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|series = [[ | |series = ''[[Main Range]]'' | ||
|anthology | |audio anthology = The Company of Friends (audio anthology) | ||
|range | |range = Main Range | ||
|number in range = 123c | |number in range = 123c | ||
|number = 123c | |number = 123c | ||
|doctor = Eighth Doctor | |doctor = Eighth Doctor | ||
|companions = [[Izzy Sinclair]] | |companions = [[Izzy Sinclair|Izzy]] | ||
|enemy = | |enemy = | ||
|setting = [[Stockbridge]], [[England]], [[1988]] | |setting = [[Stockbridge]], [[England]], [[8 April]] [[1988]] | ||
|writer = | |writer = Alan Barnes | ||
|director = [[Nicholas Briggs]] | |director = [[Nicholas Briggs]] | ||
| | |producer = [[David Richardson]] | ||
|music = [[ | |music = [[Thea Cochrane]] | ||
|sound = | |sound = Thea Cochrane | ||
|epcount = 1 | |||
|publisher = Big Finish Productions | |publisher = Big Finish Productions | ||
|release date = | |release date = 28 July 2009 | ||
|format = 1 | |format = 1 CD<br/>Download<br/>3rd of 4 stories | ||
|production code = 8Z | |production code = [[List of production codes#Big Finish production codes|8Z]] | ||
|isbn = ISBN 978-1-84435-411-5 | |isbn = ISBN 978-1-84435-411-5 (physical); ISBN 978-1-78575-670-2 (digital) | ||
|prev | |prev = Fitz's Story (audio story) | ||
|next | |next = Mary's Story (audio story) | ||
}}{{audio stub}} | }}{{audio stub}} | ||
'''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was the third story in the audio anthology, ''[[The Company of Friends (audio anthology)|The Company of Friends]]'', which comprised the one hundred and twenty-third release in [[Big Finish]]'s [[Main Range|monthly range]]. It was written by [[Alan Barnes]] and featured [[Paul McGann]] as the [[Eighth Doctor]] and [[Jemima Rooper]] as [[Izzy Sinclair]]. | '''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was the third story in the audio anthology, ''[[The Company of Friends (audio anthology)|The Company of Friends]]'', which comprised the one hundred and twenty-third release in [[Big Finish]]'s [[Main Range|monthly range]]. It was written by [[Alan Barnes]] and featured [[Paul McGann]] as the [[Eighth Doctor]] and [[Jemima Rooper]] as [[Izzy Sinclair]]. | ||
Barnes had created the character of Izzy and wrote many early Izzy stories in ''Doctor Who Magazine''. | Barnes had created the character of Izzy and wrote many early Izzy stories in ''[[Doctor Who Magazine]]''. | ||
== Publisher's summary == | == Publisher's summary == | ||
[[The Doctor's TARDIS|TARDIS]] travel opens one's eyes to a universe of possibilities, reckons the Doctor. For geek girl Izzy, it's also a fantastic way to track down ultra-rare back copies of ''[[Aggrotron!]]'', the most dangerous [[Comic book|comic]] in history... | [[The Doctor's TARDIS|TARDIS]] travel opens one's eyes to a universe of possibilities, reckons the Doctor. For geek girl Izzy, it's also a fantastic way to track down ultra-rare back copies of ''[[Aggrotron!]]'', the most dangerous [[Comic book|comic]] in history... | ||
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* [[Izzy Sinclair]] - [[Jemima Rooper]] | * [[Izzy Sinclair]] - [[Jemima Rooper]] | ||
* [[Courtmaster Cruel]] - [[Anthony Glennon]] | * [[Courtmaster Cruel]] - [[Anthony Glennon]] | ||
* [[Foreman (Izzy's Story)|Foreman]] - [[Robert Forknall]] | * [[Foreman (Izzy's Story)|Foreman]] / [[Suits|Suit 1]] - [[Robert Forknall]] | ||
* [[Juror]] - [[Katrina Cooke]] | * [[Juror (Izzy's Story)|Juror]] - [[Katrina Cooke]] | ||
* [[Captain Cannibal]] - [[Ian Hallard]] | * [[Captain Cannibal]] / [[Suits|Suit 2]] - [[Ian Hallard]] | ||
* [[Grakk]] | * [[Grakk]] / [[Clerkie]] / The [[Camp Robot]] - [[Teddy Kempner]] | ||
* [[Grubb (Izzy's Story)|Grubb]] / [[The Man (Izzy's Story)|The Man]] - [[Steve Hansell]] | |||
* [[Grubb]] | |||
== | == Worldbuilding == | ||
=== Locations === | === Locations === | ||
* The [[Eighth Doctor]] refers to [[Harvey's farm|Old Man Harvey's farm]] and its [[cattle]]. | * The [[Eighth Doctor]] refers to [[Harvey's farm|Old Man Harvey's farm]] and its [[cattle]]. | ||
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== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
* This story was recorded on [[30 October (production)|30]] and [[31 October (production)|31 October]] | * This story was recorded on [[30 October (production)|30]] and [[31 October (production)|31 October]] [[2008 (production)|2008]] at [[The Moat Studios]]. | ||
* [[Jemima Rooper]]'s performance as Izzy was praised by [[Alan Barnes]], who said "she 'got' the character the second she spoke her first line, absolutely - walking the line between 'utterly adorable, give her a hug' and 'slightly irritating nerd' like she was born to play it!" (''[[VOR 5]]'') | * [[Jemima Rooper]]'s performance as Izzy was praised by [[Alan Barnes]], who said "she 'got' the character the second she spoke her first line, absolutely - walking the line between 'utterly adorable, give her a hug' and 'slightly irritating nerd' like she was born to play it!" (''[[VOR 5]]'') | ||
* This remains the only story in which the character of Izzy was performed by an actor. | * This remains the only story in which the character of Izzy was performed by an actor. | ||
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[[Category:Stories set in Stockbridge]] | [[Category:Stories set in Stockbridge]] | ||
[[Category:Stories set in 1988]] | [[Category:Stories set in 1988]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:13, 13 February 2024
Izzy's Story was the third story in the audio anthology, The Company of Friends, which comprised the one hundred and twenty-third release in Big Finish's monthly range. It was written by Alan Barnes and featured Paul McGann as the Eighth Doctor and Jemima Rooper as Izzy Sinclair.
Barnes had created the character of Izzy and wrote many early Izzy stories in Doctor Who Magazine.
Publisher's summary[[edit] | [edit source]]
TARDIS travel opens one's eyes to a universe of possibilities, reckons the Doctor. For geek girl Izzy, it's also a fantastic way to track down ultra-rare back copies of Aggrotron!, the most dangerous comic in history...
Plot[[edit] | [edit source]]
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Cast[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The Doctor - Paul McGann
- Izzy Sinclair - Jemima Rooper
- Courtmaster Cruel - Anthony Glennon
- Foreman / Suit 1 - Robert Forknall
- Juror - Katrina Cooke
- Captain Cannibal / Suit 2 - Ian Hallard
- Grakk / Clerkie / The Camp Robot - Teddy Kempner
- Grubb / The Man - Steve Hansell
Worldbuilding[[edit] | [edit source]]
Locations[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The Eighth Doctor refers to Old Man Harvey's farm and its cattle.
Publications[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Izzy tries to find the extremely rare 56th issue of Aggrotron!.
Real world[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Izzy frequently watched Star Trek: The Next Generation on VHS before travelling with the Doctor.
Notes[[edit] | [edit source]]
- This story was recorded on 30 and 31 October 2008 at The Moat Studios.
- Jemima Rooper's performance as Izzy was praised by Alan Barnes, who said "she 'got' the character the second she spoke her first line, absolutely - walking the line between 'utterly adorable, give her a hug' and 'slightly irritating nerd' like she was born to play it!" (VOR 5)
- This remains the only story in which the character of Izzy was performed by an actor.
Continuity[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The Doctor refers to the mystery surrounding Atlantis' location. (TV: The Underwater Menace, The Dæmons, The Time Monster)
- Izzy recalls meeting "psychic weasels" and "vampire monkeys". (COMIC: Tooth and Claw)
- The Doctor once again produces a ten zaggian note. (COMIC: Doctor Who and the Iron Legion)
