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The Doctor Chronicles #11.2
Doctor Who: The Eleventh Doctor Chronicles, Volume 2
Four new stories for the Eleventh Doctor, starring Jacob Dudman.
2.1 The Evolving Dead by Doris V Sutherland
The dead stalk the corridors of research station Romeo. For a technician (dead) and her ex-boyfriend (also dead), the Doctor’s their only chance to escape. For the rest of the crew, he's their only chance to feed.
2.2 The Day Before They Came by Daniel Blythe
In the shabby seaside town of Bayview, Kayla Worthington is sitting on the beach waiting for an alien invasion. Her patience is rewarded when an alien arrives, although he doesn’t seem to be invading. He's called the Doctor, and he wants to buy her a cup of tea.
2.3 The Melting Pot by Christopher Cooper
Arriving on Piir to sample the local cuisine, the Doctor finds a society wildly different from the one he remembers. With violence brewing on the streets, the Doctor will have to get to the bottom of what has gone wrong on Piir, before the world tears itself apart.
2.4 A Tragical History by Tessa North
To most of the inmates in Hythe Prison, life is miserable. However, some are living out their idealised lives within its walls. Amongst the dank conditions, the Doctor is about to uncover the key to everything he could ever desire.
2.1 The Evolving Dead by Doris V Sutherland
The dead stalk the corridors of research station Romeo. For a technician (dead) and her ex-boyfriend (also dead), the Doctor’s their only chance to escape. For the rest of the crew, he's their only chance to feed.
2.2 The Day Before They Came by Daniel Blythe
In the shabby seaside town of Bayview, Kayla Worthington is sitting on the beach waiting for an alien invasion. Her patience is rewarded when an alien arrives, although he doesn’t seem to be invading. He's called the Doctor, and he wants to buy her a cup of tea.
2.3 The Melting Pot by Christopher Cooper
Arriving on Piir to sample the local cuisine, the Doctor finds a society wildly different from the one he remembers. With violence brewing on the streets, the Doctor will have to get to the bottom of what has gone wrong on Piir, before the world tears itself apart.
2.4 A Tragical History by Tessa North
To most of the inmates in Hythe Prison, life is miserable. However, some are living out their idealised lives within its walls. Amongst the dank conditions, the Doctor is about to uncover the key to everything he could ever desire.
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First published September 1, 2021
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September 19, 2021
Pretty good! Jacob Dudman's 11 impression has improved quite a bit. He's missing some of the Dynamicism of Smith's performance, but the quality of the voice itself is spot on. For instance his 11 is a bit more subdued, and doesn't talk quite as fast. But those lines taken for what they are could be easily mistaken for the real thing. The biggest difference is the volume, Smith tends to alternate between quieter subdued lines and shouty energetic bursts. That's missing here, but can be completely forgiven as I haven't heard another impression as good as this one! Definitely had a smile on my face at moments as I immersed myself in the first story.
If you like Eleven this is definitely worth a shot. The stories are average so far but if any of them stand out I'll be sure update this review and highlight that.
If you like Eleven this is definitely worth a shot. The stories are average so far but if any of them stand out I'll be sure update this review and highlight that.
September 19, 2021
I was looking forward to this boxset, simply because the amount of content for The Eleventh Doctor from Big Finish is rather lacking. Jacob Dudman does a fantastic job with his performance as he always does and leaves me content with the fact it isn't Matt Smith.
The boxset as a whole is rather... average...
I enjoyed the stories and the performances but there wasn't any story within the boxset that grabbed my attention and kept me entranced and encouraging me to listen.
I understand that this is the first full cast boxset in the chronicles range, hopefully we can see abit more excitement and adventure in future releases. Maybe, like the 12th Doctor range, we get boxsets which cover a full story arc rather than individual adventures?
The boxset as a whole is rather... average...
I enjoyed the stories and the performances but there wasn't any story within the boxset that grabbed my attention and kept me entranced and encouraging me to listen.
I understand that this is the first full cast boxset in the chronicles range, hopefully we can see abit more excitement and adventure in future releases. Maybe, like the 12th Doctor range, we get boxsets which cover a full story arc rather than individual adventures?
March 4, 2022
Nice to have a full cast for this and Dudman does a fine job as 11. An enjoyable set, but in the 3rd story the inhabitants of Piir have a really annoying way of speaking. Somewhat reminiscent of Chantho (New Series 3, Episode 11 - Utopia) though worse; kind of a trill-bark.
September 24, 2021
I am not the biggest fan of the 11th Doctor but I rather enjoyed this boxset.
I mean, let's face it, I will purchase and listen to every Doctor Who thing that Big Finish releases.
I mean, let's face it, I will purchase and listen to every Doctor Who thing that Big Finish releases.
November 1, 2021
On the whole, not bad. The second episode -- "The Day Before They Came" -- is easily the standout, and probably the episode where Dudman is doing his best impersonation of Matt Smith's Doctor.
But that aspect -- the fact that we have a sound-alike rather than Matt Smith himself -- is probably going to be the sticking point for many listeners. This is practically my first encounter with Dudman's Eleventh Doctor -- I say practically because there was a surprise cameo in a recent Fifth Doctor episode -- and it's mostly a good impersonation. The first volume (which I have not heard) was done "Companion Chronicles" style -- narrator (Dudman) and one other voice artist for each episode. For the second volume they've gone full-cast without narration. This is essentially what BF did for the "Third Doctor Adventures" when Tim Treloar took on the role of Pertwee's Doctor: volume 1 with narration, but switching to full-cast after that. I love BF's Third Doctor Adventures series, by the way, and the recasts haven't bothered me a bit. With Pertwee, Nicholas Courtney, Lis Sladen, or Caroline John no longer with us, all of their characters are now voiced by others. Which bugs some purists, but I love that that era of Doctor Who has now returned in full.
And I guess it didn't bother me here, either. It's just weirder when Smith hasn't yet shuffled off this mortal coil. After the first episode, where I felt Dudman's impersonation was iffy, either he locked it in better for the others, or I just got more used to it. And yet, he lacks a particular energy that Smith has. I should try watching the Smith episodes with my eyes closed, because there's something a bit . . . sleepy? . . . about Dudman's delivery. Even Tom Baker, well into his 80s, comes off more lively, and I'm guessing it has something to do with working so hard to keep up the impersonation that the actual acting takes a bit of a back seat. I admit that was my worry going in, and though I am overall pleased with the final result, I still think the director could/should have given him a bit of a push.
Granted, this was probably recorded remotely during various lockdowns, so you didn't have the actors present and playing off each other. And yet . . .
. . . well, this ended up being more of a review of the recasting than the four episodes in this set, but . . . man, that's just inescapable.
But that aspect -- the fact that we have a sound-alike rather than Matt Smith himself -- is probably going to be the sticking point for many listeners. This is practically my first encounter with Dudman's Eleventh Doctor -- I say practically because there was a surprise cameo in a recent Fifth Doctor episode -- and it's mostly a good impersonation. The first volume (which I have not heard) was done "Companion Chronicles" style -- narrator (Dudman) and one other voice artist for each episode. For the second volume they've gone full-cast without narration. This is essentially what BF did for the "Third Doctor Adventures" when Tim Treloar took on the role of Pertwee's Doctor: volume 1 with narration, but switching to full-cast after that. I love BF's Third Doctor Adventures series, by the way, and the recasts haven't bothered me a bit. With Pertwee, Nicholas Courtney, Lis Sladen, or Caroline John no longer with us, all of their characters are now voiced by others. Which bugs some purists, but I love that that era of Doctor Who has now returned in full.
And I guess it didn't bother me here, either. It's just weirder when Smith hasn't yet shuffled off this mortal coil. After the first episode, where I felt Dudman's impersonation was iffy, either he locked it in better for the others, or I just got more used to it. And yet, he lacks a particular energy that Smith has. I should try watching the Smith episodes with my eyes closed, because there's something a bit . . . sleepy? . . . about Dudman's delivery. Even Tom Baker, well into his 80s, comes off more lively, and I'm guessing it has something to do with working so hard to keep up the impersonation that the actual acting takes a bit of a back seat. I admit that was my worry going in, and though I am overall pleased with the final result, I still think the director could/should have given him a bit of a push.
Granted, this was probably recorded remotely during various lockdowns, so you didn't have the actors present and playing off each other. And yet . . .
. . . well, this ended up being more of a review of the recasting than the four episodes in this set, but . . . man, that's just inescapable.
October 29, 2023
Definitely felt like I was listening to the Eleventh Doctor. Jacob Dudman does a great job here. And some nice alien stuff.
January 17, 2025
2.1 The Evolving Dead by Doris V Sutherland: 5*
2.2 The Day Before They Came by Daniel Blythe: 4*
2.3 The Melting Pot by Christopher Cooper: 4+*
2.4 A Tragical History by Tessa North: 3*
2.2 The Day Before They Came by Daniel Blythe: 4*
2.3 The Melting Pot by Christopher Cooper: 4+*
2.4 A Tragical History by Tessa North: 3*
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