronger entries in recent years have been Hex stories...) You realize that Cold Fusion was released in that window of time you describe at "not reached the heights"? And both Muse of Fire and The Moons of Vulpana rate very well. Let's pretend I said "Main Range" as the Novel Adaptations do have some pretty great stuff. I also should add I haven't heard the Mags audios yet but have heard good things. And I'm not saying there's nothing good since Afterlife! I liked Red Planets quite a bit for instance, and I think The Two Masters is fantastic (but it barely feels like a Seventh Doctor story). I guess more than anything I like my Doctor Who with arcs, both plotwise and characterwise, and Hex's stories were great for that. The Mel and Ace trilogies, not as much.
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Post by fitzoliverj on Jun 11, 2019 19:45:45 GMT
unlike most of his stories Hex isn't put through the wringer. Indeed, it's easily the least traumatic story he's in. Can't quite tell how I stumbled across this post six weeks later, but on reading it it suddenly occured to me that if Big Finish ever do another story with Fitz, which is admittedly unlikely, perhaps they should team him with Hex just to see who has more of a miserable time?
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