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Post by Hieronymus on Jul 26, 2019 17:10:53 GMT
The Adventures of Luther Arkwright is a 2005 BF adaptation of the comic book series. The BF script was adapted by Mark Wright from the comics that were both written and illustrated by Brian Talbot. The cast is led by David Tennant, Paul Darrow, and Siri O'Neal.
Luther Arkwright is a government agent able to pass between parallel worlds. The work blends elements of spy stories and alternate histories.
Until recently, The Adventures of Luther Arkwright was available only on CD, but is now available as a download.
Questions to consider: What do you think of the story? Was the adaptation to audio successful? Which cast members gave strong performances? Should fans of David Tennant and Paul Darrow purchase this release for their collection?
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Post by charlesuirdhein on Jul 26, 2019 18:31:18 GMT
I thoroughly enjoyed it, though I posit the caveat that I had already read the graphic novel, so possibly there are some sequences that may seem off or just elicit a WTF moment on audio. So I don't know if it could have been adapted better, we have what we have, but maybe tweaked to help some of the moments that are very visual in the comic translate better.
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Post by vivdunstan on Jul 26, 2019 19:23:35 GMT
I really enjoyed it, and still think it has some of the best soundscape in any Big Finish audio,
The plot is mind blowing, but I went with the flow, and was fine. It was imaginative, dark and gripping.
Also the performances were great, especially David Tennant and Paul Darrow.
And I took a perverse pleasure in hearing David Tennant’s Luther say “Rose!”
I think it’s an under appreciated gem in the Big Finish catalogue, which given the cast and background is a big shame.
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Post by Ela on Jul 26, 2019 21:29:07 GMT
I enjoyed this a lot, thought the acting was fantastic and the story was interesting.
I never read the graphic novel and only investigated it (but have not read it) after I listened to the story.
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Post by Sir Wearer of Hats on Jul 26, 2019 21:44:31 GMT
And, importantly, it’s a markedly different beast to the original comic so both or either can be enjoyed.
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Post by frisby78 on Aug 1, 2019 9:40:36 GMT
Always enjoyed it. Darrow is fab in it.
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Post by shutupbanks on Aug 1, 2019 11:40:19 GMT
It’s an excellent story from a time when BF took some real creative risks with their choices of material to adapt. At first glance it’s got vanity project written all over it but it’s a very solid script anchored with some great performances (Darrow is a hoot and the supporting cast all give it a solid effort) and some terrific world building. I’m not familiar with the comic it was based on but I didn’t find that a disadvantage at all when I went in.
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Post by Tony Jones on May 29, 2020 10:50:17 GMT
I was pleased I bought it, and echo most of the comments above
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Post by johnhurtdoctor on May 29, 2020 11:09:05 GMT
Never listened to this, although I love the comic books. Bryan Talbot really should be more well known & spoken of in the same terms as Alan Moore.
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Post by johnhurtdoctor on Jul 8, 2020 14:58:05 GMT
Looks like we are getting more Luther Arkwright. In a recent interview author Bryan Talbot said "they (Big Finish) are working on the sequel now, they are working on Heart of Empire. & I've heard that David Tennant has already recorded his bits."
For anyone interested in listening to the full 2 hour interview with Bryan Talbot it can be found on the latest episode of the 2000AD podcast which you can also watch on their YouTube channel. He's had a fascinating career from underground comics to mainstream 2000AD work to personal projects & graphic novels.
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Post by mark687 on Jul 8, 2020 15:08:05 GMT
Looks like we are getting more Luther Arkwright. In a recent interview author Bryan Talbot said "they (Big Finish) are working on the sequel now, they are working on Heart of Empire. & I've heard that David Tennant has already recorded his bits."For anyone interested in listening to the full 2 hour interview with Bryan Talbot it can be found on the latest episode of the 2000AD podcast which you can also watch on their YouTube channel. Well that's a turn up Wonder who'll be Cromwell? Regards mark687
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Post by fitzoliverj on Jul 8, 2020 15:23:45 GMT
I've heard that David Tennant has already recorded his bits." He's probably busier now than he ever was when he could leave home to work.
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Post by muckypup on Jul 8, 2020 15:49:54 GMT
ive tried three times with this but found it really confusing, i have to confess not got further than half an hour in......
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Post by Sir Wearer of Hats on Jul 9, 2020 2:38:06 GMT
Looks like we are getting more Luther Arkwright. In a recent interview author Bryan Talbot said "they (Big Finish) are working on the sequel now, they are working on Heart of Empire. & I've heard that David Tennant has already recorded his bits."For anyone interested in listening to the full 2 hour interview with Bryan Talbot it can be found on the latest episode of the 2000AD podcast which you can also watch on their YouTube channel. Well that's a turn up Wonder who'll be Cromwell? Regards mark687 Cromwell’s not in “Heart of Empire”. I wonder if India Fisher will be back as Charlotte...
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Post by sidestep on Oct 30, 2022 13:28:30 GMT
Having never read the comic & only had the story description going in, I didn’t fully understand some parts of it. However, with careful, undistracted listening, I was able to follow the main plot, and the acting & music was pretty good. 👍🏻 I was happy to add this to my David Tennant-Paul Darrow-India Fisher collection..
In my teenaged years, I was a huge fan of alternative history stories, what-ifs, & future dystopia. This was an interesting take on that part of history.
I’m leaning strongly towards preordering the sequel, Heart of Empire.
More India Fisher is always good, as I wait patiently for Charlotte Pollard 3 & The Further Adventuress 2 😊
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Post by tuigirl on Oct 31, 2022 20:38:02 GMT
Having never read the comic & only had the story description going in, I didn’t fully understand some parts of it. However, with careful, undistracted listening, I was able to follow the main plot, and the acting & music was pretty good. 👍🏻 I was happy to add this to my David Tennant-Paul Darrow-India Fisher collection.. In my teenaged years, I was a huge fan of alternative history stories, what-ifs, & future dystopia. This was an interesting take on that part of history. I’m leaning strongly towards preordering the sequel, Heart of Empire. More India Fisher is always good, as I wait patiently for Charlotte Pollard 3 & The Further Adventuress 2 😊 I think you may have sold me on this, I was so far hesitant to get the release, but now I might check it out.
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