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|image | |image = <gallery> | ||
The Star Beast.jpg|Parts 1 and 2 | |||
The Star Beast Alternate.jpg|Parts 3 and 4 | |||
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|adapted from = Doctor Who and the Star Beast (comic story) | |adapted from = Doctor Who and the Star Beast (comic story) | ||
|range = The Comic Strip Adaptations (audio series) | |range = The Comic Strip Adaptations (audio series) | ||
|series in range = The Comic Strip Adaptations: Volume One | |series in range = The Comic Strip Adaptations: Volume One | ||
|number in series = 2 | |number in series = 2 | ||
|audio anthology = The Comic Strip Adaptations: Volume One | |||
|audio anthology = | |||
|number = 1.2 | |number = 1.2 | ||
|doctor = Fourth Doctor | |doctor = Fourth Doctor | ||
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|enemy = [[Beep]] | |enemy = [[Beep]] | ||
|setting = [[Blackcastle]], [[20 February]] [[1980]] | |setting = [[Blackcastle]], [[20 February]] [[1980]] | ||
|writer = | |writer = Alan Barnes | ||
|director = [[Nicholas Briggs]] | |director = [[Nicholas Briggs]] | ||
|music = [[Alistair Lock]] | |music = [[Alistair Lock]] | ||
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|cover = [[Will Brooks]] | |cover = [[Will Brooks]] | ||
|publisher = Big Finish Productions | |publisher = Big Finish Productions | ||
|release date = | |release date = 13 March 2019 | ||
|format = | |format = 2 CDs<br/>Download<br/>2nd of 2 stories | ||
|production code = BFPDWCOMICBOX001 | |production code = BFPDWCOMICBOX001 | ||
|isbn = ISBN 978-1-78703-670-3 | |isbn = ISBN 978-1-78703-670-3 | ||
|series = ''[[The Comic Strip Adaptations (audio series)|The Comic Strip Adaptations]]'' | |||
|prev = Doctor Who and the Iron Legion (audio story) | |prev = Doctor Who and the Iron Legion (audio story) | ||
|next = | |next = | ||
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|soundcloudclip = soundcloud.com/big-finish/beep-the-meep-meets-sharon | |soundcloudclip = soundcloud.com/big-finish/beep-the-meep-meets-sharon | ||
|podcast = soundcloud.com/big-finish/the-big-finish-podcast-may-2019-05-tom-baker-the-star-beast-emails | |podcast = soundcloud.com/big-finish/the-big-finish-podcast-may-2019-05-tom-baker-the-star-beast-emails | ||
|producer = [[Jamie Anderson]]}}{{audio stub}} | |producer = [[Jamie Anderson]] | ||
'''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was the second story in ''[[The Comic Strip Adaptations: Volume One]]''. It was adapted by [[Alan Barnes]] from [[Doctor Who and the Star Beast (comic story)|the original story]] by [[Pat Mills]] and [[John Wagner]]. | |featuring = [[UNIT]] | ||
|epcount = 4 | |||
|series2 = [[Classic Series - Special Releases]] | |||
|prev2 = Doctor Who and the Iron Legion (audio story) | |||
|next2 = Lies in Ruins (audio story) | |||
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'''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was the second story in ''[[The Comic Strip Adaptations: Volume One]]''. It was adapted by [[Alan Barnes]] from [[Doctor Who and the Star Beast (comic story)|the original story]] by [[Pat Mills]] and [[John Wagner]]. | |||
== Publisher's summary == | == Publisher's summary == | ||
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== Deviations from the comic story == | == Deviations from the comic story == | ||
* While [[K9 Mark II]] is present through the comic story, in the adaptation he is only alluded to; the Doctor's | * While [[K9 Mark II]] is present through the comic story, in the adaptation he is only alluded to; the Doctor's asides suggest that K9 and [[Romana II]] are currently attending to business elsewhere. | ||
* [[Zreeg]] has the title of sergeant in the | * [[Zreeg]] has the title of sergeant in the adaptation, whereas in the original version he held the rank of constable. | ||
* The Doctor searches for and carries maracas, whereas originally he wore a sombrero, both of which were displaced or destroyed. | * The Doctor searches for and carries maracas, whereas originally he wore a sombrero, both of which were displaced or destroyed. | ||
* The [[Wrarth Warrior]]s capture the [[the Doctor's TARDIS]] with a beam, whereas in the original story the Doctor happened to materialize on board due to the [[Randomiser]]. | * The [[Wrarth Warrior]]s capture the [[the Doctor's TARDIS]] with a beam, whereas in the original story the Doctor happened to materialize on board due to the [[Randomiser]]. | ||
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* The Doctor uses his [[sonic screwdriver]] to detect the bomb planted by the Wrarth surgeon rather than deducing it was present. | * The Doctor uses his [[sonic screwdriver]] to detect the bomb planted by the Wrarth surgeon rather than deducing it was present. | ||
* Beep blows a hole in the steel mill fence rather than using a pre-existing hole. | * Beep blows a hole in the steel mill fence rather than using a pre-existing hole. | ||
* Beep claims to have accidentally forgot to alter the setting of his blaster rather than claiming to have used a stun beam. Thus, in the adaptation | * Beep claims to have accidentally forgot to alter the setting of his blaster rather than claiming to have used a stun beam. Thus, in the adaptation [[Sharon Davies|Sharon]] warns [[UNIT|U.N.I.T]], who attempt to stop the supreme Meep, but still fall victim to the influence of [[Black Sun (The Star Beast)|Black Sun]] radiation. | ||
* The Doctor uses his scroll library card from the [[Library of Alexandria]] he used as identification to make a paper Gallifreyan interceptor, in the original story the origins of the paper is unknown. | * The Doctor uses his scroll library card from the [[Library of Alexandria]] he used as identification to make a paper Gallifreyan interceptor, in the original story the origins of the paper is unknown. | ||
* Fudge becomes an active player in the climax whereas he remained with his mother in the original story. | * Fudge becomes an active player in the climax whereas he remained with his mother in the original story. | ||
* The Doctor is chained to crossbeams when the Black Sun drive activates rather than being tied to them with rope. | * [[Fourth Doctor|The Doctor]] is chained to crossbeams when the Black Sun drive activates rather than being tied to them with rope, noting that he studied under Houdini, but never mastered Sheffield steel. | ||
* Sharon is aged by Black Sun radiation, this being the | * In the original story the steel mills collapse due to the Black Sun radiation, resulting in [[Fourth Doctor|the Doctor]] ushering the newly freed slaves of [[Beep]] into [[The Doctor's TARDIS|his TARDIS]]. | ||
* [[Sharon Davies|Sharon]] is aged by Black Sun radiation, this being one of the reasons she joins the Doctor on his travels. | |||
== | == Worldbuilding == | ||
* As a distraction, Fudge tells younger schoolchildren that [[John Craven]] is present at the steel mills where [[ | * As a distraction, Fudge tells younger schoolchildren that [[John Craven]] is present at the steel mills where [[UNIT|U.N.I.T]] soldiers stand guard. | ||
* Fudge Higgins compares the interior of [[Beep]]'s interceptor to that of an X-Wing. | * Fudge Higgins compares the interior of [[Beep]]'s interceptor to that of an X-Wing. | ||
* Mrs. Higgins mistakes the Doctor for a veterinarian. | * Mrs. Higgins mistakes the Doctor for a [[veterinarian]]. | ||
* Mrs. Higgins refers to the two Wrarth Warriors guarding her and Fudge as Mike and [[Bernie Winters]]. | * Mrs. Higgins refers to the two Wrarth Warriors guarding her and Fudge as Mike and [[Bernie Winters]]. | ||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
[[File:The Star Beast | [[File:The Star Beast Part 1.jpg|thumb|right|Part 1 (2020 ''lockdownload'' promo]] | ||
* Beep's inner thoughts are represented within the story within their own secluded sections to serve as the audible equivalent of thought bubbles. Other characters' voices are distorted in these occurrences. | * Beep's inner thoughts are represented within the story within their own secluded sections to serve as the audible equivalent of thought bubbles. Other characters' voices are distorted in these occurrences. | ||
* Part 1 of this story was made available as a free download for [[Big Finish Productions|Big Finish]]'s Weekly Freebies, also known as ''lockdownloads'', from 8 to 14 June 2020.<ref>[https://www.bigfinish.com/news/v/free-tom-baker-doctor-who-audio-to-download FREE Tom Baker Doctor Who audio to download]</ref> Its page is still online, though it has no purchase widget.<ref>https://www.bigfinish.com/releases/v/doctor-who-and-the-star-beast-part-1-2304</ref> | |||
== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
'' | * Fudge is a fan of the [[comic book]] ''[[Aggrotron!]]''. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Izzy's Story (audio story)|Izzy's Story]]'') | ||
* The newsreader mentions events in [[Stockbridge]] the previous October. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Doctor Who and the Iron Legion (audio story)|Doctor Who and the Iron Legion]]'') | |||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
{{bigfinish|releases/v/the-comic-strip-adaptations-volume-01-1883}} | {{bigfinish|releases/v/the-comic-strip-adaptations-volume-01-1883}} | ||
{{CSA}} | == Footnotes == | ||
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[[Category:Stories set in Blackcastle]] | [[Category:Stories set in Blackcastle]] | ||
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[[Category:Stories set in 1971]] | [[Category:Stories set in 1971]] | ||
[[Category:Audio stories set in Egypt]] | [[Category:Audio stories set in Egypt]] | ||
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