Doctor Who and the Pyramids of Mars

By: Terrance Dicks

Narrated by: Tom Baker

Length: 3 hrs and 16 mins

Publisher's Summary

Here's another entry in our range of unabridged readings of classic Doctor Who novelisations, first published by Target Books in the 1970s and 1980s.

For many thousands of years, the Suthekh had waited....trapped in the heart of an Egyptian pyramid. Now at last the time had come - the moment of release, when all the force of his pent-up evil and malice would be unleashed upon the world.

The TARDIS lands on the site of UNIT headquarters in the year 1911, and the Doctor and Sarah emerge to fight a terrifying and deadly battle...against Egyptian mummies, half possessed humans - and the overwhelming evil power of Sutekh!

©2008 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2008 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

Thoroughly Enjoyable

The story is interesting and meaty. Tom Baker provides a superb reading with excellent diction and a melodic voice. The story is narrated in a calm and smooth manner while characters are portrayed with excellent yet subdued acting. There is incidental music and sound effects throughout that do add to the atmosphere of the story. The music was a bit repetitive but still added to the dramatic scenes. After listening to this book I enjoyed going back and watching the TV serial of this story.

Takes me back to High School

If you could sum up Doctor Who and the Pyramids of Mars in three words, what would they be?

I remember the show and Tom's narration brought it all back.

What did you like best about this story?

It was Tom Baker's narration made it really work for me.

Which scene was your favorite?

Sorry, no specific sean. The description regarding how they escaped the force field was interesting. The book did better than what I would remember from the original shows.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Doctor "Sara, your keep forgetting, I'm not human"

Any additional comments?

It was fun and unlike what I typically purchase. My son will enjoy this when he finally slows down enough to listen.

Almost as much fun as watching the show!

I grew up watching Doctor Who late at night on PBS. I've always loved the mix of adventure, suspense, and nerdy problem solving, mixed in with plenty of quirky characters and laughable alien costumes. The only thing you really lose here is the costumes. However, because it is so short, I think the TV episodes actually develop the characters (even the disposable ones) better than this story (perhaps if I read more of them?).

Narrated by my all-time favorite Doctor, this book is an excellent surrogate for, or companion to, actually watching old episodes. Baker's mischievous smile comes through in this, even when he's the one describing it.

A classic novelisation of a classic series

One of the best read Doctor Who novelisations, thanks to the commanding voice of Tom Baker, who played the fourth Doctor in the TV series. Baker here also shows a surprising range of voices that he can do. Writer Terrance Dicks is one of the best writers of Doctor Who, with a great sense of pacing and descriptive action.

The Best

Tom Baker does an excellent job with the audiobook. If you are a Dr Who fan or someone new to Dr Who this is an excellent choice because it is true to Dr Who. I have listened to this 3 times already and just adore it.

Great Fun!

If you're a fan of the classic Tom Baker era then this audiobook is a real treat. Tom is a great narrator and he reads the story with real zeal, plus his voice sounds remarkably like it did back some 25 years ago.
The story itself is one of my favorite from the period, filled with evil alien masterminds, lumbering mummies, Hammer Horror atmosphere and delightful characters.
Highly recommended to Who fans! Others may find themselves enthralled as well.

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one of the better4 doctor adventure. it. keeps you on the edge of your seat

My Favorite Tom Baker episode made even better!

Would you listen to Doctor Who and the Pyramids of Mars again? Why?

I have listened to it twice already. I have a long ride to work and audio-books help the time past.

What did you like best about this story?

This audio book version adds more "behind the scenes" information to the story. It has some of the back-story about Sutekh. It also tells more about how Namin ended up a follower of Sutekh. It is done in a way that adds to the story without making it too long or boring.

Which scene was your favorite?

Some of the scenes are a little different then the TV episode. I don't mind because the store itself is the same. Evil Sutekh trying to destroy the universal, the Doctor and Sarah there to save the day.

Any additional comments?

Tom Baker is a really good narrator. I am very picky which narrators I like. He has a way of making each of the characters in the story sound different. I like narrators who do that. It makes listening to an audio-book better when you can tell quickly which character is speaking.

TOM BAKER!

The ONLY Dr Who!
I WOULDN'T listen at night, though, too scary to try to sleep with!

Classic Doctor Who.

I always loved this story. I've seen the tv episodes, read the novelization of this story to. Now I've heard the audio. I loved Tom Bakers narration of this story, he has a good voice. A exciting story that will please any fan.

Fantastic reading of a classic serial

This audiobook is simply put brilliant. It was so great to hear Tom Baker reading my favourite story of doctor who. It’s not too long and his reading keeps your attention. Recommended for anyone who loves the original series of doctor who or someone who wants to see why the original series were so good.

Forever my favourite Doctor Who story 10/10 top

Tom Baker easily convey s the terror of this. brilliant 1975 televised adventure in book form. I am 9 years old again.

His best narrated by the best!

What made the experience of listening to Doctor Who and the Pyramids of Mars the most enjoyable?

What more could you ask for? The legendary Tom Baker narrating the novelisation of his most popular story. Tom's unique voice puts you right in the story and you can picture yourself watching it all over again. Terrance Dicks is at his usual best to recreate the story both faithfully and vividly.

Which scene did you most enjoy?

I must admit that I loved the 'alternative time' scene showing what would happen if the Doctor and Sarah decided to up and leave before they stopped Sutekh

Any additional comments?

This is definitely one of the best stories and to have it read to you by the best Doctor (for me anyway) certainly makes it a fantastic experience. Thoroughly recommended!

Rodlees review

As a 40 something this is my favourite Dr Who story by far. Starring and read by the great Tom Baker the Doctor encounters the enemy who in my opinion is the greatest foe he has ever faced. A 'god' capable of destroying worlds - just by thought, could the Daleks do that ?? A being capable of destroying the cosmos... The doctor wins ( of course) but its close. A well written story incorporating a plausable ( as far as these things go ) situation. Those with a scientific background will particularly enjoy this book.

Classic Tom Baker

As a 1970 Tom Baker fan this is a great story.
Made even better read by the man himself.

Fan of Tom Baker’s narration

I always try to get the best value from my credits and this is a little shorter than I usually think is worth it. I know some of the Dr who books on audible are split up into chapters which is completely unreasonable as you’d have to spend 4 or 5 credits for the full book. Thankfully this isn’t one of those and is a complete story so worth it for me as I am a fan of Tom Baker’s narration when it comes to Dr Who stories. The story is good and worth the credit in my opinion, If still on the somewhat short side for the equivalent of £7ish

excellent!

The mellifluous tones of Tom Baker bring to life a classic Target novelization. An excellent story for the car.