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Doctor Who: Shada

By: Douglas Adams, Gareth Roberts
Narrated by: John Leeson, Lalla Ward
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 The Doctor’s old friend and fellow Time Lord Professor Chronotis has retired to Cambridge University – where nobody will notice if he lives for centuries. But now he needs help from the Doctor, Romana and K-9. When he left Gallifrey he took with him a few little souvenirs – most of them are harmless. But one of them is extremely dangerous. The Worshipful and Ancient Law of Gallifrey isn’t a book for Time Tots. It is one of the Artefacts, dating from the dark days of Rassilon. It must not be allowed to fall into the wrong hands. The sinister Skagra most definitely has the wrong hands. He wants the book. He wants to discover the truth behind Shada. And he wants the Doctor’s mind... Based on the scripts for the original television series by the legendary Douglas Adams, Shada retells an adventure that never made it to the screen. Science Fiction Fiction

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Critic reviews

Lalla Ward... proves to be an agile voice artist, and her characterizations are informed by her insider knowledge. John Leeson, the voice of the Doctor’s robot dog, K-9... reprises his role to good effect. This BBC production also features background music and numerous audio effects from the series. Shada is a must for Doctor Who fans, but it’s also produced in a way that will entice new listeners to the series.
Shada, as an audiobook, filters Douglas Adams' style and voice rather wonderfully, evoking the sounds of the Hitchhikers' Guide. (Cameron K. McEwan)
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SHADA is one of the best books I have listened to so far. And with Lalla Ward narrating made it even more special for me, as she played Romana 2, alongside Tom Baker in the classic series.
At first I wasn't sure with the sound effects used, but after the first couple of chapters it grew on me, and it adds that extra bit to the book, as I felt it helped with the moods you should be experiencing at that point, and that makes the listening experience much more enjoyable and immersive.

Absolutely Brilliant

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This is my favourite Doctor Who novel, and probably also my favourite audiobook of all time. Lalla Ward’s performance is brilliant, she does a great job. I particularly enjoy her breathy delivery of the Ship character, and of course her impersonation of her ex-husband. A real treat to have John Leeson as well, what a legend. A rip roaring and funny story, Roberts has fleshed out the story so well. Down to David Taylor’s Friday night with Mum, and the inner thoughts of Wilkin the Gatekeeper.

Perfect! My favourite audiobook

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The narrator moved the story along smoothly.
I wasn't sure how I would like an audio book featuring such well known characters as these, but need not have worried. The only things which did irritate a little was that the spoken chapter numbers did not tie up with the onscreen display - but as I only looked at the screen occasionally that was a minor issue. Also, there were many chapters of very short duration which slightly disrupted the story flow. It was very difficult to sit down to, say half an hour of relaxation when it probable that I would end in the middle of a chapter. Better to have the facility to end after a set number of chapters.

Slightly technically marred but very enjoyable.

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If you're a fan of either The Doctor or Mr Adams sit back and enjoy

Gareth Roberts I salute you!

Dr Who + Douglas Adams = Magnificent Nonsense

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Brilliant Doctor Who audiobook with real heart and really good characters as well as as a brilliant villan. A wonderful story that balances a great plot steeped in wholore whilst being grounded in the emotions of the characters. Also do glad K9 was in this as well!!

A Brilliant Adventure in Time and Space

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