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|image = A Thing of Guile.jpg | |image = A Thing of Guile.jpg | ||
|anthology | |audio anthology = Infernal Devices (audio anthology) | ||
|range = The War Doctor (audio series) | |||
|series in range = Infernal Devices (audio anthology) | |||
|series number in range = 2 | |||
|number in series = 2 | |||
|number = 2.2 | |number = 2.2 | ||
|doctor = War Doctor | |doctor = War Doctor | ||
|companions = | |companions = | ||
|enemy = [[Dalek]] | |enemy = [[Dalek Scientific Division]] | ||
|featuring = [[Ollistra]] | |featuring = [[War Ollistra|Ollistra]] | ||
|setting = [[Asteroid Theta 12]] | |setting = [[Asteroid Theta 12]] | ||
|writer = | |writer = Phil Mulryne | ||
|director = [[Nicholas Briggs]] | |director = [[Nicholas Briggs]] | ||
|producer = [[David Richardson]] | |||
|music = [[Howard Carter (composer)|Howard Carter]] | |music = [[Howard Carter (composer)|Howard Carter]] | ||
|sound = | |sound = Howard Carter | ||
|cover = [[Tom Webster]] | |||
|publisher = Big Finish Productions | |publisher = Big Finish Productions | ||
|release date = 22 February 2016 | |||
|release date = | |format = 1 CD<br/>Download<br/>2nd of 3 stories | ||
|format = 1 | |production code = BFPDWWAR02 | ||
|production code = | |isbn = ISBN 978-1-78575-189-9 (physical)<br/>ISBN 978-1-78575-190-5 (digital) | ||
|isbn = ISBN 978-1-78575-189-9 | |||
|series = ''[[The War Doctor (audio series)|The War Doctor]]'' | |series = ''[[The War Doctor (audio series)|The War Doctor]]'' | ||
|prev = Legion of the Lost (audio story) | |prev = Legion of the Lost (audio story) | ||
|next = The Neverwhen (audio story) | |next = The Neverwhen (audio story) | ||
|epcount = 1 | |||
}}{{audio stub}} | }}{{audio stub}} | ||
'''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was the second | '''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was the second story in the audio anthology ''[[Infernal Devices (audio anthology)|Infernal Devices]]'', produced by [[Big Finish Productions]]. It was written by [[Phil Mulryne]] and featured [[John Hurt]] as the [[War Doctor]] and [[Jacqueline Pearce]] as [[War Ollistra|Cardinal Ollistra]]. | ||
== Publisher's summary == | == Publisher's summary == | ||
The [[Dalek]]s are developing a secret weapon on [[Asteroid Theta 12]]. It is imperative that their plans are uncovered. | The [[Dalek]]s are developing a secret weapon on [[Asteroid Theta 12]]. It is imperative that their plans are uncovered. | ||
Cardinal [[Ollistra]] has her hands full studying the range of ancient and mysterious armaments the universe has to offer, but she makes it a personal mission to investigate the Dalek project. | Cardinal [[War Ollistra|Ollistra]] has her hands full studying the range of ancient and mysterious armaments the universe has to offer, but she makes it a personal mission to investigate the Dalek project. | ||
On this dangerous assignment, there is one particular [[Time Lord]] she wants at her side — and he will be accompanying her whether he wants to or not. | On this dangerous assignment, there is one particular [[Time Lord]] she wants at her side — and he will be accompanying her whether he wants to or not. | ||
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== Cast == | == Cast == | ||
* The [[War Doctor]] - [[John Hurt]] | * The [[War Doctor]] - [[John Hurt]] | ||
* | * [[War Ollistra|Cardinal Ollistra]] - [[Jacqueline Pearce]] | ||
* Captain [[Solex]] - [[Robert Hands]] | * Captain [[Solex]] - [[Robert Hands]] | ||
* Co-ordinator [[Jarad]] - [[Jamie Newall]] | * Co-ordinator [[Jarad]] - [[Jamie Newall]] | ||
* Commander [[Trelon]] - [[Oliver Dimsdale]] | * Commander [[Trelon]] - [[Oliver Dimsdale]] | ||
* Navigator [[Valis (A Thing of Guile)|Valis]] - [[Laura Harding]] | * Navigator [[Valis (A Thing of Guile)|Valis]] - [[Laura Harding]] | ||
* The [[Dalek]]s, [[Kaled-006]] - [[Nicholas Briggs]] | |||
== | == Worldbuilding == | ||
* The mining ship is named the ''[[Tempest (ship)|Tempest]]''. | * The mining ship is named the ''[[Tempest (ship)|Tempest]]''. | ||
* Ollistra says that the Doctor's [[type 40]] [[The Doctor's TARDIS|TARDIS]] is out of date. | * The War Ollistra says that the Doctor's [[type 40]] [[The Doctor's TARDIS|TARDIS]] is out of date. | ||
* The TARDIS is being held in a [[Time stasis field|time stasis]]. | * The TARDIS is being held in a [[Time stasis field|time stasis]]. | ||
* The Doctor identifies [[Dalek Scientist]]s on [[Asteroid Theta 12]]. | * The Doctor identifies [[Dalek Scientist]]s on [[Asteroid Theta 12]]. | ||
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== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
' | * This story was first broadcast on [[BBC Radio 4 Extra]] on [[14 January (releases)|14 January]] [[2023 (releases)|2023]].<ref>https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001gxf3</ref> It was later edited into two parts which were first broadcast on [[4 December (releases)|4]] and [[5 December (releases)|5 December]] 2023.<ref>https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001t2w0</ref><ref>https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001t390</ref> The first part ends after the Doctor's group is attacked on [[Asteroid Theta 12]]. | ||
== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
* | * The Doctor quotes passages from ''[[The Odyssey]]'', describing the sacking of the citadel of [[Troy]]. He had been present at the Fall of Troy in his [[First Doctor|first incarnation]]. He compares the mining ship to a [[Trojan Horse]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Myth Makers (TV story)|The Myth Makers]]'') | ||
* The Doctor is unable to summon his TARDIS using his [[the Doctor's sonic screwdriver|sonic screwdriver]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Thousand Worlds (audio story)|The Thousand Worlds]]'') | |||
* The Doctor is unable to summon his TARDIS using his [[sonic screwdriver]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Thousand Worlds (audio story)|The Thousand Worlds]]'') | |||
* The [[Anima device]] was taken from the [[Omega Arsenal]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Day of the Doctor (TV story)|The Day of the Doctor]]'') | * The [[Anima device]] was taken from the [[Omega Arsenal]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Day of the Doctor (TV story)|The Day of the Doctor]]'') | ||
* Ollistra is keeping the Doctor on an [[ | * The War Ollistra is keeping the Doctor on an [[artron leash]]. He is given the prisoner number of 101. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Legion of the Lost (audio story)|Legion of the Lost]]'') | ||
* As the Dalek scientists perish, one remarks that the Daleks will one day have to evolve beyond their casings. ([[TV]]: ''[[Daleks in Manhattan (TV story)|Daleks in Manhattan]]'' / ''[[Evolution of the Daleks (TV story)|Evolution of the Daleks]]'') | |||
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