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{{Infobox Story | |image = <gallery> | ||
| | Zygon hunt cover large.jpg|CD | ||
Zygon Hunt vinyl cover.jpg|Vinyl </gallery> | |||
|series | |series = ''[[The Fourth Doctor Adventures]]'' | ||
|number | |range = The Fourth Doctor Adventures | ||
|doctor | |series in range = Series 3 (4DA) | ||
|companions | |number in series = 8 | ||
|enemy | |number = 3.08 | ||
|setting | |doctor = Fourth Doctor | ||
|writer = | |companions = [[Leela]] | ||
| | |enemy = [[Zygons]] | ||
|music | |setting = [[Garros]] | ||
|sound | |writer = Nicholas Briggs | ||
|cover | |director = Nicholas Briggs | ||
|publisher | |producer = [[David Richardson]] | ||
|release date | |music = [[Alistair Lock]] | ||
|format | |sound = Alistair Lock | ||
|production code = | |cover = [[Anthony Lamb]] | ||
|isbn | |publisher = Big Finish Productions | ||
|prev | |release date = 15 August 2014 | ||
|next | |format = 1 CD<br/>Download<br/>Vinyl | ||
}}'''''Zygon Hunt''''' was the eighth story in the third series of ''[[The Fourth Doctor Adventures]]''. | |production code = BFPTOMCD021 | ||
|isbn = ISBN 978-1-78178-297-2 (physical)<br/>ISBN 978-1-78575-415-9 (digital) | |||
|prev = The Abandoned (audio story) | |||
|next = The Exxilons (audio story) | |||
|trailer = Doctor Who Zygon Hunt | |||
|epcount = 2}}{{audio stub}} | |||
'''''Zygon Hunt''''' was the eighth and final story in the [[Series 3 (4DA)|third series]] of ''[[The Fourth Doctor Adventures]]'', produced by [[Big Finish Productions]]. It was written by [[Nicholas Briggs]] and featured [[Tom Baker]] as the [[Fourth Doctor]] and [[Louise Jameson]] as [[Leela]]. | |||
== Publisher's summary == | == Publisher's summary == | ||
On the jungle planet [[Garros]], Earth Forces Knight Commander-in-Chief Greg Saraton and his team are hunting gigantic beasts, for sport. When [[Fourth Doctor|the Doctor]] and [[Leela]] arrive, they are caught up in a web of intrigue where there is no clear friend or foe. | On the jungle planet [[Garros]], Earth Forces Knight Commander-in-Chief Greg Saraton and his team are hunting gigantic beasts, for sport. When [[Fourth Doctor|the Doctor]] and [[Leela]] arrive, they are caught up in a web of intrigue where there is no clear friend or foe. | ||
What is | What is Saraton's vital connection with Earth's Solar System's Defence Shield? Why are the giant reptilian birds of Garros attacking? What terrible secret lurks deep within the trees? | ||
Before the truth can be revealed, a heavy price will be extracted and loyalties will be tested to the limit. | Before the truth can be revealed, a heavy price will be extracted and loyalties will be tested to the limit. | ||
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* [[Elunas|Knight Commander Elunas]] - [[James George]] | * [[Elunas|Knight Commander Elunas]] - [[James George]] | ||
* [[Ollerie|Knight Commander Ollerie]] - [[Steven Alexander]] | * [[Ollerie|Knight Commander Ollerie]] - [[Steven Alexander]] | ||
* [[Baragor]]/The [[Zygon]]s/[[Solar Knights|Knights]] - [[Nicholas Briggs]] | * [[Baragor]] / The [[Zygon]]s / [[Solar Knights|Knights]] - [[Nicholas Briggs]] | ||
== Crew == | |||
* Cover Art - [[Anthony Lamb]] | |||
* Writer & Director - [[Nicholas Briggs]] | |||
* Executive Producers - [[Jason Haigh-Ellery]] and Nicholas Briggs | |||
* Music and Sound Design - [[Alistair Lock]] | |||
* Producer - [[David Richardson]] | |||
* Script Editor - [[John Dorney]] | |||
== | == Worldbuilding == | ||
* The Doctor tells Leela that she missed her calling as a [[weather forecaster]]. | * The Doctor tells Leela that she missed her calling as a [[weather forecaster]]. | ||
* Leela's father [[Sole (The Face of Evil)|Sole]] taught her how to | * Leela's father [[Sole (The Face of Evil)|Sole]] taught her how to seal animals' [[wound]]s, and heal them, with [[moss]]. | ||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
* This story was recorded at [[Audio Sorcery]]. | * In [[2018 (releases)|2018]], this story was [[Big Finish vinyl releases|re-released on vinyl]] exclusive to [[Sainsbury's]] customers in a limited run of 2000 copies. | ||
* This is the first appearance of the Zygons since the television story ''[[The Day of the Doctor (TV story)|The Day of the Doctor]] | * This story was recorded on [[4 July (production)|4 July]] [[2012 (production)|2012]] at [[Audio Sorcery]]. | ||
[[ | * This is the first appearance of the Zygons since the television story ''[[The Day of the Doctor (TV story)|The Day of the Doctor]]'' nine months earlier. | ||
* This story was originally released on CD and download. For a limited time, it was also released as a vinyl released exclusively to [[Sainsbury's]] customers. | |||
== Cover gallery == | |||
<gallery position="center" captionalign="center" hideaddbutton="true"> | |||
Zygon hunt cover large.jpg|Original CD cover | |||
Zygon Hunt clean.jpg|Textless cover | |||
Zygon Hunt vinyl cover.jpg|Vinyl cover | |||
Zygon Hunt vinyl textless.jpg|Textless vinyl cover | |||
Zygon Hunt vinyl packshot.jpg|Vinyl packshot | |||
</gallery> | |||
== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
* Leela compares Garros to her [[Planet (The Face of Evil)|home planet]] and refers to her father Sole. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Face of Evil (TV story)|The Face of Evil]]'') | * Leela compares Garros to her [[Planet (The Face of Evil)|home planet]] and refers to her father Sole. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Face of Evil (TV story)|The Face of Evil]]'') | ||
* The Doctor refers to the fact that [[Madame Nostradamus]] [[Knitting|knitted]] his [[The Doctor's scarf|scarf]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Ark in Space (TV story)|The Ark in Space]]'') | * The Doctor refers to the fact that [[Madame Nostradamus]] [[Knitting|knitted]] his [[The Doctor's scarf|scarf]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Ark in Space (TV story)|The Ark in Space]]'') | ||
* The Doctor previously encountered the Zygons and a [[Skarasen]] on [[Tulloch Moor]], [[Scotland]] in the [[1970s]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Terror of the Zygons (TV story)|Terror of the Zygons]]'') | * The Doctor previously encountered the Zygons and a [[Skarasen]] on [[Tulloch Moor]], [[Scotland]] in the [[1970s]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Terror of the Zygons (TV story)|Terror of the Zygons]]'') | ||
* The Doctor previously mentioned the Zygons to Leela as part of a message that he wanted her to deliver to [[ | * The Doctor previously mentioned the Zygons to Leela as part of a message that he wanted her to deliver to [[UNIT]] in [[1979]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Trail of the White Worm (audio story)|Trail of the White Worm]]'') | ||
* The Doctor refers to the Zygons' [[body-print]] technology. ([[TV]]: ''[[Terror of the Zygons (TV story)|Terror of the Zygons]]'') | * The Doctor refers to the Zygons' [[body-print]] technology. ([[TV]]: ''[[Terror of the Zygons (TV story)|Terror of the Zygons]]'') | ||
* The Doctor refers to the destruction of the Zygons' homeworld [[Zygor]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Terror of the Zygons (TV story)|Terror of the Zygons]]'') Its destruction was caused by the [[Last Great Time War|Time War]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Day of the Doctor (TV story)|The Day of the Doctor]]'') | * The Doctor refers to the destruction of the Zygons' homeworld [[Zygor]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Terror of the Zygons (TV story)|Terror of the Zygons]]'') Its destruction was caused by the [[Last Great Time War|Time War]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Day of the Doctor (TV story)|The Day of the Doctor]]'') | ||
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Latest revision as of 03:03, 15 April 2024
Zygon Hunt was the eighth and final story in the third series of The Fourth Doctor Adventures, produced by Big Finish Productions. It was written by Nicholas Briggs and featured Tom Baker as the Fourth Doctor and Louise Jameson as Leela.
Publisher's summary[[edit] | [edit source]]
On the jungle planet Garros, Earth Forces Knight Commander-in-Chief Greg Saraton and his team are hunting gigantic beasts, for sport. When the Doctor and Leela arrive, they are caught up in a web of intrigue where there is no clear friend or foe.
What is Saraton's vital connection with Earth's Solar System's Defence Shield? Why are the giant reptilian birds of Garros attacking? What terrible secret lurks deep within the trees?
Before the truth can be revealed, a heavy price will be extracted and loyalties will be tested to the limit.
Plot[[edit] | [edit source]]
Part one[[edit] | [edit source]]
to be added
Part two[[edit] | [edit source]]
to be added
Cast[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The Doctor - Tom Baker
- Leela - Louise Jameson
- Gregor Saraton - Michael Maloney
- Mina Challis - Gillian Kearney
- Knight Commander Elunas - James George
- Knight Commander Ollerie - Steven Alexander
- Baragor / The Zygons / Knights - Nicholas Briggs
Crew[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Cover Art - Anthony Lamb
- Writer & Director - Nicholas Briggs
- Executive Producers - Jason Haigh-Ellery and Nicholas Briggs
- Music and Sound Design - Alistair Lock
- Producer - David Richardson
- Script Editor - John Dorney
Worldbuilding[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The Doctor tells Leela that she missed her calling as a weather forecaster.
- Leela's father Sole taught her how to seal animals' wounds, and heal them, with moss.
Notes[[edit] | [edit source]]
- In 2018, this story was re-released on vinyl exclusive to Sainsbury's customers in a limited run of 2000 copies.
- This story was recorded on 4 July 2012 at Audio Sorcery.
- This is the first appearance of the Zygons since the television story The Day of the Doctor nine months earlier.
- This story was originally released on CD and download. For a limited time, it was also released as a vinyl released exclusively to Sainsbury's customers.
Cover gallery[[edit] | [edit source]]
Original CD cover
Textless cover
Vinyl cover
Textless vinyl cover
Vinyl packshot
Continuity[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Leela compares Garros to her home planet and refers to her father Sole. (TV: The Face of Evil)
- The Doctor refers to the fact that Madame Nostradamus knitted his scarf. (TV: The Ark in Space)
- The Doctor previously encountered the Zygons and a Skarasen on Tulloch Moor, Scotland in the 1970s. (TV: Terror of the Zygons)
- The Doctor previously mentioned the Zygons to Leela as part of a message that he wanted her to deliver to UNIT in 1979. (AUDIO: Trail of the White Worm)
- The Doctor refers to the Zygons' body-print technology. (TV: Terror of the Zygons)
- The Doctor refers to the destruction of the Zygons' homeworld Zygor. (TV: Terror of the Zygons) Its destruction was caused by the Time War. (TV: The Day of the Doctor)
- The Doctor tells Mina that Warlord Broton and the rest of the Zygons on Earth are dead and that their Skarasen is "aimlessly swimming around Loch Ness occasionally posing for very blurred photographs". (TV: Terror of the Zygons)
External links[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Official Zygon Hunt page at bigfinish.com
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