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Post by Deleted on Sept 11, 2019 6:45:15 GMT
Three stories in and this is fresh audio,bringing on the new writers is paying off especially when we reach the end of the {Spoiler} The pairing of the Doctor as man as wife,a dysfunctional man and wife.The nods to Bennys this world family and ex husband pays off.It reminds you that we are in Bennys Universe now and its Warners Doctor that will have to adjust.
The fact that its written by April McCaffrey who is an expert on Benny really shows. third set So one story to go and a leisurely day to relisten ahead and I Deffo think that Dead and Breakfast will get an instant repeat.Chuffed.Benny and Warner are back
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Post by tuigirl on Sept 11, 2019 7:17:26 GMT
The first story was pretty good. I liked that they tried something a bit different and closer to Benny's profession as they explained in the extra. In general I really appreciate that these new Benny sets are a lit more "adult" than the general Doctor Who fare from BF. They do not shy away from some great deep character work. And yes, the first story works wonderfully as a character exploration for the two main characters.
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Post by Who Review on Sept 11, 2019 12:30:37 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Sept 11, 2019 15:41:30 GMT
The first story was pretty good. I liked that they tried something a bit different and closer to Benny's profession as they explained in the extra. In general I really appreciate that these new Benny sets are a lit more "adult" than the general Doctor Who fare from BF. They do not shy away from some great deep character work. And yes, the first story works wonderfully as a character exploration for the two main characters. By the end of the set this is defintely a TEAM. {Spoiler} Or a couple🤪
Benny and Warner fit like a hand and glove as a double act.So Much so that i think the Sylvester pairing is on Shaky ground as I really am finding i enjoy stories more with these two and cannot wait for the next set to be announced on a similar theme of using new writers.Give these four writers a shot at more and we can have probably a wonderful team to rival the Dorneys/Fittons and Adams/Handcocks
Overall this was a great set of stories not totally brilliant but fun and engaging.The Box set cover just screams open me. This Is a new Era for Benny with what i would class as HER DOCTOR,wait till he meets the family,wait till he meets his alternative versions.This Is OUR universe not his ,i do not expect him to abide by the rules.The Web of Time in a Universe thats not his own and Warner and Benny have to meet the Valeyard again.Theres a sparring i would enjoy.
I hope these New Writers and old really come at it with all guns blazing. Benny is really ready to be discovered again
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Post by Deleted on Sept 11, 2019 15:43:40 GMT
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Post by barnabaslives on Sept 11, 2019 16:05:25 GMT
What to do? I was going to savor this set (I still haven't heard the last story from the last set for saving it away), the last release with Bernice and the Warner Doctor has to be one of the best things Big Finish did that whole year and ripping through these almost seems a bit like guzzling a fine beverage that ought to be sipped... But I just listened to Pride of the Lampian and enjoyed it so much that I really, really want to hear another one That was really good, wonderfully intriguing and full of surprises! That's lovely to get that caught up in a story and feel so much like it's transporting you elsewhere. Is that the first for the author at Big Finish? I definitely want to hear more from Alyson Leeds!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 11, 2019 16:26:59 GMT
What to do? I was going to savor this set (I still haven't heard the last story from the last set for saving it away), the last release with Bernice and the Warner Doctor has to be one of the best things Big Finish did that whole year and ripping through these almost seems a bit like guzzling a fine beverage that ought to be sipped... But I just listened to Pride of the Lampian and enjoyed it so much that I really, really want to hear another one That was really good, wonderfully intriguing and full of surprises! That's lovely to get that caught up in a story and feel so much like it's transporting you elsewhere. Is that the first for the author at Big Finish? I definitely want to hear more from Alyson Leeds! These are all New Authors-The Third Author i got from the extras is very much an expert of Benny and it definitely shows from the tale-Really enjoyed them all and as they say practice makes perfect
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Post by Deleted on Sept 11, 2019 21:06:44 GMT
Halfway through this & it's fantastic, even when judged against the high standards of the previous set. Hope to hear a lot more from these new writers.
(Please can we get the title of the thread changed)
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Post by Digi on Sept 11, 2019 23:04:31 GMT
Got it
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Post by elkawho on Sept 12, 2019 1:14:12 GMT
I think that this was my favorite Benny box set ever.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 12, 2019 5:50:52 GMT
I think that this was my favorite Benny box set ever. Thats pretty High Praise.I will reserve my judgement on that till later. It certainly feels fresh and inventive and certainly consistently strong stories IMO. I have a certain relistenable fondness for the previous set Volume 4-ruler of The Universe.Which i find captivating when i switch it on again its the dynamic between Bennie and The Doctor. When is the next release ?🤪😂
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Post by tuigirl on Sept 12, 2019 8:57:48 GMT
Finished Clear History and Dead and Breakfast last night. Two really distinct, original stories.
Clear History was a nice take on a common Sci-Fi trope. I admit I was a bit disappointed by the villain of the piece, but I think it was part of the plot {Spoiler} that he was a bit useless and pathetic.
Dead and Breakfast had some great creepy atmosphere.
And fun comedic moments. It was fantastic having Benny and the Doctor as an old married couple.
Plus, we get some great original characters in this.
I think Dead and Breakfast is my favorite so far!
Like in the previous sets, Benny and the Warner Doctor work wonderfully together. Their banter is a joy to listen to.
I also really like that the relation between Benny and the Doctor is slightly shifted compared to other Doctor/ companion combinations. There is a reason Benny is shown on the cover holding the screwdriver. And she even calls the Doctor her assistant. This makes for a great change of pace.
So far, I like this set. It was a great idea to get new talent in and I think this was a quite successful experiment.
However, I still think the previous 2 sets with Benny and the Warner Doctor were a bit better.
Non the less, I am already looking forward to the next set. For which I hope we get an original story from one of Divergent's own esteemed members.
When can we pre-order?
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Post by sherlock on Sept 12, 2019 10:02:15 GMT
Finished the set. I wouldn’t say it was as good as previous Benny/Unbound Doctor sets, but all in all an enjoyable set of stories. There were some good ideas and a firm grasp on the characters of Benny and Unbound Doctor. The injection of fresh talent paid off, so I hope the writers are given another opportunity.
So when’s the next set?
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Post by barnabaslives on Sept 12, 2019 11:10:22 GMT
Heard all four stories, I just couldn't put the set down. Hard to tell which is my favorite Benny box set now. I'd really like to hear more from all four writers.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 12, 2019 14:07:59 GMT
Heard all four stories, I just couldn't put the set down. Hard to tell which is my favorite Benny box set now. I'd really like to hear more from all four writers. I think from listening to the extras that this is probably a certainty.Listening also to Lisa on one of the stories she was very enthused.I think they are all good stories by talented writers under tutelage form old hands.Once the old hands and the new hands get together am sure there will be a lot of mind melding of ideas and directions to go.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 13, 2019 8:02:34 GMT
Wouldn't it be a good idea for BF to add the PDF scripts for all 4 stories, considering that the writers originally entered the In Time anthology competition?
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Post by Ian McArdell on Sept 13, 2019 9:18:12 GMT
Another great set... and good to have some fresh talent involved. I'm loving David Warner's cynical Doctor in particular, like the War Doctor relieved of his guilt! Hard to pick a favourite... my take is now up at CultBox
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Post by Deleted on Sept 13, 2019 9:41:31 GMT
Wouldn't it be a good idea for BF to add the PDF scripts for all 4 stories, considering that the writers originally entered the In Time anthology competition? Would so love that idea Scripts on PDF . I have never searched that on my account are there any releases that do have those?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 13, 2019 9:47:23 GMT
Another great set... and good to have some fresh talent involved. I'm loving David Warner's cynical Doctor in particular, like the War Doctor relieved of his guilt! Hard to pick a favourite... my take is now up at CultBoxGreat review and agree we need ramifications for this escape. Warner has had so many forays into the BF universe in different personas but for me this is his FIT.This Doctor was a missed TV opportunity and so glad BF got to it.Tired,weary Cynical with a sly humour and a perfect travelling companion. I was listening to this set with my Maltese friends son and he looked at the cover and said IS THE DOCTOR A WOMAN NOW?.....grrrrr lol. He then added but who is this Bernice she sound really good.(Hey the lad can spot talent). This is a set that engages you even with multiple relistens as i have done on this break ideal lying in the bed in the dark stuff.Its crawling higher in my enjoyability with its predecessors
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Post by Deleted on Sept 13, 2019 9:50:59 GMT
Wouldn't it be a good idea for BF to add the PDF scripts for all 4 stories, considering that the writers originally entered the In Time anthology competition? Would so love that idea Scripts on PDF . I have never searched that on my account are there any releases that do have those? Only The Tenth Doctor Adventures Volume 1, thus far. How about emailing BF?
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