Brief Summary
The Sirens of Audio crew, Dwayne, Phillip, and Kenny, review Big Finish Productions' best releases of 2024, covering Doctor Who and its spin-offs. They discuss monthly releases, personal favorites, and notable performances, highlighting key stories and memorable moments.
- Monthly releases and standout stories
- Personal top five lists
- Memorable performances and key moments
Intro
The hosts introduce the episode as a review of Big Finish Productions' releases from 2024, marking the fifth anniversary of "The Sirens of Audio." They welcome Kenny Smith, editor of Big Finish Vortex magazine, as a guest. They express gratitude for the show's listeners and Kenny's support over the years.
January Releases
The releases for January 2024 included "The Chaos Cascade," an audiobook featuring the 12th Doctor, Tanya, and Missy, written by Colin Brake. "Doctor Who: Saren vs. Rutin - The Battle of Giants Causeway," an Eighth Doctor story, marked the start of single releases set up like a box set. Torchwood released "Poppet," starring Kai Owen, and "Fugitive of the D.E.X." featured the return of Vicki in a new role. "Star Cops: Blood Moon" was also released.
February Releases
February 2024 saw the release of "Torchwood: Postcard from Mr. Colchester," an 11th Doctor Chronicles volume, and "Saren vs. Rutins: Children of the Future," a Third Doctor and Sarah Jane Smith story. Additionally, there was a six-part Third Doctor release, "Revolution in Space," a Ninth Doctor box set called "Buried Threats" featuring Bernie Summerfield, and Eric Roberts in "Master Planet of Doom." Torchwood released "Sabotage," starring Sophie Aldred and Paul Clayton, and Star Cops continued with "Blood Moon: Daughters of Death."
March Releases
March 2024 featured "Fourth Doctor Adventures: Storm of the Sea Devils," "Torchwood: Tube Strike" written by Gareth David Lloyd, and "Saren vs. Rutin: Born to Die," a Sixth Doctor and Charlie story. "Classic Doctors New Monsters Volume 4: Broken Memories" included stories with the Silence. "Star Cops: Blood Moon Troubled Waters" and "The Quinn Dilemma," a Sixth Doctor box set celebrating his 40th anniversary, were also released, along with "12th Doctor Chronicles Volume 3: You Only Die Twice" and the re-release of "Sapphire and Steel" in box sets.
April Releases
April 2024 saw the start of the "Dark Galifrey" series with "Morbius Part One," along with the "Fifth Doctor" box set "The Dream Team." Torchwood released "Missing Molly," and "Saren vs. Rutins" concluded with "In Name Only," featuring the War Doctor. The Paternoster Gang released "Trespassers," and Star Cops continued with "Blood Moon: A Cage of Sky."
May Releases
May 2024 included "Dark Galifrey: Morbius Part Two," "Torchwood One: I Hate Mondays," and "Torchwood: Disco." The Eighth Doctor Adventures continued with "Echoes," and Missy starred in "Bad Influence." Star Cops released "Blood Moon: London Zone," and the Ninth Doctor Adventures concluded with "Starcross," featuring River Song.
June Releases
June 2024 featured "Worlds of Blake's 7: Tarrant," "Fourth Doctor Adventures: Metamorphosis" with the return of the Celestial Toymaker and the Master, and "Star Cops: Blood Moon Divas." The Eighth Doctor and Lucy Miller Series 2 was re-released as a package. "Dark Galifrey: Morbius Part Three," "Seventh Doctor Adventures: The Last Day Part Two," and "Torchwood: The Restoration of Catherine" were also released.
July Releases
July 2024 included the start of a new "Dark Galifrey" series with "The War Master Part One," "Torchwood Soho: Ascension," and "Second Doctor Adventures: Conspiracy of Ravens." Torchwood released "Art Decadence," and "Doctor Who: Goth Opera" marked the return of the novel adaptations range. "Operation Werewolf," a Second Doctor lost story, was also released.
August Releases
August 2024 featured the lost story "Death World," the original Three Doctors story remade, and "The Death and Life of River Song: Last Words." Torchwood released "Endgame," and "The War Doctor Rises: Morbius the Mighty" continued the Dark Galifrey arc. "Susan's War: Family Ties" and "The Trials of a Time Lord," a Sixth Doctor celebration, were also released.
September Releases
September 2024 included "Fourth Doctor Adventures: Dominant Species" with the return of the Quarks and Dominators, and "The New Adventures of Bernice Summerfield Volume 8: The Eternity Club Part One." "The Stuff of Legend" studio version was released alongside a live event. "Fifth Doctor Adventures: The Great Beyond," "Torchwood: The Hollow Choir," and "Dark Galifrey: The War Master Part Three" were also released.
October Releases
October 2024 featured "Eighth Doctor Lucy Miller Collection Series 3," "Torchwood: Weirs," and "Third Doctor Adventures: The Quintessence." "Time War Uncharted 1: Reflections," "Jenny The Doctor's Daughter Series 3: Saving Time," "Bernice Summerfield The Eternity Club Part Two," and "Vampire P.I." Volume 1 were also released.
November Releases
November 2024 included "The War Master: Future Phantoms," "Torchwood: Bad Connection," and "The Seventh Doctor Adventures: The Doctor and Kaki." "The Eternity Club Volume Three," "War and Once and Future: Coda The Final Act," and "The Sirens of Time Redux" were also released, along with "Galifrey: Echoes Through Eternity."
December Releases
December 2024 featured "The Paternoster Gang: Trespassers Three No Place Like Home," "Eighth Doctor Adventures: Deadly Strangers," and "The New Adventures of Bernice Summerfield Volume 8: The Eternity Club Part 4." "The War Doctor Rises: Unknown Soldiers," "Torchwood: Reflect," "Fourth Doctor Revenges: The Curse of Time," and "War Stories," the winner of the Paul Spragg Short Trips, were also released, along with "The Stuff of Legend Live."
Dwayne's Top 5
Dwayne shares his honorable mentions, including "Blake's 7: Tarrant," "Metamorphosis," "Operation Werewolf," "Goth Opera," "Time War Reflections," "Sirens of Time Redux," and "Unknown Soldiers." His top five include "Stuff of Legend Live," "Galifrey: Echoes Through Eternity," "Echoes," "The Quintessence," and "Fugitive of the Daleks."
Philip's Top 5
Phillip's honorable mentions include "Torchwood: Tube Strike," "The Quinn Dilemma," and "Saren vs. Rutins: Born to Die." His top five are "Storm of the Sea Devils," "Goth Opera," "Fugitive of the Daleks," "Saren vs. Rutins: The Battle of Giants Causeway," and "Operation Werewolf."
Kenny's Top 5
Kenny's honorable mentions include "Torchwood: Missing Molly" and "Bad Connection," "Torchwood Soho: Ascension," "The Quinn Dilemma" and "Trials of a Time Lord," "War Doctor: Morbius," "Sirens of Time Redux," "Tarrant," and "Operation Werewolf." His top five are "Deadly Strangers," "Goth Opera," "The Eternity Club," "Saren vs. Rutins: Giant Causeway," and "The Stuff of Legend Live."
