DAM Productions Doctor Who

10 Years of DAM, from the beginning...

2012-04-16T13:40:00.002+01:00

Exactly 10 years ago today DAM Productions released their first Doctor Who audio, "The Big F Up" and since, DAM has continued to release over 30 audio productions and a few fan films in the "Doctor Who" world.

Why not give it a listen and laugh and then listen to our later stuff and be flabbergasted.

Click the post title above to read more about the history of "The Big F Up"...

"The Big F Up" was recorded on a £8 karaoke mic, the production features the first audible appearance of the David Nagel Doctor and companion, Mike. The rest of characters were (if it wasn't obvious enough) voiced by the other cast members! The only cast member 'from the internet' was Aron Toman (of Crossover Productions fame).

The three episodes were mixed in Goldwave across three evenings and released over the course of a few days. Sound effects were from various sources, including the popular but now defunct ljudo.com. The incidental music was composed by David Nagel in the typical MIDI style. A special arrangement of the Ron Grainer theme tune was composed and used as the Doctor opens his pocket watch in Episode One. A version of the "Halloween" theme by John Carpenter was used over the climax in Episode Three.

Writers David Nagel and Michael Maher wanted a more comedic approach to the "Doctor Who" world and so "The Big F Up" was written, not only with an amusing title, but with humour only coming from the Doctor and Mike. This is something that is continued through the other opening stories.

The "Sliders" subplot was written into the story to allow short trip fan films to be filmed without the need of a full size TARDIS prop or interior. The "Sliders" TV opening narration is read at the end of Episode Three here and the full realisation of the plot idea is revealed in the mid-season story, "Tempromancy of the Daleks".

"The Big F Up" is considered one of our weaker programmes, but one we hope showed knowledge of its' technology and potential, which indeed it has with every new production brings increased expertise and more (different) voices!

Here's for another 10 years?

New Year, New Things to Come...

2012-02-05T11:20:00.000Z

Happy New Year dear visitors! We hope the new year brings something great for you and maybe in the shape of a certain Police Box...

To give you a little glimpse of one of the things you might expect to see this year, check out the two screenshots below from a documentary on the DVD release of DAM's first ever fan film "Chimera", featuring Matthew Chambers and David Nagel.

There is more to come, so watch this space.

Comic Relief!

2011-03-18T09:23:00.000Z

Donate to charity! Comic Relief (or Red Nose Day!) which works to create a happy world free from poverty. Unlike Children in Need, RND supports all walks of life.

Support the charity by donating today and by watching DAM Films' charity film from 2008 "Pudsai"

Enjoy the Seasonal Holiday with Christmas Specials!

2010-12-23T22:52:00.001Z

That's right, give your ears a treat this time of year with DAM Audios' Doctor Who Christmas Specials, 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, Bah! and Another TARDIS Christmas

The Yellow Bear returns...

2010-11-19T12:43:00.000Z

Another year and we are celebrating and sponsoring and endorsing the BBC's Children in Need event with special "Pudsai" related artwork, check it out!

Support the charity that is doing amazing things to improve the lives of disadvantaged children and young people across the UK, simply by donating as little or as much as you like, check out the official website for more information.

Chimera - Coming Soon to DVD

2010-11-01T00:19:00.000Z

You read that right, very soon, we can expect the arrival of our first fan film "Chimera" starring David Nagel and Matthew Chambers on a 2 disc Special Edition DVD. We even made a special trailer to get you all excited about it...

Arrangements for the Chambers Doctor

2010-09-27T20:18:00.000+01:00

Matthew Chambers is back in the TARDIS as the Doctor, joined by Hannah Wollaston as Sam. Arrangements sees London, the Near Future, the Doctor and Sam encounter a Republic, run by The Leader. The know of each other. Question is, who is the hunter and who is the hunted! Written by Matthew Chambers and featuring guest star Christopher Thomson

Downgraded!

2010-09-20T12:15:00.006+01:00

This isn't a Cyberman conversion gone wrong, the DAM Audios catalog is getting downgraded! Our stories used to be in MP3 format at 22khz 96kbps but due to an urgent requirement of webspace, we have been releasing our back catalog in MP3 format at 44khz 64kbps. There has been no major noticeable difference in the sound qualities, so please continue to enjoy our productions.

Linx! No, not the Sontaran...

2010-08-19T10:41:00.000+01:00

It seems people are linking us - and we didn't know it!

Inferno Fiction, an on-line Doctor Who Fiction Fanzine, was first created in the 80's when fanzines were the norm but these guys are on the world wide web and is enjoyed by many across the world!

Click the banner above to check their stuff out

How nice of them! so we linked them back. Thanks guys.

(Time) Lord of the Polls

2010-05-20T17:26:00.003+01:00

DAM are very pleased to announce following the 'Best Fan Film of the Noughties' Poll run by Billy and Jon at Whotubia, Children in Need special "Pudsai" was voted Number 7. Many thanks to all those who voted and well done to everyone else in the poll. In other news, abandoned 2005 fan film "Time and the Doctors" features in Fan Film Follies latest The Doctor Is In article 'Mission to the Unknown' by JE Smith, about the top 10 abandoned fan films over the past decade. Cheers Jeff!

Series 2 finale "Isolation" Episode Two

2010-05-03T19:18:00.004+01:00

"Isolation" continues in this tantalising, action packed closing episode of Series 2. Featuring the voices of Michele Venlee, Tegan Harris, Phil Janvier, David Nagel and Dean Packis. Let the Nightmare continue...

Isolation Episode Two Trailer

2010-04-22T23:08:00.002+01:00

To bridge the gap between episodes we have a brand new video trailer for Episode Two of Series 2 finale "Isolation" featuring the voices of David Nagel, Tony Diana, Michele Venlee, Phil Janvier and Dean Packis with artwork by Leeanne Flynn. Check it out below.

Series 2 finale Isolation

2010-04-03T16:29:00.000+01:00

Just hours away from a new start for a new TV Doctor, but now its time for this online audio Doctor's final adventure... or is it? "Isolation" by James D Quinton, Chand is dead, Alice has been kidnapped and the Doctor is running from a Time Lord bounty hunter.

Here Come the Clowns

2010-03-22T09:21:00.003Z

The penultimate is here, Here Come the Clowns, by James D Quinton, sees the Doctor, Alice and Chand arrive in London where sinister clowns are taunting children's birthday parties. Read by Mark Bruzee, Here Comes the Clowns marks the last audiobook for this series.

Series 2 continues .. Pop Factor!

2010-03-06T13:31:00.000Z

Forget those modern day singers, let Pop Factor! take you back a few hundred years when Eddie Vincent dominated the stage with his Rock n Roll? 'ang on! they didn't have Rock n Roll then, someone is playing with time again and only the Doctor can stop it. Featuring music by Tony Diana, Russ Gold reads Pop Factor! by James D Quinton

Series 2 finale is almost here... Isolation

2010-03-02T12:19:00.002Z

Title revealed! But better than a title we have a video trailer for our Series 2 finale, Isolation, to wet your appetite. Featuring the voice talents of Jodi Krangle, Phil Janvier and Dean Packis. Watch it below.

Next time... audiobook Pop Factor! read by Russ Gold

The Eyes Have It

2010-02-12T20:05:00.002Z

It's almost Valentines so why not treat your loved one to a brand spanking new Doctor Who fan audio, this month we have 'The Eyes Have It' by Gareth Bowley, another in our second series of audios featuring David Nagel as the Doctor. The Eyes Have It; a killer is loose and he wants your eyes. Download and stream now.

Sliding Doctors

2010-01-16T11:43:00.002Z

Bringing in the new year, we have a brand new audiobook for you, read by the Series 2 TARDIS team themselves, David Nagel, Tegan Harris and Stephen Sanders. Sliding Doctors by KG Redhead sees two possibilities, two alternative futures. Can the Doctor make sure the correct time line prevails? Download/stream and enjoy.

What is the best Fan Film of the Noughties?

2009-12-29T23:12:00.008Z

Those crazy guys, Billy and Jon, over at the Fan Film Magazine, have put together THE list of fan films from the Noughties, cast your vote now. Chimera and Pudsai are included. Voting has ended and the winner was... not us!

Shuck

2009-12-24T00:55:00.001Z

Just in time for Christmas, we have our next full cast audio "Shuck" in our continuing second series of audio adventures with the Doctor, Chand and Alice. "Shuck" by James D Quinton sees the Doctor and co arrive in England, 1577. It is said you shouldn’t be out after dark. A mysterious beast stalks the land, a giant black dog with a flaming red eye. They call it Shuck, Black Shuck.

Supporting Children in Need

2009-11-20T00:00:00.003Z

DAM Production is supporting Children in Need by re watching 2008's charity special "Pudsai". Support the charity that is doing amazing things to improve the lives disadvantaged children and young people across the UK, simply by donating as little or as much as you like, check out the official website for more information.

Executive Producer spills the beans

2009-11-09T11:57:00.002Z

Head writer and executive producer of Series Two, James Quinton spills the beans on the season's history in this exclusive new article, check out the In the Green Room... section now. Don't forget to check out the other interviews we have with other key cast members.

DAM WHO in The WHO Cast

2009-11-08T23:12:00.007Z

The lads over at The Who Cast review our audio adventures in their latest episode (#142) of this weekly podcast, jump to 12:00 to hear what they said about our stuff. Click the image below to go straight there

Fellow fan audio producers were also included in the episode, BTR Productions, Doctor Who Audio Dramas and The Crossover Adventures

Game of Adventure

2009-10-12T09:20:00.003+01:00

Our Series 2 audio book range continues when the Doctor has a brief stop in 5th century Persia in 'Game of Adventure' by Gareth Bowley, read by Tony Gallichan with original music by Tony Diana. An online ebook is also available for viewing.

Ebooks now available

2009-10-07T19:59:00.002+01:00

The ebooks for both 'It Ends Where It Began' and 'Siege of the Silver City' were originally delayed due to the demanding release schedule, but these are now available for download at their respective pages. The next ebook will be released along with the audio as intended.