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|image=Two irises.jpg | |image =Two irises.jpg | ||
|range | |range = Iris Wildthyme (series) | ||
|series in range = Iris Wildthyme: The Complete Series Two | |series in range = Iris Wildthyme: The Complete Series Two | ||
|series number in range = 2 | |series number in range = 2 | ||
|number in series = 3 | |number in series = 3 | ||
|series= [[Iris Wildthyme (series)|Iris Wildthyme]] | |series = [[Iris Wildthyme (series)|Iris Wildthyme]] | ||
|number= 2.3 | |number = 2.3 | ||
|main character= [[Iris Wildthyme]] | |main character = [[Iris Wildthyme]] | ||
|featuring= [[Panda]] | |featuring = [[Panda]] | ||
|enemy= [[Roger the Naxian]] | |enemy = [[Roger the Naxian]] | ||
|setting= [[Roman Empire]], [[1st century]]; [[Malaga]], [[2108]] | |setting = [[Roman Empire]], [[1st century]]; [[Malaga]], [[2108]] | ||
|writer= | |writer = Simon Guerrier | ||
|director= [[Gary Russell]] | |director = [[Gary Russell]] | ||
|music= [[David Darlington]] | |music = [[David Darlington]] | ||
|sound= [[David Darlington]] | |sound = [[David Darlington]] | ||
|cover= [[Anthony Dry]] | |cover = [[Anthony Dry]] | ||
|publisher= Big Finish Productions | |publisher = Big Finish Productions | ||
|release date= | |release date = April 2009 | ||
|format= 1 CD | |format = 1 CD | ||
|production code= BFPNWCD05 | |production code = BFPNWCD05 | ||
|isbn= ISBN 978-1-84435-368-2 | |isbn = ISBN 978-1-84435-368-2 | ||
|prev= | |prev = Iris Wildthyme and the Land of Wonder (audio story) | ||
|next= Iris Wildthyme and the Celestial Omnibus | |next = Iris Wildthyme and the Celestial Omnibus (anthology) | ||
|series2= [[Iris Wildthyme (series)|Iris Wildthyme (Big Finish)]] | |series2 = [[Iris Wildthyme (series)|Iris Wildthyme (Big Finish)]] | ||
|prev2= | |prev2 = Iris Wildthyme and the Land of Wonder (audio story) | ||
|next2= | |next2 = Iris Wildthyme and the Panda Invasion (audio story)|producer = [[Mark Wright]] and [[Cavan Scott]]}} | ||
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'''''The Two Irises''''' was the fifth release in the ''[[Iris Wildthyme (Big Finish series)|Iris Wildthyme]]'' audio series. It was the third story in the second season. It was written by [[Simon Guerrier]]. | '''''The Two Irises''''' was the fifth release in the ''[[Iris Wildthyme (Big Finish series)|Iris Wildthyme]]'' audio series. It was the third story in the second season. It was written by [[Simon Guerrier]]. | ||
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[[Iris Wildthyme|Iris]] is dead: to begin with. There is no doubt whatever about that. She sacrificed herself to save her best friend, [[Panda]], then exploded inside her [[Iris Wildthyme's TARDIS|time-travelling bus]]. | [[Iris Wildthyme|Iris]] is dead: to begin with. There is no doubt whatever about that. She sacrificed herself to save her best friend, [[Panda]], then exploded inside her [[Iris Wildthyme's TARDIS|time-travelling bus]]. | ||
On [[Earth]] in the year [[2108]], the North Bloc and the South Bloc teeter on the edge of terrible nuclear war. The fate of the whole world rests on a not-very-good disco in [[Spain]]. One run by the dastardly alien [[Naxian]]s... | On [[Earth]] in the year [[2108]], the [[North Bloc]] and the [[South Bloc]] teeter on the edge of terrible [[nuclear war]]. The fate of the whole world rests on a not-very-good disco in [[Spain]]. One run by the dastardly alien [[Naxian]]s... | ||
Iris Wildthyme is as dead as a doornail. But her [[Hilary Wildthyme|new incarnation]] is going to have to get stuck in. Poor bloke doesn't stand a chance. | Iris Wildthyme is as dead as a doornail. But her [[Hilary Wildthyme|new incarnation]] is going to have to get stuck in. Poor bloke doesn't stand a chance. | ||
== Plot == | == Plot == | ||
[[Iris Wildthyme|Iris]] announces her [[retirement]] and wishes her replacement the best of luck. | [[Iris Wildthyme|Iris]] announces her [[retirement]] and wishes her replacement the best of luck. | ||
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Iris takes Panda to an extravagant [[Roman]] party, yet Panda spends his time sulking in the corner, clutching his hip flask. Panda insists that this new Iris is too different from the previous incarnation. He goes to the bus, where he finds the phone ringing. | Iris takes Panda to an extravagant [[Roman]] party, yet Panda spends his time sulking in the corner, clutching his hip flask. Panda insists that this new Iris is too different from the previous incarnation. He goes to the bus, where he finds the phone ringing. | ||
Iris comes back to the bus and Panda gives him a message from [[Roger | Iris comes back to the bus and Panda gives him a message from [[Roger the Naxian|Roger]], the man that was on the phone, although Iris does not recognise the name. They go to the coordinates as instructed by Roger to find that he is a [[Naxian]]. Iris and Panda flee. Iris notices that his new body is adept at running. The Naxian sneaks up on them and takes them prisoner in an old retro dance club. | ||
Although Iris disapproves, Panda clutches to his hip flask as he finds it comforting. Panda condemns Iris for not having an escape plan. Roger, a Naxian warlord enters the room. He claims to have been at [[Radio Yesterday]], and he begins weeping after Iris fails to remember their prior romance. | Although Iris disapproves, Panda clutches to his hip flask as he finds it comforting. Panda condemns Iris for not having an escape plan. Roger, a Naxian warlord enters the room. He claims to have been at [[Radio Yesterday]], and he begins weeping after Iris fails to remember their prior romance. | ||
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* [[Barry (The Two Irises)|Barry]] - [[Scott Handcock]] | * [[Barry (The Two Irises)|Barry]] - [[Scott Handcock]] | ||
== | == Worldbuilding == | ||
* Iris saves Panda's life by making and feeding him a [[Bat's Milk Cheesecake]]. | * Iris saves Panda's life by making and feeding him a [[Bat's Milk Cheesecake]]. | ||
* The male version of Iris mentions "his" former companions [[ | * The male version of Iris mentions "his" former companions [[Thomas Daley|Tom]], [[Jenny (Verdigris)|Jenny]] and [[Martha (Mad Dogs and Englishmen)|Martha]] as well as [[Bernice Summerfield]]. | ||
* The male version of Iris and Panda attend a party thrown by the [[Caesar|Roman Emperor]] [[Caligula]] in [[Rome]] during the [[1st century]] | * The male version of Iris and Panda attend a party thrown by the [[Caesar|Roman Emperor]] [[Caligula]] in [[Rome]] during the [[1st century]]. | ||
* Panda has a bottle that contains the soul of [[Noel Edmonds]]. | * Panda has a bottle that contains the soul of [[Noel Edmonds]]. | ||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
* This story parodies elements from several 1980s ''Doctor Who'' stories, including [[TV]]: ''[[Warriors of the Deep]]'', [[TV]]: ''[[The Caves of Androzani]]'' and [[TV]]: ''[[The Two Doctors]]'', as well as [[TV]]: ''[[Human Nature (TV story)|Human Nature]]'' / ''[[The Family of Blood]]'' and [[TV]]: ''[[Utopia (TV story)|Utopia]] ''from the revived series. | * This story parodies elements from several 1980s ''Doctor Who'' stories, including [[TV]]: ''[[Warriors of the Deep (TV story)|Warriors of the Deep]]'', [[TV]]: ''[[The Caves of Androzani (TV story)|The Caves of Androzani]]'', [[TV]]: ''[[The Twin Dilemma (TV story)|The Twin Dilemma]]'' and [[TV]]: ''[[The Two Doctors (TV story)|The Two Doctors]]'', as well as [[TV]]: ''[[Human Nature (TV story)|Human Nature]]'' / ''[[The Family of Blood (TV story)|The Family of Blood]]'' and [[TV]]: ''[[Utopia (TV story)|Utopia]] ''from the revived series. | ||
* The Naxians mention being enemies with the [[Sorson]]s, aliens from ''[[The Tomorrow People]]''. This alludes to Series 2 of ''Iris Wildthyme'' being a successor of sorts to Big Finish's ''[[The Tomorrow People (audio series)|The Tomorrow People]]''. | |||
* This audio drama was recorded on [[25 May (production)|25 May]] [[2008 (production)|2008]]. | * This audio drama was recorded on [[25 May (production)|25 May]] [[2008 (production)|2008]]. | ||
== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
* The South and North Bloc states were first seen in [[TV]]: ''[[Warriors of the Deep]]''. | * The South and North Bloc states were first seen in [[TV]]: ''[[Warriors of the Deep (TV story)|Warriors of the Deep]]''. | ||
* Several references are made to the [[Radio Yesterday]] gambit. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Sound of Fear]]'') | * Several references are made to the [[Radio Yesterday]] gambit. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Sound of Fear (audio story)|The Sound of Fear]]'') | ||
* Iris mentions an adventure with her other selves. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Excelis Dawns]]'', [[PROSE]]: ''[[The Scarlet Empress]]'') | * Iris mentions an adventure with her other selves. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Excelis Dawns]]'', [[PROSE]]: ''[[The Scarlet Empress (novel)|The Scarlet Empress]]'') | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||