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| The Council of Nicaea (Doctor Who) | 
 enlarge | Author: Caroline Symcox
Creator: Peter Davidson
Publisher: Big Finish Productions Ltd
Category: Book
List Price: £14.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 181277
Format: Audiobook
Media: Audio CD
Number Of Items: 2
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 5.4 x 4.9 x 0.4
ISBN: 1844351343
EAN: 9781844351343
ASIN: 1844351343
Publication Date: July 2005
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
Condition: Excellent condition.
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 Excellent audio play November 8, 2007
This play really shows the strength of the audio medium. It might look a bit boring on television for lack of action and potential visuals but it is the words that make this great. Peter Davison was never a favourite Doctor of mine but this play really suits him and he excels here. I was often reminded of his t.v. persona, particularly the vulnerability and argumentativeness which are utilised to good effect in a plot that partly hinges on the tension between him and Erimen. Being in the vain of the early historicals, it is also very educational, which is another great strength. Highly enjoyable.
Excellent play... September 5, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I like stories and plays that dont make up beliefs to be totally moronic and something to joke about.
I dont believe in making fun of others beliefs and religions. I believe in respecting others views even if i believe in something different.
I like it even more when people dont laugh and criticise what different people may believe in. And most of all, I like it when writers dont take the pee out of Christianity. As a follower of Jesus myself, its a rare relief to find a story that doesnt make out Christianity to be totally wrong or stupid. And here is a story that dwells on the early church in a decent and believable way. It isnt saturated with jokes and rubbish like nearly all other followers of the Lord are made out to be on tv these days. Its great to see a series like Doctor Who doing a story like this, and it is very enjoyable.
Caroline Symcox has written a well crafted historical with plenty of good moments and acting. Caroline Morris especially impresses as Erimem, trying to help out at the council but not fully realising the cost of what could happen. Peter Davison is excellent, but that goes without saying surely.
Yes, a thoroughly decent play thats a breath of fresh air after so much alien over the topness on tv and many other stories and audios. Yes, this is like a Hartnell historical with the fifth doctor. A good type of story in all...
 nicaea. Oh dear June 29, 2006
It's fascinating to have a doctor who story centered round an historical event that many people won't have heard of, but the execution of the story leaves a lot to be desired.
The hub of it is one of the doctors companions defying him and endeavouring to change history in the process. A nice idea, but the companion comes over as behaving like a spoiled brat in the process, and the story never makes it clear why changing history in this respect would be such a bad thing. The council was discussing an aspect of god's divinity. Why would history be so damaged if the decision was changed?
Many of the supporting characters are very flat and dull, and the direction of the story is slightly lacking. The actor who plays the emperor is the only cast member who really stands out.
Worth it if you want a little bit of history, but not a great bit of doctor who
The Aztecs revisited August 6, 2005
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
The Council of Nicaea finds the 5th Doctor, Peri and Erimem back in 325 AD, where relative newcomer Erimem's interference in the unification of the early Church threatens the timelines. Essentially this is nothing more than a straight re-write of the William Hartnell classic historical The Aztecs with a new TARDIS crew and a different historical background, but thanks to some sterling performances this play is both enjoyable and informative, and the lack of any of the usual evil invading aliens that turn up in Doctor Who is a blessed relief. Good stuff.
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