In this episode, we review the recently released Big Finish story, Doctor Who: Sontarans vs Rutans 1.1: The Battle for Giant’s Causeway.  This is the first story in a limited series being released this year. Hear what we thought of the first part.

This is our Companion Archive on C’rizz so we paired this up with two short stories from Big Finish books, Round Trip Part Two: After Midnight and Round Trip Part One: Before Midnight (and yes those are in the correct order). Both can be found in the book ‘Short Trips: A Day in the Life.’

And, we discuss some news that also features Big Finish.

Enjoy!

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This time we go way back and pick up where we left off with the Sixth Doctor and his lovely companion, Evelyn Smythe in the Big Finish Monthly Range story 143, The Crimes of Thomas Brewster.

But first, we take a cursory look at the recently released Blu-Ray/DVD of The Underwater Menace. You can hear our review of the story back in Episode 283 – Nothing In the World Can Stop Us Now.

Plus we discuss the news and have a convention update.

Enjoy!

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This week we look back at some Doctor Who lost media and discuss Journey Into Time, a lost radio program pilot written by Malcolm Hulke that was made but never released and has been lost forever.

Fortunately, an amateur audio drama group, Beermat Productions has used the original script to recreate the program and gives us a taste of what might have been.

Plus, Glenn has a ‘Something New 2 Minute Review’ on Fugitive of the Daleks, a ‘First Doctor Adventure’ recently released by Big Finish.

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This week we examine two stories featuring Edgar Allan Poe and his writings and influences.

First, we look at the Big Finish Books short story The True and Indisputable Facts in the Matter of the Ram’s Skull by Mark Michalowski in the book ‘Short Trips – Zodiac’.

Then we review Big Finish’s Eighth Doctor Adventures 4.3 – Nevermore by Alan Barnes.

Plus we discuss the reported departure of Millie Gibson’s Ruby Sunday after the next season of the story. (NOTE: It should be mentioned here that more information has been coming to light about this news since we recorded our conversation about it)

Enjoy!

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We start the year with a return to our study of Season 6B. First, it’s Big Finish’s Companion Chronicle 2.2 – Helicon Prime.

Then, we review a couple of short stories, Twin Piques from the book Short Trips: Zodiac and The Revolutionaries from Short Trips: The History of Christmas.

Plus we talk news including the announcement of “Doctor Who: The Collection – Season 15”.

Enjoy!

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This week we review the recently released Doctor Who Christmas Special, The Church on Ruby Road. We’ll discuss the episode and talk a little about the new companion, Ruby Sunday, the Goblins, and some more mysteries sprinkled throughout the new series.

Plus, we’ll talk about some news of the week.

And, Glenn reviews The Eighth Doctor Adventures: In The Bleak Midwinter from Big Finish in this week’s ‘Something New, 2 Minute Review’

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We’ve done something a little different in this episode. The good folks over at Cubicle 7 Games provided us with some review materials to take a look at. First, we unbox the gorgeous ‘Doctors and Daleks: Collector’s Edition’ roleplaying game set and talk a little bit about it. Then, Shaun becomes the Game Master as Keith and Glenn take on the roles of companions Jamie and Ben as we play a campaign using the newly released ‘Doctor Who: Sixty Years of Adventure Books.’ Find out what we thought of these products.

Plus, Keith talks about the recent Big Finish audio, ‘The Eighth Doctor Adventures: Audacity’ in this week’s Something New, 2 Minute Review.

Enjoy!

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We’ve arrived at the end of the stretch. The 60th Anniversary Specials conclude with The Giggle. We review the latest offering and let you know what we think.

Plus, some news about the upcoming Christmas special.

Enjoy!

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It’s time for round two! This time we are reviewing the second of three 60th Anniversary Specials. This time it’s Wild Blue Yonder,

We also had a chance to look at the recently released The Daleks in Colour. Hear what we think of that update.

Plus, we talk about the news of an Eighth Doctor companion returning to Big Finish.

Enjoy!

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We’re keeping it short and sweet this week and get right to it with our review of the first of three Doctor Who specials in celebration of the 60th Anniversary, The Star Beast featuring the return of Donna Noble.

Enjoy!

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