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}}'''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was the fourth in the [[Doctor Who at the BBC (audio series)|Doctor Who at the BBC]] CD series, and differed significantly from other instalments. It was wholly comprised of three audio plays that were about ''[[Doctor Who]]'', but which did not occur in the [[Doctor Who universe|''Doctor Who'' universe]]. That is, two of the plays had to do with fandom's relationship to the programme, while the third was a fictionalised account of [[Delia Derbyshire]]'s struggle to arrange the [[Doctor Who theme|''Doctor Who'' theme music]] in | }}'''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was the fourth in the [[Doctor Who at the BBC (audio series)|Doctor Who at the BBC]] CD series, and differed significantly from other instalments. It was wholly comprised of three audio plays that were about ''[[Doctor Who]]'', but which did not occur in the [[Doctor Who universe|''Doctor Who'' universe]]. That is, two of the plays had to do with fandom's relationship to the programme, while the third was a fictionalised account of [[Delia Derbyshire]]'s struggle to arrange the [[Doctor Who theme|''Doctor Who'' theme music]] in 1963. | ||
Unusually, the plays were not actually aimed at the traditional family audience for ''Doctor Who'', but rather were firmly targeted at adults. The release therefore carried a warning that its contents included sexual themes and strong language. | Unusually, the plays were not actually aimed at the traditional family audience for ''Doctor Who'', but rather were firmly targeted at adults. The release therefore carried a warning that its contents included sexual themes and strong language. | ||
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''Doctor Who'', the TV series which millions adore, is the inspiration for these three original radio plays. Presented in their entirety, they each focus on the effect which the programme has had on the lives of ordinary – and some extraordinary – people. | ''Doctor Who'', the TV series which millions adore, is the inspiration for these three original radio plays. Presented in their entirety, they each focus on the effect which the programme has had on the lives of ordinary – and some extraordinary – people. | ||
"Regenerations" by [[Daragh Carville]] | |||
In this powerful and moving play, a group of friends reunite for an annual ''Doctor Who'' convention. Set against a backdrop of the Belfast troubles, the play deals with themes of [[sexuality]] and love, and features appearances by Tom Baker and Sophie Aldred. | In this powerful and moving play, a group of friends reunite for an annual ''Doctor Who'' convention. Set against a backdrop of the Belfast troubles, the play deals with themes of [[sexuality]] and love, and features appearances by Tom Baker and Sophie Aldred. | ||
"Blue Veils and Golden Sands" by [[Martyn Wade]] | |||
[[Delia Derbyshire]] was the delightful and unusual woman who created the unique sound of the original ''Doctor Who'' theme tune. This is a dramatised account of her early days at the [[BBC Radiophonic Workshop]], and her later recollections of that time. | [[Delia Derbyshire]] was the delightful and unusual woman who created the unique sound of the original ''Doctor Who'' theme tune. This is a dramatised account of her early days at the [[BBC Radiophonic Workshop]], and her later recollections of that time. | ||
"Dalek, I Love You" by [[Colin Sharpe]] | |||
Nigel’s obsession with ''Doctor Who'' is a source of some concern to his mother. When he meets the girl of his dreams at a convention, life at home seems set to change forever | Nigel’s obsession with ''Doctor Who'' is a source of some concern to his mother. When he meets the girl of his dreams at a convention, life at home seems set to change forever. | ||
== Track listings == | == Track listings == | ||
==CD 1== | ==CD 1== | ||
=== "Regenerations" === | === "Regenerations" === | ||
[[BBC Radio 3]], [[1 December (releases)|1 December]] | [[BBC Radio 3]], [[1 December (releases)|1 December]] 2001 | ||
CAST: | :CAST: | ||
Doctor Who & Himself – [[Tom Baker]] | :* Doctor Who & Himself – [[Tom Baker]] | ||
Herself – [[Sophie Aldred]] | :* Herself – [[Sophie Aldred]] | ||
Brian – [[Michael Colgan]] | :* Brian – [[Michael Colgan]] | ||
Martin – [[Miche Docherty]] | :* Martin – [[Miche Docherty]] | ||
Neil/Reporter – [[Richard Dormer]] | :* Neil/Reporter – [[Richard Dormer]] | ||
Tony – [[Tim Loane]] | :* Tony – [[Tim Loane]] | ||
Ciaran – [[Thomas Lappin]] | :* Ciaran – [[Thomas Lappin]] | ||
Rachel – [[Justine Mitchell]] | :* Rachel – [[Justine Mitchell]] | ||
Policeman/Barman – [[Alan McKee]] | :* Policeman/Barman – [[Alan McKee]] | ||
:Produced and directed by [[Gemma McMullan]] | |||
Produced and directed by [[Gemma McMullan]] | |||
== CD 2 == | == CD 2 == | ||
=== "Blue Veils and Golden Sands" === | === "Blue Veils and Golden Sands" === | ||
[[BBC Radio 4]], [[23 December (releases)|23 December]] | [[BBC Radio 4]], [[23 December (releases)|23 December]] 2002 | ||
CAST: | : CAST: | ||
[[Peter Kember]] – Himself | :* [[Peter Kember]] – Himself | ||
[[Anthony Newley]] – [[Stephen Critchlow]] | :* [[Anthony Newley]] – [[Stephen Critchlow]] | ||
[[Ron Grainer]] – [[Martin Hyder]] | :* [[Ron Grainer]] – [[Martin Hyder]] | ||
[[Producer]] – [[Scott Brooksbank]] | :* [[Producer]] – [[Scott Brooksbank]] | ||
:Produced and directed by [[Cherry Cookson]] | |||
Produced and directed by [[Cherry Cookson]] | :Music advisor, arranger and composer of original music, [[Elizabeth Parker]] | ||
Music advisor, arranger and composer of original music, [[Elizabeth Parker]] | |||
=== "Dalek, I Love You" === | === "Dalek, I Love You" === | ||
[[BBC7|BBC Radio 7]], [[11 February (releases)|11 February]] | [[BBC7|BBC Radio 7]], [[11 February (releases)|11 February]] 2006 | ||
CAST: | :CAST: | ||
Nigel English – [[David Raynor]] | :* Nigel English – [[David Raynor]] | ||
Isabella – [[Fiona Clarke]]< | :* Isabella – [[Fiona Clarke]]< | ||
Maggie – [[Charlie Hardwick]] | :* Maggie – [[Charlie Hardwick]] | ||
:Directed by [[Carrie Rooney]] | |||
Directed by [[Carrie Rooney]] | :Produced by BBC Manchester | ||
Produced by BBC Manchester | |||
{{TitleSort}} | {{TitleSort}} | ||
[[Category:Audio stories]] | [[Category:Audio stories]] | ||
[[Category:Doctor Who at the BBC]] | [[Category:Doctor Who at the BBC]] | ||
Revision as of 00:31, 29 September 2014
Doctor Who at the BBC: The Plays was the fourth in the Doctor Who at the BBC CD series, and differed significantly from other instalments. It was wholly comprised of three audio plays that were about Doctor Who, but which did not occur in the Doctor Who universe. That is, two of the plays had to do with fandom's relationship to the programme, while the third was a fictionalised account of Delia Derbyshire's struggle to arrange the Doctor Who theme music in 1963.
Unusually, the plays were not actually aimed at the traditional family audience for Doctor Who, but rather were firmly targeted at adults. The release therefore carried a warning that its contents included sexual themes and strong language.
It was further unique in this series for not having a presenter, and thus for not using the talents of Elisabeth Sladen.
Publisher's summary
Tom Baker and Sophie Aldred appear in one of three full-cast BBC radio dramas based around the real-life worlds of Doctor Who
Doctor Who, the TV series which millions adore, is the inspiration for these three original radio plays. Presented in their entirety, they each focus on the effect which the programme has had on the lives of ordinary – and some extraordinary – people.
"Regenerations" by Daragh Carville In this powerful and moving play, a group of friends reunite for an annual Doctor Who convention. Set against a backdrop of the Belfast troubles, the play deals with themes of sexuality and love, and features appearances by Tom Baker and Sophie Aldred.
"Blue Veils and Golden Sands" by Martyn Wade Delia Derbyshire was the delightful and unusual woman who created the unique sound of the original Doctor Who theme tune. This is a dramatised account of her early days at the BBC Radiophonic Workshop, and her later recollections of that time.
"Dalek, I Love You" by Colin Sharpe Nigel’s obsession with Doctor Who is a source of some concern to his mother. When he meets the girl of his dreams at a convention, life at home seems set to change forever.
Track listings
CD 1
"Regenerations"
BBC Radio 3, 1 December 2001
- CAST:
- Doctor Who & Himself – Tom Baker
- Herself – Sophie Aldred
- Brian – Michael Colgan
- Martin – Miche Docherty
- Neil/Reporter – Richard Dormer
- Tony – Tim Loane
- Ciaran – Thomas Lappin
- Rachel – Justine Mitchell
- Policeman/Barman – Alan McKee
- Produced and directed by Gemma McMullan
CD 2
"Blue Veils and Golden Sands"
BBC Radio 4, 23 December 2002
- CAST:
- Produced and directed by Cherry Cookson
- Music advisor, arranger and composer of original music, Elizabeth Parker
"Dalek, I Love You"
BBC Radio 7, 11 February 2006
- CAST:
- Nigel English – David Raynor
- Isabella – Fiona Clarke<
- Maggie – Charlie Hardwick
- Directed by Carrie Rooney
- Produced by BBC Manchester
