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|number in series = 3 | |||
|series = ''[[The Companion Chronicles]]'' | |||
|audio anthology = The First Doctor: Volume One | |||
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|doctor = First Doctor | |doctor = First Doctor | ||
|companions = [[ | |companions = [[Steven Taylor|Steven]], [[Vicki Pallister|Vicki]] | ||
| | |featuring = First Doctor (mind copy){{!}}First Doctor's mind copy | ||
|setting = {{il|[[Planet (The Savages)|An unnamed planet | |featuring2 = Sida | ||
|writer = | |featuring3 = Benjamin Franklin{{!}}Benjamin Franklin | ||
|setting = {{il|[[Planet (The Savages)|An unnamed planet]]|[[London]], [[1762]]}} | |||
|writer = Simon Guerrier | |||
|director = [[Lisa Bowerman]] | |director = [[Lisa Bowerman]] | ||
|producer = [[David Richardson]] | |||
|music = [[Toby Hrycek-Robinson]] | |music = [[Toby Hrycek-Robinson]] | ||
|sound = | |sound = Toby Hrycek-Robinson | ||
|publisher = Big Finish Productions | |publisher = Big Finish Productions | ||
|release date = | |release date = 3 June 2015 | ||
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|next = The Locked Room (audio story) | |next = The Locked Room (audio story) | ||
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'''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was the third story in the [[2015 (releases)|2015]] [[The | '''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was the third story in the [[2015 (releases)|2015]] ''[[The Companion Chronicles]]'' audio box set ''[[The First Doctor: Volume One]]''. | ||
== Publisher's summary == | == Publisher's summary == | ||
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* [[Abigail Holt]] - [[Lisa Bowerman]] | * [[Abigail Holt]] - [[Lisa Bowerman]] | ||
== | == Characters == | ||
=== Steven's planet === | |||
* [[Steven Taylor]] | |||
* [[Sida]] | |||
* [[First Doctor (mind copy)|First Doctor's mind copy]] | |||
=== London 1762 === | |||
* [[First Doctor]] | |||
* [[Vicki Pallister]] | |||
* [[Steven Taylor]] | |||
* [[Benjamin Franklin]] | |||
* [[Abigail Holt]] | |||
== Worldbuilding == | |||
* In [[1762]], [[St Paul's Cathedral]] is the only landmark that Steven recognises from his first visit to London [[1912|150 years later]]. | * In [[1762]], [[St Paul's Cathedral]] is the only landmark that Steven recognises from his first visit to London [[1912|150 years later]]. | ||
* [[Benjamin Franklin]] speaks of a proposal of his that was rejected, suggesting the American colonies should unite together as one country governed by a [[president]]. The Doctor says that he would be instrumental later on in [[Declaration of Independence|forming the country]]. | * [[Benjamin Franklin]] speaks of a proposal of his that was rejected, suggesting the American colonies should unite together as one country governed by a [[president]]. The Doctor says that he would be instrumental later on in [[Declaration of Independence|forming the country]]. | ||
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== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
* This is the second part in the Steven trilogy written by [[Simon Guerrier]] that began with ''[[The War To End All Wars (audio story)|The War to End All Wars]]'' and concluded with ''[[The Locked Room (audio story)|The Locked Room]]''. | * This is the second part in the Steven trilogy written by [[Simon Guerrier]] that began with ''[[The War To End All Wars (audio story)|The War to End All Wars]]'' and concluded with ''[[The Locked Room (audio story)|The Locked Room]]''. | ||
* This story is a "pure historical" featuring no science fiction elements apart from the presence of the Doctor, Steven, Vicki and the TARDIS. | |||
== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
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* The duplicate of the Doctor's mind is running in the election at the demand of the people. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The War To End All Wars (audio story)|The War to End All Wars]]'') | * The duplicate of the Doctor's mind is running in the election at the demand of the people. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The War To End All Wars (audio story)|The War to End All Wars]]'') | ||
* The TARDIS materialises in [[Leicester Square]]. It would later do so again in [[July]] [[1966]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The War Machines (TV story)|The War Machines]]'') | * The TARDIS materialises in [[Leicester Square]]. It would later do so again in [[July]] [[1966]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The War Machines (TV story)|The War Machines]]'') | ||
* Steven refers to his previous visit to London in 1912. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Suffering (audio story)|The Suffering]]'') He would visit the city again in [[February]] [[1814]] ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Frostfire (audio story)|Frostfire]]'') | * Steven refers to his previous visit to London in 1912. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Suffering (audio story)|The Suffering]]'') He would visit the city again in [[February]] [[1814]], ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Frostfire (audio story)|Frostfire]]'') 1966 ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Perpetual Bond (audio story)|The Perpetual Bond]]'') and [[March]] [[1965]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Massacre (TV story)|The Massacre]]'') | ||
* The Doctor refers to the fact that Vicki has a certificate in medicine. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Web Planet (TV story)|The Web Planet]]'') | * The Doctor refers to the fact that Vicki has a certificate in medicine. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Web Planet (TV story)|The Web Planet]]'') | ||
* Steven says that the TARDIS door has a complex lock that will melt if tampered with. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Daleks (TV story)|The Daleks]]'') | * Steven says that the TARDIS door has a complex lock that will melt if tampered with. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Daleks (TV story)|The Daleks]]'') | ||
* The Doctor refers to Franklin's kite experiment when he discovered [[static electricity]]. The [[Tenth Doctor]] later claimed that he was present that night and he got rope burns from the kite before being soaked and electrocuted. ([[TV]]: ''[[Smith and Jones (TV story)|Smith and Jones]]'') | * The Doctor refers to Franklin's kite experiment when he discovered [[static electricity]]. The [[Tenth Doctor]] later claimed that he was present that night and he got rope burns from the kite before being soaked and electrocuted. ([[TV]]: ''[[Smith and Jones (TV story)|Smith and Jones]]'') | ||
* Steven refers to [[the Monk]]'s attempt to alter history by helping the [[Saxon]]s to defeat the [[Norman]]s in the [[Battle of Hastings]] in [[1066]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Time Meddler (TV story)|The Time Meddler]]'') | * Steven refers to [[the Monk]]'s attempt to alter history by helping the [[Saxon]]s to defeat the [[Norman]]s in the [[Battle of Hastings]] in [[1066]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Time Meddler (TV story)|The Time Meddler]]'') | ||
* During his tenth incarnation, the Doctor would | * During his tenth incarnation, the Doctor would be struck by lightning again in [[New York City]] on [[1 November]] [[1930]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Evolution of the Daleks (TV story)|Evolution of the Daleks]]'') | ||
* The Doctor | * The Doctor makes the console live resulting in an electric shock delivered to Franklin as soon as he touches the controls. Previously, the Doctor used the same trick to prevent [[Ian Chesterton]] and [[Barbara Wright]] from leaving the [[The Doctor's TARDIS|TARDIS]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[An Unearthly Child (TV story)|An Unearthly Child]]'') | ||
* Sida mentions that Steven was ultimately successful in his attempt to contact the Doctor. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Locked Room (audio story)|The Locked Room]]'') | * Sida mentions that Steven was ultimately successful in his attempt to contact the Doctor. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Locked Room (audio story)|The Locked Room]]'') | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
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[[Category:Stories set in London]] | [[Category:Stories set in London]] | ||
[[Category:Stories set in 1762]] | [[Category:Stories set in 1762]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Stories set in 1983]] | ||
Revision as of 20:07, 1 March 2024
The Founding Fathers was the third story in the 2015 The Companion Chronicles audio box set The First Doctor: Volume One.
Publisher's summary
The TARDIS lands in Leicester Square in the summer of 1762. When the Doctor, Steven and Vicki find themselves locked out of the TARDIS, only one man can possibly help them. But the American, Benjamin Franklin, has problems of his own...
Plot
to be added
Cast
Characters
Steven's planet
London 1762
Worldbuilding
- In 1762, St Paul's Cathedral is the only landmark that Steven recognises from his first visit to London 150 years later.
- Benjamin Franklin speaks of a proposal of his that was rejected, suggesting the American colonies should unite together as one country governed by a president. The Doctor says that he would be instrumental later on in forming the country.
- Steven worked as a boatman on the River Thames while stranded in 1762.
- Franklin's son William Franklin disapproved of his affair with Abigail Holt.
Notes
- This is the second part in the Steven trilogy written by Simon Guerrier that began with The War to End All Wars and concluded with The Locked Room.
- This story is a "pure historical" featuring no science fiction elements apart from the presence of the Doctor, Steven, Vicki and the TARDIS.
Continuity
- Sida refers to the fact that Steven was deposed as king. (AUDIO: The War to End All Wars)
- The duplicate of the Doctor's mind refers to Steven's first encounter with the real Doctor on Mechanus. (TV: The Chase)
- The duplicate of the Doctor's mind says that, "A man is the sum of his memories." (TV: The Five Doctors)
- The duplicate of the Doctor's mind is running in the election at the demand of the people. (AUDIO: The War to End All Wars)
- The TARDIS materialises in Leicester Square. It would later do so again in July 1966. (TV: The War Machines)
- Steven refers to his previous visit to London in 1912. (AUDIO: The Suffering) He would visit the city again in February 1814, (AUDIO: Frostfire) 1966 (AUDIO: The Perpetual Bond) and March 1965. (TV: The Massacre)
- The Doctor refers to the fact that Vicki has a certificate in medicine. (TV: The Web Planet)
- Steven says that the TARDIS door has a complex lock that will melt if tampered with. (TV: The Daleks)
- The Doctor refers to Franklin's kite experiment when he discovered static electricity. The Tenth Doctor later claimed that he was present that night and he got rope burns from the kite before being soaked and electrocuted. (TV: Smith and Jones)
- Steven refers to the Monk's attempt to alter history by helping the Saxons to defeat the Normans in the Battle of Hastings in 1066. (TV: The Time Meddler)
- During his tenth incarnation, the Doctor would be struck by lightning again in New York City on 1 November 1930. (TV: Evolution of the Daleks)
- The Doctor makes the console live resulting in an electric shock delivered to Franklin as soon as he touches the controls. Previously, the Doctor used the same trick to prevent Ian Chesterton and Barbara Wright from leaving the TARDIS. (TV: An Unearthly Child)
- Sida mentions that Steven was ultimately successful in his attempt to contact the Doctor. (AUDIO: The Locked Room)
External links
- Official The First Doctor Volume 1 page at bigfinish.com
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