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"Doctor Who": Hornets' Nest: Circus of Doom v. 3 (BBC Audio) [Audiobook] (Audio CD)

by Paul Magrs (Author)
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  • Audio CD
  • Publisher: BBC Audiobooks Ltd (5 Nov 2009)
  • ISBN-10: 1408426757
  • ISBN-13: 978-1408426753
  • Product Dimensions: 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 6,208 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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The circus has come to town - and so has the Doctor! Watching the parade pass by in 1832, he finds the people of Blandford strangely drawn towards the garish big top, and knows that something is terribly wrong. The only thing to do is pay a visit. Meanwhile Adam Farrow finds his sister caught up with the circus and its sinister ringmaster. What is behind Antonio's almost hypnotic power, and how is it connected with an event in the Doctor's future? Seized by clowns and forced into the centre of the ring, the Doctor encounters the fiercest of all circus acts. Yet something much more terrifying lurks in the wings - and the sound it makes is horribly familiar. Lives will be lost before the circus moves on - and the Doctor will face his own doom on the high wire. With Tom Baker as the Doctor, Richard Franklin as Mike Yates, Susie Riddell as Sally, Michael Maloney as Farrow, Jilly Bond as Francesca and Stephen Thorne as Antonio, "The Circus of Doom" is the third of five linked stories written by the acclaimed Paul Magrs.

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5.0 out of 5 stars If this is old rope then keep coiling it in!, 13 Nov 2009
By Barney McGrew "Charlie" (UK) - See all my reviews
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I find it hard to understand all the negative reviews here, as someone who grew up with Tom Baker's melifluous tones as The Doctor on television, I think the opportunity to hear him reprise the role is simply irresistible. This series has been hugely enjoyable - but it's not supposed to be high theatre; the evocatice music and Baker's dulcet drawl just make me smile constantly, and the story featuring a macabre circus troupe and it's sinister ringmaster are superb. Surely the opportunity to hear a group of outstanding actors play their roles without frills and endless explosions is what audio drama is all about? And Richard Franklin, Tom Baker et al acquit themselves with aplomb - Paul Magrs script is sharp and witty, and the endless bandying of polysyllabic words is ideally suited to Baker's style. Fun, cosy, and hugely entertaining - for me this series is going from strength to strength,
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A real Circus of Delights!, 8 Nov 2009
By M. Evans - See all my reviews
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The third installment of the Hornet's Nest saga sees events take a much darker and serious tone, as the Doctor finds himself involved in a very sinister and dark tale, revolving around a macabre circus in rural england in the early part of the 19th century. (what a wonderful setting, for a fantastically gothic and creepy Doctor Who story). Appropriately, Tom Baker is more restrained and serious sounding this time around, but still gives a committed and enthusiastic performance, often reminiscent of his early Phlip Hinchcliffe-produced seasons and his sonorous tones have never sounded more perfectly suited to the material. He really brings the macabre story to life and there are several moments, thanks to Baker's reading, that are positively chilling. Writer Paul Margs certainly has a love for the bizarre and creepy, and The Circus of Doom is easily the darkest and most chilling of the Hornest Nest saga so far. He also knows how to write a good Doctor Who story, and this certainly has 'classic Doctor Who' written all over it. Sadly, Richard Franklin's Mike Yates is again virtually none- existant, but it's clear by now that the final episode will be the one where he's given more to do, but he's still great with the little material he's given. The sound effects and music are also top-rate, adding greatly to the story's overall atmosphere. The balance between spoken narration and audio drama is, again, about 50/50 and the guest performers are very well played.
The Hornet's Nest saga is now in full swing, and is consistently improving on itself, delivering some excellent drama, an intriguing and gripping storyline with some horrific imagery and best of all, Tom Baker, now fully back in character and proving just why he is the best Doctor of all time. I personally cannot wait for the next chapter, which, Tom assures us, has 'A Sting in the Tail!".
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2.0 out of 5 stars Tom's Old Rope, 8 Nov 2009
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I really want to like this series of CDs - honestly, I really do! Magrs' writing is as rich as ever (which is a great opportunity for new young fans to improve their vocabulary!), the Book-at-Bedtime approach is cosy and fitting, Michael Malone is as convincing as ever but... I'm reminded of my meeting with Tom Baker several years ago where he was regaling one and all with his usual loud, mischievous and entertaining story telling. He was talking about a scene he'd just finished for the 2nd Harry Potter film - yes, I can't find it in the movie at all either! Anyway, Tom began the story with "Do you know what the best kind of money is? It's money for old rope!" and proceeded to boast about how little time he spent on set and how very generously he was paid for it. He ended the anecdote with a toothy grin and: "I showed them my bag filled with old rope and asked if they wanted some more!" This was followed by more toothy grins and loud bellowing laughter. After listening to Tom's rather uncommitted performance in 'The Circus of Doom' I'm just nagged by his words from that meeting and have a horrible feeling they might not have been in jest. And don't get me started on the cod West Country accents - Thomas Hardy will be turning in his grave!! Even if they're all meant to be a post modernly ironic comment on 70's Who represntation of rustic characters they're still bloody awful! Mmm, money for old rope....
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