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Doctor Who: Short Trips Audio #7.03
Doctor Who: The Jago & Litefoot Revival, Act 1
Doctor Who: Short Trips Monthly is a series of new short stories read by an original cast member.
Release #27 is a Tenth Doctor and Jago & Litefoot story.
Tonight's lecture to the Club For Curious Scientific Men will be given by Professor George Litefoot, pathologist - assisted by his esteemed colleague Mr Henry Gordon Jago, theatrical impressario - who will recount a sequence of outlandish events in London and Greece, ruminate upon the nature of good fortune (or rather its absence), and provide a surprising account of a mercurial old friend. The lecture starts at 7:30 and will include an interval.
Release #27 is a Tenth Doctor and Jago & Litefoot story.
Tonight's lecture to the Club For Curious Scientific Men will be given by Professor George Litefoot, pathologist - assisted by his esteemed colleague Mr Henry Gordon Jago, theatrical impressario - who will recount a sequence of outlandish events in London and Greece, ruminate upon the nature of good fortune (or rather its absence), and provide a surprising account of a mercurial old friend. The lecture starts at 7:30 and will include an interval.
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First published March 26, 2017
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Jonathan Barnes
46 books143 followersJonathan Barnes is the author of two novels, The Somnambulist and The Domino Men. He contributes regularly to the Times Literary Supplement and the Literary Review and is the author of several scripts for Big Finish Productions. He is currently writer-in-residence at Kingston University.
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February 19, 2021
This is the first half of a two-part story. This review covers both parts together.
On the off-chance that anyone reading this review is only familiar with the new series, I should explain that Jago and Litefoot are characters that appeared in a single TV story during the 4th Doctor's run, but who proved popular enough to receive their own audio series 40 years later, played by the original actors. While this story makes numerous references to that longer series, it doesn't depend on it for the plot, and is essentially standalone.
This takes the form of two monologues, delivered by the title characters, in which they recount an adventure in which they met both the 10th and 11th Doctors. In all honesty, there isn't very much to the story, which largely consists of them being chased before a final showdown with the monster. But it hardly matters, because it's the interplay between the two narrators and their respective personalities that's the real focus here.
It's not, to my mind, as much fun as the full-cast audios (or the pilot episode for their series, which was also narrated) but it's still an entertaining listen. The pair bouncing off of another as they recount their experiences makes up for the fact that, in the story itself, they spend much of it apart. How effective it would be to someone not already familiar with them, I'm unsure, but for those who are, it's enjoyable to spend time in their company once again, with a number of laughs along the way, and a well-written connection to the new TV series.
On the off-chance that anyone reading this review is only familiar with the new series, I should explain that Jago and Litefoot are characters that appeared in a single TV story during the 4th Doctor's run, but who proved popular enough to receive their own audio series 40 years later, played by the original actors. While this story makes numerous references to that longer series, it doesn't depend on it for the plot, and is essentially standalone.
This takes the form of two monologues, delivered by the title characters, in which they recount an adventure in which they met both the 10th and 11th Doctors. In all honesty, there isn't very much to the story, which largely consists of them being chased before a final showdown with the monster. But it hardly matters, because it's the interplay between the two narrators and their respective personalities that's the real focus here.
It's not, to my mind, as much fun as the full-cast audios (or the pilot episode for their series, which was also narrated) but it's still an entertaining listen. The pair bouncing off of another as they recount their experiences makes up for the fact that, in the story itself, they spend much of it apart. How effective it would be to someone not already familiar with them, I'm unsure, but for those who are, it's enjoyable to spend time in their company once again, with a number of laughs along the way, and a well-written connection to the new TV series.
March 8, 2018
Jago and Litefoot recount an adventure where the Doctor is a background player.
July 2, 2020
The odd couple of Victorian England are back to recount another amazing adventure.
July 6, 2020
I always enjoy Jago and Litefoot, and it's nice to have later Doctors pop up in their adventures. On to Act 2...
November 15, 2020
Two of my favorite characters from the worlds of Doctor Who.
April 6, 2017
Fantastically enjoyable story by these two gents. The format of the storytelling worked so well. Who needs a full cast audio when you can listen to them spinning yarns? Can't wait to hear the 2nd part.
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