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{{Infobox Story | {{Infobox Story | ||
|image | |image = Earth Aid cover.jpg | ||
|range | |range = The Lost Stories | ||
|series in range | |series in range = Series 2 (TLS) | ||
|series number in range = 2 | |series number in range = 2 | ||
|number in series | |number in series = 6 | ||
|series | |series = [[The Lost Stories]] | ||
|number | |number = 2.06 | ||
|doctor | |doctor = Seventh Doctor | ||
|companions | |companions = [[Ace]], [[Raine Creevy|Raine]] | ||
|enemy | |enemy = The [[Metatraxi]] | ||
|setting | |setting = ''[[Space Vessel Vancouver|Vancouver]]'' and ''[[Lilliput (Earth Aid)|Lilliput]]'' | ||
|writer | |writer = [[Andrew Cartmel]], [[Ben Aaronovitch]] | ||
|director | |director = [[Ken Bentley]] | ||
|producer | |producer = [[David Richardson]] | ||
|music | |music = [[Simon Robinson]] | ||
|sound | |sound = Simon Robinson | ||
|cover | |cover = [[Alex Mallinson]] | ||
|publisher | |publisher = Big Finish Productions | ||
|release date | |release date = [[16 July (releases)|16 July]] [[2011 (releases)|2011]] | ||
|format | |format = 2 CDs<br/>Download | ||
|production code | |production code = BFPDWLS14 | ||
|isbn | |isbn = ISBN 978-1-84435-493-1 | ||
|prev | |prev = Animal (audio story) | ||
|next | |next = The Elite (audio story) | ||
|soundcloudtrailer = https://soundcloud.com/big-finish/doctor-who-the-lost-stories-earth-aid-trailer | |soundcloudtrailer = https://soundcloud.com/big-finish/doctor-who-the-lost-stories-earth-aid-trailer | ||
|adapted from | |adapted from = Earth Aid (TV story) | ||
|epcount=4}}{{audio stub}} | |epcount = 4 | ||
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{{you may|Earth Aid (TV story)|n1=the unproduced TV story of the same name}} | {{you may|Earth Aid (TV story)|n1=the unproduced TV story of the same name}} | ||
''''' | '''''Earth Aid''''' was the sixth and final story release in the [[Series 2 (TLS)|second series]] of ''[[The Lost Stories]]'', produced by [[Big Finish Productions]]. It was adapted by [[Andrew Cartmel]] and [[Ben Aaronovitch]], from the original script by Ben Aaronivitch, and featured [[Sylvester McCoy]] as the [[Seventh Doctor]], [[Sophie Aldred]] as [[Ace]] and [[Beth Chalmers]] as [[Raine Creevy]]. | ||
This story was originally intended to be the first story of the original [[Season 27]], but was cancelled along with other planned stories when ''Doctor Who'' itself was cancelled in 1989. | This story was originally intended to be the first story of the original [[Season 27]], but was cancelled along with other planned stories when ''Doctor Who'' itself was cancelled in 1989. | ||
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Welcome aboard the Space Vessel [[Vancouver (space ship)|Vancouver]]. Its mission: to guard a vast shipment of [[grain]] from [[Earth]] to the planet [[Safenesthome]]. | Welcome aboard the Space Vessel [[Vancouver (space ship)|Vancouver]]. Its mission: to guard a vast shipment of [[grain]] from [[Earth]] to the planet [[Safenesthome]]. | ||
Its Captain is called [[Ace]]. She seems a little unsure of herself. In fact, some might almost think she was new to the job... | Its [[Captain]] is called [[Ace]]. She seems a little unsure of herself. In fact, some might almost think she was new to the job... | ||
Its medical officer is called simply "[[Seventh Doctor|the Doctor]]", and he's perhaps not all he seems. | Its [[medical officer]] is called simply "[[Seventh Doctor|the Doctor]]", and he's perhaps not all he seems. | ||
When mysterious ships target the ''Vancouver'', Ace and the Doctor are pushed to the limit. Meanwhile, there's something nasty in the grain containers. And it's not very happy.... | When mysterious ships target the ''Vancouver'', Ace and the Doctor are pushed to the limit. Meanwhile, there's something nasty in the grain containers. And it's not very happy.... | ||
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== Plot == | == Plot == | ||
=== Part one === | === Part one === | ||
''to be | [[Ace]] captains the ''[[Vancouver (space ship)|Vancouver]]'' but, barely able to conceal her ignorance of what the job entails, tells [[Seventh Doctor|the Doctor]] that she does not believe that she can maintain the ruse. The Doctor says, however, that the ship has almost reached its destination and that, if there is to be any trouble, it will happen soon. The ship loses contact with the ''[[Lilliput (space ship)|Lilliput]]'', a ship carrying [[grain]], and Ace has [[Shepstay]] prepare a shuttle and boarding party so that they can investigate. The Doctor and Ace go one way whilst [[Baraki|Lieutenant Baraki]] goes the other. | ||
The Doctor and Ace find a freshly-served meal laid and investigate Baraki's report of detecting a running [[shower]], but nobody is inside. The two groups reconvene on the bridge before going to the [[gym]] and finding [[Victor Espinosa]] using a [[rowing machine]], apparently suffering from [[post-traumatic stress]]. Espinosa leads them to the armoury and starts shooting at them, asking to be left alone, until Ace shoots his gun from his hands. From the ''Vancouver'', [[Yanikov]] reports that they have company and that Ace should return. On the ''Vancouver'', Shepstay informs Ace of an approaching vessel. | |||
The ''Lilliput'' is due to deliver five containers of grain and machinery to [[Safenesthome]], but Espinosa came aboard with six containers. The Doctor and Baraki cut their way into the sixth container with a [[cutting torch]] and find it empty. The Doctor detects non-human [[protein]]s, however, and locates an old-fashioned [[safe]] which he cracks his way into. The door opens and [[Raine Creevy]] asks what took the Doctor so long. | |||
=== Part two === | === Part two === | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
* The ''[[Lilliput (Earth Aid)|Lilliput]]'' follows the ''Vancouver''. | |||
* The Doctor and Ace have [[tea]] and [[scone]]s with [[jam]]. They both pronounce the word "scone" differently. | |||
* The Doctor is aware that the Metatraxi have developed a rudimentary form of [[time travel]]. | * The Doctor is aware that the Metatraxi have developed a rudimentary form of [[time travel]]. | ||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
[[File:Earth Aid Alternate.jpg|thumb|Alternate cover.]] | [[File:Earth Aid Alternate.jpg|thumb|Alternate cover.]] | ||
* This audio drama was recorded on [[4 October (production)|4]] and [[5 October (production)|5 October]] [[2010 (production)|2010]] at [[The Moat Studios]]. | * This audio drama was recorded on [[4 October (production)|4]] and [[5 October (production)|5 October]] [[2010 (production)|2010]] at [[The Moat Studios]]. | ||
#* This story was originally released on CD and download on [[16 July (releases)|16 July]] [[2011 (releases)|2011]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20110723131740/http://www.bigfinish.com/whatsnew.aspx LATEST AND UPCOMING RELEASES - Archived on 23-07-2011]</ref> | |||
* This story was originally released on CD and download on [[16 July (releases)|16 July]] [[2011 (releases)|2011]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20110723131740/http://www.bigfinish.com/whatsnew.aspx LATEST AND UPCOMING RELEASES - Archived on 23-07-2011]</ref> | |||
== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
Revision as of 16:25, 24 October 2022
- You may be looking for the unproduced TV story of the same name.
Earth Aid was the sixth and final story release in the second series of The Lost Stories, produced by Big Finish Productions. It was adapted by Andrew Cartmel and Ben Aaronovitch, from the original script by Ben Aaronivitch, and featured Sylvester McCoy as the Seventh Doctor, Sophie Aldred as Ace and Beth Chalmers as Raine Creevy.
This story was originally intended to be the first story of the original Season 27, but was cancelled along with other planned stories when Doctor Who itself was cancelled in 1989.
Publisher's summary
Welcome aboard the Space Vessel Vancouver. Its mission: to guard a vast shipment of grain from Earth to the planet Safenesthome.
Its Captain is called Ace. She seems a little unsure of herself. In fact, some might almost think she was new to the job...
Its medical officer is called simply "the Doctor", and he's perhaps not all he seems.
When mysterious ships target the Vancouver, Ace and the Doctor are pushed to the limit. Meanwhile, there's something nasty in the grain containers. And it's not very happy....
Plot
Part one
Ace captains the Vancouver but, barely able to conceal her ignorance of what the job entails, tells the Doctor that she does not believe that she can maintain the ruse. The Doctor says, however, that the ship has almost reached its destination and that, if there is to be any trouble, it will happen soon. The ship loses contact with the Lilliput, a ship carrying grain, and Ace has Shepstay prepare a shuttle and boarding party so that they can investigate. The Doctor and Ace go one way whilst Lieutenant Baraki goes the other.
The Doctor and Ace find a freshly-served meal laid and investigate Baraki's report of detecting a running shower, but nobody is inside. The two groups reconvene on the bridge before going to the gym and finding Victor Espinosa using a rowing machine, apparently suffering from post-traumatic stress. Espinosa leads them to the armoury and starts shooting at them, asking to be left alone, until Ace shoots his gun from his hands. From the Vancouver, Yanikov reports that they have company and that Ace should return. On the Vancouver, Shepstay informs Ace of an approaching vessel.
The Lilliput is due to deliver five containers of grain and machinery to Safenesthome, but Espinosa came aboard with six containers. The Doctor and Baraki cut their way into the sixth container with a cutting torch and find it empty. The Doctor detects non-human proteins, however, and locates an old-fashioned safe which he cracks his way into. The door opens and Raine Creevy asks what took the Doctor so long.
Part two
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Part three
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Part four
to be added
Cast
- The Doctor - Sylvester McCoy
- Ace - Sophie Aldred
- Raine Creevy - Beth Chalmers
- Victor Espinosa - Paterson Joseph
- Shepstay - Nadine Marshall
- Yanikov - Basher Savage
- Lt Baraki - Ingrid Oliver
- The Metatraxi - John Banks
- Grub - Alex Mallinson
References
- The Lilliput follows the Vancouver.
- The Doctor and Ace have tea and scones with jam. They both pronounce the word "scone" differently.
- The Doctor is aware that the Metatraxi have developed a rudimentary form of time travel.
Notes
- This audio drama was recorded on 4 and 5 October 2010 at The Moat Studios.
Continuity
- The Doctor, Ace and Raine previously encountered the Metatraxi in the Kafiristan in the Middle East in October 1989. (AUDIO: Crime of the Century)
- Ace mentions that she almost became a cheetah on one occasion. (TV: Survival)
- The Doctor mentions that he has previously encountered another sentient planet, namely Symbios during his sixth incarnation in 2010. (AUDIO: The Crimes of Thomas Brewster)
- Ace is once again angered at being called small. (TV: Remembrance of the Daleks)
- Raine mentions that it's usually her that rescues the Doctor from a safe. (AUDIO: Crime of the Century)
Footnotes
External links
- Official Earth Aid page at bigfinish.com
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