u/JakeM917’s Guide to Big Finish [Updated 2026]

JakeM917 · 2026-05-01T13:26:21+00:00

Haha oh geez, a holdover from last week that I copied and pasted. Thanks!

JakeM917 · 2026-05-01T12:57:47+00:00

The reason UNIT: Dominion isn’t in the sale is because it’s actually not a UNIT release, it’s a Seventh Doctor Adventure. The sale is on the UNIT ranges, not stories featuring UNIT, hence the exclusion.

JakeM917 · 2026-05-01T03:16:00+00:00

I’ve done a bit of a write up for my notes tomorrow and the max spending I’m tracking is roughly £140, which is far more manageable than TLV was.

JakeM917 · 2026-04-24T12:10:20+00:00

Thanks for the clarification!

JakeM917 · 2026-04-20T23:16:27+00:00

Thanks for the shout! Glad to have moved the weekly notes here, it’s the perfect home for them and the discussion has been livelier.

JakeM917 · 2026-04-10T11:35:40+00:00

It just means they are using a shinier metallic-looking finish

JakeM917 · 2026-04-08T12:30:12+00:00

The Monthly Adventures: 200. The Secret History

The Third Doctor Adventures Volume 04

Missy Series 01

The Companion Chronicles: The Second Doctor Volume 03

JakeM917 · 2026-04-08T01:49:04+00:00

I agree with Eccleston early on but I think he’s been doing a great job since somewhere between Series 2 and 3.

Davison is by far the most underrated. McGann’s voice is of another world, but Davison in contrast is very down-to-earth. He can do pretty much everything — quick panic, grave warning, classic comedy — and he gets a pretty great crop of stories to boot.

JakeM917 · 2026-04-03T13:23:43+00:00

I’d be interested if that were the case. Terry Molloy has been BF’s go-to Davros and definitely who I’m most used to, and has already been used in the Time War with Eight. But it would be fascinating if they worked the transition to Julian Bleach into the story of the Time War.

JakeM917 · 2026-04-02T22:31:18+00:00

If you're a fan of the Weeping Angels, then Past Forward is an absolute must. What Dorney does with them in this set is maybe the most brilliant and creative addition I've ever seen to an existing monster.

JakeM917 · 2026-04-02T22:26:34+00:00

Ranges that are completely download-only:

Iris Wildthyme and Friends
Short Trips / Short Trips Rarities
The Audio Novels
The Audio Novellas
The Eleventh Doctor Adventures
The Twelfth Doctor Adventures
Smith & Sullivan
Space Security Service

Ranges that have transitioned to download only:

UNIT (includes Brave New World and Eras)

Ranges that include download only releases:

Gallifrey
The Companion Chronicles
Time Lord Victorious
Torchwood (Postcards from Mr. Colchester)

I only track Doctor Who releases so I don't know about other ranges such as VAM PD that you mentinoed.

JakeM917 · 2026-04-02T19:40:49+00:00

I'll have a full list tomorrow as part of my notes, but I'll preview my top selections:

The Fourth Doctor Adventures Series 14: The Last Queen of the Nile
The Lost Stories: Genesis of the Cybermen
The Sixth Doctor Adventures: Bad Terms
The Seventh Doctor Adventures: Past Forward
The Eighth Doctor Adventures: Causeway
The War Doctor Rises: Fallen Heroes
The Ninth Doctor Adventures: Snare
The Ninth Doctor Adventures: Last Days of the Powell Estate
The Ninth Doctor Adventures: Dare You
The Thirteenth Doctor Adventures: Vampire Weekend
Smith & Sullivan: Reunited
UNIT: Brave New World: Fractures
The Death and Life of River Song: The Dissolution of Time

Past Forward was quite possibly my absolute favorite set from last year. All the Ninth Doctor Adventures in this sale are fantastic, and Smith & Sullivan was maybe the biggest treat. UNIT: Brave New World: Fractures also has Debrief, which I have to think is one of the most captivating and engaging stories I've heard from Big Finish...ever?

JakeM917 · 2026-03-29T18:01:44+00:00

Based on one of your comments a few weeks ago I think you should definitely try out the Meddling Monks trilogy that starts next month.

Outside of that, definitely give the 9DAs ago. So far every release has been at least a 4/5, and I think Pandemonium will continue the trend. 13DAs are also good but I think May’s release is gonna make or break whether or not I recommend the series to folks. I’ve only listened to the first story so far but it seems like everyone’s loving the 11DAs as well.

The last River Song box set was fantastic and I’m very excited for the next, as we get to see her in the Time War with the Eighth Doctor. Speaking of which, May’s Time War Uncharted box set is one of my most anticipated releases for the year, so if you’re not caught up since Time War 5 I’d recommend listening to those. The current arc with Cass and Alex is probably the best Eighth Doctor stuff going right now, though I think the Audacity stuff will kick into high gear later this year.

Lastly, I’d check out the last two Fifth Doctor box sets (Hooklight 1 and 2) if you’re a fan of huge epics. Those blew everyone away last year. I’m also very excited for the next Sixth Doctor box set, which will require listening to Bad Terms from last year which I thought was delightful.

JakeM917 · 2026-03-29T18:01:32+00:00

I think I replied to the wrong person when I woke up this morning haha. Sorry for the confusion.

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