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Post by aussiedoctorwhofan on Feb 6, 2024 9:09:01 GMT
video trailer
out now
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Post by ollychops on Feb 6, 2024 9:50:12 GMT
Is anyone else’s BF app showing the individual tracks for the episodes rather than the full episodes in one track?
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Post by sherlock on Feb 6, 2024 10:01:40 GMT
Is anyone else’s BF app showing the individual tracks for the episodes rather than the full episodes in one track? They’re working on it:
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Post by aussiedoctorwhofan on Feb 6, 2024 10:13:23 GMT
Fixed.
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Post by muddyviolet on Feb 6, 2024 15:05:53 GMT
I've only finished the first two stories so far but this is amazing.
The first story was classic Dorney. Fun premise, with delightful execution and it flowed amazingly.
The second story though might be the best 11 + Valarie story yet. Its amazing. For her second full-cast script Felicia Barker knocks it out of the Park. It's amazing, the story is great, the emotional beats are spectacular. And the ending is amazing. The last scene beautifully sets up the stakes for the next stories. I am honestly so excited for them.
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Post by coreywt on Feb 6, 2024 17:11:15 GMT
About to start listening to these now that it's all out. Is this the correct chronological order for the 11th/Valarie stories and is this all of them?
Geronimo Prologue - Clara V3 Geronimo V4 All of Time and Space Short Trip - The Galois Group (between episodes 1 and 2 of V4) Broken Hearts V5 Everywhere and Anywhere V6 Victory of the Doctor
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Post by mark687 on Feb 6, 2024 17:18:03 GMT
About to start listening to these now that it's all out. Is this the correct chronological order for the 11th/Valarie stories and is this all of them?
Geronimo Prologue - Clara V3 Geronimo V4 All of Time and Space Short Trip - The Galois Group (between episodes 1 and 2 of V4) Broken Hearts V5 Everywhere and Anywhere V6 Victory of the Daleks
Correct Regards mark687
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Post by mrperson on Feb 6, 2024 18:36:53 GMT
Trailer and (Apparently) Updated Story Details Online and Due Out the 1st full week of February Regards mark687 I am SO TORN on this range.. Essentially using a "stand in" on someone that is still alive and actively working (so I have to believe there is a 1% chance of him coming onboard).
So all 6 are full cast? Do the stories really stretch and test 11th ?
I so want to buy them all in the cd bundle.. Something is holding me back..
ARGH!
Indeed. I don't really feel like getting the stand-in when Smith may someday sign up. Of course, he's a bit busy these days...
I did note this:
Jacob Dudman said: “I’ve been doing these for more than a quarter of my life, and we’ve had such a good time making them that it feels sad to be ending, but we know it’s the right thing to do. I’ll always remember when the Doctor was me. It’s been the best.”"
And I wondered "wait a sec, Dudman's done with the role? Does that mean . . . "
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Post by sherlock on Feb 6, 2024 23:05:30 GMT
Oh it’s a rollercoaster this set, and I definitely need to relisten to the whole run as there’s a load of reincorporation which would have landed better if I fully recalled what half the plot devices involved actually did. I still really really enjoyed it, but it would have made the ride much smoother.
Firstly, shout out to Dorney’s opener. It’s small scale character work which is vital before the grand finale. Likely to overlooked in reviews I suspect because of this, as what follows is just an epic.
The Daleks are ruthless here in a way they haven’t been since To the Death. They land some serious blows and it actually matters. This is not your “Daleks hatch [x] convoluted scheme to dominate the universe and then go back in their box” plotline; this is the Daleks of the old Dalek Empire spin off. Nick Briggs’ Dalek voicing duties gets put through the wringer with the amount of voices he has to do; and it works. Their best showing in years, which is really saying something given how prolific the damn pepperpots are. And yes they explain what the Eternal is for.
The arc is wrapped up in a satisfyingly convoluted way that would make Moffat proud. Borderline flow chart territory. But its damn effective and anchors itself in Valarie, who really goes through the wringer.
Dudman’s Eleven gets a glorious curtain call. It’s an incredible performance. Frankly even if Smith did sign up tomorrow, you’d be doing yourself an injustice to miss out on this if you’re fan of the Eleventh Doctor.
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Post by aussiedoctorwhofan on Feb 7, 2024 3:39:31 GMT
Oh it’s a rollercoaster this set, and I definitely need to relisten to the whole run as there’s a load of reincorporation which would have landed better if I fully recalled what half the plot devices involved actually did. I still really really enjoyed it, but it would have made the ride much smoother. Firstly, shout out to Dorney’s opener. It’s small scale character work which is vital before the grand finale. Likely to overlooked in reviews I suspect because of this, as what follows is just an epic. The Daleks are ruthless here in a way they haven’t been since To the Death. They land some serious blows and it actually matters. This is not your “Daleks hatch [x] convoluted scheme to dominate the universe and then go back in their box” plotline; this is the Daleks of the old Dalek Empire spin off. Nick Briggs’ Dalek voicing duties gets put through the wringer with the amount of voices he has to do; and it works. Their best showing in years, which is really saying something given how prolific the damn pepperpots are. And yes they explain what the Eternal is for. The arc is wrapped up in a satisfyingly convoluted way that would make Moffat proud. Borderline flow chart territory. But its damn effective and anchors itself in Valarie, who really goes through the wringer. Dudman’s Eleven gets a glorious curtain call. It’s an incredible performance. Frankly even if Smith did sign up tomorrow, you’d be doing yourself an injustice to miss out on this if you’re fan of the Eleventh Doctor. I am sooo leaning further into purchasing these.. Keep up the positive reviews everyone !
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Post by shallacatop on Feb 7, 2024 19:24:52 GMT
Top marks from me, absolutely loved it. A deserving finale for such a strong run of stories. From the opening that’s quieter and character driven on the face of it, but each interaction offers deeper insight into the universe that the Daleks are conquering. To the middle two instalments which have Valerie at her most driven and the Daleks at their most ruthless in recent times. To the Victory of the Doctor, which is a tour de force for Jacob Dudman’s interpretation.
As mentioned above, the Daleks are at their most ruthless in recent times and much of that is down to the usage of the New Dalek Paradigm. I’m one of those that likes the designs (they’re the best in Asylum with the slight changes) and has long been fascinated about the hierarchy that was presented and unfortunately not really explored. So to get them on audio, dominating the cosmos and in such detail was a real treat. I love how each one of them is explored and kudos to Mr Briggs for bringing a unique interpretation to each one whilst not straying too far away, which can be the downfall of some Dalek variants. I also liked how it tied up little pieces of continuity whilst never being forced. Things like linking the New Dalek Paradigm to the Dalek Parliament, or giving us enough insight into the Supreme, Eternal & Drone / Commander to understand why it was them watching the Doctor at the Pandorica, or why the New Dalek Paradigm seemed to disappear from the galaxy. It’s a real fine line to do stuff like that.
This era has been one of my favourite ranges from Big Finish. It does exactly what got me into their productions in the first place; brand new eras with original companions whilst honouring the tenures they take place in. The Eleven / Valerie run does exactly that whilst feeling like its own substantial series. I understand any reticence to delve into recasts, impressionists, whatever you want to call it, especially when they slot into pre-existing eras, but I’d implore anyone on the fence to give this series a go. Dudman isn’t Matt, of course, but that’s no slight on him; he sounds like the great man himself and stands his own ground against any of the cast. To get something of this quality and variety if Matt was to join Big Finish would take years and years, frankly, and he’d need to be a permanent fixture on the schedules to boot. Sometimes these quirks in comparison to other ranges can be its secret weapon.
Really excited to delve into the full run again, as I think there’s so many more layers and connections that went over my head this time round. Geronimo!
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Post by jacobz40 on Feb 8, 2024 1:00:41 GMT
Brilliant. A masterpiece from start to finish. I feel quite comfortable calling this one of, if not the, best series of Doctor Who ever put out. Dudman gave a fantastic performance, Safiyya Ingar needs to be cast in everything, and every other lead brings their A-game. The writing is superb. Top-tier Big Finish that cannot be recommended highly enough.
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Post by martinw8686 on Feb 8, 2024 19:43:51 GMT
Top marks to all involved in this fantastic run of stories. One of the best runs Big Finish has ever produced. A major contender for the best production of the last 5 years.
I think it's a testament to the benefits of mixing new writers with a handful of established writers guiding the ship. Alfie Shaw and team can be very proud of their wonderful work. I look forward to listening to future ranges produced by Alfie and will keep an eye out for further plays written by the writers introduced to me through these sets.
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Post by 20fridge on Feb 11, 2024 2:17:19 GMT
Wow, what a finale! This is the season the Eleventh Doctor deserved but never got on television. It had the tight plotting of Series 5 without being as disappointingly convoluted as Series 6 or as scattered as Series 7. The war with the Daleks evoked many of Big Finish's War Doctor stories, and given how tragically those tend to end, it really added to the sense of tension. Also, after all the tragic endings that the Moffat era companions had, it was nice to see Valarie get a (relatively) happy ending. I was convinced that the reveal of her death from the last box set would hold or I would feel cheated if they undid it. Shaw threaded that needle beautifully. My only complaint is that I wish we could have more Eleventh Doctor stories of this quality. Well, that and I'd really like to know who they originally had making the phone calls to the TARDIS. I hate that they teased it in the special features but never revealed who.
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Post by mbt66 on Feb 11, 2024 11:28:14 GMT
Only listened to Didn’t You Kill My Mother so far, but I just wanted to say bravo!
What a clever concept the consultant was and a satisfactory reveal regarding the woman on the phone.
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Post by ollychops on Feb 11, 2024 11:36:45 GMT
I'm on Daleks Victorious and am I the only one that really struggles to understand what the Yearn are saying?
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Post by martinw8686 on Feb 11, 2024 12:06:01 GMT
I'm on Daleks Victorious and am I the only one that really struggles to understand what the Yearn are saying? I struggled with understanding The Yearn as well. I struggle in general with distorted or whispered voices. I've adored these sets, and the only negative for me is The Yearn's voices.
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Post by readyproductions on Feb 12, 2024 9:30:11 GMT
Only listened to Didn’t You Kill My Mother so far, but I just wanted to say bravo! What a clever concept the consultant was and a satisfactory reveal regarding the woman on the phone. The Consultant/ {Spoiler} Tim the Dalek Time Machine was SUCH a clever concept wasn't it?
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Post by elkawho on Feb 13, 2024 1:39:25 GMT
I'm on Daleks Victorious and am I the only one that really struggles to understand what the Yearn are saying? Nope. I don't usually have trouble understanding alien voices in these but I still have no idea what the Yearn are saying. It took the story down a bit for me.
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Post by mark687 on Feb 15, 2024 13:18:51 GMT
Music Suite DL in Bonus Content Box
Regards
mark687
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