Category Archives: Easter

‘The Nest Cottage Chronicles’ Review – ‘Hornets’ Nest: The Dead Shoes’

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It’s still Good Friday, and it’s time to take a look at the second instalment of the ‘Hornets’ Nest’ BBC audio series in ‘The Nest Cottage Chronicles’ of ‘Doctor Who’, starring Tom Baker as the Fourth Doctor and Richard Franklin as Mike Yates. This is ‘The Dead Shoes’ by Paul Magrs. This audio episode also features Susan Jameson as Mrs. Wibbsey, Clare Corbett as Ernestina and Christina Rodska as the Reverend Small. Continue reading

Good Friday 2023

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It’s Easter time again! I’m pleased it’s Easter, as I enjoy the time to commemorate and remember Jesus Christ’s love for us when he died on the cross to save us from our sins. It’s nice to spend time on a Good Friday morning to remember Jesus. I also enjoy spending time with my family over Easter. Continue reading

‘Jesus of Nazareth’ & ‘The Miracle Maker’

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As it’s Good Friday tomorrow, it’s a good time to revisit two dramatised productions of the story of Jesus Christ and the wonderful miracles he performed. The two productions of Jesus’ story that I’ve reviewed include the 1977 TV mini-series ‘Jesus of Nazareth’, starring Robert Powell as Jesus, and the 1999/2000 animated film ‘The Miracle Maker’, featuring Ralph Fiennes as the voice of Jesus. Continue reading

‘The Nest Cottage Chronicles’ Review – ‘Hornets’ Nest: The Stuff of Nightmares’

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The Easter weekend is nearly upon us! It’s the 60th anniversary of ‘Doctor Who’ this year and we’re currently checking out the Tom Baker/Fourth Doctor era. As such, for this year’s Easter review season, let’s check out the BBC audio series ‘The Nest Cottage Chronicles’. All 15 audios of it! We start off with ‘Hornets’ Nest’ and check out the first story called ‘The Stuff of Nightmares’ by Paul Magrs, starring Tom Baker as the Fourth Doctor and Richard Franklin as Mike Yates. Continue reading

Blu-ray Reviews – ‘Eve of the Daleks’ & ‘Legend of the Sea Devils’ (Doctor Who)

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There’s still some time to reflect on Jodie Whittaker’s era of ‘Doctor Who’ before we say goodbye to her. Before we see the Thirteenth Doctor’s departure in the upcoming BBC Centenary Special, let’s check out the two recent ‘Doctor Who’ specials featuring Jodie Whittaker’s Doctor that were shown in January and April this year. Continue reading

‘The Divergent Universe’ Review – ‘The Next Life’

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And here we are at the end of ‘The Divergent Universe’ season of ‘Doctor Who’! It’s time to check out the eighth and final story of this season of Big Finish audios called ‘The Next Life’, starring Paul McGann as the Doctor, India Fisher as Charley and Conrad Westmaas as C’rizz. The story also features special guest stars Daphne Ashbrook as Perfection, Paul Darrow as Guidance and Don Warrington as Rassilon. I’m also joined in this review by fellow ‘Doctor Who’ fan and supporter of ‘Bradley’s Basement’Timelord007! 🙂 Continue reading

Quick TV Review – ‘Legend of the Sea Devils’ (Doctor Who)

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On Easter Sunday this year, I saw the penultimate episode of Jodie Whittaker/Chris Chibnall’s era of ‘Doctor Who’ called ‘Legend of the Sea Devils’. I had a fun time watching this Easter Special. The story has Jodie Whittaker back as the Thirteenth Doctor, Mandip Gill as Yaz and John Bishop as Dan. Continue reading

‘The Divergent Universe’ Review – ‘Caerdroia’

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We come to the seventh and penultimate story in ‘The Divergent Universe’ season of ‘Doctor Who’ audios by Big Finish. It’s time to visit ‘Caerdroia’, a four-part story by Lloyd Rose, featuring Paul McGann as the Eighth Doctor, India Fisher as Charley and Conrad Westmaas as C’rizz as they face the Kro’ka and try to get the TARDIS back. Continue reading

‘The Divergent Universe’ Review – ‘The Last’

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It’s time for the sixth story of ‘The Divergent Universe’ season of ‘Doctor Who’ audio stories by Big Finish. The sixth story is called ‘The Last’ by Gary Hopkins and it stars Paul McGann as the Eighth Doctor, India Fisher as Charley and Conrad Westmaas as C’rizz. Can our travelling heroes survive the horrors of a nuclear warzone on Bortresoye? Continue reading

‘The Divergent Universe’ Review – ‘Faith Stealer’

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It’s Easter Monday today! ‘The Divergent Universe’ season of ‘Doctor Who’ audio stories by Big Finish continues as we look into the fifth story called ‘Faith Stealer’ by Graham Duff. This story stars Paul McGann as the Eighth Doctor, India Fisher as Charley and Conrad Westmaas as C’rizz. In this story, the TARDIS trio visit the Multihaven! Continue reading