Author Archives: DrAcrossthePond

Cyberwoman

Posted on March 31, 2020

Season one of Torchwood is a lot like watching a tennis match.  The ball goes to one side, pop, comes back to the other, pop, back to the good side, pop, back to the bad.  Episode 1 was a strong … Continue reading →

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The Mahogany Murderers

Posted on March 26, 2020

As all of our readers are aware, the Corona Virus has turned our world into a nightmare.  It feels like something out of a horror movie.  To make matters worse, we’ve all been told to stay in our homes; we … Continue reading →

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The Ghost Machine

Posted on March 24, 2020

The Ghost Machine does a number of things, but the most notable is that it breaks the tie between the first and second episodes.  I mean, based on the evidence, the show could have gone either way: strong first, awful … Continue reading →

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Zagreus

Posted on March 19, 2020

I have been working my way through the first 50 Big Finish releases debating if I wanted to go immediately onward or if I should pause here and try some other Big Finish products.  I struggle because this episode is … Continue reading →

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Day One

Posted on March 17, 2020

I often say the Brits are geniuses.  I mean it, too. But every so often a compliment can be used as a doubled-edged sword.  For instance, the creators of Torchwood must have thought: “hey, if we aim for the most … Continue reading →

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Master

Posted on March 12, 2020

Some time back, Big Finish released a calendar of original art and I thought it was marvelous.  I wish they still did that.  Most Doctor Who calendars are just images from the series and putting them on the wall feels … Continue reading →

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Everything Changes

Posted on March 10, 2020

After spending some weeks reviewing The Sarah Jane Adventures, it was only natural to consider returning to Torchwood next.  And my first reaction is: boy am I glad I did.  That’s not to say it’s flawless, because I hated Captain … Continue reading →

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