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Post by omega on Feb 19, 2018 9:19:44 GMT
DOCTOR WHO - SPECIAL RELEASES » THE THIRD DOCTOR ADVENTURES VOLUME 01 Released September 2015SynopsisThis release comes as two new Third Doctor stories and a disc of extras: Prisoners of the Lake by Justin Richards Captain Mike Yates is investigating the disappearance of artefacts from an archaeological site deep below Dunstanton Lake. It’s hardly a job for UNIT. But when the team discover a mysterious ancient structure buried deep underwater, all that changes. When chief archaeologist Freda Mattingly ventures inside, she soon realises that her skills do not begin to equip her to deal with what she finds. As an ancient menace begins to stir the Doctor, Jo Grant and Mike Yates must dive down to the lake bed and discover the secrets hidden there. Secrets that could mean the end of all life on Earth… The Havoc of Empires by Andy Lane The Doctor and Jo take Mike Yates on his first trip in the TARDIS, but instead of the historical cricket match they were aiming for they end up on a futuristic space station in the middle of a diplomatic crisis that might escalate into galactic war. The alien leader of the Chalnoth Hegemony is marrying the human Director of the Teklarn Incorporation, but there are forces that will stop at nothing to disrupt the ceremony. The Doctor is accused of murder while explosions occur across the station, and only Jo Grant, pretending to be a security consultant, can save the day. But then, there’s the Eels to consider… Written By: Justin Richards and Andy Lane Directed By: Nicholas Briggs CASTTim Treloar (Narrator/The Doctor), Katy Manning (Jo Grant), Richard Franklin (Mike Yates) Prisoners of the LakeCarolyn Seymour (Freda Mattingly), Robbie Stevens (Johnny Repford/Director Pennard/Statue/The Prosecutor), John Banks (Chief Dastron/Lieutenant Macintyre/UNIT Operative/Archaeologist) The Havoc of EmpiresHelen Goldwyn (May Zalrick/Harmony Station AI), Hywel Morgan (Regent Tharlar/Alex Filton), Lucy Briggs-Owen (Tina Andresson), Joanna Bacon (Lady Gurlen), George Layton (Louis Markell/Human Guard)
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Post by omega on Feb 19, 2018 9:25:34 GMT
Here's where it properly began for Tim Treloar as the Third Doctor (Light at the End was a cameo appearance). Personally I thought he nailed it right out of the gate. Tim absolutely knows the Third Doctor inside and out without impersonating Jon Pertwee. He inhabits the character absolutely and you never doubt it's not the Third Doctor.
And the main sticking point for lots of listeners, enough that it was removed for all future volumes. The narration. I didn't have an issue with it. It got the Brig in, and this is the only set thus far to have any recurring UNIT personnel. The Hidden Realm from volume 2 doesn't feature UNIT and Storm of the Horafax has new characters to represent UNIT outside of the Doctor and Jo. Richard Franklin and John Levene aren't in the cast list for volume 4.
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Post by mark687 on Feb 19, 2018 10:31:14 GMT
By coincidence I'm re-listening to this now
I still think its too narration heavy especially Prisoners of the Lake but Tim Trelore is very good (and improves with every Boxset.
I love the "Audio" Debut of that Alien Race in Havoc one of the funniest things ever.
A solid 7/10 that left for more providing they were not narrated.
Regards
mark687
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Post by shallacatop on Nov 5, 2018 19:14:18 GMT
Just finished Prisoners of the Lake. It’s Pertwee era paint by numbers, but that’s more than fine for a debut story, and it’s pretty good. Treloar has the intonation of Jon Pertwee down to a tee. The voice is a little off, but I know that improves with the range, based on the trailers for the future sets, and it’s a fantastic first attempt.
The narration is a little heavy, but I understand its inclusion and I know it’s not in Volume 2 onwards, so not a major criticism. It doesn’t help that Treloar used his normal voice, which is very similar to his Doctor voice, albeit without the intonation.
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Post by shallacatop on Nov 8, 2018 8:03:56 GMT
Finished Havoc of Empires. Pretty much the same feelings as my thoughts on Prisoners of the Lake above. This is a great story for Jo, though!
I think I’m going to make a start on Volume 4 on my commute now. Shake it up a bit!
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Post by elkawho on Nov 8, 2020 15:46:43 GMT
Anniversary listen-thru!! I just bumped up the existing thread.
I am probably one of the few who really liked the narration upon release of this one. One of the reasons was that I believed it was the only way we could get characters like The Brig or others who might be unavailable to record for whatever reason (death, retirement, etc.). As BF's first foray into major character recasts, I loved it. Tim Treloar was excellent from the first line, although he has refined and perfected his performance over the last 5 years. The third Doctor era is one of those odd things for me, where I don't particularly love The Doctor or the companion, but he ended up getting so many phenomenal stories that you just can't help loving it. I remember just reveling in all that I did like about the era when first listening.
As for the stories themselves, I think they stand up pretty well. Prisoner of the Lake is my favorite of the set, but not by much. Havoc is decidedly wonderful, with so many differing characters that all come together. Although I have to admit, I don't think the Jo as depicted on TV would have made a believable head of security. However BF ran with that and made her a much more rounded character, especially with this story. I do remember having a little bit of a hard time believing it at time of release, but with the subsequent stories that they have done I don't seem to have that problem now.
Next week: Blake's 7: Remnants
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Post by Deleted on Nov 8, 2020 19:06:46 GMT
Anniversary listen-thru!! I just bumped up the existing thread. I am probably one of the few who really liked the narration upon release of this one. One of the reasons was that I believed it was the only way we could get characters like The Brig or others who might be unavailable to record for whatever reason (death, retirement, etc.). As BF's first foray into major character recasts, I loved it. Tim Treloar was excellent from the first line, although he has refined and perfected his performance over the last 5 years. The third Doctor era is one of those odd things for me, where I don't particularly love The Doctor or the companion, but he ended up getting so many phenomenal stories that you just can't help loving it. I remember just reveling in all that I did like about the era when first listening. As for the stories themselves, I think they stand up pretty well. Prisoner of the Lake is my favorite of the set, but not by much. Havoc is decidedly wonderful, with so many differing characters that all come together. Although I have to admit, I don't think the Jo as depicted on TV would have made a believable head of security. However BF ran with that and made her a much more rounded character, especially with this story. I do remember having a little bit of a hard time believing it at time of release, but with the subsequent stories that they have done I don't seem to have that problem now. Next week: Blake's 7: Remnants I have a total love for this range and just finished again the first story- The narration never bothered me and Tim Treloar just clicks right away and yes he does get much much better. Its even a story so typical of its era and really gives Jo flesh having her OWn Doctor to relate to...now look how far from its humble beginnings it has gone... Totally enjoyable |
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Post by constonks on Nov 8, 2020 19:27:51 GMT
Only listened to Prisoners so far, but I also remember liking Havoc a lot the first time around so I'm looking forward to that!
First off, the narration. It gives the range its own feel - in the EAs, the narration is reminiscent of the lost episode soundtracks. But here, there are still plenty of visuals spelled out in the usual way through dialogue, and the narration feels more like it's there to provide little flourishes and extra description. I'm fine that they dropped it, but it did add a certain storybook coziness.
Secondly, the story. Funnily enough, I just rewatched The Stones of Blood the other night - you know, the one with the crashed prison ship with a defender and a prosecutor, trapped on Earth for millennia, with an escaped prisoner trying to take advantage of the lawmakers' flaws? But of course the big difference is that this feels like a definitive Pertwee outing - base under siege, UNIT called in, a willfully obstructive boss character, technology that's a bit too advanced for the time period and the Doctor doing some cool action hero activity - in this case diving. Can't you just imagine Pertwee playing those scenes, just like his shot at being an astronaut in The Ambassadors of Death?
There are some clever little twists along the way, though; I like how the magnetic wave patterns explain both the missing recording and the takeover of the Excav suit.
Overall, it's Pure Early Seventies Who, written and performed well. For the first story in this series, what more could you want?
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Post by grinch on Nov 9, 2020 10:52:26 GMT
Oh man, I utterly adored Havoc of Empires when I first listened to it. Really need to revisit that sometime down the line.
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Post by sidestep on Jan 2, 2023 13:35:50 GMT
I enjoyed listening to both stories, & am not surprised that the 3DA became a long running series, the quality of this first volume, the characters, voice acting, the writing, was superb. They nailed it in the first outing. The strength of this initial volume holds its own when compared to recent 3DA releases. 👍🏻 I also like the narration. & I like A.I. 💻😊
I’m happy that Katy Manning agreed to do this series & Tim Treloar is a gem. 💎
After this, I only have volume 5 left to listen to before volume 11 is released.
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Post by elkawho on Jan 3, 2023 22:56:00 GMT
I enjoyed listening to both stories, & am not surprised that the 3DA became a long running series, the quality of this first volume, the characters, voice acting, the writing, was superb. They nailed it in the first outing. The strength of this initial volume holds its own when compared to recent 3DA releases. 👍🏻 I also like the narration. & I like A.I. 💻😊 I’m happy that Katy Manning agreed to do this series & Tim Treloar is a gem. 💎 After this, I only have volume 5 left to listen to before volume 11 is released. Yeah, people had a real problem with the narration when this set was first released, but I really liked it. |
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