It was Louise Jameson's birthday yesterday, so what better time to look back on her first Companion Chronicle in the role of Leela: The Catalyst by Nigel Fairs! This was one of the first Big Finish releases I ever listened to, so it's always been a favourite of mine... but does it stand up to … Continue reading RETRO REVIEW | Doctor Who: The Catalyst
The Lost Stories range is back with Return of the Cybermen: a new story featuring the Fourth Doctor and, for the first time in a full-cast audio adventure, Sarah Jane Smith and Harry Sullivan! Adapted from Gerry Davis' original script for Revenge of the Cybermen, this release gives us a new take on an old … Continue reading REVIEW | Doctor Who: Return of the Cybermen
WRITERS WANTED! If you’re someone who’s passionate about Doctor Who and/or Big Finish, we’d love to have you on board! Send us a DM on Twitter, or send us an email at who.review08@gmail.com to get in touch. The Fourth Doctor and Leela are back for four new audio adventures in The Fourth Doctor Adventures: Series 10. … Continue reading REVIEW | The Fourth Doctor Adventures: Series 10, Volume 1
Coming soon: an audio drama adaptation of the shelved Doctor Who 30th anniversary special The Dark Dimension. Starting January 23rd 2020, Pharos Features’ Doctor Who: Dark Dimension will reimagine the unmade story almost 30 years after its demise. We at Who Review have been lucky enough to have been given the first episode of Dark Dimension to preview. Given that … Continue reading SPOILER-FREE PREVIEW | Doctor Who : Dark Dimension (Part 1)
Yesterday, Big Finish released their first audio drama recorded entirely in lockdown: Shadow of the Sun, by Robert Valentine. Of course, Big Finish often record parts of their releases remotely, as certain actors live outside the country and can't join the rest of the cast, but this is the first time that the entire cast … Continue reading REVIEW: Doctor Who – “Shadow of the Sun”
River Song is back for more audio adventures, and this time she's delving into the worlds of previous Doctor Who stories. But can these stories succeed on more than just nostalgia? Read on to find out my thoughts! 1. "An Unearthly Woman" by Matt Fitton As the title suggests, this story sees River step into … Continue reading REVIEW: The Diary of River Song Volume Six
To celebrate 20 years of producing Doctor Who audio drama, Big Finish have released The Legacy of Time, an epic six-part adventure uniting all corners of the Doctor Who universe. Read on to see my thoughts on the final three stories in this incredible set. You can read my thoughts on the first half of … Continue reading Doctor Who: The Legacy of Time Review (Part Two)
This year's Short Trips continue with "#HarrySullivan", which delves into the rarely-seen team of the Fourth Doctor, Sarah Jane and Harry. Read on for my thoughts on this new release. For me, this Short Trip is somewhat of a mixed bag. There's a lot to like about it, but equally some areas where it falls … Continue reading REVIEW: #HarrySullivan
The Fourth Doctor returns in a new series of audio adventures adapted from Doctor Who Magazine's comic strip. Having never read the original strips, I was excited to see what all the hype was about, and these two stories definitely delivered! Read on to find out what I thought of each story. "Doctor Who and … Continue reading The Comic Strip Adaptations Review
My Season 18 boxset has arrived, and with it a new series of reviews! Join me as I journey into uncharted territory and watch and review Tom Baker's final season as the Fourth Doctor. First up: "The Leisure Hive". Right from the opening scene, a seemingly-endless pan over Brighton Beach, I knew this story was … Continue reading SEASON 18 REVIEW: “The Leisure Hive”
