Doctor Who: New To Who

Episode 8 - The Curse of Fenric

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"It's a bit Michael Jackson 'Thriller'"

After seventeen centuries trapped in the shadow dimensions, Steven and

Daniel are reunited with Bridget, only to discover that they are all

themselves descendants of the original Vikings who carry THE CURSE OF

FENRIC!

The last story of the original series of Doctor Who save one, this

post-modern masterpiece is written by the creator of Ace, Ian Briggs, and

showcases the best qualities of the show under the script editorship of

Andrew Cartmel.

Displaying an at-times dizzying bricolage of influences, references, and

philosophies, this is where Doctor Who can be seen to graduate with

first-class honours in every relevant field.  It's such a shame that Season

26 was the last regular series of the programme until 2005, as it hints at

a more mature direction very much in tune with the televisual landscape of

the coming decade and beyond.

Our thanks again go to Alister Pearson for his kind permission for the use

of his revised cover for the 2015 audiobook of the original 1990 Target

novelisation of THE CURSE OF FENRIC, written by Ian Briggs (and highly

recommended by Our Steven).

Intro theme by Our Colin (2017), and outro music "Wolves of Fenric" by

Bridget, as Pizza Pocket (2017). 

If you enjoyed Bridget's music and would like to hear more, please check

out her band Simone & Girlfunkle.

Special thanks again to Sarah Tout at Voice Box Media Training.

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