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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2018 5:38:44 GMT
I think the goofiness actually works, though in the context of this release. The emotion bubbling and conflict within, it just makes these versions more chilling and distinct. All very Doctor Who. Hopefully the story is as good as it sounds. ANDREW SMITH, CONSTONKS. ANDREW SMITH
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Post by Timelord007 on May 5, 2018 7:24:52 GMT
Looking forward to this one immensely.
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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2018 19:48:58 GMT
I hope this isn't the only Banks/Hardy story we get - I'd kill for them to have a rematch with Davison.
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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2018 0:32:00 GMT
Yes. An (forgive me) excellent assortment of 80s Doctor, 80s Cybermen, an 80s writer and Jamie Anderson directing. This ought to be splendid. I'm loving the Cyber-performances here. It's almost like, for them, talking takes just that little bit more effort than it does for us unconverted. The line about human frailties and weakness has a great "I've never experienced it, but you should know, surely?" quality to it. Like a bug-hunter studying one of his insects in the terrarium. It'll be very interesting to see what Andrew Smith does with these.
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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2018 0:58:26 GMT
I hope this isn't the only Banks/Hardy story we get - I'd kill for them to have a rematch with Davison. It's defienatly on the cards. Especially how it'd feed into Ressurection.
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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2018 0:59:03 GMT
Yes. An (forgive me) excellent assortment of 80s Doctor, 80s Cybermen, an 80s writer and Jamie Anderson directing. This ought to be splendid. DESTR-OY HIM
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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2018 5:30:03 GMT
Yes. An (forgive me) excellent assortment of 80s Doctor, 80s Cybermen, an 80s writer and Jamie Anderson directing. This ought to be splendid. DESTR-OY HIM Actually, that reminds me. An old favourite: the Cyber-Leader takes a page from GLaDOS and performs Portal 2's "Want You Gone".
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Post by Whovitt on May 6, 2018 5:34:09 GMT
DESTR-OY HIM Actually, that reminds me. An old favourite: the Cyber-Leader takes a page from GLaDOS and performs Portal 2's "Want You Gone". I cannot even begin to contemplate the mix of emotions I went through watching that. From abject horror to total hilarity I can only ask: What did I just watch?
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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2018 6:10:34 GMT
Actually, that reminds me. An old favourite: the Cyber-Leader takes a page from GLaDOS and performs Portal 2's "Want You Gone". I cannot even begin to contemplate the mix of emotions I went through watching that. From abject horror to total hilarity I can only ask: What did I just watch? From the hit reunion album Promises to Aliens Have No Validity. What can we say, a Cyberman's gotta make a living.
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Post by omega on Jul 12, 2018 10:24:52 GMT
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Post by omega on Jul 12, 2018 10:44:46 GMT
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Post by Bazoolium on Jul 12, 2018 11:25:00 GMT
Looks like fun.
I want this UNIT team to fight the McQueen Master.
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Post by mark687 on Jul 12, 2018 11:31:26 GMT
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Post by Timelord007 on Jul 12, 2018 12:14:58 GMT
I'm so looking forward to this one David Banks scared me as a 7 yr old who'll now probably scare me as a 43 yr old lol, superb cover art as well
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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2018 13:36:04 GMT
I have only listened to Part One so far, but here are a few thoughts. I really like this trilogy featuring the 'new' UNIT so far. In fact, I'd say this rather untrusting, brutal bunch are my favourite current version of the organisation, and possibly the most persuasively realised to my ears. I also liked Steve Foxon's musical echoes to Malcolm Clarke's 80's scores, Andrew Smith's script crackles at a good pace and there is a definite thrill hearing the cliffhanger.
But most frightening of all, as I am listening to this ...
{Spoiler} ... there are rumours of a hose-pipe ban close to where I live!
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Post by mark687 on Jul 12, 2018 15:47:33 GMT
Love 80s Cybermen!
Such a great combo of menace with just a touch of camp.
A great action/drama piece
As usual Colin on fine form.
As to the Arc Elements
The off-kilter UNIT Team members are either nicely wrapped up or sent fully into the darkness that will need the next Doctor to resolve.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2018 23:03:02 GMT
A beautiful Cybermen classic - quite an early birthday present from Big Finish! Andrew Smith has totally nailed it in his script, along with the brilliant directing by Jamie Anderson (son of Gerry). Even the voice acting of the 80s Cybermen captured the spirit of their televised appearances too. Well done to all involved, well done!
By the way, I've noticed that the Subscribers PDF script only consists of Parts 1 and 2. Not sure if that's an error.
UPDATE: The full script has now been added.
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Post by sherlock on Jul 13, 2018 22:42:12 GMT
Proper 80s Cybermen on audio, and they are excellent!
The 80s UNIT team carries on well, some unexpected turns for them and a nice loose end for the seventh Doctor to resolve.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 14, 2018 11:47:39 GMT
This was an absolute blast, and a timely one as well with the UK's current heatwave. It is so good to have Banks and Hardy back as THE Cybermen (at least, the Cybermen from 'my' era). The Cyberleader's broadcast to the world was a highlight - he still has an 'excellent' voice, and age seems to have added another level of menace to it. It would have been great just to hear these two return - an hopefully, they'll do more Big Finish - but luckily, Andrew Smith's story is a belter too. My favourite since the Helliax Rift, actually, which seems to indicate the current UNIT 'trilogy' has hit the spot with me. On that note, it's good to have arcs spread out across the releases, that set up a new environment for The Doctor, and the opportunity to bring in new 'regular' characters with whom nasty surprising and shocking things can be done.
A wonderful release. The monthly range is on great form at the moment.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 14, 2018 12:57:15 GMT
A wonderful release. The monthly range is on great form at the moment.
Agree 100%. There's not much more I can add, Hour of the Cybermen was great. I loved every minute of it.
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