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The Early Adventures #1.1
Doctor Who: Domain of the Voord
The Doctor, Susan, Ian and Barbara land on the planet Hydra, where Admiral Jonas Kaan leads a vast flotilla of ships trying to elude the vicious race that has invaded and occupied their world. But his ships are being picked off one by one, vessels and crews dragged underwater by an unseen foe.
The time travellers find themselves pitched into battle against the Voord, the ruthless enemy they last encountered on the planet Marinus. As they take the fight to the very heart of the territory now controlled by the Voord the stakes get higher. First they lose the TARDIS... then they lose that which they hold most dear. And that's only the start of their troubles.
In the capital, Predora City, they will learn the truth of what it means to be a Voord. And that truth is horrifying.
The time travellers find themselves pitched into battle against the Voord, the ruthless enemy they last encountered on the planet Marinus. As they take the fight to the very heart of the territory now controlled by the Voord the stakes get higher. First they lose the TARDIS... then they lose that which they hold most dear. And that's only the start of their troubles.
In the capital, Predora City, they will learn the truth of what it means to be a Voord. And that truth is horrifying.
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Andrew Smith
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Andrew Smith wrote the Doctor Who television story Full Circle and its novelisation. At the time of initial broadcast, he was the youngest writer to contribute to the TV series.
Smith submitted his work to more than one Doctor Who script editor. They replied with "positive criticism". Finally he sent The Planet that Slept, which became Full Circle.
Shortly afterwards, he became a police officer, spending a long time in that career.
Smith was approached by Big Finish and displayed interest in writing for them. Because he had started the trilogy with Full Circle, they asked him to write a Companion Chronicles story set in E-Space. The Invasion of E-Space was released in October 2010.
Andrew Smith wrote the Doctor Who television story Full Circle and its novelisation. At the time of initial broadcast, he was the youngest writer to contribute to the TV series.
Smith submitted his work to more than one Doctor Who script editor. They replied with "positive criticism". Finally he sent The Planet that Slept, which became Full Circle.
Shortly afterwards, he became a police officer, spending a long time in that career.
Smith was approached by Big Finish and displayed interest in writing for them. Because he had started the trilogy with Full Circle, they asked him to write a Companion Chronicles story set in E-Space. The Invasion of E-Space was released in October 2010.
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November 28, 2020
Well, I've not heard one audiobook for 3 years.
I want to heard at least some of these series plus others dealing with the first 4 doctors. My favourite one I may say it was the old man. I've watched all first through the fifth episodes. Never watched after the fifth. Got bored with the fifth doctor.
Let us see, if one day I can go back....
Well, This story we meet yet again the Voord - the last time we met them was more than 50 years ago in the tv serial The Keys of Marinus. In this tale we are set on a maritime world that has being invaded by the Voord. Without delay the doctor and his companions are thrown into the fray and start helping the rebellion against the overmind of Voord.
The story focus a lot on Barbara, Ian and Susan. The Doctor is less there and with a tale of over two hours I can count the times the Doctor is there.
Nothing new, nothing spectacular. But entertaining to watch them again. If I had a 10 rating - this was a 5. BUT since I've got to choose between two and three I will say two.
I want to heard at least some of these series plus others dealing with the first 4 doctors. My favourite one I may say it was the old man. I've watched all first through the fifth episodes. Never watched after the fifth. Got bored with the fifth doctor.
Let us see, if one day I can go back....
Well, This story we meet yet again the Voord - the last time we met them was more than 50 years ago in the tv serial The Keys of Marinus. In this tale we are set on a maritime world that has being invaded by the Voord. Without delay the doctor and his companions are thrown into the fray and start helping the rebellion against the overmind of Voord.
The story focus a lot on Barbara, Ian and Susan. The Doctor is less there and with a tale of over two hours I can count the times the Doctor is there.
Nothing new, nothing spectacular. But entertaining to watch them again. If I had a 10 rating - this was a 5. BUT since I've got to choose between two and three I will say two.
September 9, 2018
The obvious problem with doing audio plays (rather than novels or comics) featuring any of the first three Doctors is that their actors are no longer with us. Up until 2014, Big Finish dealt with this by using their Companion Chronicles format, audiobooks narrated in the first person and told from the perspective of one of the companions. With this new series, they expand that a little. The stories are still narrated, and, to that extent feel more like audiobooks than full-blown plays, but the narration is in third person, and much of the story is told through dialogue provided by a small cast of actors, and so is not solely seen from one person's perspective. They are also double the length, allowing for a more complex narrative.
This very first offering features the original line-up of the TV show, with William Russell delivering the Doctor's lines as well as Ian's, and Carole Ann Ford speaking as both Susan and Barbara. Three other actors round out the cast, providing five main guest characters between them. As the title indicates, it is a sequel to the first season TV story The Keys of Marinus, only the second story to actually feature a 'monster', in the form of the titular Voord.
Although we know virtually nothing about them from the screened episodes, writer Terry Nation intended the Voord to be interstellar conquerors, and that's the theme followed up here. The TARDIS crew land on an alien planet recently subjugated by the Voord, and become involved in the resistance. This obviously has echoes of The Dalek Invasion of Earth, and its enlivened by an exotic setting that makes the alien planet feel like more than simply one town or colony, but a whole world.
Other tropes of the First Doctor's run are also on display here; the early separation of the travellers from the TARDIS, living among the locals for several weeks, and an honest attempt to actually look at an alien culture. Here, that's the Voord, who are far more detailed (and, at times, sympathetic) than they were in the original TV story, and become much more interesting as foes because of it.
The weaknesses arise from the inevitable fact that, even in this new, more expanded, format, there are a limited number of original actors available, and they are fifty years older now than they were then. William Russell, for instance, is clearly not going to fool anyone into thinking he's still thirty, for all the general quality of his narration and acting. Partly to mask the first of these issues, the story primarily follows Susan and Ian, with Barbara reduced to a bit part, and even the Doctor missing for over half of the run time. On the plus side, this does at least mean that Susan gets to be a more central part of the story than she often was on TV, even if a key part of it still hinges on her being placed in peril.
There's also an issue with the incidental music being overly loud and distracting, something that should at least be easy to fix in later releases.
Despite such flaws, I found this to be an excellent start to the new series, doing a good job of evoking the atmosphere of the era, but expanding onto a wider stage than would ever have been possible on '60s TV, as well as breathing some life into one of the Doctor's more enigmatic foes. If they'd been this well-developed and original the first time round, they might have been used again...
This very first offering features the original line-up of the TV show, with William Russell delivering the Doctor's lines as well as Ian's, and Carole Ann Ford speaking as both Susan and Barbara. Three other actors round out the cast, providing five main guest characters between them. As the title indicates, it is a sequel to the first season TV story The Keys of Marinus, only the second story to actually feature a 'monster', in the form of the titular Voord.
Although we know virtually nothing about them from the screened episodes, writer Terry Nation intended the Voord to be interstellar conquerors, and that's the theme followed up here. The TARDIS crew land on an alien planet recently subjugated by the Voord, and become involved in the resistance. This obviously has echoes of The Dalek Invasion of Earth, and its enlivened by an exotic setting that makes the alien planet feel like more than simply one town or colony, but a whole world.
Other tropes of the First Doctor's run are also on display here; the early separation of the travellers from the TARDIS, living among the locals for several weeks, and an honest attempt to actually look at an alien culture. Here, that's the Voord, who are far more detailed (and, at times, sympathetic) than they were in the original TV story, and become much more interesting as foes because of it.
The weaknesses arise from the inevitable fact that, even in this new, more expanded, format, there are a limited number of original actors available, and they are fifty years older now than they were then. William Russell, for instance, is clearly not going to fool anyone into thinking he's still thirty, for all the general quality of his narration and acting. Partly to mask the first of these issues, the story primarily follows Susan and Ian, with Barbara reduced to a bit part, and even the Doctor missing for over half of the run time. On the plus side, this does at least mean that Susan gets to be a more central part of the story than she often was on TV, even if a key part of it still hinges on her being placed in peril.
There's also an issue with the incidental music being overly loud and distracting, something that should at least be easy to fix in later releases.
Despite such flaws, I found this to be an excellent start to the new series, doing a good job of evoking the atmosphere of the era, but expanding onto a wider stage than would ever have been possible on '60s TV, as well as breathing some life into one of the Doctor's more enigmatic foes. If they'd been this well-developed and original the first time round, they might have been used again...
September 24, 2015
We can expect a double-length audiobook with Carole Ann Ford and William Russell to at least be easy on the ears. Both actors handle their characters' voices, and several more besides, very enjoyably.
Visiting Hydra, a planet dominated by a vast archipelago, our heroes promptly lose the TARDIS to the depths of the ocean, and are left in the middle of a sea battle against the Voord, initally a shallow, throwaway villainous race from the early adventures of the series. Here they are given a lot more depth, as we explore their customs and origins. It's very pleasing to depart from the trope of one-dimensional villainy, as the Voord are delineated into several factions, some not unsympathetic with the Doctor and his companions. As the main antagonists of the story they are understandably corrupt, but even so their dignity and ethics shine through, on a personal level.
In fact, we learn much more about the culture of the Voord invaders than we do about the people of Hydra, which come out as bland, with a few exceptions. In this light, it was difficult to decide whom to root for. The Voord showed clear superiority, having taken over all land and leaving the locals to wander the seas on a navy flotilla. But one wonders if the Voord don't actually deserve to rule over the generic Hydra people. In the end, the overbearing fascism of the Voord makes them unsympathetic, and so sets them up to fail.
I would gladly give this story a better mark, but it is marred with a bombastic and distracting soundtrack which tries to awe the listener but, at least for me, clashed with the immersion in the story.
Visiting Hydra, a planet dominated by a vast archipelago, our heroes promptly lose the TARDIS to the depths of the ocean, and are left in the middle of a sea battle against the Voord, initally a shallow, throwaway villainous race from the early adventures of the series. Here they are given a lot more depth, as we explore their customs and origins. It's very pleasing to depart from the trope of one-dimensional villainy, as the Voord are delineated into several factions, some not unsympathetic with the Doctor and his companions. As the main antagonists of the story they are understandably corrupt, but even so their dignity and ethics shine through, on a personal level.
In fact, we learn much more about the culture of the Voord invaders than we do about the people of Hydra, which come out as bland, with a few exceptions. In this light, it was difficult to decide whom to root for. The Voord showed clear superiority, having taken over all land and leaving the locals to wander the seas on a navy flotilla. But one wonders if the Voord don't actually deserve to rule over the generic Hydra people. In the end, the overbearing fascism of the Voord makes them unsympathetic, and so sets them up to fail.
I would gladly give this story a better mark, but it is marred with a bombastic and distracting soundtrack which tries to awe the listener but, at least for me, clashed with the immersion in the story.
January 11, 2021
First piece of doctor who content for the year, let's see if I can beat last year's total of 47 👀
I liked that this one made Susan less of a noodle - she is as much a Time Lord as the Doctor, after all - and had her interacting with both an alien threat and Ian in her own right, rather than as an extension of One.
However the distinct lack of Barbara in this one meant that I constantly lost interest in the story overall. I am Ian/Barbara shipper trash and I'm at peace with that.
I liked that this one made Susan less of a noodle - she is as much a Time Lord as the Doctor, after all - and had her interacting with both an alien threat and Ian in her own right, rather than as an extension of One.
However the distinct lack of Barbara in this one meant that I constantly lost interest in the story overall. I am Ian/Barbara shipper trash and I'm at peace with that.
November 6, 2014
1st of the early adventures range and a hybrid between the main range (with full cast audio) and the narrated style of the Companion Chronicles. Good story with a lot of depth, that doesn't shy away from difficult questions. Definitely Dr Who for adults, and not one that would have been screened during the 1st Dr's run.
February 2, 2019
42 WORD REVIEW:
Fifty years on, Andrew Smith succeeds in upgrading the Voord from the kooky wetsuited villains of Marinus to a threatening, believable race. Voiced by original (ever young!) companions William Russell and Carole Ann Ford, the story carries itself with a becoming stateliness.
Fifty years on, Andrew Smith succeeds in upgrading the Voord from the kooky wetsuited villains of Marinus to a threatening, believable race. Voiced by original (ever young!) companions William Russell and Carole Ann Ford, the story carries itself with a becoming stateliness.
October 30, 2024
This is another story that is effectively a companion chronicle, with the Doctor absent for nearly 3 of the 4 episodes, along with Barbara. Ian and Susan are the only characters who really are focused on here which is obviously because the entire thing is narrated by William Russell and Carol Ann Ford. Naturally the story suffers somewhat, as the concise nature of the companion chronicles is what allowed for the relative absence of the Doctor or other characters to not affect the story; here being the difference when doubling the run time only drags the story along more slowly. They both do great work narrating, especially William Russell who does a very good impression of William Hartnell however Carol Ann Ford’s impression of Jacqueline Hill isn’t exactly great.
The mixed/strong strength of the narration is complimented well with the music and the sound design, especially in regard to the Voord. They are obviously the focus and antagonist of this one,but they are exacted in a way that makes them much more terrifying than just men in wet suits as they were on TV. The voices given and the modulation of it create this terrifying echoey effect which makes all their dialogue much more imposing and powerful, a real strength given how heavily the feature. In true Classic Who style however, they show up and monologue then are easily defeated by the Doctor & co. There is mostly just infighting going on until the Doctor easily defeats them so all this set up feels rather redundant, but thankfully there is a little more than that. We get to see what the Voord really are and the nature of their society which is very macabre and body horror, the mental imagery of the helmet being torn from the skin of those rejected is really something great.
The lack of depth to plot and more just a series of unremarkable twists detracts from this story sadly, but one thing is for sure that if you are buying this because of the Voord then you won’t be disappointed. I think the story really would’ve worked better and felt more engaging had we spent more time with the Doctor and the resistance, not just with Ian and Susan the whole time. Half the plot just seems to occur ‘off screen’ and then suddenly becomes pivotal out of nowhere in the climax of the story. The story definitely has its strengths and merits but is undercut by giving too much time to the random inner monologue and descriptions of the same rooms and people over and over; ultimately leaving you with half a story as you never get to see the other half take place and simply have to accept this all happened.
The mixed/strong strength of the narration is complimented well with the music and the sound design, especially in regard to the Voord. They are obviously the focus and antagonist of this one,but they are exacted in a way that makes them much more terrifying than just men in wet suits as they were on TV. The voices given and the modulation of it create this terrifying echoey effect which makes all their dialogue much more imposing and powerful, a real strength given how heavily the feature. In true Classic Who style however, they show up and monologue then are easily defeated by the Doctor & co. There is mostly just infighting going on until the Doctor easily defeats them so all this set up feels rather redundant, but thankfully there is a little more than that. We get to see what the Voord really are and the nature of their society which is very macabre and body horror, the mental imagery of the helmet being torn from the skin of those rejected is really something great.
The lack of depth to plot and more just a series of unremarkable twists detracts from this story sadly, but one thing is for sure that if you are buying this because of the Voord then you won’t be disappointed. I think the story really would’ve worked better and felt more engaging had we spent more time with the Doctor and the resistance, not just with Ian and Susan the whole time. Half the plot just seems to occur ‘off screen’ and then suddenly becomes pivotal out of nowhere in the climax of the story. The story definitely has its strengths and merits but is undercut by giving too much time to the random inner monologue and descriptions of the same rooms and people over and over; ultimately leaving you with half a story as you never get to see the other half take place and simply have to accept this all happened.
December 4, 2018
A favorite and essential Big Finish in my collection.
This writer gets it and actually expands on the Voord. I actually watched The Keys of Marinus again after decades due to this rendering. Love it. Originally I suppose that I objectively rated this 4/5 on my integer scale, not quite pushing masterpiece, but really after all I listened to, the length and what you get, this is pretty a perfect dream release for fans wanting early adventures. For those who grew up with the dawning VHS era for example where hardcore fans collected Pertwee forward and especially re-runs of the 3rd-5th in the 80s, jumping forward in time to when amazingly we have all these audio releases to sift through and continue to have them available (good, bad and sometimes ugly due to writing mostly), it is pretty fantastic today that we get valid, authentic perfect first Doctor releases. Russell and Ford get my deep thanks as well as the writer, etc.
These are too rare and they shouldn’t be.
In retrospect, this adventure was a blast and as the french would say: idéal (I hear the Voords were originally French, seriously).
MY ORIGINAL NOTES REVIEW AFTER FIRST LISTEN
Classic and excellent setup with a very exciting nautical first episode. Well-written script with dialogue and small excerpts of narration to aid the voice acting. Strong acting, sound production, music and fx. The release cover represents this first act very well. What unfolds is a classic but standard and darker adventure that is an easy listen excelling in all the aforementioned areas as well as producing an interesting theme fleshing out the Voord with significant depth. Overall an excellent full production. The introductory section in retrospect I feel is especially memorable and atmospheric. The “Voord Music Suite” is a pretty good composition and bonus for the release.
This was 4/5 solid+. Bumped to 5/5.
Director: Ken Bentley
Writer: Andrew Smith
This writer gets it and actually expands on the Voord. I actually watched The Keys of Marinus again after decades due to this rendering. Love it. Originally I suppose that I objectively rated this 4/5 on my integer scale, not quite pushing masterpiece, but really after all I listened to, the length and what you get, this is pretty a perfect dream release for fans wanting early adventures. For those who grew up with the dawning VHS era for example where hardcore fans collected Pertwee forward and especially re-runs of the 3rd-5th in the 80s, jumping forward in time to when amazingly we have all these audio releases to sift through and continue to have them available (good, bad and sometimes ugly due to writing mostly), it is pretty fantastic today that we get valid, authentic perfect first Doctor releases. Russell and Ford get my deep thanks as well as the writer, etc.
These are too rare and they shouldn’t be.
In retrospect, this adventure was a blast and as the french would say: idéal (I hear the Voords were originally French, seriously).
MY ORIGINAL NOTES REVIEW AFTER FIRST LISTEN
Classic and excellent setup with a very exciting nautical first episode. Well-written script with dialogue and small excerpts of narration to aid the voice acting. Strong acting, sound production, music and fx. The release cover represents this first act very well. What unfolds is a classic but standard and darker adventure that is an easy listen excelling in all the aforementioned areas as well as producing an interesting theme fleshing out the Voord with significant depth. Overall an excellent full production. The introductory section in retrospect I feel is especially memorable and atmospheric. The “Voord Music Suite” is a pretty good composition and bonus for the release.
This was 4/5 solid+. Bumped to 5/5.
Director: Ken Bentley
Writer: Andrew Smith
February 5, 2024
Big Finish was given the opportunity to recreate the early years of Doctor Who. This is a story set during the earliest period of the series and one which features the original Tardis team: The Doctor his granddaughter Susan and the two teachers from Earth Ian Chesterton and Barbera Wright.
This is something which has been tried before in print, but not in audio format. The narration is split between actors William Russell and Carole Ann Ford. Russell and Ford not only reprise their tv roles of Ian and Susan respectively but also perform the roles of the Doctor and Barbera.
This story is written with many of the tropes of early Doctor Who: first separate the travelers from the Tardis, then separate the travelers themselves. I wasn't sure how this would work as part of the narrative, but it seems to work well with this tale.
The other important thing to note is that this is a sequel to the tv story " Keys of Marainus". The villains known as the Voord return, but are given more of a backstory and there is more menace and threat this time around, as the Voord seem to be unbeatable and unstoppable.
Everything seems lost until the Doctor reappears after seemingly having been lost during the opening moments of the story.
The Doctor's alien nature is used to provide a means for his survival, even after his supposed death. As with some of the televised stories the Doctor's absence is covered by his activities off screen organizing an armed resistance against the Voord. The Doctor also does a good job of using the Voord technology against the Voord themselves.
This story would have worked as a tv script; or at least feels like one. It was a great way to recreate a bygone era of Doctor Who.
This is something which has been tried before in print, but not in audio format. The narration is split between actors William Russell and Carole Ann Ford. Russell and Ford not only reprise their tv roles of Ian and Susan respectively but also perform the roles of the Doctor and Barbera.
This story is written with many of the tropes of early Doctor Who: first separate the travelers from the Tardis, then separate the travelers themselves. I wasn't sure how this would work as part of the narrative, but it seems to work well with this tale.
The other important thing to note is that this is a sequel to the tv story " Keys of Marainus". The villains known as the Voord return, but are given more of a backstory and there is more menace and threat this time around, as the Voord seem to be unbeatable and unstoppable.
Everything seems lost until the Doctor reappears after seemingly having been lost during the opening moments of the story.
The Doctor's alien nature is used to provide a means for his survival, even after his supposed death. As with some of the televised stories the Doctor's absence is covered by his activities off screen organizing an armed resistance against the Voord. The Doctor also does a good job of using the Voord technology against the Voord themselves.
This story would have worked as a tv script; or at least feels like one. It was a great way to recreate a bygone era of Doctor Who.
January 7, 2021
This was quite good. While I usually prefer the full-cast productions, this one holds up pretty well. Original cast members William Russell and Carole Ann Ford do double duty as Ian & The Doctor and Susan & Barbara respectively. While the voices aren’t perfect, it does work. This also brings back the Voord from the classic story arc The Keys of Marinus, these were a one-and-done monstrous antagonist. They were an interesting looking opponent for the Doctor, but sadly never got a chance to get redeveloped to make them a reoccurring opponent. This story offers some new twists that do just that, making the Voord a fascinating sparring partner for the Doctor. Sure they’re not Daleks, Cybermen or Ice Warriors, but their menacing presence was certainly enough for them be worthy of more than just that single story arc. This also harkens back to those early years of the series, which is always one of my favorite periods of the show. It’s great to have new adventures with Susan, Ian, the Doctor & Barbara.
January 13, 2020
Doctor Who: Domain of the Voord, is from “The Earley Adventures”, a range of narrated audio dramas featuring the first two incarnations of the Doctor. The Voord previously appeared in the William Hartnell serial “The Keys of Marinus”, this is their first appearance in a Big Finish audio.
This is a fantastic example of how sixties Doctor Who can be brought into the modern day without becoming something completely unrecognisable, with a plot that is thoughtful and sensitive but also dramatic and action packed. It also creates a feeling of nostalgia by faithfully characterising the original Tardis crew and by bringing back the Voord, expanding on them as a race and a culture making them more than just visually striking but also formidable and memorable foe.
One minor gripe would be that William Russell, who in this case plays Ian Chesterton as he on the television but also the Doctor, is now better suited to voicing the latter than the former due to sounding very little as he did back then which took me out of the story at times. Another issue is that Carole Ann Ford who plays Susan also steps in for Jacqueline Hill Barbara Wright makes little distinction between the two the two characters. Fortunately these issues are negated by he use of narration throughout what is one of my favourite audio stories.
This is a fantastic example of how sixties Doctor Who can be brought into the modern day without becoming something completely unrecognisable, with a plot that is thoughtful and sensitive but also dramatic and action packed. It also creates a feeling of nostalgia by faithfully characterising the original Tardis crew and by bringing back the Voord, expanding on them as a race and a culture making them more than just visually striking but also formidable and memorable foe.
One minor gripe would be that William Russell, who in this case plays Ian Chesterton as he on the television but also the Doctor, is now better suited to voicing the latter than the former due to sounding very little as he did back then which took me out of the story at times. Another issue is that Carole Ann Ford who plays Susan also steps in for Jacqueline Hill Barbara Wright makes little distinction between the two the two characters. Fortunately these issues are negated by he use of narration throughout what is one of my favourite audio stories.
August 29, 2019
A really enjoyable listen this one. Possibly biased, in as much as Ian and Barbara are two of my favourite companions, so listening to or watching them is always a pleasure. The story is a good one, following on from Keys of Marinus and expanding on the Voord, with some interesting information to be learnt. Quite a bit of tension and emotion at times, even when know how major outcomes will turn out. William Russell and Carole Ann Ford do well here, voicing 'their' characters as well as the Doctor and Barbara respectively, can really picture the characters here, and overall the story captures the feel of the their era well, even if some bits wouldn't have been televisable :) All round a really nice listen.
July 15, 2021
A decent story, but what bugged me was the companions and Susan. Ian sounds so old, older than the Doctor. Stands to reason since the actor is 90(!), but it makes it very difficult to imagine him as a younger man. I realize William Russell is the original Ian, but he'd be better off playing the the Doctor (which he has). Susan and Barbara were not quite as bad, but still sound like grandmothers.
July 4, 2025
This was a well-written story. In my opinion, for the limited amount of time they had, the writers managed a really good tale. I enjoyed the inclusion of the Voord as they are not a popular villain, but I thought they were used very well here. We mostly got Ian and Susan's perspective in this one, and I thought their voice actors did a good job.
April 17, 2018
3.5/5
(review coming soon)
(review coming soon)
June 21, 2019
Felt like a true first doctor episode. That said not the most engaging story.
The first doctor is a bit of an asshole grumpy old man.
The first doctor is a bit of an asshole grumpy old man.
November 20, 2021
I enjoyed when Ian and Susan got emotional over the possibility of The Doctor being gone. But of course, we know he doesn’t die here. Average overall.
September 19, 2022
So you know how the Daleks have always been space nazis? Turns out the Voord are space kkk. Awesome!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 29, 2025
A 2hr audio book. A short story of the adventure of the Doctor on a water planet against the Voord. Overall, a nice story.
November 9, 2014
William Russell does such a fine job recreating William Hartnell's Doctor that my only regret here is that we don't get more of him. These Early Adventures stories from Big Finish have turned out very well, definitely recommended. They manage at once to evoke the early years of the show, while at the same time having rather sharper writing than most episodes of that era.
July 26, 2021
A very solid story that deals with Ian and Susan dealing with a great deal of grief whilst they battle against their old enemies The Voord. This story gave The Voord much-needed development with some very good ideas. A good story with a serious tone to it. 8/10
September 8, 2014
The return of the Voord from the Keys of Marinus produces a complex story of assimilation and totalitarianism.
January 21, 2016
The Doctor, Susan, Barbara and Ian land on a planet that has been taken over by their foo the Voord. They think they can escape but are then separated. Can they get back to the Tardis.
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