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|enemy = [[Andrea Winnington|Winnington]] | |enemy = [[Andrea Winnington|Winnington]] | ||
|setting = [[London]], [[2004]] | |setting = [[London]], [[2004]] | ||
|writer = | |writer = Simon Guerrier | ||
|director = [[Ian Farrington]] | |director = [[Ian Farrington]] | ||
|producer = Ian Farrington and [[Jason Haigh-Ellery]] | |producer = Ian Farrington and [[Jason Haigh-Ellery]] | ||
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|cover = [[Adrian Salmon]] | |cover = [[Adrian Salmon]] | ||
|publisher = Big Finish Productions | |publisher = Big Finish Productions | ||
|release date = | |release date = 9 December 2004 | ||
|format = 1 Episode on 1 CD; Download | |format = 1 Episode on 1 CD; Download | ||
|production code = DWMCD06 | |production code = DWMCD06 | ||
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'''''The Coup''''' was a special Big Finish recording originally given away with [[DWM 351|''Doctor Who Magazine'' #351]] to promote Big Finish's new series of [[UNIT (audio series)|UNIT audio dramas]], but was later offered for free download from the Big Finish website | '''''The Coup''''' was a special Big Finish recording originally given away with [[DWM 351|''Doctor Who Magazine'' #351]] to promote Big Finish's new series of [[UNIT (audio series)|UNIT audio dramas]], but was later offered for free download from the Big Finish website | ||
== Publisher's summary == | == Publisher's summary == | ||
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== Plot == | == Plot == | ||
[[Francis Currie]] of the [[BBC]] reports live on a battle focused at [[Potters Fields]] at the south end of [[Tower Bridge]], which is now missing a tower. [[French (The Coup)|Sergeant French]] ignores Currie's question about the enemy being [[alien]] and has [[Ledger (The Coup)|Corporal Ledger]] knock him out and take him to [[Andrea Winnington|Captain Winnington]] at [[UNIT HQ]]. | [[Francis Currie]] of the [[BBC (in-universe)|BBC]] reports live on a battle focused at [[Potters Fields]] at the south end of [[Tower Bridge]], which is now missing a tower. [[French (The Coup)|Sergeant French]] ignores Currie's question about the enemy being [[alien]] and has [[Ledger (The Coup)|Corporal Ledger]] knock him out and take him to [[Andrea Winnington|Captain Winnington]] at [[UNIT HQ]]. | ||
[[Scott Christie]] reports on further explosions near [[London Bridge]] and speaks with [[Emily Chaudhry|Colonel Emily Chaudhry]] of [[UNIT]], who denies that the events are the result of a [[terrorism|terrorist]] attack and instead blames [[London]]'s [[car]] drivers, explaining that the bridge has been damaged by natural subsidence. Although UNIT is to hand over its duties to [[Internal Counter-Intelligence Service|ICIS]], it was called in before the situation was understood and is now working with ICIS to assist the emergency services. | [[Scott Christie]] reports on further explosions near [[London Bridge]] and speaks with [[Emily Chaudhry|Colonel Emily Chaudhry]] of [[UNIT]], who denies that the events are the result of a [[terrorism|terrorist]] attack and instead blames [[London]]'s [[car]] drivers, explaining that the bridge has been damaged by natural subsidence. Although UNIT is to hand over its duties to [[Internal Counter-Intelligence Service|ICIS]], it was called in before the situation was understood and is now working with ICIS to assist the emergency services. | ||
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Alistair is practising his speech when [[Orgath|a Silurian]] bursts into his room and attacks him with his third eye. Winnington and French arrive with their [[gun]]s drawn, but Alistair claims to have killed the Silurian after telling a story about trying to make peace with [[human]]ity. Chaudhry tells Winnington and French that she will deal with the body and offers to go through Alistair's speech with him, but he has several questions for her. | Alistair is practising his speech when [[Orgath|a Silurian]] bursts into his room and attacks him with his third eye. Winnington and French arrive with their [[gun]]s drawn, but Alistair claims to have killed the Silurian after telling a story about trying to make peace with [[human]]ity. Chaudhry tells Winnington and French that she will deal with the body and offers to go through Alistair's speech with him, but he has several questions for her. | ||
Chaudhry introduces Alistair at the conference and he begins his speech. He tells the press that UNIT was formed to investigate extraterrestrial phenomena almost forty years ago and has repelled over two-hundred alien attacks in that time, including attacks by the [[Axon]]s, [[Cyberman|Cybermen]], [[Zygon]]s and [[Quark]]s. He introduces the Silurian that he claimed to have killed, Ambassador Orgath, who extends the hand of friendship before being shot. Orgath accuses Winnington of attacking his diplomatic party under a flag of [[truce]] at Tower Bridge. Orgath incapacitates Winnington using his third eye. She calls for help from French, but Chaudhry informs her that he has been suspended for assaulting Currie and has her taken away. | Chaudhry introduces Alistair at the conference and he begins his speech. He tells the press that UNIT was formed to investigate extraterrestrial phenomena almost forty years ago and has repelled over two-hundred alien attacks in that time, including attacks by the [[Axon]]s, [[Cyberman|Cybermen]], [[Zygon]]s and [[Quark]]s. He introduces the Silurian that he claimed to have killed, Ambassador Orgath, who extends the hand of friendship before being shot. Orgath accuses Winnington of attacking his diplomatic party under a flag of [[truce]] at Tower Bridge. Orgath incapacitates Winnington using his third eye. She calls for help from French, but Chaudhry informs her that he has been suspended for assaulting Currie and has her taken away. | ||
Chaudhry says that humanity needs to be united and tells Alistair to slip away discreetly due to the amount of trouble that he will be in. He does so, but warns her that ICIS will not disappear. Orgath's speech is applauded by the press and Chaudhry announces that Brimmicombe-Wood and the [[Prime Minister (The Longest Night)|Prime Minister]] will soon be here to respond. In the meantime, Currie asks how the Silurians feel about humanity having taken over Earth; Orgath says that it is a good question and talks about the respect his people have for the achievements of mankind. | Chaudhry says that humanity needs to be united and tells Alistair to slip away discreetly due to the amount of trouble that he will be in. He does so, but warns her that ICIS will not disappear. Orgath's speech is applauded by the press and Chaudhry announces that Brimmicombe-Wood and the [[Prime Minister (The Longest Night)|Prime Minister]] will soon be here to respond. In the meantime, Currie asks how the Silurians feel about humanity having taken over Earth; Orgath says that it is a good question and talks about the respect his people have for the achievements of mankind. | ||
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* [[French (The Coup)|Sergeant French]] - [[Mark Wright]] | * [[French (The Coup)|Sergeant French]] - [[Mark Wright]] | ||
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=== Broadcasters === | === Broadcasters === | ||
* Reporters from the [[BBC]] and [[ITV]] are present at the conference. | * Reporters from the [[BBC (in-universe)|BBC]] and [[ITV]] are present at the conference. | ||
=== Food and drink === | === Food and drink === | ||
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[[Category:2004 audio stories]] | [[Category:2004 audio stories]] | ||
[[Category:Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart audio stories]] | [[Category:Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart audio stories]] | ||
Revision as of 20:56, 19 January 2024
The Coup was a special Big Finish recording originally given away with Doctor Who Magazine #351 to promote Big Finish's new series of UNIT audio dramas, but was later offered for free download from the Big Finish website
Publisher's summary
LONDON, THE NEAR FUTURE: UNIT is finished. The UK Division prepares to cede its authority to a new organisation... But who is attempting to sabotage the hand-over?
Plot
Francis Currie of the BBC reports live on a battle focused at Potters Fields at the south end of Tower Bridge, which is now missing a tower. Sergeant French ignores Currie's question about the enemy being alien and has Corporal Ledger knock him out and take him to Captain Winnington at UNIT HQ.
Scott Christie reports on further explosions near London Bridge and speaks with Colonel Emily Chaudhry of UNIT, who denies that the events are the result of a terrorist attack and instead blames London's car drivers, explaining that the bridge has been damaged by natural subsidence. Although UNIT is to hand over its duties to ICIS, it was called in before the situation was understood and is now working with ICIS to assist the emergency services.
French continues to fight the combatants, the Silurians, and is given an order from Colonel Brimmicombe-Wood to pin them onto the bridge road. Later, he contacts Winnington and tells her that the Silurians have been killed and that Currie will be dealt with in the morning. Currie is detained overnight by ICIS and refused access to a lawyer, being deemed a security risk until he signs a form.
In a car with Winnington, Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart is going over his speech for the conference regarding the handover when they are attacked by a helicopter. The driver is killed and Alistair fires at the helicopter, causing it to crash; inside, they find a man and a Silurian. Alistair eventually arrives at his destination at meets Colonel Chaudhry.
After being beaten by French, Currie signs the form and is taken to the sick bay. Winnington arrives and tells French of another attack on her, which Alistair believes he was the target of. An alarm sounds and French is informed that there is a Silurian in the building. Meanwhile, Captain Dodds tells Chaudhry that Currie wishes to speak with her.
Alistair is practising his speech when a Silurian bursts into his room and attacks him with his third eye. Winnington and French arrive with their guns drawn, but Alistair claims to have killed the Silurian after telling a story about trying to make peace with humanity. Chaudhry tells Winnington and French that she will deal with the body and offers to go through Alistair's speech with him, but he has several questions for her.
Chaudhry introduces Alistair at the conference and he begins his speech. He tells the press that UNIT was formed to investigate extraterrestrial phenomena almost forty years ago and has repelled over two-hundred alien attacks in that time, including attacks by the Axons, Cybermen, Zygons and Quarks. He introduces the Silurian that he claimed to have killed, Ambassador Orgath, who extends the hand of friendship before being shot. Orgath accuses Winnington of attacking his diplomatic party under a flag of truce at Tower Bridge. Orgath incapacitates Winnington using his third eye. She calls for help from French, but Chaudhry informs her that he has been suspended for assaulting Currie and has her taken away.
Chaudhry says that humanity needs to be united and tells Alistair to slip away discreetly due to the amount of trouble that he will be in. He does so, but warns her that ICIS will not disappear. Orgath's speech is applauded by the press and Chaudhry announces that Brimmicombe-Wood and the Prime Minister will soon be here to respond. In the meantime, Currie asks how the Silurians feel about humanity having taken over Earth; Orgath says that it is a good question and talks about the respect his people have for the achievements of mankind.
Cast
- The Brigadier - Nicholas Courtney
- Colonel Emily Chaudhry - Siri O'Neal
- Scott Christie - Scott Andrews
- Captain Dodds - Matthew Brenher
- Captain Andrea Winnington - Sara Carver
- Francis Currie - Michael Hobbs
- Corporal Ledger - Joseph Lidster
- Sergeant French - Mark Wright
Worldbuilding
Broadcasters
Food and drink
Individuals
- Brigadier Alistair Gordon Lethbridge Stewart has been promoted to the rank of General, and knighted.
- Colonel Brimmicombe-Wood is at Tower Bridge with the Prime Minister.
Events
- This is the first major case where the public media is made aware of UNIT's work to defend Earth from alien invasions.
Organisations
- UNIT was meant to hand over its duties to Britain's ICIS - Internal Counter-Intelligence Service.
Species
- The Brigadier introduces the media to the Silurians. He speaks of UNIT's defeat of over two hundred alien invasions, including Axons, Cybermen, Zygons and Quarks.
Notes
- This was released as a free CD with Doctor Who Magazine issue 351, along with the Bernice Summerfield audio drama Silver Lining. Unlike Silver Lining, this story is now available as a download only on the Big Finish website.
- PROSE: Rise of the Dominator places this story as occurring in 2004.
- This story was recorded at The Moat Studios.
- The story was re-released as part of the UNIT: The Complete Series box set in May 2020.
Continuity
- This is the first major case where the public is made aware of UNIT's work to defend Earth from alien invasions. Other events such events as TV: Doomsday and TV: The Stolen Earth further bolstered the general public's knowledge of aliens.
- UNIT has defeated Axons, (TV: The Claws of Axos) Cybermen, (TV: The Invasion) and Zygons. (TV: Terror of the Zygons)
- UNIT had fought the Quarks in COMIC: The Fires Down Below, printed in Doctor Who Magazine itself. Another later strip, City of Devils, had shown UNIT begin to talk peace with a new group of Silurians and Sea Devils.
External links
- Official The Coup page at bigfinish.com
- The Coup at the Doctor Who Reference Guide
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