Review by Michael Goleniewski
“Memories of a Tyrant” begins a new trilogy of stories for the Sixth Doctor and Peri (Perpugilliam) Brown continuing with a return of the Daleks next month in “Emissary of the Daleks” and a meeting to come with Harry Houdini in “Harry Houdini’s War” in September. It’s a fantastic time in 2019 for one of Big Finish’s most prolific and popular Doctor / Companion teams and ‘Tyrant’ starts things off again in fascinating fashion.
It’s been ten years since Graham Norton replaced Sir Terry Wogan as the main presenter on the Eurovision Song Contest, and what a decade it’s been for the chat-show host. The United Kingdom lost a national treasure when Sir Terry retired in 2009, who had carried the baton for thirty years but Norton has filled the void with considerable ease.
Review by Michael Goleniewski
‘Threats to our planet come in many forms. Some are alien visitations, some lay dormant in Earth itself, and occasionally, danger arrives with a big gun and fantastic hair. Whatever the threat, whoever the enemy, UNIT is ready to defend the world.’
UNIT Series 8 (otherwise known as “Incursions”) is taking a very different place in the UNIT universe compared to its predecessor. According to Big Finish’s free magazine “Vortex”, this set is meant to bring the current era of UNIT to a close with a different primary script editor taking over after a longer than usual break between sets. With no current release date or details set for Series 9, this could be the very last we see of UNIT, Kate-Lethbridge Stewart, and this team for a very long time. Continue reading
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With the Eurovision Song Contest swiftly approaching, it’s time to get ready for some of the more outrageous and damn-right obscure acts that the continent has to offer.
The Eurovision has often cooked-up political storms and provided many talking points and controversies, and it’s intriguing to see what the 2019 edition has in store.
Bingo is one of the most popular games in the United Kingdom and has maintained its popularity thanks to the advent of online bingo. Although it doesn’t have the same atmosphere as playing in a bingo hall, when people play bingo online, they can have just as much fun, socialising with their friends from the comfort of their own homes.
However, playing bingo at a bingo hall will allow you to interact with the caller and here, we take a look at celebrities who we think would make great bingo callers. Continue reading
Luke Perry passes away aged 52 just days after the Beverly Hills 90210 star was rushed to the hospital following a massive stroke.
Review by Ian McArdell
A new year brings a fresh batch of classic adventures for Blake’s 7, the first of three box sets which will make up a mini-series under the umbrella title ‘Restoration’, in the same way the last three releases did for Crossfire.
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Review by Doctor Squee (Host of Gallifrey Stands Podcast)
Gwen (Eve Myles) & Rhys (Kai Owen) are on the way back from another day saved as the ‘Torchwood Two’. But as they drive home in seemingly good spirits, trying to get back before the babysitter gives up on them, they find a quiet drive home may not be on the cards.
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Review by Doctor Squee (Host of Gallifrey Stands Podcast)
Big Finish go back to the early days of the Time War with the 8th Doctor. As with a few other recent release we get to explore how the Doctor struggles to keep hold of who he is when the universe around him turns dark and bitter in the midst of war.
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