Fifth Hook

·59 min·5 clips

A forbidden light that can break time itself threatens the universe in a new Fifth Doctor fantasy epic.

The episode opens with a teaser for 'Hook Light One', introducing a forbidden light that can break time. Hosts Benji Clifford and Nick Briggs outline the episode's segments, including mentions of Ace of Wands, a review section for 'The War Master: Solitary Confinement', a behind-the-scenes look at Hook Light, listener emails, and the Randomoid Selectatron discount segment. They briefly reminisce about the TV series 'Ace of Wands' and its historical setting in 1970s Britain. A central discussion explores the relationship between science fiction and fantasy in Doctor Who, citing Arthur C. Clarke's adage about advanced science resembling magic and examples like 'The Time Warrior'. The Good Review Guy segment shares positive critiques of 'The War Master: Solitary Confinement', highlighting Derek Jacobi's performance. Writer Tim Foley then explains how producer David Richardson challenged him to create a 12-part fantasy epic, drawing inspiration from 1980s epics like 'Dune' and the BBC's 'Lord of the Rings' audio adaptation. Director Ken Bentley and cast members like Matthew Waterhouse and Celia Imrie discuss blending gothic atmosphere with scientific plausibility in Hook Light. Listener emails cover topics like Walnut Whip availability, the unsustainable nature of serialized streaming TV, and questions about recasting companions and future Twelfth Doctor stories. The Randomoid Selectatron selects 'The Diary of River Song Series 1' for a 25% discount. The episode concludes with an extended trailer for Hook Light, setting up its mythic premise and introducing the planet Rift in the realm of morning.

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A Big Finish catch-up that moves from release chatter to Hook Light One.

The Big Finish Podcast moves briskly from Ace of Wands, Jet Black Dove, and Snow White Snake into The War Master, Solitary Confinement, listener emails, and the Randomoid Selectatron.

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You get a Big Finish catch-up with reviews, emails, and Hook Light One on the table.

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