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|image | |image = The Secrets of Det-Sen.jpg | ||
|range | |range = The Early Adventures | ||
|series in range | |series in range = Series 7 (EA) | ||
|series number in range = 7 | |series number in range = 7 | ||
|number in series | |number in series = 2 | ||
|series | |series = ''[[The Early Adventures]]'' | ||
|number | |number = 7.2 | ||
|doctor | |doctor = First Doctor | ||
|companions | |companions = [[Steven Taylor|Steven]], [[Dodo Chaplet|Dodo]] | ||
|featuring | |featuring = [[Padmasambhava|Oddiyāna]] | ||
|enemy | |enemy = [[Norbu]] | ||
|setting | |setting = [[Mount Jampa]] and the [[Det-Sen Monastery|Monastery of the Second Dharma King]], [[1630]] | ||
|writer | |writer = [[Andy Frankham-Allen]] | ||
|director | |director = [[Lisa Bowerman]] | ||
|music | |music = [[Toby Hrycek-Robinson]] | ||
|sound | |sound = [[Toby Hrycek-Robinson]] | ||
|cover | |cover = [[Tom Webster]] | ||
|senior producer | |senior producer = [[David Richardson]] | ||
|producer | |producer = [[Alfie Shaw]] | ||
|publisher | |publisher = Big Finish Productions | ||
|release date | |release date = [[17 August (releases)|17 August]] [[2021 (releases)|2021]] | ||
|format | |format = 2 CDs<br/>Download | ||
|production code | |production code = BFPDWEA24 | ||
|physical isbn | |physical isbn = ISBN 978-1-83868-248-4 | ||
|digital isbn | |digital isbn = ISBN 978-1-83868-249-1 | ||
|prev | |prev = After the Daleks (audio story) | ||
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|bts | |bts = | ||
|epcount | |epcount = 4 | ||
|isbn | |isbn = ISBN 978-1-83868-248-4 (physical); ISBN 978-1-83868-249-1 (digital) | ||
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'''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was the second and final story of the [[Series 7 (EA)|seventh series]] of ''[[The Early Adventures]]'', produced by [[Big Finish Productions]]. It was written by [[Andy Frankham-Allen]] and featured [[Peter Purves]] as the [[First Doctor]] and [[Steven Taylor]] and was the first time [[Lauren Cornelius]] voiced [[Dodo Chaplet]]. | '''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was the second and final story of the [[Series 7 (EA)|seventh series]] of ''[[The Early Adventures]]'', produced by [[Big Finish Productions]]. It was written by [[Andy Frankham-Allen]] and featured [[Peter Purves]] as the [[First Doctor]] and [[Steven Taylor]] and was the first time [[Lauren Cornelius]] voiced [[Dodo Chaplet]]. | ||
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== Plot == | == Plot == | ||
=== The Abominable Snowmen ( | === The Abominable Snowmen (1) === | ||
[[First Doctor|The Doctor]], [[Steven Taylor|Steven]] and [[Dodo Chaplet|Dodo]] arrive in the [[Himalayas]] and, after seeing a [[Tibetan Yeti|Yeti]] in the distance, they head to a [[camp]] where they meet [[Buddhism|Buddhists]] making a [[pilgrimage]] to [[Det-Sen Monastery]]. They are welcomed by [[Padmasambhava|Oddiyāna]] and introduced to the other pilgrims; whilst the Doctor learns about Oddiyāna's beliefs, Dodo speaks with a girl who gives her a [[scarf]] and Steven strikes up a friendship with [[Pema Tsering|Pema]]. | |||
=== Guru Rinpoche Day ( | Pema explains to Steven that she is hoping that the [[monk]]s will be able to help her ailing [[Pema Tsering's father|father]] pass on peacefully and asks him to return home with her after the journey to become her husband, an offer which he declines. After Dodo heads to bed, the Doctor tells Oddiyāna that he reminds him of [[the Hermit|his old teacher]] and that he is hiding a secret, which Oddiyāna confirms is the case. The Doctor then spots a light which Oddiyāna believes belong to more pilgrims but, unbeknownst to the two of them, actually belongs to [[Norbu]] and his [[bandit]]s. | ||
In the morning, Dodo wakes up first and wanders off towards a [[cave]] where she sees multiple Yeti. The Doctor, having followed her, keeps her from screaming and attempts to quietly return to camp with her, but the Yeti hear their whispers and turn to face the intruders, raising their arms menacingly. | |||
=== Guru Rinpoche Day (2) === | |||
We learn more about the culture and beliefs of the Det-Sen monastery in this part. The story then proceeds to make listeners learn more about the holy relics and what secret is Oddiyāna hiding. We have a trilling part as the bandits catch up on them and descend and plunder. Steven and the Doctor stops them with a cane. | We learn more about the culture and beliefs of the Det-Sen monastery in this part. The story then proceeds to make listeners learn more about the holy relics and what secret is Oddiyāna hiding. We have a trilling part as the bandits catch up on them and descend and plunder. Steven and the Doctor stops them with a cane. | ||
=== The Bandits ( | === The Bandits (3) === | ||
Meanwhile, Dodo is sent to get aid from outside to drive the bandits away. She meets the Yeti. They become restless as they are alerted by whisperings but Dodo calms them down with a lil' sing song. The Yetis then agreed to help and follows Dodo. | Meanwhile, Dodo is sent to get aid from outside to drive the bandits away. She meets the Yeti. They become restless as they are alerted by whisperings but Dodo calms them down with a lil' sing song. The Yetis then agreed to help and follows Dodo. | ||
=== The Ghanta of Det-Sen ( | === The Ghanta of Det-Sen (4) === | ||
The Monks are on the verge of failing to contain the bandits when the Yeti arrives. The Yeti flung the bandits to their deaths and they met a grisly end. The Monks think that the Yeti are friendly and thus trust them to protect the monastery in the future. Meanwhile, the ghanta is handed over to the Doctor for safekeeping and Oddiyāna embraces his destiny. | The Monks are on the verge of failing to contain the bandits when the Yeti arrives. The Yeti flung the bandits to their deaths and they met a grisly end. The Monks think that the Yeti are friendly and thus trust them to protect the monastery in the future. Meanwhile, the ghanta is handed over to the Doctor for safekeeping and Oddiyāna embraces his destiny. | ||
Revision as of 23:46, 6 March 2023
The Secrets of Det-Sen was the second and final story of the seventh series of The Early Adventures, produced by Big Finish Productions. It was written by Andy Frankham-Allen and featured Peter Purves as the First Doctor and Steven Taylor and was the first time Lauren Cornelius voiced Dodo Chaplet.
Publisher's summary
When the Doctor, Steven and Dodo arrive in the Himalayas, they have no idea that they are about to set off a chain of events that will haunt the Doctor throughout his many lives.
Joining a pilgrimage to the nearby Det-Sen monastery, the travellers discover everything isn’t as it seems. As the situation grows increasingly dire, they will have to uncover the secrets of Det-Sen before it’s too late.
Plot
The Abominable Snowmen (1)
The Doctor, Steven and Dodo arrive in the Himalayas and, after seeing a Yeti in the distance, they head to a camp where they meet Buddhists making a pilgrimage to Det-Sen Monastery. They are welcomed by Oddiyāna and introduced to the other pilgrims; whilst the Doctor learns about Oddiyāna's beliefs, Dodo speaks with a girl who gives her a scarf and Steven strikes up a friendship with Pema.
Pema explains to Steven that she is hoping that the monks will be able to help her ailing father pass on peacefully and asks him to return home with her after the journey to become her husband, an offer which he declines. After Dodo heads to bed, the Doctor tells Oddiyāna that he reminds him of his old teacher and that he is hiding a secret, which Oddiyāna confirms is the case. The Doctor then spots a light which Oddiyāna believes belong to more pilgrims but, unbeknownst to the two of them, actually belongs to Norbu and his bandits.
In the morning, Dodo wakes up first and wanders off towards a cave where she sees multiple Yeti. The Doctor, having followed her, keeps her from screaming and attempts to quietly return to camp with her, but the Yeti hear their whispers and turn to face the intruders, raising their arms menacingly.
Guru Rinpoche Day (2)
We learn more about the culture and beliefs of the Det-Sen monastery in this part. The story then proceeds to make listeners learn more about the holy relics and what secret is Oddiyāna hiding. We have a trilling part as the bandits catch up on them and descend and plunder. Steven and the Doctor stops them with a cane.
The Bandits (3)
Meanwhile, Dodo is sent to get aid from outside to drive the bandits away. She meets the Yeti. They become restless as they are alerted by whisperings but Dodo calms them down with a lil' sing song. The Yetis then agreed to help and follows Dodo.
The Ghanta of Det-Sen (4)
The Monks are on the verge of failing to contain the bandits when the Yeti arrives. The Yeti flung the bandits to their deaths and they met a grisly end. The Monks think that the Yeti are friendly and thus trust them to protect the monastery in the future. Meanwhile, the ghanta is handed over to the Doctor for safekeeping and Oddiyāna embraces his destiny.
Cast
- Steven Taylor / The Doctor - Peter Purves
- Dodo Chaplet - Lauren Cornelius
- Norbu - Jeremy Ang Jones
- Oddiyāna - Paul Courtenay Hyu
- Pema Tsering - Kerry Gooderson
- Dorje Lingpa - Jamie Zubairi
References
- Oddiyāna is the latest reincarnation of Padmasambhava and retains some memories of the original incarnation.
- Oddiyāna comes from Shigatse.
- The monastery contains a chorten built by Trisong Detsen to house his treasures and relics.
- 1630 is equivalent to 1757 by the Tibetan calendar. It is the male iron horse year of the elevenths rabjyung cycle.
- Steven Taylor's grandmother died when Steven was a teenager.
- Tibet is in the midst of a civil war.
Notes
- This was Dodo Chaplet's first appearance in The Early Adventures range, having previously been represented by narration in The Companion Chronicles and Short Trips ranges. Previously portrayed by Jackie Lane (who passed away two months before the story's release and had previously declined to reprise the role), Lauren Cornelius was cast to recreate the role.
- This story served as a prequel to The Abominable Snowmen. John Dorney, as script editor, expressed particular fondness for this as Doctor Who and the Abominable Snowmen was the first Target novelisation he owned. (BFX: The Secrets of Det-Sen)
- Following the death of original Dodo actress Jackie Lane, Big Finish announced that this story would be dedicated to her memory.[1]
- Lisa Bowerman claimed the story is set relatively early during Dodo's travels in the TARDIS, to account for time for her accent to change as it did during her TV series tenure. (BFX: The Secrets of Det-Sen)
- Dorney watched a number of episodes featuring Dodo to get a feel for the character, taking inspiration from The Gunfighters in particular. (BFX: The Secrets of Det-Sen)
Continuity
- The Doctor recalls one of his teachers being a hermit. (TV: The Time Monster, Planet of the Spiders)
- This story takes place in 1630, three hundred years before the Doctor's next visit to Det-Sen, and a hundred years before the Great Intelligence comes to Det-Sen (TV: The Abominable Snowmen)
- Dodo previously having a cold and it causing trouble is mentioned. (TV: The Ark)
External links
- Official The Secrets of Det-Sen page at bigfinish.com
