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Doctor Who: Scratchman

4th Doctor Novel

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Doctor Who: Scratchman

By: Tom Baker
Narrated by: Tom Baker
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In his first-ever Doctor Who novel, Tom Baker’s incredible imagination is given free rein. A story so epic it was originally intended for the big screen, Scratchman is a gripping, white-knuckle thriller almost forty years in the making.

The Doctor, Harry and Sarah Jane Smith arrive at a remote Scottish island, when their holiday is cut short by the appearance of strange creatures – hideous scarecrows, who are preying on the local population. The islanders are living in fear, and the Doctor vows to save them all. But it doesn’t go to plan – the time travellers have fallen into a trap, and Scratchman is coming for them.

With the fate of the universe hanging in the balance, the Doctor must battle an ancient force from another dimension, one who claims to be the Devil. Scratchman wants to know what the Doctor is most afraid of. And the Doctor’s worst nightmares are coming out to play…

Tom Baker himself reads this legendary Doctor Who adventure, a spine-chilling thriller forty years in the making.

Written by Tom Baker with James Goss Storyline by Tom Baker and Ian Marter Additional voices by Nicholas Briggs

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This audiobook feels like you are sat with Tom as he thourougly enjoys telling you his adventures. I would buy this book again and again. Any other Doctors want to travel with me telling me there stories I am in.

The Doctor tells me a story of his adventures

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Great story loved the concepts really enjoyed it ....... totally loved Tom’s narration as the Doctor he completely hits it out of the park!!! He truely is the Doctor!!!!
My only criticism was the cameo of Doctor 13 as I find Jodie portrayal as the Doctor in the latest series very unconvincing and by bringing her into the book adds the same effect to the story cheapening it.
I feel this is another case of forcing this unconvincing doctor in the fans... I really wanted to give the story 5 stars

Tom Baker is the doctor

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To any true Whovian, this should be your next listen. Fantastic storyline and perfect narration

It’s a must listen!

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It's one of the rare moments where I wish this film was made Tom Baker did an amazing job writing this movie it was very well written.

The whole time I was listening I was getting images of how the movie would of looked and Tom made it even more seem real coz his narration was spoken in first person whenever he was talking about The Doctor.

If you want classic Doctor Who, Classic Tom Baker or even just a dark story with scarecrows and farmers then this is the story for you plus you get Harry, Sarah Janes what more could you want.

Written & Narrated by The Doctor Himself

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Well done Tom Baker. I always loved you as Doctor Who. This is a typical queer Doctor Who story with lots of running. I love Tom Baker’s voice.

Typical Doctor Who

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Thanks Tom Baker for reviving my love of Dr Who which I loved as a child but had forgotten! Oh the joy I experienced as a now 50yr +! Yours forever joyful, VP!

AMAZING!

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captures the flavour of the fourth doctor and both Sarah & Harry, in a twisty tale that is both absurd and true to form. what starts as a creepy story of scarecrows becomes a battle for the survival of our dimension against the devil. I was always a bit sad we didn't see more of Harry Sullivan on tv, and he with Sarah are a great, jolly team with the Doctor. worth a listen.

silly, interesting, exciting, and entertaining

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When the book started I was unsure how a 1st Person Doctor Who story would work. I know it has been done before with the first-ever book, but not from the Doctor's viewpoint. If you are going to do this and pull it off you could select no better Doctor than Tom Baker. As I grew up with this Tardis team, Sarah, Harry and the Doctor, it was like revisiting my childhood. The characters in the book seemed to channel their original TV counterparts. A great read and a fantastic story.

Tom Baker IS the Doctor

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I know its easy to just throw up a five or four star review theae days, but this really is Doctor Who at its best.
The story starts as a bit of straight forward Who tale, then more and more elements and twists are added. Some old favourites cameo and the doctor faces down one of the biggest foes of all time.
if i had one small gripe, the end of the story can drag in certain places, rather then racing to the finish. But this is only in a few spots.
Tom Baker confirms that he is THE Doctor. yes many other fine actors have done amazing work. But Baker really loves and cares about the roll. At almost 90 years old! he turns in a masterful, and fun performance. You and almost see that famous, smile. A must hear for Whovians

Tom Baker at his best...AGAIN!

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Hearing the unmistakable voice of Tom Baker allowed me to picture him in this story. It is well described, allowing the audience to easily visualise the scenes. In places I found it a little slow, rather like some of the earlier Doctor Who mini-series style shows. Despite this, I enjoyed going on another wonderful adventure with The Doctor. The end note is truly delightful.

Marvellously read adventure, nostalgic

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