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'''AudioGO Ltd''' was a primarily digital audio publisher | '''AudioGO Ltd''' was a primarily digital audio publisher which purchased '''BBC Audiobooks''' in [[July (production)|July]] [[2010 (production)|2010]], thereby inheriting all ''[[Doctor Who]]'', ''[[Torchwood (TV series)|Torchwood]]'' and ''[[The Sarah Jane Adventures|SJA]]'' audio material previously released under the BBC's own audio labels. They retained the brand identity "BBC Audio" as an imprint. | ||
They were thus the publishers of the [[Tom Baker]] audio range that began with ''[[Hornets' Nest]]'', readings of [[Audiobooks of novelisations|Target Books novelisations]], [[Doctor Who TV soundtrack releases|TV soundtracks]] of [[missing episode]]s, some original audio dramas (based upon ''[[Doctor Who]]'', ''[[Torchwood (TV series)|Torchwood]]'' and ''[[The Sarah Jane Adventures]]''), and ''Doctor Who'' audio archive material (like the series of ''[[Doctor Who at the BBC (documentary series)|Doctor Who at the BBC]]'' releases) and documentaries. | They were thus the publishers of the [[Tom Baker]] audio range that began with ''[[Hornets' Nest]]'', readings of [[Audiobooks of novelisations|Target Books novelisations]], [[Doctor Who TV soundtrack releases|TV soundtracks]] of [[missing episode]]s, some original audio dramas (based upon ''[[Doctor Who]]'', ''[[Torchwood (TV series)|Torchwood]]'' and ''[[The Sarah Jane Adventures]]''), and ''Doctor Who'' audio archive material (like the series of ''[[Doctor Who at the BBC (documentary series)|Doctor Who at the BBC]]'' releases) and documentaries. | ||
After | After AudioGO's demise in 2013, ''Doctor Who'' audiobooks were again released by BBC Audio. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
Previously, the branding BBC Radio Collection was used for release of radio dramas based upon the series: ''[[Exploration Earth (audio story)|Exploration Earth]]'', ''[[Slipback (audio story)|Slipback]]'', ''[[The Paradise of Death (audio story)|The Paradise of Death]]'' and ''[[The Ghosts of N-Space (audio story)|The Ghosts of N-Space]]''. Also released under the banner — although technically | Previously, the branding BBC Radio Collection was used for release of radio dramas based upon the series: ''[[Exploration Earth (audio story)|Exploration Earth]]'', ''[[Slipback (audio story)|Slipback]]'', ''[[The Paradise of Death (audio story)|The Paradise of Death]]'' and ''[[The Ghosts of N-Space (audio story)|The Ghosts of N-Space]]''. Also released under the banner — although technically inaccurately as they were never intended for radio — were edited TV soundtracks taken initially from episodes that had been deleted by the BBC but for which audio tracks survived (i.e. ''[[The Macra Terror (TV story)|The Macra Terror]]'' and ''[[The Evil of the Daleks (TV story)|The Evil of the Daleks]]''). The BBC Radio Collection also reissued the audio adaptation of ''[[Genesis of the Daleks (TV story)|Genesis of the Daleks]]''. Beginning in 2004 the "BBC Radio Collection" branding was dropped, and releases for more recent stories have occurred, even those available on DVD, the most recent to date being an audio version of the 1984 story ''[[Warriors of the Deep (TV story)|Warriors of the Deep]]''. | ||
Significant | Significant landmark releases included 2008's audio story ''[[Pest Control (audio story)|Pest Control]]'', which launched a series of original ''Doctor Who'' stories that continued through 2017, and the audio story ''[[Hornets' Nest]]'', a five-part 2009 release that saw the return of [[Tom Baker]] to the role of the [[Fourth Doctor]]. | ||
== Administration and closing == | == Administration and closing == | ||
AudioGO entered administration after significant cashflow issues were discovered in [[October (production)|October]] [[2013 (production)|2013]]. The company | AudioGO entered administration after significant cashflow issues were discovered in [[October (production)|October]] [[2013 (production)|2013]]. The company suspended operations and effectively ceased trading, affecting many of the expected 50th anniversary releases.<ref>http://www.doctorwhonews.net/2013/11/audiogo-in-administration.html</ref> | ||
In [[January (production)|January]] [[2014 (production)|2014]], the front page of AudioGO's website was replaced by a notice that trading from the website had ceased. Customers were advised to download their purchased libraries from the site before it became entirely unavailable on [[1 February (production)|1 February]] [[2014 (production)|2014]]. | In [[January (production)|January]] [[2014 (production)|2014]], the front page of AudioGO's website was replaced by a notice that trading from the website had ceased. Customers were advised to download their purchased libraries from the site before it became entirely unavailable on [[1 February (production)|1 February]] [[2014 (production)|2014]]. | ||
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Since [[November (releases)|November]] [[2014 (releases)|2014]], [[BBC Physical Audio]] have released ''Doctor Who'' audiobooks. | Since [[November (releases)|November]] [[2014 (releases)|2014]], [[BBC Physical Audio]] have released ''Doctor Who'' audiobooks. | ||
=== | === Subsequent availability of AudioGO material === | ||
Rights to AudioGO's BBC-licenced content (including ''Doctor Who'') for the UK and the rest of the world excluding North America, Australia and New Zealand, were transferred to [[Random House]] in December 2013. <ref>http://www.thebookseller.com/news/audiogos-bbc-titles-signed-random-house | Rights to AudioGO's BBC-licenced content (including ''Doctor Who'') for the UK and the rest of the world excluding North America, Australia and New Zealand, were transferred to [[Random House]] in December 2013.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20230406230526/http://www.thebookseller.com/news/audiogos-bbc-titles-signed-random-house AudioGO's BBC titles signed by Random House] (Archived 6 April 2023 on the Wayback Machine)</ref> | ||
AudioGO's US titles were acquired by independent audiobook publisher [[Blackstone Audio]], a company which had previously been acquired by AudioGO in January 2013 but sold back to its former owners in October of that year when AudioGo entered administration. Blackstone | AudioGO's US titles were acquired by independent audiobook publisher [[Blackstone Audio]], a company which had previously been acquired by AudioGO in January 2013 but sold back to its former owners in October of that year when AudioGo entered administration. Blackstone distributed the titles through its arms BlackstoneLibrary.com (for libraries) and Downpour.com (for consumers.)<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20150408022636/http://www.audiogo-library.com/ (Archived 8 April 2015 on the Wayback Machine)</ref> | ||
Rights to 5000 of AudioGO's non-BBC titles were sold to Amazon-owned audiobook vendor [[Audible]].<ref>http://www.thebookseller.com/news/audible-buys-rights-5000-audiogo-titles | Rights to 5000 of AudioGO's non-BBC titles were sold to Amazon-owned audiobook vendor [[Audible]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20211017153815/http://www.thebookseller.com/news/audible-buys-rights-5000-audiogo-titles Audible buys rights to 5,000 AudioGO titles] (Archived 17 October 2021 on the Wayback Machine)</ref> | ||
The ''[[Destiny of the Doctor]]'' series can be acquired through [[Big Finish Productions]]' website, either individually or as a [[Destiny of the Doctor: The Complete Adventure|box set]] collecting all the stories. | The ''[[Destiny of the Doctor]]'' series can be acquired through [[Big Finish Productions]]' website, either individually or as a [[Destiny of the Doctor: The Complete Adventure|box set]] collecting all the stories. | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
{{official website|web.archive.org/web/20120310144447/http://www.audiogo.com/}} ( | {{official website|https://web.archive.org/web/20120310144447/http://www.audiogo.com/}} (Archived 10 March 2012 on the Wayback Machine) | ||
== Footnotes == | == Footnotes == | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
{{AudioGO}} | {{AudioGO}} | ||
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[[Category:AudioGO| ]] | [[Category:AudioGO| ]] | ||
[[Category:BBC Audio]] | [[Category:BBC Audio]] | ||
Latest revision as of 19:09, 5 November 2024
The only page we have for BBC Audio releases probably shouldn't be named after & focused on a company that only published them for a couple of years.
Talk about it here.
- You may be looking for BBC Audiobooks as it exists within the DWU.
AudioGO Ltd was a primarily digital audio publisher which purchased BBC Audiobooks in July 2010, thereby inheriting all Doctor Who, Torchwood and SJA audio material previously released under the BBC's own audio labels. They retained the brand identity "BBC Audio" as an imprint.
They were thus the publishers of the Tom Baker audio range that began with Hornets' Nest, readings of Target Books novelisations, TV soundtracks of missing episodes, some original audio dramas (based upon Doctor Who, Torchwood and The Sarah Jane Adventures), and Doctor Who audio archive material (like the series of Doctor Who at the BBC releases) and documentaries.
After AudioGO's demise in 2013, Doctor Who audiobooks were again released by BBC Audio.
History[[edit] | [edit source]]
Previously, the branding BBC Radio Collection was used for release of radio dramas based upon the series: Exploration Earth, Slipback, The Paradise of Death and The Ghosts of N-Space. Also released under the banner — although technically inaccurately as they were never intended for radio — were edited TV soundtracks taken initially from episodes that had been deleted by the BBC but for which audio tracks survived (i.e. The Macra Terror and The Evil of the Daleks). The BBC Radio Collection also reissued the audio adaptation of Genesis of the Daleks. Beginning in 2004 the "BBC Radio Collection" branding was dropped, and releases for more recent stories have occurred, even those available on DVD, the most recent to date being an audio version of the 1984 story Warriors of the Deep.
Significant landmark releases included 2008's audio story Pest Control, which launched a series of original Doctor Who stories that continued through 2017, and the audio story Hornets' Nest, a five-part 2009 release that saw the return of Tom Baker to the role of the Fourth Doctor.
Administration and closing[[edit] | [edit source]]
AudioGO entered administration after significant cashflow issues were discovered in October 2013. The company suspended operations and effectively ceased trading, affecting many of the expected 50th anniversary releases.[1]
In January 2014, the front page of AudioGO's website was replaced by a notice that trading from the website had ceased. Customers were advised to download their purchased libraries from the site before it became entirely unavailable on 1 February 2014.
Since November 2014, BBC Physical Audio have released Doctor Who audiobooks.
Subsequent availability of AudioGO material[[edit] | [edit source]]
Rights to AudioGO's BBC-licenced content (including Doctor Who) for the UK and the rest of the world excluding North America, Australia and New Zealand, were transferred to Random House in December 2013.[2]
AudioGO's US titles were acquired by independent audiobook publisher Blackstone Audio, a company which had previously been acquired by AudioGO in January 2013 but sold back to its former owners in October of that year when AudioGo entered administration. Blackstone distributed the titles through its arms BlackstoneLibrary.com (for libraries) and Downpour.com (for consumers.)[3]
Rights to 5000 of AudioGO's non-BBC titles were sold to Amazon-owned audiobook vendor Audible.[4]
The Destiny of the Doctor series can be acquired through Big Finish Productions' website, either individually or as a box set collecting all the stories.
External links[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Official website (Archived 10 March 2012 on the Wayback Machine)
Footnotes[[edit] | [edit source]]
- ↑ http://www.doctorwhonews.net/2013/11/audiogo-in-administration.html
- ↑ AudioGO's BBC titles signed by Random House (Archived 6 April 2023 on the Wayback Machine)
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20150408022636/http://www.audiogo-library.com/ (Archived 8 April 2015 on the Wayback Machine)
- ↑ Audible buys rights to 5,000 AudioGO titles (Archived 17 October 2021 on the Wayback Machine)
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