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Post by mark687 on Nov 22, 2021 19:48:34 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Nov 23, 2021 11:14:31 GMT
Well Alex Jennings that’s a great actor for BF so it gets points for that alone
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Post by mark687 on Nov 23, 2021 11:28:18 GMT
Think an honest view on the dark side of Downton Abby with a couple one line zingers and a standard Who premises.
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Just checked the Cast List there a voice type in there that's completely unexpected from the Actor that plays him.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 23, 2021 11:43:37 GMT
Think an honest view on the dark side of Downton Abby with a couple one line zingers and a standard Who premises. Edit Just checked the Cast List there a voice type in there that's completely unexpected from the Actor that plays him. Regards mark687 Well Don Gilet is a definitely rich vocal it is nice to get away from BF standard actors-
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Post by Deleted on Nov 23, 2021 12:01:30 GMT
This is a definite relisten as is the other Metropolis ,hopefully it a 3/3 i am hopeful.So far i think it is a stronger release than set 2 and i think the {Spoiler} Vegetarian line is a classic form Annette badlands Mrs Goose
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Post by theillusiveman on Nov 23, 2021 13:27:04 GMT
Just Finished listening to Episode 1
Honestly found it a bit Pedestrian, some funny lines and Good Performances from Eccleston and Annette Badlands but i felt that it is rather forgettable
Good Cover Art though
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Post by Deleted on Nov 23, 2021 14:09:11 GMT
Just Finished listening to Episode 1 Honestly found it a bit Pedestrian, some funny lines and Good Performances from Eccleston and Annette Badlands but i felt that it is rather forgettable Good Cover Art though I really enjoyed it...and now on a relisten ahhh the joy of having time i WASNT sure about the initial scene....and am still not sure if its what i imagine it to be.
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Post by shallacatop on Nov 24, 2021 9:54:43 GMT
I wasn’t sure what to make of this. I like the “below stairs” element and think Eccleston’s Doctor is the right choice in that type of story and challenging class, but apart from a handful of exchanges, that’s it really. Then we have the Fleshkin, who look brilliant on the cover, but don’t amount to much in the story or serve any sort of threat.
It’s not bad at all, but I didn’t think The Hunting Season was great. I wish it would’ve leaned in on its theming of class a bit more. I’m never keen on a story that attempts to say something, but makes an odd sweeping statement or barb and thinks the job is done.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 24, 2021 12:53:11 GMT
I wasn’t sure what to make of this. I like the “below stairs” element and think Eccleston’s Doctor is the right choice in that type of story and challenging class, but apart from a handful of exchanges, that’s it really. Then we have the Fleshkin, who look brilliant on the cover, but don’t amount to much in the story or serve any sort of threat. It’s not bad at all, but I didn’t think The Hunting Season was great. I wish it would’ve leaned in on its theming of class a bit more. I’m never keen on a story that attempts to say something, but makes an odd sweeping statement or barb and thinks the job is done. I never got the Fleshkin as the threat and thought they are more the hunted in the end. I just ask it tells an exciting doctor who tale and am not looking for too much depth “below stairs”stories have been done better elsewhere.I am though looking for a bit of exciting audio entertainment.Maybe THATS wrong of me i don’t know.I get enough depth in my real life 😂
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Post by Deleted on Nov 24, 2021 13:39:50 GMT
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Post by bonehead on Nov 24, 2021 15:30:31 GMT
I was beginning to wonder if I was a bit 'Who-ed out' after going for the Epic Relisten Challenge thread. So what happened today? I watched Village of the Angels once more(and was blown away by it all over again), and started the latest 9th Doctor set with The Hunting Season (and was, well, blown away by it).
These stories really are a continuation of the 9th Doctor's televison adventures (despite being set before them) and Christopher Eccleston is consistently joyful to hear again. That's become a given. James Kettle's story has distant echoes of The Chimes of Midnight, but also many of its own charms, with some terrific and sparkling dialogue (I laughed out loud at some of the Doc's reactions). I also love the way it is told. The cast couldn't put in better performances, and Barnaby Edwards directs wonderfully. Another given, really.
I loved this. I still need to be reminded Eccleston is not only playing the Doctor again, but apparently enjoying it so much that the energy spills out into the performance. So far, apart from Ravagers, I think the 9DA scripts have been top-notch; polished and multi-layered.
Well upto the standard of the previous set, I'd say.
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Post by johnhurtdoctor on Nov 24, 2021 15:40:04 GMT
Not every story can be the best ever & this was a good example of an unremarkable but perfectly entertaining adventure.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 24, 2021 16:12:22 GMT
Not every story can be the best ever & this was a good example of an unremarkable but perfectly entertaining adventure. Entertaining is good enough for me
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Post by sherlock on Nov 24, 2021 23:57:16 GMT
That was alright. A well made story that isn’t revelatory, but doesn’t outstay it’s welcome.
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Post by Chakoteya on Nov 26, 2021 16:28:54 GMT
A "standard" 9th Doctor story in that the baddies aren't really, the real nasty gets his come-uppance in a karmic way, and the Northern egalitarian makes sure the class structure is heavily critisised (quite right too). Some bits didn't sit right for 1936 - Hartnell wasn't quite the Queen's dressmaker at this point - and the attitude of the lords of the manor (and the butler) were more 1836 IMHO. Going into service wasn't the only option for women by that time. The Great War opened up a lot more opportunities after decimating the men of the labouring classes working on the big estates and in the cities, thereby giving women the chance at shop, office and factory jobs instead.
But it was nicely done, and I enjoyed the mirror of Mrs Goose's Western 'romance' novel with the events they were going through.
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Post by dasmaniac on Nov 27, 2021 21:06:04 GMT
I think this story has some good ideas but I agree with @chakoteya that the social attitudes are out of date by the mid 1930's.
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