Ah The Romance of Crime and The English Way Of Death. Two Doctor Who novels by Gareth Roberts I remember with such fondness(And so well written were they scenes still play out in the theatre of my mind as though I had watched and listened to them rather than read them.) During a great period for new and strong and frankly fantastic Doctor Who literature they managed to stand out. This new range from Big Finish bringing new life to some classic era fiction is another great idea from a company bursting with great ideas. And the standard of the releases, the lovely cover art and interior notes and photos are just a joy. Tom Baker's voice continues to resonate across the years and the lovely Lalla Ward slips back into the character of that period Romana with the ease of popping on a sunday bonnet.I never thought or see or hear this Tardis tea together again. Yet here they are and you can only sigh and think why has it not happened before, like so many of he best of Big Finish projects.The period settings and actual sound design on both stories remain loyal to the season they echo so beautifully.Although their presence is no surprise to anyone who has read the book (or indeed seen the cover art) the Ogrons speech is the clumsy monster speak of The Day Of The Daleks and our street games. The old egg factory in Ardoyne made for a great future world of BBC retro future worlds. Running up and down its haunted corridors pursued by Ogrons. My life has not really changed...
