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Tom Crane

BBC3 50th anniversary show

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1 month ago
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Comedian Tom Crane has announced on his website (Tom Crane News ) that he is appearing in a BBC 3 programme to mark the 50th anniversary. He suggests he might have ‘a few stern words to say about the Daleks‘ and leaves us with the impression that this will be a talking head style programme rather than a documentary.

Given that it is nearly September the BBC has done little so far to stoke excitement: the trailer has yet to be shown (it was at a US convention) and we have little build-up and no sign of any classic repeats (maybe they don’t want to impact DVD sales?) so this is good news.

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Iris Wildthyme Appreciation Society Cover

Free Iris

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1 month ago
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To mark the release of the fourth series of Iris Wildthyme Adventures Big Finish have made a previous story available for free. The story in question is The Iris Wildthyme Appreciation Society and it is available as a podcast here. For those who don’t know, Iris (played by Katy Manning) is a Time Lady created by Paul Magrs who has somewhat more fantastical adventures than the Doctor.

As a further celebration of the release, anyone who subscribes to the newsletter (see Big Finish Newsletter) can take advantage of a 15% discount on previous adventures. I leave you with Iris’ own words:

I’m Iris Wildthyme, transtemporal adventuress, righter of wrongs and wronger of rights. I knock about time and space in my lovely time-travelling bus with my best pal Panda for company, saving the multiverse with style, wit and, well, gin.

Enjoy!

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Fourth Doctor Boxset

Big Finish poll toppers weekend sale (August 24-26 2013)

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1 month ago
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As a response to the DWM reader’s survey, Big Finish is providing weekend discounts on the top five Best Audios. Full details are on the Big Finish website here (link now removed as offer has expired).

A good range of titles though sadly the discounts are tiered such that the largest discount applies to the fifth most popular title (I was moderately interested in the winner!).

For quick reference the choices are:

  1. Fourth Doctor Boxset 10% reduction
  2. Dark Eyes 20% reduction
  3. Jago & Litefoot Series 4 30% off
  4. The Last Post 40% off
  5. Gods and Monsters 50% off.

Dark Eyes is recommends as is Last Post. I love Jago and Litefoot though have yet to listen to this particular series. Gods and Monsters is wonderful though I am not sure it works stand-alone so most people may have it already if they have the prequel material.

Certainly worth a look!

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Cover for Spore by Alex Scarrow

Spore by Alex Scarrow reviewed

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2 months ago
by Tony Jones in

August 2013 gave us the Eighth Doctor short ebook story Spore by Alex Scarrow. The latest in the Puffin 50th anniversary celebration and written by an author more than familiar with the possibilities of time travel the omens were good. There is nothing on the author’s website to give any indication as the approach he took with this story so the easiest option is to just read it.

How did this story compare to others?

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Hartnell Print

Who’s Changing? Time to help

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2 months ago
by Tony Jones in ,

Just a plug for a crowd-funding campaign to produce a Who fan DVD in time for the anniversary. It’s easy to contribute and they aren’t seeking large investments. There are also a wide range of perks based any amount you contribute over £5.

The picture on the left is from a post on GrantPerkins.com entitled The First Doctor, William Hartnell and is a free poster offered as one of the perks. The main campaign page is here Who’s Changing.

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Starlight Robbery Review

Starburst review of Starlight Robbery

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2 months ago
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Just a quick plug for my Starburst review of Starlight Robbery by Matt Fitton. I will be reviewing the whole of this Seventh Doctor / Klein trilogy later on but for now make do with this review which can be found here.

Do feel free leave feedback!

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Daleks in Swansea

Dylan meets the Doctor

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2 months ago
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Just a quick plug for a news item on Starburst - this one is about the Doctor Who Day which will be held at this year’s Dylan Thomas festival in Swansea. Hit the link for more details - Dylan meets The Doctor.

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