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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2018 11:10:15 GMT
www.bigfinish.com/news/v/survivors-special-offers1Until 23.59 on Monday 17th December there is 50% off the first four series of Survivors plus the audiobook (download on the audiobook only is down to just £2.99). Series five, six and seven back to pre-order prices for the sale..
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Post by Whovitt on Dec 14, 2018 11:47:03 GMT
As someone who's not seen the original series, how do these releases work? Are they a sort of remake/retelling like The Prisoner or are they more like the Doctor Who and Blake's 7 releases, where new stories are slotted in? Does having seen the original help with understanding who people are and what's going on? Also, is the audiobook worth getting? I'm really interested in getting into this series, but I'd like to know something about what I'm getting before I do  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2018 13:01:48 GMT
As someone who's not seen the original series, how do these releases work? Are they a sort of remake/retelling like The Prisoner or are they more like the Doctor Who and Blake's 7 releases, where new stories are slotted in? Does having seen the original help with understanding who people are and what's going on? Also, is the audiobook worth getting? I'm really interested in getting into this series, but I'd like to know something about what I'm getting before I do Survivors is definitely an acquired taste, like Marmite. You're either going to love it for its darkness and maturity in it's storytelling, or you going to hate it for exactly the same reasons. Anyhow... In order : Series 1 - 6 run alongside the original TV series and like you said, the stories are slotted in. I've never seen the original series either, but it certainly didn't impact my listening to the first four boxsets! Unfortunately the timing of this sale is just lousy for me.. The audiobook. I have yet to get that one, but I hear it's based on the novelisation by Terry Nation..and he took parts of the plot and characters in a different direction to the TV show. Plus the added bonus of Carolyn Seymour reading you a story for £2.99. Oh, and there is also a free taster episode from the Series 1 Boxset in the Survivors range..😊 Edit : My bad. It wasn't five boxsets I'd listened to, it was four. Amended accordingly. |
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Post by Whovitt on Dec 14, 2018 13:17:50 GMT
As someone who's not seen the original series, how do these releases work? Are they a sort of remake/retelling like The Prisoner or are they more like the Doctor Who and Blake's 7 releases, where new stories are slotted in? Does having seen the original help with understanding who people are and what's going on? Also, is the audiobook worth getting? I'm really interested in getting into this series, but I'd like to know something about what I'm getting before I do Survivors is definitely an acquired taste, like Marmite. You're either going to love it for its darkness and maturity in it's storytelling, or you going to hate it for exactly the same reasons. Anyhow... In order : Series 1 - 6 run alongside the original TV series and like you said, the stories are slotted in. I've never seen the original series either, but it certainly didn't impact my listening to the first five boxsets! Unfortunately the timing of this sale is just lousy for me.. The audiobook. I have yet to get that one, but I hear it's based on the novelisation by Terry Nation..and he took parts of the plot and characters in a different direction to the TV show. Plus the added bonus of Carolyn Seymour reading you a story for £2.99. Oh, and there is also a free taster episode from the Series 1 Boxset in the Survivors range..😊 I've heard the free episode, it's why I think I'll enjoy this series Sounds like I'll be able to listen to the main series just fine then, but I might skip the audiobook for now if it tells a different story to the main continuity, as I don't want to go getting myself muddled up Thanks for the advice  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2018 14:32:32 GMT
Cannot wait for the all singing all dancing Christmas Special great Flu Fun.
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Post by Digi on Dec 14, 2018 14:47:56 GMT
As someone who's not seen the original series, how do these releases work? Are they a sort of remake/retelling like The Prisoner or are they more like the Doctor Who and Blake's 7 releases, where new stories are slotted in? Does having seen the original help with understanding who people are and what's going on? Also, is the audiobook worth getting? I'm really interested in getting into this series, but I'd like to know something about what I'm getting before I do I’ll join the chorus: I have also never seen the TV series, but have really enjoyed the entire audio series. At no point did I feel lost. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 15, 2018 8:17:48 GMT
I enjoyed the TV series as a kid and then as an adult the first especially gave such strong roles for the female characters.I did a random listen last night CONTACT by Simon Clark with both Carolyn and Chase Masterson,I hadn’t listened to the extras before and now after completing the action packed and witty VIENNA Series listening to the extras with CHASE I realise she is a very lovely actress.
Cant wait for this release.
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Post by aussiedoctorwhofan on Apr 26, 2023 9:48:39 GMT
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Post by aussiedoctorwhofan on Apr 30, 2023 20:09:50 GMT
If you are on the fence now would possibly be the best time to dive in. Up to 80% off.. |
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