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Post by stcoop on Feb 12, 2020 14:50:00 GMT
And of course in retrospect the story title even sounds like the title of a Monty Python episode!
Well played BF.
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Post by stcoop on Feb 12, 2020 15:52:06 GMT
Just spotted that their press release was actually leaked this morning! theroarbots.com/sir-michael-palin-joins-torchwood/According to Palin, “I don’t normally get offered something like this. . . . It definitely attracted me because there’s an awful lot to it. It’s such a complex piece – from larky-jokey to very, very violent. It’s quite an adventure for me. . . . I didn’t do it because it was Torchwood. I haven’t seen a lot of it. I did it because it was a rather fascinating piece of writing.”
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Post by mark687 on Feb 12, 2020 16:01:59 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Feb 12, 2020 16:06:59 GMT
Interesting. This will be my first Torchwood purchase.
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Post by nucleusofswarm on Feb 12, 2020 16:09:24 GMT
Well Lemon curry, I didn't see this coming.
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Post by masterdoctor on Feb 12, 2020 16:10:04 GMT
Jaw is on floor.
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Post by ollychops on Feb 12, 2020 16:10:09 GMT
As awesome as the news is, I am a little disappointed because going by the cover I'd been expecting it to be a full cast S1-2 team story... But, still, exciting! I can't wait to listen to it.
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Post by sherlock on Feb 12, 2020 16:12:12 GMT
Michael Palin in Torchwood is something I never knew I needed.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 12, 2020 16:14:07 GMT
Just the most spectacular out of left field casting ever. I mean...Michael Palin...in Torchwood! I...I.....no. Words fail me. THIS is Miracle Day!
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You know, now that you mention it, I actually do rather like Attack of the Cybermen ...
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Post by lidar2 on Feb 12, 2020 16:19:08 GMT
As awesome as the news is, I am a little disappointed because going by the cover I'd been expecting it to be a full cast S1-2 team story... But, still, exciting! I can't wait to listen to it. I get where you're coming from, but … all kudos to BF for getting Sir Michael!
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Post by andrew on Feb 12, 2020 16:23:47 GMT
Just the most spectacular out of left field casting ever. I mean...Michael Palin...in Torchwood! I...I.....no. Words fail me. THIS is Miracle Day! Palin! Knock me sideways into a canal with a giant fish.
"And since he has no call to be in Torchwood, the art lies in the fact that he is in Torchwood."
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Post by Deleted on Feb 12, 2020 17:25:36 GMT
At my age I'd like to think that I'd reached a level of maturity that the news of the casting of Michael Palin (Knight of the Realm and all round beloved national treasure) in Torchwood and playing by all accounts a sentient and quite possibly malevolent self help tape, would be met with a calm and measured response. I'd like to think that...but I'd be lying through my teeth. 😁 I think that may be the fastest I've ever placed a pre-order.....
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Post by elkawho on Feb 12, 2020 17:40:16 GMT
Oh @chaoticcivet you beat me to it. Someone must have been taking my picture because that is exactly my reaction when I saw the news. (Yes, I'm a six year old little girl!)
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Post by vivdunstan on Feb 12, 2020 17:53:45 GMT
That is bonkers! Well just as well I resubscribed for another 12 months recently. Bring it on
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Post by elkawho on Feb 12, 2020 18:08:50 GMT
I just heard the trailer. Now, I'm not a trailer lover. I rarely listen to them, but this was brilliant! Bring on April!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 12, 2020 18:27:28 GMT
Oh @chaoticcivet you beat me to it. Someone must have been taking my picture because that is exactly my reaction when I saw the news. (Yes, I'm a six year old little girl!) Mine too. Why do you think I went with that picture? 😉
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Post by Audio Watchdog on Feb 12, 2020 20:03:33 GMT
Listened to the trailer and thought....that does sound like Michael Palin....and then read the piece and said out loud, F me, that is Michael Palin.
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Post by polly on Feb 12, 2020 21:14:32 GMT
Holy crap, I would never have thought Michael Palin of all people would be involved with Torchwood, never mind Big Finish with Torchwood. That's really impressive.
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Post by cwm on Feb 12, 2020 22:34:10 GMT
This feels like a bit of a watershed moment. If they can get Michael Palin in, who *won't* they be able to get?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 12, 2020 22:42:33 GMT
Another shout of congratulations from me to the BF Torchwood team for securing Michael Palin. I love the way in his interview, Palin confesses knowing nothing about TW, but that he was really impressed and moved by the writing. This says a lot about the quality of Big Finish scripts, and it's good to hear it being acknowledged.
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