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Post by Bonesaw14 on Nov 11, 2015 23:46:55 GMT
"Hi Kerr - it's a standalone adventure with no prior knowledge needed! The Series 10 Cliffhanger will be picked up in Series 11 " Taken from a comment on Big Finish's Facebook page. Settles the 10 to 11 cliffhanger issue but doesn't quite sort the chronology.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 12, 2015 9:25:00 GMT
Great release - I rather enjoyed how lowkey Strax's inclusion was as just another oddity that Henry and George encounter and one suspects that the door has been well and truly opened for future meetings....
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Post by mark687 on Nov 12, 2015 10:44:28 GMT
I'm looking forward to this, but until now I hadn't connected the dots (have they released additional information) but this must be a follow up to The Ghosts of Gralstead!? "Stealing" brains a haunted house and Carolyn Seymour!
I don't think so but I knew certain elements sounded familiar so cheers
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Post by kfbate on Nov 12, 2015 11:14:30 GMT
This is stunning and such well worked comedy, I loved every single minute, of which there is not enough, they have to use STRAX more, and they also need to use him with Jago and Litefoot again, they just have too. The whole idea as well of getting Jago and Litefoot involved in the Paternoster Gang my mind is literally exploding with possibilities. Quite simply this is the quiet release amongst all the other big fireworks of releases that are coming out that in my mere opinion is simply stunning.
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Post by acousticwolf on Nov 12, 2015 16:10:06 GMT
This was excellent. Having listened to the first 4 series of Jago & Litefoot in quick succession, I think this fits in perfectly (better than the Sixth Doctor "Voyage ..." stories). Strax is fantastic and the comedy is not overused. I can definitely see a J&L and Paternoster cross-over coming in the future (perhaps as a final J&L boxset). Great stuff Cheers Tony
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Post by Deleted on Nov 12, 2015 17:33:02 GMT
Loved it! As good as it gets when it comes to an enjoyable story to listen to on a cold winter's evening. Strax with Jago & Litefoot works perfectly. We definitely need more of these.
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Post by coffeeaddict on Nov 12, 2015 17:47:26 GMT
Very enjoyable - so glad I had the day off yesterday and was able to listed to both this and UNIT.
I found this release did a good job of balancing the use of Strax for comedy and allowing him to contribute in more tangible ways.
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Post by mbt66 on Nov 12, 2015 22:26:57 GMT
I'm looking forward to this, but until now I hadn't connected the dots (have they released additional information) but this must be a follow up to The Ghosts of Gralstead!? "Stealing" brains a haunted house and Carolyn Seymour!
I don't think so but I knew certain elements sounded familiar so cheers
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mark687
That is probably for the best, becuase I couldn't see how Mordrega could have returned.
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Post by apdalek22 on Nov 12, 2015 23:29:37 GMT
Really wish they would do more specials with J & L just started their series love it so far and loved both voyages with 6. Would love for them to do s few more with other Doctors. Both are getting up their in age would love to have as much of them as possible
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Post by omega on Nov 13, 2015 1:53:15 GMT
I liked how including Strax allowed Justin Richards to expand the story in terms of technology used. It gave Jago, Litefoot and Ellie (who is the unsung hero of the adventures) the classic looking down at Earth from space moment. My favorite scene was in the library, where Strax clearly does not get the whole quiet thing, and asks for access to the Sontaran equivalent of the internet!. It reminded me of the bit in Miranda where she goes to the library and gets in a shushing argument with the librarian.
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Post by glutamodo on Nov 13, 2015 15:14:43 GMT
I finished this a couple of days ago - it was great. I don't think you can write Strax any way other than they did here - the wrinkle being his mind is a bit addled from the perception gizmo used on him. And that's one thing that I have to wonder, since they never did try to reverse the effects of that on his Sontaran brain, what will he "see" when he gets back home to Paternoster Row?
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Post by icecreamdf on Nov 14, 2015 1:47:50 GMT
This story was a lot of fun. My favorite scenes were when they took Strax to the theatre, and when they took him to the library. Neither scene really advanced the story, but both were hilarious. The best line was when Strax called the librarian "whispering scum." I'm also glad that Strax got to blow something up. I hope Madame Vastra comes to Big Finish soon.
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Post by Shiny on Nov 14, 2015 15:23:06 GMT
Very enjoyable. The plot was simple, but in the case of this story I think that's a good thing. The dynamic between the Jago & Lightfoot characters and Strax took centre stage. I liked Strax much more when he was interacting with Jago, Litefoot and Ellie than I ever did when he was with the Doctor.
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Post by constonks on Nov 14, 2015 18:57:54 GMT
Very enjoyable. The plot was simple, but in the case of this story I think that's a good thing. The dynamic between the Jago & Lightfoot characters and Strax took centre stage It really reminded me of the Justice of Jalxar in that way. Simple plot, all about the character interactions - In Jalxar's case, it's Romana and the Fourth Doctor with J+L and it works quite well so it's no wonder they emulated it.
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Post by aemiliapaula on Nov 15, 2015 10:18:05 GMT
The best part was the gunpowder tea!
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Post by Timelord007 on Nov 17, 2015 8:41:40 GMT
Outstanding audio drama, the 2 hours just flew by, Justin Richards nailed the tone, setting & characters superbly mixing a little sci-fi with gothic horror & humour.
The scene were Jago recounts what Strax did on stage with the Parrot literary had me in fits of laughter & comedy gold, more audio dramas of this quality please.
Highly recommended 9/10
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Post by Admin on Nov 18, 2015 8:05:37 GMT
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Post by mbt66 on Nov 18, 2015 15:30:36 GMT
Well that was all kinds of wonderful.
They all work so well together. As this has a sub-heading of The Haunting I really do hope that we will get more Jago & Litefoot & Strax.
Fingers crossed for more of the Paternoster Gang on audio.
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Post by mark687 on Nov 18, 2015 19:29:58 GMT
Received my CD copy Today.
Its got Writers Notes by Justin Richards in it
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Post by grazey on Nov 19, 2015 11:24:37 GMT
That was so much fun. They wouldn't have gotten away with that on tv. So many good moments.my favourite part had to be the bit onstage with cutting the cards and parrots but there are so many memorable moments
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