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The Tenth Doctor Adventures #2.1
Doctor Who: Die schändlichen Zaross
Das Hörspiel-Originalabenteuer mit dem 10. Doktor und Rose Tyler aus der BBC-Serie DOCTOR WHO. Jackie Tyler nimmt sich einen Tag frei, um ihre alte Freundin Marge in Norwich zu besuchen. Ihr Urlaub wird allerdings auf unvorstellbare Weise unterbrochen: von einer Invasion Außerirdischer! Die schändlichen Zaross sind gekommen, um die Erde zu übernehmen. Nachdem Jackie den Doktor und Rose gerufen hat, um diesen Wahnsinn zu beenden, wird schnell klar, dass es sich nicht um eine gewöhnliche Invasion handelt. Der Doktor ist kurz davor, eines der schrecklichsten Verbrechen in der Geschichte der Galaxie aufzudecken. Und wenn er es nicht schaffen sollte, werden viele Leute sterben. Mit Axel Malzacher, der aktuellen Synchronstimme von David Tennant, sowie Maren Rainer, der Synchronstimme von Billie Piper als Rose. Mitwirkende: Der Doktor - Axel Malzacher, Rose Tyler - Maren Rainer, Jackie Tyler - Sabine Arnhold, Marge Ellmore - Mareile Möller, Führer - Tim Weiland, Jess Ellmore - Claire Bertling, Ikron - Thomas Gerber sowie: Maximilian Artajo, Anna Katz, Daniel Montoya, Roland Wolf und Jana Kozewa.
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First published November 1, 2017
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John Dorney
166 books26 followersJohn Dorney is a British writer and actor best known for stage roles including the National Theatre, the BBC Radio 4 sitcom My First Planet; and his scripts for the Big Finish Doctor Who range. His script 'Solitaire' was rated the most popular Doctor Who Companion Chronicle of 2010 on the Timescales website and was the runner up in Unreality Sci-fi net's poll for Story of the Year 2010-11.
As well as Doctor Who, he has written for Big Finish's Sapphire and Steel series and on radio co-wrote three series of BBC Radio 4's Recorded for Training Purposes. He won the BBC Show Me the Funny 'Sketch Factor' competition, was a finalist in the BBC 'Laughing Stock' competition, and has performed in Mark Watson's Edinburgh Comedy Award winning long shows as 'The Balladeer'. On stage, he has written plays for the Royal Court Theatre, Hampstead and Soho Theatres.
He trained at LAMDA.
As well as Doctor Who, he has written for Big Finish's Sapphire and Steel series and on radio co-wrote three series of BBC Radio 4's Recorded for Training Purposes. He won the BBC Show Me the Funny 'Sketch Factor' competition, was a finalist in the BBC 'Laughing Stock' competition, and has performed in Mark Watson's Edinburgh Comedy Award winning long shows as 'The Balladeer'. On stage, he has written plays for the Royal Court Theatre, Hampstead and Soho Theatres.
He trained at LAMDA.
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October 5, 2020
My first Doctor Who Big Finish audio drama. Avoided them for so long because of the fear of being unable to concentrate on them, so I'm preparing myself for the "Time Lord Victorious" stories being released in a few months. They are relaxing before bed.
This was a simple, yet fun, Ten X Rose storyline. Gives me the vibes of the second series of NuWho, very much makes me feel 11 years old again. And you can never have too much Jackie Tyler, she does make me laugh, pleased she was included.
Rose is very strong-willed in this story, she will always be one of my favourite Who companions and it is a joy to hear David and Billie acting together again.
This was a simple, yet fun, Ten X Rose storyline. Gives me the vibes of the second series of NuWho, very much makes me feel 11 years old again. And you can never have too much Jackie Tyler, she does make me laugh, pleased she was included.
Rose is very strong-willed in this story, she will always be one of my favourite Who companions and it is a joy to hear David and Billie acting together again.
July 25, 2025
“What’s your mother done now?”- Tenth Doctor
January 23, 2018
"Who would want to watch TV series about me?"
It's a story that includes Jackie Tyler and Rose's friend. I think that Rose is amazing in this story. She and the Doctor spilt up to save the day. So good to hear David Tennant and Billie Pipper together again.
It's a story that includes Jackie Tyler and Rose's friend. I think that Rose is amazing in this story. She and the Doctor spilt up to save the day. So good to hear David Tennant and Billie Pipper together again.
September 19, 2020
The premise of this audio was funny, a staged alien invasion for a television program called “Take Me To Your Leader”? Hilarious. Again, Jackie gets amazing character development, and her dialogues are really funny. There’s also this bit where she calls Rose and goes to voicemail and then she appears with the Doctor because they’ve been hiding, waiting for her to make the call, because, well, time machine.
There’s this character, a friend of Jackie’s, and she’s an asshole. But thanks to her you can also see why Jackie has the type of personality she has, and you can notice better how much she has changed from the first time you saw her.
Also, the familiarity the Doctor and Rose have is amazingly translated in the conversations they have. You can also see how much fun they have saving the world and having their little adventures, for them it’s really just the bits in between. The quips the Doctor makes about Jackie and vice versa also give this air of mother-in-law/son-in-law relationship that’s just priceless.
The last comment made by the Doctor is so meta, I loved it.
There’s this character, a friend of Jackie’s, and she’s an asshole. But thanks to her you can also see why Jackie has the type of personality she has, and you can notice better how much she has changed from the first time you saw her.
Also, the familiarity the Doctor and Rose have is amazingly translated in the conversations they have. You can also see how much fun they have saving the world and having their little adventures, for them it’s really just the bits in between. The quips the Doctor makes about Jackie and vice versa also give this air of mother-in-law/son-in-law relationship that’s just priceless.
The last comment made by the Doctor is so meta, I loved it.
November 26, 2017
So much fun to go back to this point in the series. Ten and Rose together are always fun, but I really enjoyed Rose here. She was quick on her feet and she wasn't about to let anyone be bullied. Loved the inclusion of Jackie, too!
March 4, 2025
Hat mich an die Tribute von Panem erinnert. Eine schöne Geschichte über meinen Lieblingsdoktor!
November 28, 2017
Secondo set di avventure per il decimo Dottore, interpretato da David Tennant, questa volta in coppia con Billie Piper nei panni di Rose Tyler.
Non è una delle mie accoppiate preferite e il fandom che la circonda l'ha affossata ancora di più. In questo primo episodio della seconda stagione per la Big Finish si ritrova l'alchimia della serie tv... ma devo ringraziare la presenza di Camille Coduri, nei panni della solita Jackie, a far guadagnare al tutto la quarta stella.
Non rivelo nulla della trama, oltre alla quarta di copertina, perché rovinerebbe qualche sorpresa.
Non è una delle mie accoppiate preferite e il fandom che la circonda l'ha affossata ancora di più. In questo primo episodio della seconda stagione per la Big Finish si ritrova l'alchimia della serie tv... ma devo ringraziare la presenza di Camille Coduri, nei panni della solita Jackie, a far guadagnare al tutto la quarta stella.
Non rivelo nulla della trama, oltre alla quarta di copertina, perché rovinerebbe qualche sorpresa.
June 21, 2021
I so love that big finish has carried on some of the doctors stories in this format as it really is just brilliant! Like little epic stories, acted, performed and read by members of the cast and they’re so great to listen to.
I really loved this one and…Jackie! Need I say more. I love that she was involved in this one and the 10th doctor and Rose are amongst some of my favourites. So nostalgic and brilliant. Really couldn’t recommend these enough!
The plot was great and really funny at points. All the energy, fun and sparkle as the main show! Can’t wait to listen to more.
I really loved this one and…Jackie! Need I say more. I love that she was involved in this one and the 10th doctor and Rose are amongst some of my favourites. So nostalgic and brilliant. Really couldn’t recommend these enough!
The plot was great and really funny at points. All the energy, fun and sparkle as the main show! Can’t wait to listen to more.
September 1, 2020
For the second collection of Tenth Doctor Adventures, we're back to the pairing of Ten and Rose, with Billie Piper making her Big Finish debut. Rose is perhaps not as distinctive a companion as Donna in the previous set of 10DAs, but her appearance provides a feeling of nostalgia nonetheless, and, at least in this release, it's enlivened by the re-appearance of Jackie Tyler as well.
This a light and fun story, not quite a full-on comedy, but with a number of elements that move it in that direction. A race of pig-like aliens start their invasion of Earth by landing in Norwich... and that's just the first of a number of hints that something isn't quite right about this particular alien attack. The result is rather meta, a spoof of Doctor Who itself, but also offering a more serious commentary on the nature of fame.
As usual, Camile Coduri comes out rather well here and is given almost as much to do as the Doctor and Rose, her faith in the latter serving as a counterpoint to the attitude of another character towards her own teenage daughter. Rose is slightly overshadowed as a result, but has plenty of agency and plays a key role in the resolution. Split between three viewpoints - the characters are separated for much of the story - things fit perfectly into the one-hour run-time enhancing the resemblance to the modern series. It also clearly fits into its ostensible placing in series 2, with a throwaway Torchwood reference and a quirky tone that's reminiscent of, say, The Christmas Invasion or Love and Monsters.
This a light and fun story, not quite a full-on comedy, but with a number of elements that move it in that direction. A race of pig-like aliens start their invasion of Earth by landing in Norwich... and that's just the first of a number of hints that something isn't quite right about this particular alien attack. The result is rather meta, a spoof of Doctor Who itself, but also offering a more serious commentary on the nature of fame.
As usual, Camile Coduri comes out rather well here and is given almost as much to do as the Doctor and Rose, her faith in the latter serving as a counterpoint to the attitude of another character towards her own teenage daughter. Rose is slightly overshadowed as a result, but has plenty of agency and plays a key role in the resolution. Split between three viewpoints - the characters are separated for much of the story - things fit perfectly into the one-hour run-time enhancing the resemblance to the modern series. It also clearly fits into its ostensible placing in series 2, with a throwaway Torchwood reference and a quirky tone that's reminiscent of, say, The Christmas Invasion or Love and Monsters.
November 28, 2017
A fantastic adventure with the Tenth Doctor, Rose, and Jackie. Rose haters should give this one a listen; it is a perfect example of why Rose was a great companion.
December 14, 2017
Aw, I love Jackie. Also, this one fits so well into Series 2. It's kind of perfect.
November 27, 2020
Relisten x2
Trying to get out of my slump by listening to some lighter-hearted audios. Glad I relistened to this a second time, especially after rewatching Series 2 recently so it was right on point with series 2 and Torchwood feels.
Just nice to hear Ten, Rose and Jackie as characters again and Rose telling Jesse she was important is such growth and loved her telling Marge to bog off.
Overal, very enjoyable.
Trying to get out of my slump by listening to some lighter-hearted audios. Glad I relistened to this a second time, especially after rewatching Series 2 recently so it was right on point with series 2 and Torchwood feels.
Just nice to hear Ten, Rose and Jackie as characters again and Rose telling Jesse she was important is such growth and loved her telling Marge to bog off.
Overal, very enjoyable.
February 28, 2018
Fantastic! As great as the Doctor & Rose's adventures as I remember! And Jackie Tyler got to participate for once!
July 24, 2020
This story takes us right back to 2006 and Series 2 of Doctor Whi, with Jackie and Rose Tyler returning alongside the Tenth Doctor for an Earth Invasion storyline. The story enters the invasion territory right from the start. The first half is a bit sluggish, with the character texting and calling each other back and forth and the Zaross just repeating the same lines over and over.
The script takes a bizarre and somewhat unexpected twist halfway through. I don't know what I feel about the invasion being part of a TV show. This is a clear commentary in violence made into entertainment, and the final twist is pretty good. The only problem is that things just don't feel like there's any real danger anywhere.
The alien characters remain pretty ambitious and aren't very interesting at all. Jackie is the only character given some great lines.
David Tennant feels off here, particularly when comparing him to his spot-on performance in Volume One. Billie Piper and Camille Coduri slip back into their parts very well.
The Tenth Doctor is in his early days and he isn't as fierce as when he travels with Donna. He's pretty laid-back and doesn't have his quirky qualities either.
Rose is pretty spot-on but doesn't do much of use. Jackie gets better moments here, actually, which is pretty cool.
The Zaross initially come across as annoying and co patently repeating themselves. When we realize what they are they turn pretty dull, even if they're motives are original.
The directing works well, with the soundscapes depicting the invasion pretty well. Music is okay, but nothing special.
The place is slower than an average Tennant era episode, mostly because of the invasion feeling dull and the plot proceeding pretty slowly.
The atmosphere and setting are set by constant references to mid-2000s pop culture. It gets a bit too obvious by the end. The tension is pretty light and the action is slow. This feels more like a Classic Series story than something from the revival.
I'm not sure whether this story is supposed to be a comedy or something to be taken seriously, but it doesn't work very well either way.
This distant carry much weight in terms of continuity, even though a Torchwood mention kind if makes it naturally fit within the Series 2 arc.
A good idea on paper kind of struggles in finished format, making this the worst Tenth Doctor audio so far. It doesn't need to be replayed.
RANDOM OBSERVATIONS:
"It's not fake, it scripted reality" is such a great line to explain what the Zaross are doing.
This story depicts reality TV and violence in similar ways as the Sixth Doctor serial Vengeance in Varos (1985) and the 2005 episode Bad Wolf.
Score: 37/120
The script takes a bizarre and somewhat unexpected twist halfway through. I don't know what I feel about the invasion being part of a TV show. This is a clear commentary in violence made into entertainment, and the final twist is pretty good. The only problem is that things just don't feel like there's any real danger anywhere.
The alien characters remain pretty ambitious and aren't very interesting at all. Jackie is the only character given some great lines.
David Tennant feels off here, particularly when comparing him to his spot-on performance in Volume One. Billie Piper and Camille Coduri slip back into their parts very well.
The Tenth Doctor is in his early days and he isn't as fierce as when he travels with Donna. He's pretty laid-back and doesn't have his quirky qualities either.
Rose is pretty spot-on but doesn't do much of use. Jackie gets better moments here, actually, which is pretty cool.
The Zaross initially come across as annoying and co patently repeating themselves. When we realize what they are they turn pretty dull, even if they're motives are original.
The directing works well, with the soundscapes depicting the invasion pretty well. Music is okay, but nothing special.
The place is slower than an average Tennant era episode, mostly because of the invasion feeling dull and the plot proceeding pretty slowly.
The atmosphere and setting are set by constant references to mid-2000s pop culture. It gets a bit too obvious by the end. The tension is pretty light and the action is slow. This feels more like a Classic Series story than something from the revival.
I'm not sure whether this story is supposed to be a comedy or something to be taken seriously, but it doesn't work very well either way.
This distant carry much weight in terms of continuity, even though a Torchwood mention kind if makes it naturally fit within the Series 2 arc.
A good idea on paper kind of struggles in finished format, making this the worst Tenth Doctor audio so far. It doesn't need to be replayed.
RANDOM OBSERVATIONS:
"It's not fake, it scripted reality" is such a great line to explain what the Zaross are doing.
This story depicts reality TV and violence in similar ways as the Sixth Doctor serial Vengeance in Varos (1985) and the 2005 episode Bad Wolf.
Score: 37/120
July 20, 2023
This is my first Big Finish audio and I was not disappointed one bit! Doctor Who is, for the most part, really great about hitting just the right note when they have a plot that takes a turn into the silly or inane, and John Dorney managed it with style! I loved the story!
I was also thrilled to get to hear David Tennant, Billie Piper, and Camille Coduri return to play their characters again! All three of them played off each other wonderfully, just like in the old days! Jackie's part in the story was great and had me grinning from ear-to-ear. Of course Jackie would land in the thick of it - Rose had to get her jeopardy-friendly ways from somewhere, after all!
A great introduction to the Big Finish audios! I've got a few more lined up to listen to and I can't wait!
I was also thrilled to get to hear David Tennant, Billie Piper, and Camille Coduri return to play their characters again! All three of them played off each other wonderfully, just like in the old days! Jackie's part in the story was great and had me grinning from ear-to-ear. Of course Jackie would land in the thick of it - Rose had to get her jeopardy-friendly ways from somewhere, after all!
A great introduction to the Big Finish audios! I've got a few more lined up to listen to and I can't wait!
January 14, 2018
Good show overall, however, weak on the philosophy and the transcendent as usual. Rose’s attempt to explain the importance of life for instance left me cold. Life is indeed important but more than for the material reasons implied (and that is stretching it far and giving this show plenty of benefit). Life is important because God has given it. Individuals are important because we have value first and foremost because of His passionate love of us. All other explanations fall short of this blessed reality.
October 2, 2020
Ugh I couldn't get through this one (3/10). Not horrible or offensive, just extremely bland. The opening failed to hook my attention and the first act is bit a bore. I feel this one fails to add anything unique to the "aliens invade earth" trope, at least from what I listened. From what I can see from the reviews it does pick up around the midpoint. I will revisit and perhaps revise my rating if the twist captures my attention.
January 15, 2021
あらすじ
とある休日、友人のマージの家に遊びにいったジャッキー。そこで宇宙人の侵略に遭遇。ジャッキーはローズに電話をする。ものの5分もしないうちにターディスで姿を現したローズとドクター。さっそく対処しようと騒ぎの中心に駆けつける。しかし、侵略してきたザロスと名乗る宇宙人はドクターにも覚えのない種族。ターディスにもどって宇宙人について調べることにする。その間にジャッキーとその友人たちが宇宙船に連行されてしまう。
感想
久しぶりのジャッキーが嬉しすぎる一品。ドクターとローズも懐かしいのだが、この二人よりもジャッキーにテンションがあがってしまった。時間軸としては”Army of Ghosts"以前のできごとと思われる。話が進むにつれローズとドクターも本領発揮。怒りが爆発した時の10thドクターはやっぱりかっこいい。ローズを思うジャッキーの親心にもきゅん。ラストシーンのドクターのセリフが、その後の二人のことを思うとちょっとせつない。
とある休日、友人のマージの家に遊びにいったジャッキー。そこで宇宙人の侵略に遭遇。ジャッキーはローズに電話をする。ものの5分もしないうちにターディスで姿を現したローズとドクター。さっそく対処しようと騒ぎの中心に駆けつける。しかし、侵略してきたザロスと名乗る宇宙人はドクターにも覚えのない種族。ターディスにもどって宇宙人について調べることにする。その間にジャッキーとその友人たちが宇宙船に連行されてしまう。
感想
久しぶりのジャッキーが嬉しすぎる一品。ドクターとローズも懐かしいのだが、この二人よりもジャッキーにテンションがあがってしまった。時間軸としては”Army of Ghosts"以前のできごとと思われる。話が進むにつれローズとドクターも本領発揮。怒りが爆発した時の10thドクターはやっぱりかっこいい。ローズを思うジャッキーの親心にもきゅん。ラストシーンのドクターのセリフが、その後の二人のことを思うとちょっとせつない。
April 12, 2024
"All of this - just for a TV Show?"
Y aca estamos de vuelta, con otra audioaventura del doctor. Esta vez, con David Tennat y Billie Piper a la cabeza!! Me gustó mucho, honestamente. Fue muy lindo volver atrás en el tiempo y escuchar al Doctor con Rose como si nada hubiese pasado, los adoré. No fui demasiado fan de la historia, pero aún así la disfrute!
Y aca estamos de vuelta, con otra audioaventura del doctor. Esta vez, con David Tennat y Billie Piper a la cabeza!! Me gustó mucho, honestamente. Fue muy lindo volver atrás en el tiempo y escuchar al Doctor con Rose como si nada hubiese pasado, los adoré. No fui demasiado fan de la historia, pero aún así la disfrute!
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December 30, 2020Delightful. I love Rose and the Doctor together, they just work. And this story is not universal stakes but both Rose and the Doctor play exactly as they would in season two.
And Jackie Tyler!
I enjoyed this story from beginning to end and it made me miss Rose in the Tardis.
And Jackie Tyler!
I enjoyed this story from beginning to end and it made me miss Rose in the Tardis.
August 15, 2020
Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
It’s like Billie and David never left. 😭😭 LOVED THIS SO MUCH!!!!!
It’s like Billie and David never left. 😭😭 LOVED THIS SO MUCH!!!!!
November 25, 2020
This was a lot of fun. I'm not a huge fan of Ten, but this was a good story.
December 14, 2020
So good to hear Ten and Rose (and Jackie!) again together.
April 25, 2021
Fun story.
May 19, 2022
Loved this one.
September 22, 2022
Another decent adventure will all round great performances (especially David Tennant as always). I did think the story would have worked well for Colin Baker's Doctor too.
September 30, 2022
BBC Radio 4 Extra version.
June 14, 2023
the rumors are true: I'm a tenrose apologist.
August 13, 2023
This one was hilarious! Lots of noise though, so I sometimes had a problem hearing the dialogue. But it was very funny and listening to Rose and Jacky again was a treat.
December 10, 2023
A worryingly plausible tale about exploitative disaster capitalism and the horrific lengths apparently ordinary people will go for fame.
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