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Ish... - Sticks and stones may break my bones but words can destroy the universe...
25 Jun 2012
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This is the thirty fifth release from Big Finish in their range of full cast audio adventures starring classic Doctor Whos. It stars Colin Baker as Six and Nicola Bryant as Peri. There are four episodes, roughly 25-30 minutes each, complete with original theme music between each, and cliff hanger endings. Two episodes per disc on 2 discs, and a short booklet with some pictures of the cast and production notes.
Six and Peri go off to an intergalactic lexicography conference to see an old friend of the Doctor's. A harmless enough place you'd have thought, but there is, as usual, danger stalking the corridors, and it isn't long before the Doctor is knee deep in suspicious deaths, suspicious suspects and the possible end of the universe.
It's a fun little four parter in which the writer gets to have fun with language, and Colin Baker has a lot of fun as Six showing off his knowledge of recondite words. He really is on form, showing Six in all his glory as the know it all show off. It's a charismatic performance, a pity he was never allowed to be this good in the TV series. Nicola Bryant is similarly in form as Peri, with a perfect hint of exasperation at the Doctor's antics. As I said, a really fun little adventure with a good natured charm. I loved it, 5 stars.
Six and Peri go off to an intergalactic lexicography conference to see an old friend of the Doctor's. A harmless enough place you'd have thought, but there is, as usual, danger stalking the corridors, and it isn't long before the Doctor is knee deep in suspicious deaths, suspicious suspects and the possible end of the universe.
It's a fun little four parter in which the writer gets to have fun with language, and Colin Baker has a lot of fun as Six showing off his knowledge of recondite words. He really is on form, showing Six in all his glory as the know it all show off. It's a charismatic performance, a pity he was never allowed to be this good in the TV series. Nicola Bryant is similarly in form as Peri, with a perfect hint of exasperation at the Doctor's antics. As I said, a really fun little adventure with a good natured charm. I loved it, 5 stars.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By M. Coupe
Another CD full cast adventure for the Doctor from Big Finish, this time starring the 6th doctor (Colin Baker) and Peri (Nicola Bryant). This story finds the doctor arriving for the unveiling of the biggest dictionary in the universe, and coming up against a malevolent word....
I really wanted to like this story because it really made me think about the role of language in our society, with the notion of language existing THROUGH us being a fascinating one. The reason I didnt enjoy it was because the story just seemed smug and self-satisfied, as if it KNEW it was being clever. In places it was generally fun, for example the doctor stealing a joke from Blackadder the third (another great BBC series) but it was generally Po faced, and too arrogant in places to explain exactly what was going on. Ive now listened to it twice and follow it up until about the beginning of part 3, where the delegates at the symposium lose the power of speech except the word ish... Then it all becomes a bit of a blur!
Its not a total wash out though - I want to listen to it again, if only to decipher the latter half, and its ideas are exceptionally good - with the 'baddy' if you like being the longest word in existance (the omniverbum) which must, by defination, have no meaning, and so driving anyone that comes into contact with it insane - just try letting Star Trek put that in an enterprise episode! If nothing else, Ish... proves the Dr Who format still has the capacity to make us think and not just feed as a drip of cliches. Worth a listen.
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This is still one of the best and most original doctor who plays I've heard. This is thanks in large part to the originality and intellectualism which both add depth and meaning. It wouldn't work well on t.v., as it is more concerned with words than visuals (so it would only require a small budget), but on audio it's great.
The doctor is well acted (or should that be voiced). Colin Baker and Peri sound just like they did on t.v. The verbal sparring continues and is emphasised by the whole concept. If you have a dictionary to hand, you'll learn some new and lengthy words, but you better pause this while looking them up because this play demands full attention to be understood and appreciated!
Another reason I'm fond of this play is because I found parts of it were genuinely amusing and even made me laugh aloud (embarrassing when listening through headphones but that's another story!) No other doctor who play has really had this effect on me.
If you have any interest in words and language or just want to experience Colin Baker finally realizing his potential as the doctor (he has shined through Big Finish), then buy this.
The doctor is well acted (or should that be voiced). Colin Baker and Peri sound just like they did on t.v. The verbal sparring continues and is emphasised by the whole concept. If you have a dictionary to hand, you'll learn some new and lengthy words, but you better pause this while looking them up because this play demands full attention to be understood and appreciated!
Another reason I'm fond of this play is because I found parts of it were genuinely amusing and even made me laugh aloud (embarrassing when listening through headphones but that's another story!) No other doctor who play has really had this effect on me.
If you have any interest in words and language or just want to experience Colin Baker finally realizing his potential as the doctor (he has shined through Big Finish), then buy this.
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A fine performance
I also liked this entertaining story albeit rather pompous at times. My main reason for liking it was because of Colin Baker - this audio is basically a vehicle for the Sixth... Read more
Published on 12 Mar 2009 by Captain Pugwash
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Attack of the Ominverbum!
At last some originality in Who! ...Ish takes a bizarre and novel concept of a suffix to an infinately long word, and gives the verbose 6th Doctor a grand opportunity to let loose... Read more
Published on 23 Jun 2004 by Jane Aland
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