Category: Monthly Range
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REVIEW | Unregenerate!
In the aftermath of the Second World War, struggling German immigrant Johannes Rausch (Hugh Hemmings) encounters the enigmatic Louis (Jamie Sandford), who offers him a job in exchange for one thing. On the eve of his final day alive, Rausch must go with him to the mysterious Klyst Institute… But why? Well, as Rausch’s final…
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INTERVIEW | Joseph Lidster
Joseph Lidster has written Here Today, the first episode of Big Finish’s upcoming Rani Takes on the World series. George Hewitt spoke to Joe about his career and about his new story, and this exclusive interview is presented here, in full. Starting off simple – how did you first get involved with working for the…
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REVIEW | Torchwood: Thirst Trap
George Hewitt reviews the second part of this year’s Torchwood romance trilogy, which sees the return of Sgt Andy Davidson (played by Tom Price) accompanied by Rhys Williams (Kai Owen)! You can check out George’s interview with writer and star Tom Price here. Thirst Trap is Tom Price‘s first contribution to the Torchwood series as a writer, and…
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REVIEW | Torchwood: The Last Love Song of Suzie Costello
After Big Finish opened this year’s Torchwood range with Guy Adams‘s epic two-parter Double, Valentine’s Day sees the release of a smaller-scale story, The Last Love Song of Suzie Costello, the first in a trilogy of romance-themed stories in the range. This episode is the first to be written by Rafaella Marcus, and sees the return of…
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REVIEW | Shield of the Jötunn
Arizona, 2029. Billionaire philanthropist Dr Hugo Macht intends to put an end to climate change with his revolutionary geo-engine, but his plans are put on hold when his team uncovers a Viking burial barrow containing a mysterious shield… and two strangers called the Doctor and Constance! Before long, it’s snowing in the desert and a…
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REVIEW | Torchwood: Restricted Items Archive Entries 031-049
George Hewitt reviews July’s Torchwood release, which sees Ianto delve into the Restricted Items Archive. Check out our interview with star Gareth David-Lloyd here! We have two debuts in this Torchwood release – it’s Maddie Wilson‘s first entry to the range as writer, and Steven Kavuma‘s first as director. And what a great story for…
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REVIEW | Torchwood: Dead Plates
George Hewitt reviews June’s Torchwood release, featuring the sinister Bilis Manger… The fourth Torchwood Monthly Range story to feature Bilis Manger is, in line with his previous appearances, a creepy affair. This time round, we encounter Bilis in a restaurant in 1970s Soho, surrounded by a group of people all of whom he believes to…
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CAPSULE REVIEW | Doctor Who: The Eye of the Scorpion
The TARDIS is drawn off course, and arrives in Egypt, 1400 BC, where the great God-King Pharaoh has recently died. After saving a young woman from a bloodthirsty mercenary, the Doctor and Peri learn that she is Erimem, the next in line to the throne! Returning to Thebes with her, they discover that traitors are…
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REVIEW | Torchwood: War Chest
George Hewitt reviews May’s Torchwood release: War Chest! War Chest is the debut Torchwood story for writer Rossa McPhillips, and also for director Samuel Clemens. It’s also the first Tosh story in over a year, and is a very different sort of Torchwood story than listeners may be used to. The plot centres around the Antebellum, Torchwood’s storage of alien…
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REVIEW | Torchwood: Infidel Places
George Hewitt reviews the latest Torchwood story: Infidel Places! Una McCormack‘s first contribution to Big Finish‘s Torchwood range is an excellent story about sexism and misogyny, told through Queen Victoria’s visit to Cambridge University, which allows for the welcome return of Rowena Cooper to the role. It’s clear from very early on in this story what the…
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