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|setting = [[Romeo]] | |setting = [[Romeo (research station)|Romeo]] | ||
|writer = | |writer = Doris V Sutherland | ||
|director = [[Nicholas Briggs]] | |director = [[Nicholas Briggs]] | ||
|producer = [[Alfie Shaw]] | |producer = [[Alfie Shaw]] | ||
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|sound = [[Lee Adams]] | |sound = [[Lee Adams]] | ||
|publisher = Big Finish Productions | |publisher = Big Finish Productions | ||
|release date = | |release date = 16 September 2021 | ||
|format = 1 X 1 hour | |format = 1 X 1 hour | ||
|production code = BFP11THCCD02 | |production code = BFP11THCCD02 | ||
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== Publisher's summary == | == Publisher's summary == | ||
The dead stalk the corridors of research station [[Romeo]]. For a [[Babs (The Evolving Dead)|technician]] (dead) and her [[Maxwell (The Evolving Dead)|ex-boyfriend]] (also dead), [[Eleventh Doctor|the Doctor]] | The dead stalk the corridors of research station [[Romeo (research station)|Romeo]]. For a [[Babs (The Evolving Dead)|technician]] (dead) and her [[Maxwell (The Evolving Dead)|ex-boyfriend]] (also dead), [[Eleventh Doctor|the Doctor]]'s their only chance to escape. For the rest of the crew, he's their only chance to feed. | ||
== Plot == | == Plot == | ||
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* [[Evo]] / [[Eleanor Pearce]] - [[Avita Jay]] | * [[Evo]] / [[Eleanor Pearce]] - [[Avita Jay]] | ||
== | == Worldbuilding == | ||
* The Doctor mentions George A | * The Doctor mentions [[George A Romero]] and references his [[zombie]] media, including the term shamblers. | ||
* The Doctor studied under [[Hippocrates]]. | * The Doctor studied under [[Hippocrates]]. | ||
* The Doctor misquotes lines from [[William Shakespeare|Shakespeare's]] | * The Doctor misquotes lines from [[William Shakespeare|Shakespeare]]'s [[play]]s ''[[Romeo and Juliet]]'' and ''[[Henry V (play)|Henry V]]''. | ||
* The Doctor references the [[Schrödinger's cat]] thought experiment. | * The Doctor references the [[Schrödinger's cat]] thought experiment. | ||
* Research Station Romeo is orbiting the planet Axolotl. | * Research Station Romeo is orbiting the [[planet]] [[Axolotl (planet)|Axolotl]]. | ||
* The Doctor references Evo's attempts to upgrade him as | * The Doctor references Evo's attempts to upgrade him as "[[Mondasian]]", referencing the [[Mondas|home planet]] of the [[Cyberman|Cybermen]]. | ||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
* This story was recorded on "the hottest day of the year" | * This story was recorded on "the hottest day of the year" ([[11 August (production)|August 11th]] [[2020 (production)|2020]]), with Jacob Dudman recording his lines at Alfie Shaw's house. ([[BFX]]: ''[[The Eleventh Doctor Chronicles: Volume Two]]'') | ||
== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
* The Doctor is intending to arrive for [[Alfred the Great | * The Doctor is intending to arrive for [[Alfred the Great]]'s coronation in 871 AD. He had met Alfred the Great in his previous incarnations, including his [[Fourth Doctor|Fourth]], ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Babblesphere (audio story)|Babblesphere]]'') [[Sixth Doctor|Sixth]], ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Man Who Wouldn't Give Up (short story)|The Man Who Wouldn't Give Up]]'') [[Tenth Doctor|Tenth]], ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Revenge of the Judoon (novel)|Revenge of the Judoon]]'') and earlier in his Eleventh incarnation. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[They Think It's All Over (comic story)|They Think It's All Over]]'') | ||
* The Doctor mentions that his [[The Doctor's sonic screwdriver|sonic screwdriver]] started off as a conventional screwdriver, ([[TV]]: ''[[ | * The Doctor mentions that his [[The Doctor's sonic screwdriver|sonic screwdriver]] started off as a conventional screwdriver, ([[TV]]: ''[[Fury from the Deep (TV story)|Fury from the Deep]]'') but now has numerous additional functions. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Sea Devils (TV story)|The Sea Devils]]'' et al) | ||
* The Doctor battles and communicates with Evo in his mind, something he would also do against [[Mr Clever]] | * The Doctor battles and communicates with Evo in his mind, something he would also do against [[Mr Clever]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Nightmare in Silver (TV story)|Nightmare in Silver]]'') | ||
* The Doctor mentioned that he previously encountered robot mummies ([[TV]]: ''[[Pyramids of Mars (TV story)|Pyramids of Mars]]'') and alien vampires ([[TV]]: ''[[State of Decay (TV story)|State of Decay]]'' et al). He did not recall whether he had met zombies previously, although he had actually met zombies of Haitian legend in his [[Seventh Doctor| | * The Doctor mentioned that he previously encountered robot mummies ([[TV]]: ''[[Pyramids of Mars (TV story)|Pyramids of Mars]]'') and alien vampires ([[TV]]: ''[[State of Decay (TV story)|State of Decay]]'' et al). He did not recall whether he had met zombies previously, although he had actually met zombies of Haitian legend in his [[Seventh Doctor|seventh incarnation]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[White Darkness (novel)|White Darkness]]'') | ||
* Evo is unable to find the Doctor in any databases, potentially due to the latter's actions in removing himself from databases and from history. ([[HOMEVID]]: ''[[The Inforarium (home video)|The Inforarium]]'') The Doctor also mentions that he's trying to fly under the radar these days ([[TV]]: ''[[The Wedding of River Song (TV story)|The Wedding of River Song]]'') | * Evo is unable to find the Doctor in any databases, potentially due to the latter's actions in removing himself from databases and from history. ([[HOMEVID]]: ''[[The Inforarium (home video)|The Inforarium]]'') The Doctor also mentions that he's trying to fly under the radar these days. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Wedding of River Song (TV story)|The Wedding of River Song]]'') | ||
* The Doctor yet again says "bow ties are cool". ([[TV]]: ''[[The Eleventh Hour (TV story)|The Eleventh Hour]]'' et al) | * The Doctor yet again says "bow ties are cool". ([[TV]]: ''[[The Eleventh Hour (TV story)|The Eleventh Hour]]'' et al) | ||
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[[Category:The Eleventh Doctor Chronicles: Volume Two audio stories]] | |||
Latest revision as of 19:17, 26 March 2024
The Evolving Dead was the first story of The Eleventh Doctor Chronicles: Volume Two, produced by Big Finish Productions. It was written Doris V Sutherland and featured Jacob Dudman as the Eleventh Doctor.
It was also the first story of The Doctor Chronicles to feature a full cast.
Publisher's summary[[edit] | [edit source]]
The dead stalk the corridors of research station Romeo. For a technician (dead) and her ex-boyfriend (also dead), the Doctor's their only chance to escape. For the rest of the crew, he's their only chance to feed.
Plot[[edit] | [edit source]]
to be added
Cast[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The Doctor - Jacob Dudman
- Babs - Ayesha Antoine
- Maxwell / Headshot - Tom Alexander
- Evo / Eleanor Pearce - Avita Jay
Worldbuilding[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The Doctor mentions George A Romero and references his zombie media, including the term shamblers.
- The Doctor studied under Hippocrates.
- The Doctor misquotes lines from Shakespeare's plays Romeo and Juliet and Henry V.
- The Doctor references the Schrödinger's cat thought experiment.
- Research Station Romeo is orbiting the planet Axolotl.
- The Doctor references Evo's attempts to upgrade him as "Mondasian", referencing the home planet of the Cybermen.
Notes[[edit] | [edit source]]
- This story was recorded on "the hottest day of the year" (August 11th 2020), with Jacob Dudman recording his lines at Alfie Shaw's house. (BFX: The Eleventh Doctor Chronicles: Volume Two)
Continuity[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The Doctor is intending to arrive for Alfred the Great's coronation in 871 AD. He had met Alfred the Great in his previous incarnations, including his Fourth, (AUDIO: Babblesphere) Sixth, (PROSE: The Man Who Wouldn't Give Up) Tenth, (PROSE: Revenge of the Judoon) and earlier in his Eleventh incarnation. (COMIC: They Think It's All Over)
- The Doctor mentions that his sonic screwdriver started off as a conventional screwdriver, (TV: Fury from the Deep) but now has numerous additional functions. (TV: The Sea Devils et al)
- The Doctor battles and communicates with Evo in his mind, something he would also do against Mr Clever. (TV: Nightmare in Silver)
- The Doctor mentioned that he previously encountered robot mummies (TV: Pyramids of Mars) and alien vampires (TV: State of Decay et al). He did not recall whether he had met zombies previously, although he had actually met zombies of Haitian legend in his seventh incarnation. (PROSE: White Darkness)
- Evo is unable to find the Doctor in any databases, potentially due to the latter's actions in removing himself from databases and from history. (HOMEVID: The Inforarium) The Doctor also mentions that he's trying to fly under the radar these days. (TV: The Wedding of River Song)
- The Doctor yet again says "bow ties are cool". (TV: The Eleventh Hour et al)
External links[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Official The Evolving Dead page at bigfinish.com
