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24 reviews for:
[Horror of Glam Rock (Doctor Who: The Eighth Doctor Adventures, 1.3)] [By: Magrs, Paul] [March, 2007]
Paul Magrs
3.39 AVERAGE
24 reviews for:
[Horror of Glam Rock (Doctor Who: The Eighth Doctor Adventures, 1.3)] [By: Magrs, Paul] [March, 2007]
Paul Magrs
3.39 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Kind of amusing story but completely silly with silly aliens too.
A big step down from the premier episodes, generic aliens, and no explanation for them. Not my favorite episode.
I did find the part with
I did find the part with
Spoiler
Lucie and her Aunt interesting though. I wonder if that'll come back in the future.
I listened to the first season and half of The Eight Doctor & Lucie Miller incredibly close together and back to back, so all of them are going to end up with the same review for the moment while I'm fixing up my forgotten rec's and clearing out my Currently Reading Folder (which shouldn't be 40+ books, it should be somewhere relatively close to right under ten).
I have loved meeting Eight, and his resigned but inspirational way of being. I love Lucy's moxy, and her mouth. Her mouth may be the best thing on the planet. Even though I know the episodes are roughly the same length as tv episodes, from single one hours to double-extended two hours, somehow they end up feeling like bite-size, leaving me wanting just a little more from every single one.
I have loved meeting Eight, and his resigned but inspirational way of being. I love Lucy's moxy, and her mouth. Her mouth may be the best thing on the planet. Even though I know the episodes are roughly the same length as tv episodes, from single one hours to double-extended two hours, somehow they end up feeling like bite-size, leaving me wanting just a little more from every single one.
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
this was some good old fashioned big finish just having fun and yk i'm here for it. horror of fang rock but with bernard cribbins and glam rockers, absolutely hilarious. the plot wasn't revolutionary, but it was a laugh, and that's what it was meant to do, so you really can't fault it. we're also slowly finding out a bit more about lucie, some good, some bad. on one hand, she's smart, friendly and witty, but there are points where she can be abrasive to the point of cruelty. when she tells her auntie that in the future she will be "nothing" , that just felt cold, callous and rude. and i like imperfect characters and love complex ones, but this put my guard up personality-wise at the same time as lowering it narratively, if that makes sense.
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A Fun, Unique And Rocking Awesome Doctor Who Audio Adventure.
My third big finish story and it for sure did not disappoint. With a stellar cast and funky musical alien plot its highly entertaining. Doctor Who is as its best when it tries unique orginal sci-fi ideas and this story is no exception here. My mind has been blown.
Its absolutely perfectly the only nitpick I have is the pacing as it felt way too quick. I wish we had longer to introduce every character and get to know them before clashing straight into action. I absolutely get that they're trying to stick to the new who format but it's comes at the cost of developing interesting side characters. Would have much more cared about the character deaths if we had more time with everyone.
There's so much I could praise about this story from the villians, to the stakes and the setting but to limit it I'm gonna talk about only three of my highlights.
First I have to give praise to the music. For an audio drama called Horror Of Glamrock the music isn't very horrifying its infact beautiful. Songs and campy music isn't often featured in Doctor Who and it seems that Big Finish did it before the show and did it absolutely perfectly.
It was so amazing, Tim Sutton deserves absolute credit and praise. The music was so soothing to listen to and very enchanting.
Secondly the performances. The whole cast was amazing. Paul MacGann once again absolutely shines as The Doctor portraying the role of a wise, adventurous and witty alien whilst also perfectly showing The Doctor's darkside when the stakes get higher. Loved Sheridan Smith As Lucie Miller even more here. She shines really well and portrays a young woman getting use to time travel perfectly. Bernard Cribbins, what a national treasure. It's especially emotional hearing his voice on audio considering his tragic passing in 2022. He portrays the role of a complex stubborn but passionate manager really well, his chemistry with each cast member is electric. Una Stubbs does absolutely brilliantly as the witty sever Flo. Stephen Gately and Clare Buckfield are absolutely fabulous as the star born Tomorrow Twins, they sell their dynamic perfectly. Lynsey Hardwick is absolutely perfect as the kind and hardworking "Auntie" Pat. Katarina Olson is also great as the spooky villians who communicate through a stylophone. Everyone is great and they all add to how entertaining the story is.
Finally Lucie and The Doctors dynamic. Having over come the sourness of Lucies unwilling entrance in Blood Of The Daleks the pair are back and better than ever in this story. They are so much less unbearable when they're together and actually really entertaining. I love how they work together and that The Doctor has learned to respect and trust her enough to go on her own. Its absolutely brilliant character development from Blood Of The Daleks. Definitely sold on this Tardis team now and I can't wait to listen to more of them.
Overall an amazing and well written adventure that's inventive, fresh, new and authentic. Its an absolute blast and a story I absolutely recommend.
All of S1 Of The Eighth Doctors Adventures With Lucie Miller are free on Spotify so money isn't an excuse. Definitely give this one a go.
My third big finish story and it for sure did not disappoint. With a stellar cast and funky musical alien plot its highly entertaining. Doctor Who is as its best when it tries unique orginal sci-fi ideas and this story is no exception here. My mind has been blown.
Its absolutely perfectly the only nitpick I have is the pacing as it felt way too quick. I wish we had longer to introduce every character and get to know them before clashing straight into action. I absolutely get that they're trying to stick to the new who format but it's comes at the cost of developing interesting side characters. Would have much more cared about the character deaths if we had more time with everyone.
There's so much I could praise about this story from the villians, to the stakes and the setting but to limit it I'm gonna talk about only three of my highlights.
First I have to give praise to the music. For an audio drama called Horror Of Glamrock the music isn't very horrifying its infact beautiful. Songs and campy music isn't often featured in Doctor Who and it seems that Big Finish did it before the show and did it absolutely perfectly.
It was so amazing, Tim Sutton deserves absolute credit and praise. The music was so soothing to listen to and very enchanting.
Secondly the performances. The whole cast was amazing. Paul MacGann once again absolutely shines as The Doctor portraying the role of a wise, adventurous and witty alien whilst also perfectly showing The Doctor's darkside when the stakes get higher. Loved Sheridan Smith As Lucie Miller even more here. She shines really well and portrays a young woman getting use to time travel perfectly. Bernard Cribbins, what a national treasure. It's especially emotional hearing his voice on audio considering his tragic passing in 2022. He portrays the role of a complex stubborn but passionate manager really well, his chemistry with each cast member is electric. Una Stubbs does absolutely brilliantly as the witty sever Flo. Stephen Gately and Clare Buckfield are absolutely fabulous as the star born Tomorrow Twins, they sell their dynamic perfectly. Lynsey Hardwick is absolutely perfect as the kind and hardworking "Auntie" Pat. Katarina Olson is also great as the spooky villians who communicate through a stylophone. Everyone is great and they all add to how entertaining the story is.
Finally Lucie and The Doctors dynamic. Having over come the sourness of Lucies unwilling entrance in Blood Of The Daleks the pair are back and better than ever in this story. They are so much less unbearable when they're together and actually really entertaining. I love how they work together and that The Doctor has learned to respect and trust her enough to go on her own. Its absolutely brilliant character development from Blood Of The Daleks. Definitely sold on this Tardis team now and I can't wait to listen to more of them.
Overall an amazing and well written adventure that's inventive, fresh, new and authentic. Its an absolute blast and a story I absolutely recommend.
All of S1 Of The Eighth Doctors Adventures With Lucie Miller are free on Spotify so money isn't an excuse. Definitely give this one a go.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Violence, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Transphobia
Bonus points for featuring Bernard Cribbins pre-Wilfred Mott
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced