Normally I cannot wait for a pre-order to arrive, but this feels different.
I like having new Jago & Litefoot to look forward to, but soon Jago & Litefoot Forever will be final.
I felt the same way when placing my pre-order for J&L Forever. Happy to see the new cover on screen as I clicked on the pre-order button, thinking how the year that had passed since I pre-ordered S13 was too long a time between J&L orders, yet at the same time so very sad knowing that it will be the last time I do so.
If I'm like this pre-ordering, what will I not be like when I actually listen to it?
'My lords, ladies and gentlemen, now appearing in our download accounts for one final adventure, our much-loved friends:
The Illustrious Impresario of Infernal Investigations, Mr. Henry Gordon Jago and a poignant farewell to (in the words of Mr. Robert Holmes) England's Peerless Professor of Pathology, Professor George Litefoot.'
'My lords, ladies and gentlemen of the Red Tavern, please charge your glasses. The toast is: Jago & Litefoot Forever!'
Bittersweet but a fine Finale Really well constructed be Paul Morris
A couple of lump in throat/ something in the eye moments (but I think they'll be at different points depending on the listener) Its celebratory of the series and not morose at all but at same time there's sentiment and dialogue that's delivered with beautiful poignancy because everyone knows its for the last time. A touching farewell to a great ensemble.
That was beautifully done by Paul Morris and everyone involved, a story which for me hit all the right notes and did everything I hoped it would - and I had a long list!, which was fully delivered on.
It's one last excellent J&L mystery full of red herrings and strange happenings to add to our collections, as Henry gallantly searches for his vanished friend - and vanishing memories - with help from Ellie and Quick and the doctor (Betterman, that is), and it provides a neat answer to what happened after the Series 13 cliff-hanger. I liked very much that the story has an 'episode' conclusion and a moment of victory for our friends, but no actual end to the central plot. The villains remain unknown and uncaught, with (sadly, only in our imaginations) another three episodes to go before they are vanquished by the Infernal Investigators, who will go on adventuring together for many years in their Victorian age - though we can't follow them further.
The 'memory' angle is used very well to bring in 'flashbacks' and I loved the choice of moments which celebrate the breadth and depth of J&L from tragic horror to pure comedy and are a wonderful tribute to Trevor Baxter - and the Prof. We see the professional pathologist at work, deducing death on the Riviera; in a comedy moment with Dr. Freud and a curious figure in Harris tweed(!) and the breath-taking, riveting conclusion to 'The Bloodless Soldier'. And in one of my favourite 'Litefoot' moments (from last year's 'Jago & Litefoot Revival') he gives us a moving definition of the Doctor and a great performance, also playing the cheery Tenth Doctor as part of his storytelling.
Christopher Benjamin carries the heart of the story superbly as Mr. Jago has to delve into, understand and escape from a very strange place. But nothing will stop Henry from being reunited with his friend and paying some brilliant tributes to that friend and to friendship along the way. 'Auld Lang Syne' is a bittersweet song at the best of times, but the line which caught me was in the middle of the action... 'Hang on in there George! I know where you are - and I'm comin' for you!' (Oh corks.)
And then the audio miracle - no doubt the 'making of' CD explains which series the new footage of Trevor Baxter came from (and as a fan I'll be interested to hear that.) But as a fan I was more than happy to just enjoy the fun of the unmysterious 'red herrings' explained, the dash to the Palace and the reunion with old friends, and even another link to the new era of 'Doctor Who'. How especially perfect for Louise Jameson/Leela to be there, who was there at the very beginning of J&L in 1977!
No other heroes of the Empire ever deserved royal honours more than they, but Victoria was more right than she knew to insist their titles be kept secret.
For many years now, Henry and the Prof. have worn a combined title of the highest honour, and to their loyal fans they will be "Jago & Litefoot" - forever!
A great story to round off an era in style; celebratory, nostalgic and an enjoyable and intriguing mystery in the best traditions of the range. Loved it!
That was beautifully done by Paul Morris and everyone involved, a story which for me hit all the right notes and did everything I hoped it would - and I had a long list!, which was fully delivered on.
It's one last excellent J&L mystery full of red herrings and strange happenings to add to our collections, as Henry gallantly searches for his vanished friend - and vanishing memories - with help from Ellie and Quick and the doctor (Betterman, that is), and it provides a neat answer to what happened after the Series 13 cliff-hanger. I liked very much that the story has an 'episode' conclusion and a moment of victory for our friends, but no actual end to the central plot. The villains remain unknown and uncaught, with (sadly, only in our imaginations) another three episodes to go before they are vanquished by the Infernal Investigators, who will go on adventuring together for many years in their Victorian age - though we can't follow them further.
The 'memory' angle is used very well to bring in 'flashbacks' and I loved the choice of moments which celebrate the breadth and depth of J&L from tragic horror to pure comedy and are a wonderful tribute to Trevor Baxter - and the Prof. We see the professional pathologist at work, deducing death on the Riviera; in a comedy moment with Dr. Freud and a curious figure in Harris tweed(!) and the breath-taking, riveting conclusion to 'The Bloodless Soldier'. And in one of my favourite 'Litefoot' moments (from last year's 'Jago & Litefoot Revival') he gives us a moving definition of the Doctor and a great performance, also playing the cheery Tenth Doctor as part of his storytelling.
Christopher Benjamin carries the heart of the story superbly as Mr. Jago has to delve into, understand and escape from a very strange place. But nothing will stop Henry from being reunited with his friend and paying some brilliant tributes to that friend and to friendship along the way. 'Auld Lang Syne' is a bittersweet song at the best of times, but the line which caught me was in the middle of the action... 'Hang on in there George! I know where you are - and I'm comin' for you!' (Oh corks.)
And then the audio miracle - no doubt the 'making of' CD explains which series the new footage of Trevor Baxter came from (and as a fan I'll be interested to hear that.) But as a fan I was more than happy to just enjoy the fun of the unmysterious 'red herrings' explained, the dash to the Palace and the reunion with old friends, and even another link to the new era of 'Doctor Who'. How especially perfect for Louise Jameson/Leela to be there, who was there at the very beginning of J&L in 1977!
No other heroes of the Empire ever deserved royal honours more than they, but Victoria was more right than she knew to insist their titles be kept secret.
For many years now, Henry and the Prof. have worn a combined title of the highest honour, and to their loyal fans they will be "Jago & Litefoot" - forever!
A great story to round off an era in style; celebratory, nostalgic and an enjoyable and intriguing mystery in the best traditions of the range. Loved it!
I absolutely want to listen to this now but I held off on series 13, so I still have that to listen through.
"A good writer is not someone who knows how to write - but how to rewrite."- William Goldman
Mine did too. What struck me was that, credits aside, all the inner sleeve had were those three sweet photos. They said everything really
Nice to hear Alex Mallinson again on the 'making of' disc. He was so much a part of the team at the beginning. It was only right that he should be there at the end.
Quick edit for a heads up- Jamie Robertson has just put the extended 'curtain call' theme on his soundcloud.
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