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Jago & Litefoot
Jago & Litefoot: Series 1
A set of four full cast stories, with an extra CD of behind the scenes interviews
1.1 The Bloodless Soldier
Written by Justin Richards
A group of soldiers return from overseas service – but they have brought a terrible evil back with them. As death strikes on the streets of London, Sergeant Quick calls upon the help of Professor Litefoot, while an old enemy lurks in the shadows. Jago and Litefoot are on the trail of the Bloodless Soldier – and tragedy will hit close to them...
1.2 The Bellova Devil
Written by Alan Barnes
A body is found on the Circle Line, wearing full dress uniform. It as identified as Reginald Colville – a man who was certified dead some six weeks ago! In an attempt to solve the mystery Jago and Litefoot become unwilling bodysnatchers... And thus begins a chain of events that will pit them against killer Bulgars and the mysterious machinations of the Far-Off Travellers Club...
1.3 The Spirit Trap
Written by Jonathan Morris
Ellie Higson believes that spiritualist Mrs Vanguard can hear the voices of the dead, but Henry Gordon Jago thinks it’s all superstition and theatrical trickery. But if Vanguard is a harmless fake, then why have some of those who have attended her sceances disappeared so mysteriously? Jago and Litefoot investigate... And find themselves facing a deadly foe from the afterlife.
1.4 The Similarity Engine
Written by Andy Lane
When Jago takes a tumble on an unseasonably icy road, he ends up in hospital. But this is no ordinary medical establishment, and the patients are suffering from no ordinary illnesses. At last, the fiendish scheme of Dr Tulp is drawing to its cataclysmic climax. The Similarity Engine is operational. And a new, improved model of mahogany murderers have been unleashed...
1.1 The Bloodless Soldier
Written by Justin Richards
A group of soldiers return from overseas service – but they have brought a terrible evil back with them. As death strikes on the streets of London, Sergeant Quick calls upon the help of Professor Litefoot, while an old enemy lurks in the shadows. Jago and Litefoot are on the trail of the Bloodless Soldier – and tragedy will hit close to them...
1.2 The Bellova Devil
Written by Alan Barnes
A body is found on the Circle Line, wearing full dress uniform. It as identified as Reginald Colville – a man who was certified dead some six weeks ago! In an attempt to solve the mystery Jago and Litefoot become unwilling bodysnatchers... And thus begins a chain of events that will pit them against killer Bulgars and the mysterious machinations of the Far-Off Travellers Club...
1.3 The Spirit Trap
Written by Jonathan Morris
Ellie Higson believes that spiritualist Mrs Vanguard can hear the voices of the dead, but Henry Gordon Jago thinks it’s all superstition and theatrical trickery. But if Vanguard is a harmless fake, then why have some of those who have attended her sceances disappeared so mysteriously? Jago and Litefoot investigate... And find themselves facing a deadly foe from the afterlife.
1.4 The Similarity Engine
Written by Andy Lane
When Jago takes a tumble on an unseasonably icy road, he ends up in hospital. But this is no ordinary medical establishment, and the patients are suffering from no ordinary illnesses. At last, the fiendish scheme of Dr Tulp is drawing to its cataclysmic climax. The Similarity Engine is operational. And a new, improved model of mahogany murderers have been unleashed...
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Andy Lane
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During 2009, Macmillan Books announced that Lane would be writing a series of books focusing on the early life of Sherlock Holmes. The series was developed in conjunction with the estate of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Lane had already shown an extensive knowledge of the Holmes character and continuity in his Virgin Books novel All-Consuming Fire in which he created The Library of St. John the Beheaded as a meeting place for the worlds of Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Who.
The first book in the 'Young Sherlock Holmes' series – Death Cloud – was published in the United Kingdom in June 2010 (February 2011 in the United States), with the second – Red Leech – published in the United Kingdom in November of that year (with a United States publication date under the title Rebel Fire of February 2012). The third book – Black Ice – was published in June 2011 in the UK while the fourth book – Fire Storm – was published originally in hardback in October 2011 with a paperback publication in March 2012. The fifth book, Snake Bite was published in hardback in October 2012 and the sixth book, Knife Edge was published in September 2013. Death Cloud was short-listed for both the 2010 North East Book Award. (coming second by three votes) and the 2011 Southampton's Favourite Book Award. Black Ice won the 2012 Centurion Book Award.
Early in 2012, Macmillan Children's Books announced that they would be publishing a new series by Lane, beginning in 2013. The Lost World books will follow disabled 15-year-old Calum Challenger, who is co-ordinating a search from his London bedroom to find creatures considered so rare that many do not believe they exist. Calum's intention is to use the creatures' DNA to help protect the species, but also to search for a cure for his own paralysis. His team comprises a computer hacker, a free runner, an ex-marine and a pathological liar.
During 2009, Macmillan Books announced that Lane would be writing a series of books focusing on the early life of Sherlock Holmes. The series was developed in conjunction with the estate of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Lane had already shown an extensive knowledge of the Holmes character and continuity in his Virgin Books novel All-Consuming Fire in which he created The Library of St. John the Beheaded as a meeting place for the worlds of Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Who.
The first book in the 'Young Sherlock Holmes' series – Death Cloud – was published in the United Kingdom in June 2010 (February 2011 in the United States), with the second – Red Leech – published in the United Kingdom in November of that year (with a United States publication date under the title Rebel Fire of February 2012). The third book – Black Ice – was published in June 2011 in the UK while the fourth book – Fire Storm – was published originally in hardback in October 2011 with a paperback publication in March 2012. The fifth book, Snake Bite was published in hardback in October 2012 and the sixth book, Knife Edge was published in September 2013. Death Cloud was short-listed for both the 2010 North East Book Award. (coming second by three votes) and the 2011 Southampton's Favourite Book Award. Black Ice won the 2012 Centurion Book Award.
Early in 2012, Macmillan Children's Books announced that they would be publishing a new series by Lane, beginning in 2013. The Lost World books will follow disabled 15-year-old Calum Challenger, who is co-ordinating a search from his London bedroom to find creatures considered so rare that many do not believe they exist. Calum's intention is to use the creatures' DNA to help protect the species, but also to search for a cure for his own paralysis. His team comprises a computer hacker, a free runner, an ex-marine and a pathological liar.
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July 14, 2013
Absolutely delightful stuff. Eerie adventures in Victorian London featuring the fruity impresario Henry Jago and the avuncular pathologist, Prof. Litefoot, supporting characters from a long-ago Doctor Who story, The Talons of Weng-Chiang.
The Bloodless Soldier sees a soldier returned from India turning into a bloodthirsty vampire-like creature. Litefoot inspects a bloodless corpse, Jago is approached by a soldier who offers him an act that will launch him on the path to fame, barmaid Ellie's soldier brother is back in town but has mysterious errands that keep him away from her. All these strands slowly interweave in an atmospherical thriller worthy of the best penny dreadfuls.
In The Bellova Devil, Litefoot examines the body of a man who seems to have committed a grisly murder several weeks after he was declared dead. His investigations, the trusty and bombastic Jago in tow, take him to a shady suicide club and the machinations of Dr Tulp, who was behind their first adventure in this series, The Mahogany Murders, which was released as part of the Companion Chronicles line.
The Spirit Trap is another vintage mystery, this time taking us into the parlour of Madame Vanguard, a spiritualist who seems to be up to something rather more sinister than simple fraud. Jago and Ellie have disembodied adventures while Litefoot and a bereaved husband investigate why so many of Madame Vanguard's clients seem to die of spontaneous human combustion and in the process, our heroes foil a plot that aimed at taking over the British empire.
The Similarity Engine ties the series up with a knockout round against Dr. Tulp. It has some great spooky bits and visions of the distant future, but ultimately feels less perfectly poised than the preceding adventures, although it is still pretty good.
The two lead voice actors are absolutely splendid, the soundscapes are great and these are some of the most gripping spin-offs I've encountered.
The Bloodless Soldier sees a soldier returned from India turning into a bloodthirsty vampire-like creature. Litefoot inspects a bloodless corpse, Jago is approached by a soldier who offers him an act that will launch him on the path to fame, barmaid Ellie's soldier brother is back in town but has mysterious errands that keep him away from her. All these strands slowly interweave in an atmospherical thriller worthy of the best penny dreadfuls.
In The Bellova Devil, Litefoot examines the body of a man who seems to have committed a grisly murder several weeks after he was declared dead. His investigations, the trusty and bombastic Jago in tow, take him to a shady suicide club and the machinations of Dr Tulp, who was behind their first adventure in this series, The Mahogany Murders, which was released as part of the Companion Chronicles line.
The Spirit Trap is another vintage mystery, this time taking us into the parlour of Madame Vanguard, a spiritualist who seems to be up to something rather more sinister than simple fraud. Jago and Ellie have disembodied adventures while Litefoot and a bereaved husband investigate why so many of Madame Vanguard's clients seem to die of spontaneous human combustion and in the process, our heroes foil a plot that aimed at taking over the British empire.
The Similarity Engine ties the series up with a knockout round against Dr. Tulp. It has some great spooky bits and visions of the distant future, but ultimately feels less perfectly poised than the preceding adventures, although it is still pretty good.
The two lead voice actors are absolutely splendid, the soundscapes are great and these are some of the most gripping spin-offs I've encountered.
February 10, 2017
This first series of Jago and Litefoot adventures is just a pile of fun.
Who would have thought that two guest characters from a single episode of Doctor Who that aired more than 35 years ago would be popular enough to build an entire spinoff series around?
Imagine the X-Files in Victorian London with the loquacious Henry Gordon Jago (theater impresario) and Professor George Litefoot (pathologist) in the roles of Mulder and Scully, and you have a sense of the sort of storytelling you're in for. The scripts are witty and warm (and sometimes downright spooky) and even the weakest story (The Spirit Trap) is still a very good way to spend an hour. So easily do they inhabit their roles, that listening to Trevor Baxter and Christopher Benjamin, is like sitting down with old friends — you already feel like you know these characters very well. And the levity keeps the narrative afloat even during the darkest moments.
These four stories are set after the de facto pilot episode, The Mahogany Murderers, with the main enemy of that first story, Dr. Tulp, lurking in the background throughout this series, and finally coming to the fore in the final installment. (I wouldn't recommend listening to The Similarity Engine unless you've first listened to The Mahogany Murderers. The stories are very strongly linked.)
Who would have thought that two guest characters from a single episode of Doctor Who that aired more than 35 years ago would be popular enough to build an entire spinoff series around?
Imagine the X-Files in Victorian London with the loquacious Henry Gordon Jago (theater impresario) and Professor George Litefoot (pathologist) in the roles of Mulder and Scully, and you have a sense of the sort of storytelling you're in for. The scripts are witty and warm (and sometimes downright spooky) and even the weakest story (The Spirit Trap) is still a very good way to spend an hour. So easily do they inhabit their roles, that listening to Trevor Baxter and Christopher Benjamin, is like sitting down with old friends — you already feel like you know these characters very well. And the levity keeps the narrative afloat even during the darkest moments.
These four stories are set after the de facto pilot episode, The Mahogany Murderers, with the main enemy of that first story, Dr. Tulp, lurking in the background throughout this series, and finally coming to the fore in the final installment. (I wouldn't recommend listening to The Similarity Engine unless you've first listened to The Mahogany Murderers. The stories are very strongly linked.)
April 22, 2020
General all-round sinister and diabolical fun in Victorian London. Also dark humour in the fabulous Gentleman's dialogue between Jago and Litefoot. These are wonderful penny dreadful SciFi/ strange phenomenon/ pulp stories. They are atmospheric and exciting. I have listened to all now. My favourite being number three. Though all the stories are sublime. The characters are marvellous and I'm a total fan of Jago and Litefoot.
June 16, 2016
Considering that they only appear in one story of the
Doctor Who
TV series, the 1977 tale The Talons of Weng-Chiang, Henry Gordon Jago and Professor Litefoot retain a remarkable degree of popularity among fans of the show. Here, following on from pilot episode The Mahogany Murderers they are given their own series, starting with this box set of 4x1 hour episodes.
Unlike the pilot, these are full cast audio plays, which arguably holds them to a rather different standard. It's also worth mentioning that the Doctor is never directly referred to, let alone actually present, and the threats that our heroes face, while science-fictional in nature, are original to the series, rather than borrowed from the larger DW universe. What you get instead is a rich Victorian atmosphere vividly brought to life, and some brilliant characterisation of the two leads.
* The Bloodless Soldier - We begin with a fairly standard werewolf story that re-introduces us to the regular characters, including Ellie, the barmaid who briefly appeared in the pilot episode, and Sergeant Quick, who honestly doesn't do very much at this point. I wasn't entirely clear what the recurring villain was up to, but the story moves along at a cracking pace, and comes to an emotional conclusion. 4 stars.
* The Bellova Devil - a rather weaker tale than the first episode, this tries a bit too hard to imitate Sherlock Holmes, with an infusion of Sax Rohmer. Although there are some good bits, it ends up rather confusing, and perhaps isn't ideally suited to the 60-minute audio format. There's also a couple of oddities, and while I'll forgive the author for apparently not knowing what formaldehyde is (he seems to be thinking of meths) it seems strange that Litefoot, having just met a werewolf, so casually dismisses the possibility of a vampire... perhaps more coordination between the episode writers might have helped? 3 stars.
* The Spirit Trap - my favourite of the four, this episode deals with Victorian spiritualism, giving us more of an insight into Ellie along the way, as well as linking back to the first episode. Here, it makes perfect sense that Jago is the skeptic; he knows all the parlour tricks used by fake mediums from his time as a theatre manager. Of course, what's going on is rather more sinister than a bit of fakery, and the characters really seem to shine here in a story perfectly suited to its era. 5 stars.
* The Similarity Engine - finally, we have a sequel and conclusion to the story in the pilot episode, which was intentionally left open. There's some good mystery elements to start with, and some dramatic moments, even if it's hard to believe that the titular characters of the pilot episode are quite as convincing as they're supposed to be. The story ranges rather more fully into steampunk than previous episodes, although there is a sound reason for it, and the ending is suitably dramatic, if a bit predictable. 3.5 stars.
Which gives an average of 3.75, easily rounded up to 4 stars.
Unlike the pilot, these are full cast audio plays, which arguably holds them to a rather different standard. It's also worth mentioning that the Doctor is never directly referred to, let alone actually present, and the threats that our heroes face, while science-fictional in nature, are original to the series, rather than borrowed from the larger DW universe. What you get instead is a rich Victorian atmosphere vividly brought to life, and some brilliant characterisation of the two leads.
* The Bloodless Soldier - We begin with a fairly standard werewolf story that re-introduces us to the regular characters, including Ellie, the barmaid who briefly appeared in the pilot episode, and Sergeant Quick, who honestly doesn't do very much at this point. I wasn't entirely clear what the recurring villain was up to, but the story moves along at a cracking pace, and comes to an emotional conclusion. 4 stars.
* The Bellova Devil - a rather weaker tale than the first episode, this tries a bit too hard to imitate Sherlock Holmes, with an infusion of Sax Rohmer. Although there are some good bits, it ends up rather confusing, and perhaps isn't ideally suited to the 60-minute audio format. There's also a couple of oddities, and while I'll forgive the author for apparently not knowing what formaldehyde is (he seems to be thinking of meths) it seems strange that Litefoot, having just met a werewolf, so casually dismisses the possibility of a vampire... perhaps more coordination between the episode writers might have helped? 3 stars.
* The Spirit Trap - my favourite of the four, this episode deals with Victorian spiritualism, giving us more of an insight into Ellie along the way, as well as linking back to the first episode. Here, it makes perfect sense that Jago is the skeptic; he knows all the parlour tricks used by fake mediums from his time as a theatre manager. Of course, what's going on is rather more sinister than a bit of fakery, and the characters really seem to shine here in a story perfectly suited to its era. 5 stars.
* The Similarity Engine - finally, we have a sequel and conclusion to the story in the pilot episode, which was intentionally left open. There's some good mystery elements to start with, and some dramatic moments, even if it's hard to believe that the titular characters of the pilot episode are quite as convincing as they're supposed to be. The story ranges rather more fully into steampunk than previous episodes, although there is a sound reason for it, and the ending is suitably dramatic, if a bit predictable. 3.5 stars.
Which gives an average of 3.75, easily rounded up to 4 stars.
May 13, 2021
THE BLOODLESS SOLDIER REVIEW:
The Bloodless Soldier is one of those stories which has gotten me obsessed. It’s such a gruesome concept for a story with an ending that shocked me to no end. We need more stories ending like that. Jago & Litefoot both have amazing chemistry with each other, and this is now my absolute favorite Doctor Who spin-off. Jago & Litefoot are such great characters. 9/10
THE BELLOVA DEVIL REVIEW:
Great story. I am obsessed with the Jago & Litefoot Range. I love how this story takes such a dark turn and Mr. Jago’s performances are absolutely brilliant with twists and turns. It’s a bit confusing at times, but, I was listening to this while doing algebra equations, so I dunno. I did like it though. A solid 8/10 at least.
THE SPIRIT TRAP REVIEW:
What an interesting story. This is just more proof that the Jago & Litefoot Range still remains to be my favorite Doctor Who spin-off. There’s some very interesting concepts and body horror I was not expecting. Performances are excellent, as always, and it really is a sequel story to a degree, of The Bloodless Soldier, the first story of this Range. I love it. 8/10
THE SIMILARITY ENGINE REVIEW:
‘Tis a fun one. I liked it. The performances were great, the villain is interesting, and a fun cliffhanger does be a fun cliffhanger. It’s a very enjoyable story, but also a bit confusing at times. It could also just be me being clueless though. It wouldn’t be a first. 😂
This is a fun story and it’s a nice way to end a boxset. 9/10
The Bloodless Soldier is one of those stories which has gotten me obsessed. It’s such a gruesome concept for a story with an ending that shocked me to no end. We need more stories ending like that. Jago & Litefoot both have amazing chemistry with each other, and this is now my absolute favorite Doctor Who spin-off. Jago & Litefoot are such great characters. 9/10
THE BELLOVA DEVIL REVIEW:
Great story. I am obsessed with the Jago & Litefoot Range. I love how this story takes such a dark turn and Mr. Jago’s performances are absolutely brilliant with twists and turns. It’s a bit confusing at times, but, I was listening to this while doing algebra equations, so I dunno. I did like it though. A solid 8/10 at least.
THE SPIRIT TRAP REVIEW:
What an interesting story. This is just more proof that the Jago & Litefoot Range still remains to be my favorite Doctor Who spin-off. There’s some very interesting concepts and body horror I was not expecting. Performances are excellent, as always, and it really is a sequel story to a degree, of The Bloodless Soldier, the first story of this Range. I love it. 8/10
THE SIMILARITY ENGINE REVIEW:
‘Tis a fun one. I liked it. The performances were great, the villain is interesting, and a fun cliffhanger does be a fun cliffhanger. It’s a very enjoyable story, but also a bit confusing at times. It could also just be me being clueless though. It wouldn’t be a first. 😂
This is a fun story and it’s a nice way to end a boxset. 9/10
August 16, 2020
I bought their whole range on Big finish at once. I was so excited to see more content with Jago and litefoot.
It was a really great listen, and unique to big finish (from what I’ve listened to) with an overall storyline in the box set.
It was just so fun, and to see the relationship between Jago and litefoot was even better. They’re two eccentrics, that just work so well together. You can help but want more.
I’m happy there’s 13 more volumes with them.
It was a really great listen, and unique to big finish (from what I’ve listened to) with an overall storyline in the box set.
It was just so fun, and to see the relationship between Jago and litefoot was even better. They’re two eccentrics, that just work so well together. You can help but want more.
I’m happy there’s 13 more volumes with them.
March 6, 2025
I liked the levity of these characters from the 1970s Doctor Who television series and thought it was an interesting idea to give them a stand-alone audiobook series. These stories are well-acted and well-produced. The first two stories play off of existing Victorian-era horror novels which makes sense but also lacks some originality. The second two stories are better and show more potential for this series. However, I missed the Doctor and Lelia.
February 5, 2022
there's some behind the scenes tracks here after the 4 plays. fun to hear Christopher Benjamin and Trevor Baxter discussing the roles out of character, and a bit about the production process at large.
August 24, 2017
Great stuff. Really atmospheric, great dialogue and some decent stories. Would definitely relisten.
November 23, 2017
As much as I like the characters of Jago and Lightfoot , they are supporting characters and the absence of the Doctor is keenly felt.
September 16, 2019
Jago and litefoot dolve paranormal adventures.
May 25, 2021
⭐️2.5/3⭐️
December 28, 2024
Not being a super fan of the characters, I’m surprised I enjoyed this set more than I thought I would.
November 4, 2025
Jago and Litefoot are such solid Doctor Who spinoff characters. It's always a lot of fun to listen to their adventures. This is a solid set, and I enjoyed the lengthy bonus interviews too.
February 28, 2017
Totally loved every minute. A marvelous creation and a great foundation upon which to build a wide-ranging series. Just about perfect in every detail. Everything I could want in an audio-drama.
January 7, 2025
"Jago & Litefoot" - these guys are like the Victorian-era Sherlock Holmes and Watson, but with a dash of the supernatural thrown in for good measure. You've got Henry Jago, this flamboyant impresario who'd rather be onstage than solving crimes, and Professor Litefoot, the avuncular pathologist who's always got a dry wit and a slightly bewildered look on his face.
"The Bloodless Soldier" kicks things off with a bang. We've got a soldier back from India, looking a bit too pale and a bit too hungry, and a whole lot of mysterious deaths. Litefoot's got his microscope out, Jago's got his nose for trouble, and poor Ellie is caught in the crossfire. It's like a Victorian-era horror movie, but with a touch of Jago's trademark theatrics.
"The Bellova Devil" sees them tangling with a suicide club and Dr. Tulp, that creepy old nemesis of theirs. Let's just say, things get a bit messy. Litefoot is on the case, Jago's trying to stay out of trouble (but mostly failing), and you're left wondering who's going to come out on top.
"The Spirit Trap" takes us into the spooky world of séances and spiritualism. Jago, bless his theatrical soul, probably tried to stage a séance himself before they started investigating. Meanwhile, Litefoot is dealing with some seriously bizarre deaths, and poor Ellie is caught in the middle again.
"The Similarity Engine" wraps things up with a bang (or maybe a whimper?). It's got time travel, creepy visions, and a final showdown with Dr. Tulp. It's a bit of a mixed bag compared to the others, but still an enjoyable listen.
Overall, "Jago & Litefoot" is a fun and spooky ride. If you're a fan of classic whodunits with a touch of the supernatural, and you don't mind a bit of Victorian melodrama, you'll probably enjoy these audio dramas.
"The Bloodless Soldier" kicks things off with a bang. We've got a soldier back from India, looking a bit too pale and a bit too hungry, and a whole lot of mysterious deaths. Litefoot's got his microscope out, Jago's got his nose for trouble, and poor Ellie is caught in the crossfire. It's like a Victorian-era horror movie, but with a touch of Jago's trademark theatrics.
"The Bellova Devil" sees them tangling with a suicide club and Dr. Tulp, that creepy old nemesis of theirs. Let's just say, things get a bit messy. Litefoot is on the case, Jago's trying to stay out of trouble (but mostly failing), and you're left wondering who's going to come out on top.
"The Spirit Trap" takes us into the spooky world of séances and spiritualism. Jago, bless his theatrical soul, probably tried to stage a séance himself before they started investigating. Meanwhile, Litefoot is dealing with some seriously bizarre deaths, and poor Ellie is caught in the middle again.
"The Similarity Engine" wraps things up with a bang (or maybe a whimper?). It's got time travel, creepy visions, and a final showdown with Dr. Tulp. It's a bit of a mixed bag compared to the others, but still an enjoyable listen.
Overall, "Jago & Litefoot" is a fun and spooky ride. If you're a fan of classic whodunits with a touch of the supernatural, and you don't mind a bit of Victorian melodrama, you'll probably enjoy these audio dramas.
April 14, 2014
I loved this series. I've just listened to it for the second time, and enjoyed it more than the first since I knew who was who and what the relationships were. The cast/writer/director interviews on the extra disc were also tres entertaining. The audio quality is excellent, and the sounds on Victorian London swirl around convincingly without overwhelming the dialogue. The writing and acting seems pretty well flawless and with each play being an hour, they're ideal to listen to while out for a walk, gardening or doing mundane things such as shelving books and peeling apples to stew. I've ordered the next two series.
October 19, 2015
I'm listening to Jago & Litefoot in almost completely the wrong order. Having listened to their adventures with Leela I went back and listened to their first box set. Honestly I didn't enjoy it as much. I think that's partially because several of their stories were all male voices. I wondered where the Victorian women had disappeared to. As such I enjoyed the story with the medium much more than the others. Though the last adventure with the puppet was good too. (Despite the lack of women). Not a bad introduction to the series, but I think they did improve with time.
October 22, 2016
These stories were a lot of fun. It was great hearing Trevor Baxter and Christopher Benjamin reprising their roles from the classic Doctor Who story The Talons of Weng-Chiang. The four tales were separate stories, but had connections that were resolved in the last story. My favorite was The Spirit Trap by Jonathan Morris.
February 6, 2017
Been relistening to Jago and Litefoot and I forgot how much I loved these two as characters and the stories with them.
Such great fun after a work day to listen to and relax. All of the stories are excellent for series 1 spin off and the theme tune is perfect!
5.5
Such great fun after a work day to listen to and relax. All of the stories are excellent for series 1 spin off and the theme tune is perfect!
5.5
September 4, 2010
Contains four audios: The Bloodless Soldier, The Bellova Devil, The Spirit Trap, and The Similarity Engine.
February 4, 2017
An excellent series by Big Finish. Looking forward to picking up more seasons.
March 7, 2016
Sherlock Holmes meet X Files. I say this as a witticism, not a criticism. Enjoyed all four stories, however, the last least of all.
June 22, 2016
Fantastic!
April 16, 2017
It was alright, but just. I find Jago & Litefoot enjoyable (though in limited doses). The thing that I liked was the use of classic Victorian themes - werewolf, dead buried alive, secret societies speaking with the dead, automatons. But for me what makes an adventure part of the Doctor Who universe is that science - often science beyond the current understanding play a part. Story 1 had a straight up fantastical element. Story 2 had a mystery solved, but nothing particularly outside the realm of reasonable investigation and smarts. Stories 3 & 4 finally involved elements of non-earth creatures and future science elements.
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