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Post by omega on Nov 27, 2016 5:59:49 GMT
 TBR December 2016SynopsisThe TARDIS arrives on a moon-sized asteroid orbiting two gas giants. With an amazing view, it’s a chance for the Doctor, Steven and Sara to unwind after their recent adventures. But they quickly find themselves in the midst of battle - on one side: a familiar group of space-suited soldiers - members of the Space Security Service. On the other: strange, squat aliens in body armour. Surviving the initial hostilities, the Doctor and his friends discover that the SSS squad is on a terrifying mission. With many lives at stake, they have to venture deep inside the asteroid in search of a hideous weapon. But who can they trust in the battle against these Sontarans? Written By: Simon Guerrier Directed By: Lisa Bowerman CASTPeter Purves (Steven/The Doctor/Narrator), Jean Marsh (Sara Kingdom), Dan Starkey (Corporal Ellis/Slite/Shrok/Stack/Commander), Jemma Churchill (Captain Papas), John Banks (Corporal Gage), Rosanna Miles (Tinder/Human Soldier) Behind the ScenesEpisode List 1. The Sontarans 2. The Descent 3. The Blind City 4. The Rule of War |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 4, 2016 19:27:01 GMT
Loving the trailer. The idea that the First Doctor faced down the Sontarans is such a neat and exciting one.
His stern, authoritarian Doctor should be more than a match for their military mettle :-)
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Post by TinDogPodcast on Dec 9, 2016 16:00:08 GMT
Jean marsh sounds really well... actually she sounds about 20... audio really is stunning
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Post by acousticwolf on Dec 14, 2016 9:14:08 GMT
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Post by mark687 on Dec 14, 2016 14:02:25 GMT
Really rather good a thrilling action yearn.
Regards
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Post by Zagreus on Dec 14, 2016 19:43:17 GMT
In the middle of episode 2 and hot damn I don't think the Sontarans have ever been presented as such terrifying threats before. Good stuff.
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Post by Audio Watchdog on Dec 14, 2016 22:22:15 GMT
I'm still not a huge fan of The Early Adventures format but it is Simon Guerrier writing for the 1st Doctor. A definite purchase at some point.
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Post by Zagreus on Dec 14, 2016 23:01:13 GMT
My oh my that was a wonderful release  I really like the ending cliffhanger lead in to Episode 8 of The Daleks' Master Plan. Felt good and proper The Sontarans were a right proper menace in this one. Parts of episode 2 were downright chilling, and they got a chance to show off their cruelty while also showing off their alien way of thinking, but without it coming off comedic as it often does in other Sontaran releases. A right good serial. The ending though leaves me a bit curious about future One/Steven/Sara releases. Will they just take place before this? Haven't listened to the interviews yet, so perhaps this is addressed. |
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Post by acousticwolf on Dec 15, 2016 13:46:39 GMT
Excellent, excellent finish to the series. I completely forgot Hartnell wasn't in this, Peter Purves did a splendid job, "splendid I say ..."
The New Series Sontarans should be more like this ...
Cheers
Tony
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Post by Deleted on Dec 15, 2016 19:38:49 GMT
I love this era and I love the Sontarans. What a treat.
The Daleks' Masterplan is almost like it's own series, all the Steven and Sara stories cement that almost. It felt weird hearing characters talking about Rutans etc, stuff we know that wasn't invented until Hartnell and even Troughton had left the role. Weirdly aswell the ending made it feel like part of that story!
The story was well-written, the Sontarans a serious enemy. The cast felt bigger than 5, no Purves doesn't sound like Hartnell but is a suitable stand-in, you forget the Doctor and Stven were the same actor when you get into the swing of things.
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Post by coffeeaddict on Dec 15, 2016 20:47:24 GMT
Really enjoyed this one - I have to agree that it was a good wrap for the series.
I'm trying to determine if my cat has been replaced by a Rutan.
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Post by mrperson on Dec 15, 2016 22:27:02 GMT
Another excellent one from the EA's
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Post by kimalysong on Dec 16, 2016 12:13:52 GMT
By far my favorite of this season of Early Adventures. For me the first 3 were enjoyable enough but nothing extraordinary but this was something special. Some great drama and the Sontarans were more threatening than I can ever remember them being.
I loved how Steven & Sara knew something that we did but the Doctor didn't.
My favorite aspect was probably episode 3 loved the Sontaran trying to understand humanity through Steven. Some great character moments there.
You got to love how Big Finish added all these extra adventures for this Tardis Team. It also makes what happens to Sara even sadder in a way because she is forming a greater bond with Steven & the Doctor through these stories. But I did love how the Doctor apologized they had to go back to the Daleks like the Sontarans had been a holiday.
To conclude more Simon Guerrier stories please!
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Post by Tony Jones on Dec 16, 2016 12:20:37 GMT
Fantastic story, great to have Simon write for Steven and Sara. Very clever as well
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Post by Sir Wearer of Hats on Dec 18, 2016 8:17:56 GMT
I love the little note of panic Purves injects into the Doctors voice when the Sontarans take the Ship.
I also like the "Billy fluff" when he calls the flowers fauna!
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Post by Timelord007 on Dec 18, 2016 8:41:58 GMT
Phenomenal story that had everything i love about the First Doctor era thrills, great drama, well written characters, strong performances & plenty of emotion.
The Sontarans is my favourite Big Finish audio adventure to feature the First Doctor.
I rate it a 9/10
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Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2016 12:30:01 GMT
Through four stories alone, Simon Guerrier has managed to prise open The Daleks' Master Plan and make a bold new era for the First Doctor he can call his very own. It's always a pleasure to delve into this particular period, but I'm pretty much sold with the promise of genuinely threatening Sontarans taking control of the TARDIS. Sounds like fun.  |
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Post by mark687 on Dec 19, 2016 16:42:04 GMT
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Post by chapwithwings on Dec 19, 2016 20:50:12 GMT
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Post by Audio Watchdog on Dec 19, 2016 20:56:44 GMT
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