É interessante notar o quão ousado “Whispers Of Terror” é, sendo o terceiro trabalho inicial da BIG FINISH – Temos aqui uma história curta e não tão complexa de 1hr e meia envolvendo um pequeno mistério repleto de personagens distintos, um monstro sonoro bem original e uma atmosfera claustrofóbica etérea. É claro que devemos relevar muitos dos problemas de roteiro, ritmo e mixagem presentes no áudio, trata-se dos primórdios da empresa em um momento em que acredito que estavam com recursos limitados eventualmente aprendendo a reproduzir melhor suas histórias para o formato. Um dos maiores destaques na minha opinião é a personalidade do 6° Doctor está muito fiel ao que vemos em suas temporadas na série de TV, os conflitos com a Peri, toda aquela acidez e ego inflado, sua versão mais extrema e “explosiva” como o tal gosta de descrever. Mesmo o enredo parecendo estar meio estático, estacionando em uma única problemática, sua condução e desenvolvimento narrativo torna todo seu cenário instigante envolvendo um conceito que talvez no formato de serie TV ficaria estranho ou existiria uma certa dificuldade de executá-lo bem, parte desse brilho vem de sua atmosfera etérea o grito reverberante assustador de “Tell me, who i am!” é genuinamente perturbador, assim como as vozes desencarnadas e sussurrantes que se entrelaçam ressonando por todo o Museu. Em suma, se tratando de um lançamento inicial - “Whispers Of Terror” é uma história decente que entrega um enredo e um conceito bastante satisfatório.

Whispers of Terror - 5/10

The idea of the enemy being purely audio is a very intriguing idea and this story feels like the best advert for Big Finish there could be, that being said the actual story itself didn't blow me away but that's not to say it was all bad.

I still haven't got heaps of experience with Big Finish in general so the audio format is still quite odd to me, I do however believe Colin works wonderfully in it and has clearly adapted almost instantaneously to the format.

The story itself is quite interesting playing into themes of corruption and faking evidence, the premise of it is actually quite relevant today with the rapidly increasing power of Ai forging evidence and audio is easier than ever before. The plot works fine, but there was something about I just found quite dull and boring while listening to it if I'm honest.

Im still struggling to not get lost in these audio stories at the moment and I do have to say its getting better with this one feeling a lot more cohesive than the others have done.

Overall, Whispers of Terror gets a 5/10 because while I do think the idea of the story is novel I found it in execution to be just be boring at times, I enjoyed the Doctors performance but personally the side characters left a lot to be desired. For my third ever audio adventure at least I can say I feel like the quality is improving.

This is a pretty solid story. The audio format is well utilised, the side cast are all great actors, and the concept of a sound museum is an intriguing one (that tickles me in particular as an enjoyer of both sound and archiving).

Unfortunately, I didn't find the story itself all that interesting on its own. I was a little confused about exactly how many people there were and who died when. I found the twist at the end extremely predictable. The entire thing dragged just a bit too much.

Maybe I would feel differently had I listened to them in the original order, but...Scherzo did it better.

Pretty okay. I love the whole concept and how it already plays with the format of Audio (seriously, this one couldn’t be told through any other medium than audio). Unlike Slyvester and to a certain extent Peter too, Colin slips into the Audios with more ease. For a first solo outing for 6 in the MR it very much does the job, Nicola and Colin still have such a fun dynamic between each other that can be felt here also. There are a lot of good bits and overall I think it’s quite a solid one, but I must admit despite having listened to this one more “recent” I don’t recall too much of it. It’s still one I very much enjoyed and compared to the first two, it’s the highlight of those bunches!

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"Whispers of Terror: A Sonic Thriller for the Sixth Doctor"

Justin Richards crafts an engaging audio drama with Whispers of Terror, a story perfectly suited to the audio medium. Set in the Museum of Aural Antiquities, the adventure takes full advantage of its format, weaving the sound design into the heart of the narrative. With headphones, the setting and sound-based threat feel vividly immersive, drawing the listener into its eerie world.

The plot is tightly paced, establishing the sound-focused danger early on and building a compelling mystery filled with clever twists and strong cliffhangers. The threat, while simple, is highly effective, especially in an audio context. The sound design and music elevate the tension, making key moments feel grand and suspenseful.

Colin Baker is in fine form as the Sixth Doctor, though his portrayal here leans towards the harsher tone of his TV days, which may feel jarring compared to his later, softer Big Finish characterisation. Nicola Bryant’s Peri benefits from more measured writing, coming across as less abrasive than in some of her television stories, even if her dynamic with the Doctor remains prickly.

The guest cast is excellent. Doctor Who veteran Peter Miles (known for The Silurians and Genesis of the Daleks) delivers a strong performance as Gantman, a character whose gravitas matches the story’s weight. Lisa Bowerman (better known as Bernice Summerfield) surprises as the villain, offering a chilling performance that adds depth to the story.

While the build-up is consistently intriguing, the climax feels slightly underwhelming compared to the tension established earlier. Additionally, the intricate plot requires focus to fully grasp, which could challenge more casual listeners.

📝Verdict: 8/10

Despite minor flaws, Whispers of Terror is a clever and atmospheric audio drama, showcasing how Big Finish quickly mastered storytelling tailored for the format. It’s a standout early entry in the Sixth Doctor’s expanded adventures.