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Post by omega on Dec 10, 2018 6:52:11 GMT
DOCTOR WHO - MAIN RANGE » 246. THE HUNTING GROUNDTBR December 2018SynopsisThe Doctor arrives in present day Iceland and receives a frosty reception from Inspector Yrsa Kristjansdottir when he becomes the chief suspect in a murder enquiry. But the Doctor knows that the real killer is of extraterrestrial origin. Joining forces with Yrsa, the Doctor goes in pursuit of a ruthless alien that is hunting humans for sport. Yrsa unearths a dark conspiracy which reaches back into her own past. Determined to expose the truth and prevent further deaths, the Doctor and Yrsa soon find themselves running for their lives, prey on the hunting ground. Written By: A K Benedict Directed By: John Ainsworth CASTColin Baker (The Doctor), Amy Beth Hayes (Yrsa Kristjansdottir), Michael Griffiths (The Hunter / Kristjan), Harriet Collings (Frida), Margaret Ashley (Ingrid), Malcolm James (Sigdor), Richard Reed (Constable), Joe Jameson (Left Marfick / Receptionist), Will Hislop (Right Marfick / Pathologist). Other parts played by members of the cast.
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Post by omega on Dec 10, 2018 6:52:38 GMT
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Post by chuckr on Dec 11, 2018 9:08:27 GMT
Now in download folders
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Post by tuigirl on Dec 11, 2018 9:12:56 GMT
I am curious how this one turned out. Downloading now.
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Post by omega on Dec 11, 2018 9:16:55 GMT
PDF script is in the download folder for subscribers
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Post by omega on Dec 11, 2018 9:27:46 GMT
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Post by mark687 on Dec 11, 2018 11:39:54 GMT
Well that was very good indeed!
Full flow Sixy in a Scandi-Noir, and with a plot element that's quite similar to the recent TV Series
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Post by barnabaslives on Dec 12, 2018 4:56:32 GMT
That might well be my favorite thing from the Main Range this year (probably but haven't heard Muse of Fire yet).
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Post by Deleted on Dec 12, 2018 8:26:31 GMT
Nordic Noir for kids! Lovely. The Doctor is at his elocutive best, taking what sounded like a rather relaxing stroll through Iceland before the events of the story took place. I was smiliing ear-to-ear before the second track was up. He seems very rested and at peace here. Yrsa makes a terrific first impression, her pessimism feels unforced and she's got a nice sense of determination about her. The story itself was a lot lighter than I was expecting, particularly given the setting and the subgenre, but it's got an infectious cheer to it. A special sonnet must be comprised for the printer at the station, I was surprised by how attached I got to it. Some straightforward fun with an old friend and a new acquaintance.
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Post by fingersmash on Dec 12, 2018 16:02:35 GMT
So something that maybe went over my head a bit, is Yrsa a new companion?
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Post by mark687 on Dec 12, 2018 16:08:48 GMT
So something that maybe went over my head a bit, is Yrsa a new companion? No just a one off
In fact the Behind the scenes interviews imply a return to the well established companions of the 6th Doc from next year onwards.
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Post by TinDogPodcast on Dec 12, 2018 19:47:02 GMT
Review out now.
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Post by fingersmash on Dec 12, 2018 22:12:53 GMT
So something that maybe went over my head a bit, is Yrsa a new companion? No just a one off
In fact the Behind the scenes interviews imply a return to the well established companions of the 6th Doc from next year onwards.
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Oh wonderful. I'd welcome a return for her after we wrap up the lovely Six/Flip/Constance arc in the future. I'd also welcome a team up between her and DI Menzies.
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Post by Digi on Dec 13, 2018 2:39:46 GMT
I really wanted to enjoy this one, but I just didn’t. I’ll revisit it at some point, but today it really was not holding my attention.
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Post by tuigirl on Dec 14, 2018 8:47:57 GMT
I liked this, it was great fun. As planned by the writer (as heard in the interviews at the end) it was totally not what I had expected story wise. So the expected dark crime thriller becomes something else entirely... Which is not necessarily a bad thing in this case. We have some great atmosphere and setting and the sound design really lets you feel the snow falling. What I especially loved were all the fun original characters. Including the- Spoilers!- {Spoiler} printer. And Colin Baker nails it. This is a fun little romp for the 6th Doctor, but for me, it does not really get into 5 star, all time greats, territory. That honour would be reserved for the other main range release this month, Muse of Fire. Which was really amazing.
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Post by Audio Watchdog on Dec 15, 2018 3:46:46 GMT
The Most Dangerous Game meets Nordic-Noir meets Doctor Who. It is a mash-up that I don't know should work but does. I have mentioned this before but it is worth hunting down author AK Benedict's The Beauty of Murder about a time-traveling serial murderer.
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Post by tuigirl on Dec 15, 2018 9:53:54 GMT
The Most Dangerous Game meets Nordic-Noir meets Doctor Who. It is a mash-up that I don't know should work but does. I have mentioned this before but it is worth hunting down author AK Benedict's The Beauty of Murder about a time-traveling serial murderer. Thanks for the recommendation... just read some of the reviews... sadly it appears this might be a bit too dark for me.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 15, 2018 14:42:25 GMT
The Most Dangerous Game has been adapted, or re-imagined, in a number of my favourite mediums. Notorious Spanish director Jess Franco produced The Countess Perverse (1974) and later, Tender Flesh (1997); back in the 1970s, Marvel Comics' Werewolf By Night was victim of The Danger Game. As a horror idea, it is enduring - and yet The Hunting Ground approaches the story with a great deal of freshness and imagination. At first appearing to be (as I hoped it would be) a kind of Nordic noir, and then developing into something quite different. So many elements cause the style to meander slightly, and the result is good if not great as far as I am concerned. I did enjoy this a lot: The Doctor's dialogue is witty and often funny; AK Benedict in the extras clearly has a fondness for the Sixth Doctor. I like the idea of The Doctor and Ursa wandering the forests looking for trolls (they only need to log onto the internet for that!).
There's quite a lot going on here, which makes me want to re-listen to it at some point in the near future. This is always a good thing. On a purely financial basis, I like paying for something I'm going to be captivated by on more than one occasion. Apart from anything else, this enjoyable story reminds me how much I've missed 'Old Sixie', and while I thoroughly enjoy his solo tales, I'm pleased to hear he'll be joined (or re-joined) by some regular companions with his next outings.
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Post by Audio Watchdog on Dec 15, 2018 15:16:27 GMT
And was it just me or did he really sound like 'Old Sixie' towards the start of the adventure? As in early telly days Six. Full of piss & vinegar and a good bit of arrogance Six. He mellowed out as the thing moved along but at the start it felt like it was very much Six with sharp edges.
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Post by Audio Watchdog on Dec 15, 2018 16:15:36 GMT
And was it just me or did he really sound like 'Old Sixie' towards the start of the adventure? As in early telly days Six. Full of piss & vinegar and a good bit of arrogance Six. He mellowed out as the thing moved along but at the start it felt like it was very much Six with sharp edges. No, not just you. To me he sounded a bit more - dare I say - pompous and inflated than I’m used to hearing. He not only had an answer for everything, he also found time to get ahead of other characters almost all of the time. I enjoyed the lovely setting - it made a pleasant change - and marvellous music by (thoroughly reliable!) Steve Foxon It was kind of a bracing reminder of what this incarnation of The Doctor used to be like and just how far he has developed while with Big Finish. And I totally agree with you about Steve Foxon's score.
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