The concluding episode of the Dreamers, and The Doctor moves against the Taibhsi and their dream realm.
Link: http://www.darkerprojects.com/doctorwho.php#0307
And the concluding part of BrokenSea’s second season. Likely to go with a bang. Also, as with last year, the seeds are being sown for season 3.
Link: http://brokensea.com/drwho/2009/12/30/brokensea-doctor-who-a-road-untaken-b2e13/
As promised Giant Gnome Productions have released their hour long christmas special, The Black Peter. The Doctor must solve the mystery of disappearing children at Cadogan Castle this yule time.
Link: http://www.giantgnome.com/2009/12/dwltl-the-black-peter/
Also out today is a sneak peek of The Crossover Adventures next full length story West Wind.
DAM Productions brings us another full cast audio drama written by James D Quinton. The Doctor and his companions arrives in 16th Century England where they encounter the legend of a mysterious dark beast known as the Black Shuck. It certainly evokes all the qualities of a classic chiller to curl up in front of the fireplace with. Enjoy it either streamed or downloaded.
Link: http://www.doctorwho.damproductions.org/2001/12/shuck.html
If you’re wondering whether there will be any audio Doctor Who Xmas releases this year, here is your first confirmation. Giant Gnome Productions have put up a promo for their next story, The Black Peter, which will be available for download on December 25th.
Link: http://www.giantgnome.com/2009/12/dwltl-the-black-peter-promotional-trailer/
Another audio group has recently arrived on the scene. This time it is a small group of youngsters making both audio drama and audiobook stories. It’s early days for aspiring Cat Flap, not least because most of the group are about 12 or 13 years old, so don’t expect the polish of older teams. Actors are doing lots of multiple roles, and it could do with some more music and sound effects. However, what they lack in experience is given a boost from enthusiasm. It’s also very encouraging to see audio drama reaching out to a new audience.
There are over half a dozen stories up on their youtube channel. Put ‘audio’ or ‘audiobook’ in the search box and everything should come up. I’ll be putting the story titles into the database shortly.
BrokenSea have put up a short video from the series creator Steven Jay Cohen. In it are a few of his thoughts on the current season, its story arcs and inception. Along with teasers for the 2010 season, plus a spin off series.
It also includes an open call to Doctor Who audio script writers for their story proposals. A chance to get involved with a well produced and established series no less. Details of what to send and where are in the video.
Link: http://brokensea.com/drwho/2009/12/09/doctor-who-the-inner-dimensions-past-present-and-future/
After years of living as a human with Emma, The Doctor is trying to get back to his old self. Whilst Emma is confused and upset at the loss of Jason (The Doctor’s former guise), now he is no longer the man she knew and loved. Chameleon Arch stories have certainly become more en vogue after Human Nature aired, and I’ll be honest that I didn’t particularly care for Darker Projects’ previous story which followed Jasons change into The Doctor. However, the end result has been good. The series now has one of the most interesting Doctor companion dynamics, and it’s hard to tell how it will develop.
Also, the story itself has a lovely eerie quality, making good use of the imagery of Londons landmarks in distress – the Tate Modern, the tube. Along with the use of these mysterious horses. I’ve said previously that both the leads play their parts well, nothing’s changed there. It’s a solid production all round.
New Earth covers the ongoing Cybermen invasion.
http://brokensea.com/drwho/2009/11/19/doctor-who-newsflash/
In other news The Doctor Who Audio Dramas have recently made mp3 versions of all their audios readily available from their site. Handy for the walkman.
http://www.dwad.net/
Also this is Botcherby’s 100th post. Not that I care about such stat watching of course.
For anyone who doesn’t subscribe to the DWO WhoCast podcast, their latest episode was all about fan audio dramas. They take a look at DAM Productions, DWAD, BTR Productions, and Crossover Adventures, giving an overview and balanced opinions on various stories. In fact, on the whole they are very favourable comments. So it could be of use to any of you thinking about listening to one of these audio groups. It’s a shame they didn’t cover some of the more recently started companies, but with so much choice maybe that will pave the way for a future show. They do ask for feedback and suggestions, so you can petition them at will. You may also have to protect your ears from the cheeky K-9 bashing at the start. I’m still waving my K-9 flag.
Download: http://thewhocast.com/episode/DWO-WhoCast-episode-142
