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Another week, and the stories of another box set completed. I really love the humor & performances in this series. This story had some fun twists and surprises, and maybe some hints at a larger story arc. A great way to start the week. #thismakesmehappy #bigfinishproductions #paternostergang #madamavastra #bigfinishpaternostergang #bigfinishdoctorwho #doctorwho #bbcdoctorwho #audiobook #audiobooks #audiodrama #audiodramas #doctorwhoaudios https://www.instagram.com/p/B4aISkkBsDK/?igshid=190jabhcu1erj

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I suppose it’s appropriate that, just in time for Halloween, what should have been a relatively calm week has become a horror story. Thanks, job. Whatever. At least I’m starting “my Friday” (or do I mean Fri-yay?) with a hilarious story. This episode features a guest appearance by classic literary ghost finder Thomas Carnacki, and is so much fun! It really plays with the idea of storytelling, and makes a lot of the juxtaposition of what is told and what actually happens. And funnily enough, I just read a horror comic last night written by @guyadams, the writer of this episode. So much fun! #thismakesmehappy #bigfinishproductions #paternostergang #madamavastra #bigfinishpaternostergang #bigfinishdoctorwho #doctorwho #bbcdoctorwho #audiobook #audiobooks #audiodrama #audiodramas #doctorwhoaudios https://www.instagram.com/p/B4STsFSh95_/?igshid=8i6wtma6u5js

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Another new work week (after a completely unrelaxing 3-day weekend); another new set from @bigfinishprod. This first episode in the second series of the Paternoster Gang is written by actor Dan Starkey—who plays Strax in the series—and is a lot of fun. While the story doesn’t explore the Victorian setting as much as others, it’s witty and exciting and a great start to this latest set. #thismakesmehappy #bigfinishproductions #paternostergang #madamavastra #bigfinishpaternostergang #bigfinishdoctorwho #doctorwho #bbcdoctorwho #audiobook #audiobooks #audiodrama #audiodramas #doctorwhoaudios https://www.instagram.com/p/B4KmV42BuCo/?igshid=15vrhy94ptwwe

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I listened to the final episode of this set just in time, because the fourth set was just released today! I still have the behind the scenes features to listen to, but I’m done with the stories. I really felt like this series got much more into the characters this time around. I also realized that part of the reason I enjoy this series so much (admittedly a lot more than other elements from this period of Doctor Who) is it reminds us that the world is filled with weird and magical and strange and wonderful things and events, even when the Doctor isn’t around. #thismakesmehappy #bigfinishproductions #paternostergang #madamavastra #bigfinishpaternostergang #bigfinishdoctorwho #doctorwho #bbcdoctorwho #audiobook #audiobooks #audiodrama #audiodramas #doctorwhoaudios https://www.instagram.com/p/CGpnFaGBo79/?igshid=1bo013otf20ak

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I go to work a little later on Monday mornings, so I had time to listen to the next episode in this set. I needed the humor of this series today, and there were more than a few laugh out loud moments. I also appreciated how the series is adding depth & complexity to the characters, making it an increasingly compelling listen. I really want to get this set finished before the next one comes out, since that’s got a Christmas episode as part of it. #thismakesmehappy #bigfinishproductions #paternostergang #madamavastra #bigfinishpaternostergang #bigfinishdoctorwho #doctorwho #bbcdoctorwho #audiobook #audiobooks #audiodrama #audiodramas #doctorwhoaudios https://www.instagram.com/p/CGh2j7UhjOJ/?igshid=1eixlwnkq0unt

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Finally listening to the third Paternoster Gang series from @bigfinishprod since the fourth—out this month—has a Christmas story in it. Not only was this a fun story on its own, but it looks like it’s setting up some stuff for future stories. And it adds a lot of depth to both Vastra and Jenny. A great start! #thismakesmehappy #bigfinishproductions #paternostergang #madamavastra #bigfinishpaternostergang #bigfinishdoctorwho #doctorwho #bbcdoctorwho #audiobook #audiobooks #audiodrama #audiodramas #doctorwhoaudios https://www.instagram.com/p/CGP1EGEB0tv/?igshid=2ym6243y2lm6

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Finished this box set today! I was happy to hear that, despite my concerns that I voiced yesterday, there will be an ongoing story developing through this series. I’m pretty excited about the next set now. I’m so glad they developed a distinct direction for this series because it would have been so easy & obvious to go the “It’s Sherlock Holmes, but she’s a lizard!” route. Well done, @bigfinishprod! #bigfinishproductions #bigfinishdoctorwho #bigfinishpaternostergang #paternostergang #madamevastraandjenny #madamevastra #madamevastrajennyandstrax #doctorwho #doctorwho_bbca #doctorwhoaudio #doctorwhoaudios #doctorwhoaudiobook #doctorwhoaudiobooks #doctorwhoaudiodrama #doctorwhoaudiodramas #audiobook #audiobooks #audiodrama #audiodramas #thismakesmehappy https://www.instagram.com/p/BzqNobVh8KW/?igshid=12fk2a0h0ske8

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Starting the week with the final story of this first set. There’s a little bit of a tease setting up future stories, but for the most part these episodes have been self contained. That’s ok, I guess, but I prefer more connections between the episodes to make it feel like a series rather than a story collection. Still, this series has been a lot of fun so far either way. #thismakesmehappy #bigfinishproductions #bigfinishdoctorwho #bigfinishpaternostergang #paternostergang #madamevastraandjenny #madamevastra #madamevastrajennyandstrax #doctorwho #doctorwho_bbca #doctorwhoaudio #doctorwhoaudios #doctorwhoaudiobook #doctorwhoaudiobooks #doctorwhoaudiodrama #doctorwhoaudiodramas #audiobook #audiobooks #audiodrama #audiodramas https://www.instagram.com/p/BznnuYbBPbP/?igshid=1owovjt4ecmll

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I had read someone claiming that this new series from @bigfinishprod fills the void left by the ending of Jago & Litefoot, but I’m glad that turned out to be the most facile, obvious & shallow comparison. While the 2 series share a Victorian setting, they are completely different & this very much has its own identity. Besides the setting, the only other things the 2 series share are that they are both spun off from Doctor Who & that they are both really good. #thismakesmehappy #doctorwho #doctorwho_bbca #bigfinishproductions #bigfinishdoctorwho #bigfinishpaternostergang #paternostergang #madamevastra #madamevastraandjenny #strax #audiobook #audiodrama #doctorwhoaudio #doctorwhoaudios #audiobooks #audiodramas https://www.instagram.com/p/BzVlUZsBo2P/?igshid=rng8imak796z