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"Christmas Eve in the year 3060, and the planet Puxatornee is home to a prosperous human colony.
"A space craft has arrived in orbit carrying the Slithergees, a race of obsequious alien slugs. Their home world has been destroyed and they are humbly requesting permission to settle on the first moon.
"And if they don't get permission, then they are humbly threatening to declare all-out war.
"The future hangs in the balance. The decision rests with Bailey, the colony's president - but she has other things on her mind...
"Christmas Eve in the year 3090, and the planet Puxatornee has changed beyond all recognition.
"The Doctor and Mel arrive, on a completely unrelated mission to defeat a race of terrible monsters, and soon discover that something rather confusing has been happening to history..."
The oddly titled "Flip-Flop", by Jonathan Morris, is another experimental outing by Big Finish that turns out to be a great success. By an incredible feat of narrative complexity, Morris has created a four-part story split over two CDs that can be listened to in either order.
The principal conceit of "Flip-Flop" revolves around two parallel versions of history, originating from a single branch point thirty years previously, in both of which the Doctor and Mel arrive and end up becoming embroiled in a plot to change the history of the planet. Without spoiling too much of the plot, the result is a paradox in which the history of Puxatornee changes endlessly from one version back to the other. Neither is correct, and neither is incorrect, and it is entirely down to the listener's choice as to which CD to listen to first (the "black" CD or the "white" CD) to determine which version of history the listener is eventually left with.
Aside from the ingenious plotting that allows the events of both CDs to be reflected in the other, "Flip-Flop" isn't perfect. The human supporting characters are largely one-dimensional and serve only to implement the over-arching plot device. The Slithergees, however, are a great creation, being both sickeningly obsequious but utterly in control of the humans at the same time, and their lugubrious, gurgling voices only add to the effect. "Flip-Flop" is also somewhat depressing: either path through the history of the planet gives rise to utter misery for its inhabitants. However, with a clever conceit at its core, great performances from Sylvester McCoy and Bonnie Langford and a well-crafted downbeat score, "Flip-Flop" is well worth a listen.
"A space craft has arrived in orbit carrying the Slithergees, a race of obsequious alien slugs. Their home world has been destroyed and they are humbly requesting permission to settle on the first moon.
"And if they don't get permission, then they are humbly threatening to declare all-out war.
"The future hangs in the balance. The decision rests with Bailey, the colony's president - but she has other things on her mind...
"Christmas Eve in the year 3090, and the planet Puxatornee has changed beyond all recognition.
"The Doctor and Mel arrive, on a completely unrelated mission to defeat a race of terrible monsters, and soon discover that something rather confusing has been happening to history..."
The oddly titled "Flip-Flop", by Jonathan Morris, is another experimental outing by Big Finish that turns out to be a great success. By an incredible feat of narrative complexity, Morris has created a four-part story split over two CDs that can be listened to in either order.
The principal conceit of "Flip-Flop" revolves around two parallel versions of history, originating from a single branch point thirty years previously, in both of which the Doctor and Mel arrive and end up becoming embroiled in a plot to change the history of the planet. Without spoiling too much of the plot, the result is a paradox in which the history of Puxatornee changes endlessly from one version back to the other. Neither is correct, and neither is incorrect, and it is entirely down to the listener's choice as to which CD to listen to first (the "black" CD or the "white" CD) to determine which version of history the listener is eventually left with.
Aside from the ingenious plotting that allows the events of both CDs to be reflected in the other, "Flip-Flop" isn't perfect. The human supporting characters are largely one-dimensional and serve only to implement the over-arching plot device. The Slithergees, however, are a great creation, being both sickeningly obsequious but utterly in control of the humans at the same time, and their lugubrious, gurgling voices only add to the effect. "Flip-Flop" is also somewhat depressing: either path through the history of the planet gives rise to utter misery for its inhabitants. However, with a clever conceit at its core, great performances from Sylvester McCoy and Bonnie Langford and a well-crafted downbeat score, "Flip-Flop" is well worth a listen.
For me the best Big Finish Plays are those that keep your concentration from begining to last with a complex plot that needs a couple of relistens to fully get your head round.
Blink is often cited as one of the best ever TV episodes for its intricate plotting and i believe Flip Flop stands as one of the very best Big Finish Plays for this very same reason. Your head is often left boggling with the complexities thrown up by time travel (ie the cast of characters being in more than 1 place at 1 time) but Morris has obviously thought things through exceptionally well as i still cannot see a flaw in his design.
The biggest compliment i can give this play is that whenever i finish listening to it i want to go back to the begining and start all over again: not something i can say for many BF plays whose plots i find too linear.
Blink is often cited as one of the best ever TV episodes for its intricate plotting and i believe Flip Flop stands as one of the very best Big Finish Plays for this very same reason. Your head is often left boggling with the complexities thrown up by time travel (ie the cast of characters being in more than 1 place at 1 time) but Morris has obviously thought things through exceptionally well as i still cannot see a flaw in his design.
The biggest compliment i can give this play is that whenever i finish listening to it i want to go back to the begining and start all over again: not something i can say for many BF plays whose plots i find too linear.
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Christmas Eve in the year 3060, and the planet Puxatornee is home to a prosperous human colony. A space craft has arrived in orbit carrying the Slithergees, a race of obsequious alien slugs. Their home world has been destroyed and they are humbly requesting permission to settle on the first moon. And if they don't get permission, then they are humbly threatening to declare all-out war. The future hangs in the balance. The decision rests with Bailey, the colony' s president - but she has other things on her mind.
Christmas Eve in the year 3090, and the planet Puxatornee has changed beyond all recognition. The Doctor and Mel arrive, on a completely unrelated mission to defeat a race of terrible monsters, and soon discover that something rather confusing has been happening to history.
Flip-Flop is a unique innovation in storytelling. A Doctor Who adventure told over two CDs, one black, one white - where the CDs can be listened to in either order.
This story takes place between `Paradise Towers ` and `Delta and the Bannermen'.
This is an innovative and clever story from the Big Finish Doctor Who range. With two discs in an attractive gatefold sleeve. There is a black disc and a white disc, and they can be listened to in either order. There is a lot of humour here too, and accomplished writer Jonathan Morris's fine script coaxes assured performances from the cast, particularly Sylvester McCoy, (although his infamous `rrrr' rolling can get a bit grating at times) who has gone from strength to strength in these audio dramas. Bonnie Langford also proves her worth as bubbly fitness-obsessed companion Mel, and the supporting cast is superb. Intricate but accessible, this is another top release from Big Finish.
Christmas Eve in the year 3060, and the planet Puxatornee is home to a prosperous human colony. A space craft has arrived in orbit carrying the Slithergees, a race of obsequious alien slugs. Their home world has been destroyed and they are humbly requesting permission to settle on the first moon. And if they don't get permission, then they are humbly threatening to declare all-out war. The future hangs in the balance. The decision rests with Bailey, the colony' s president - but she has other things on her mind.
Christmas Eve in the year 3090, and the planet Puxatornee has changed beyond all recognition. The Doctor and Mel arrive, on a completely unrelated mission to defeat a race of terrible monsters, and soon discover that something rather confusing has been happening to history.
Flip-Flop is a unique innovation in storytelling. A Doctor Who adventure told over two CDs, one black, one white - where the CDs can be listened to in either order.
This story takes place between `Paradise Towers ` and `Delta and the Bannermen'.
This is an innovative and clever story from the Big Finish Doctor Who range. With two discs in an attractive gatefold sleeve. There is a black disc and a white disc, and they can be listened to in either order. There is a lot of humour here too, and accomplished writer Jonathan Morris's fine script coaxes assured performances from the cast, particularly Sylvester McCoy, (although his infamous `rrrr' rolling can get a bit grating at times) who has gone from strength to strength in these audio dramas. Bonnie Langford also proves her worth as bubbly fitness-obsessed companion Mel, and the supporting cast is superb. Intricate but accessible, this is another top release from Big Finish.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
flip flop. A flop
Flip flop is a lovely idea - the two discs can be listened to in either order and it will still form a complete story - but it simply doesn't work. Read more
Published on 19 July 2006 by Paul Tapner
strange one....
With this story just kept on repeating itself with Mel and the Doctor trying to figure out what happened to people on a planet at Christmas Eve in the 3060. Read more
Published on 14 Jun 2005 by Eddie
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