The Fifth Doctor enters the Time War in Shadow of the Daleks, a two-part audio adventure released over October and November 2020. Conceived during lockdown and recorded virtually with a very small cast, this is undeniably an experimental release, and one that has intrigued me since it was first announced back in July. As it's … Continue reading REVIEW: Shadow of the Daleks
Category: Time War
REVIEW: The War Master – Hearts of Darkness
The War Master returns! Derek Jacobi is back as the Time Lord we all love to hate, and this time he's joined by Paul McGann as the Eighth Doctor! Sparks flew the last time they met in Rage of the Time Lords, but will Hearts of Darkness be just as good? Read on to find … Continue reading REVIEW: The War Master – Hearts of Darkness
REVIEW: The Eighth Doctor- Time War 4
The Time War rages on in The Eighth Doctor: Time War 4! Read on for my thoughts on each episode. 1. "Palindrome" by John Dorney The set opens with Palindrome, a two-part story by John Dorney. Following on from The War Valeyard in the previous set, which saw the titular character end the Time War … Continue reading REVIEW: The Eighth Doctor- Time War 4
REVIEW: Susan’s War
Almost three years after we saw her accept the summons to the Time War in All Hands on Deck, Susan returns in this boxset of four all-new adventures. Seeing the titular character go up against Daleks, Ogrons, Sensorites and more, as well as reuniting with her grandfather, Susan's War has an incredibly thrilling premise. But … Continue reading REVIEW: Susan’s War
Short Trips: “Battle Scars” Review
The Ninth Doctor gets his first Short Trips release in "Battle Scars" by Selim Ulug. Having thoroughly enjoyed Ulug's "Landbound", which won 2016's Paul Spragg Memorial Short Trip Opportunity, I was incredibly excited to get into this one. Read on to see what I thought. Battle Scars does what Big Finish does best: expanding on … Continue reading Short Trips: “Battle Scars” Review
Ravenous 3 Review
The Ravenous are back, in this new boxset of audio adventures from Big Finish. After an intriguing first two sets, I'm incredibly interested to see where this series goes next. Read on to find out my spoiler-free thoughts! 1. "Deeptime Frontier" by Matt Fitton The opening story of this boxset follows on directly from the … Continue reading Ravenous 3 Review
Gallifrey: Time War 2 Review
After the wonderful first series of Gallifrey: Time War, I'm incredibly excited to be continuing the story with this new boxset. With Leela, Brax and Ace gone, Romana and Narvin will have to navigate the horrors of the Time War alone, and the latest incarnation of Rassilon isn't making it easy for them. But will … Continue reading Gallifrey: Time War 2 Review