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|image = Masterful (audio anthology).jpg | |image = Masterful (audio anthology).jpg | ||
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|enemy = [[Entropy wave]] | |enemy = [[Entropy wave]] | ||
|setting = [[Kiamet]] and [[Gallifrey]], [[alternate timeline]] | |setting = [[Kiamet]] and [[Gallifrey]], [[alternate timeline]] | ||
|writer = | |writer = James Goss | ||
|director = [[Ken Bentley]], [[Jason Haigh-Ellery]], [[Scott Handcock]] | |director = [[Ken Bentley]], [[Jason Haigh-Ellery]], [[Scott Handcock]] | ||
|producer = [[David Richardson]] | |producer = [[David Richardson]] | ||
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|cover = [[Ryan Aplin]] | |cover = [[Ryan Aplin]] | ||
|publisher = Big Finish Productions | |publisher = Big Finish Productions | ||
|release date = | |release date = 2 January 2021 | ||
|format = | |format = | ||
|epcount = 3 | |epcount = 3 | ||
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|soundcloudclip = https://soundcloud.com/big-finish/exclusive-masterful-scene-social-media-only | |soundcloudclip = https://soundcloud.com/big-finish/exclusive-masterful-scene-social-media-only | ||
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'''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was the first story in the specially released ''[[Masterful (audio anthology)|Masterful]]'' audio anthology Box Set released by [[Big Finish Productions]] to mark the 50th Anniversary of the first appearance by {{Delgado}} in ''[[Terror of the Autons (TV story)|Terror of the Autons]]''. It was written by [[James Goss]] and featured [[Geoffrey Beevers]], [[Mark Gatiss]], [[Derek Jacobi]], [[Alex Macqueen]], [[Eric Roberts]], [[Milo Parker]] and [[John Simm]] as [[the Master]], with [[Michelle Gomez]] as | '''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was the first story in the specially released ''[[Masterful (audio anthology)|Masterful]]'' audio anthology Box Set released by [[Big Finish Productions]] to mark the 50th Anniversary of the first appearance by {{Delgado}} in ''[[Terror of the Autons (TV story)|Terror of the Autons]]''. It was written by [[James Goss]] and featured [[Geoffrey Beevers]], [[Mark Gatiss]], [[Derek Jacobi]], [[Alex Macqueen]], [[Eric Roberts]], [[Milo Parker]] and [[John Simm]] as [[the Master]], with [[Michelle Gomez]] as [[Missy]] and [[Katy Manning]] as [[Jo Grant]]. | ||
== Publisher's summary == | == Publisher's summary == | ||
{{Simm|n=The Master}}'s finally done it. He's won. He summons [[the Master|his other selves]] to a celebration of his ultimate victory. And they come - from across time and dimensions. But he's forgotten to invite someone. And | {{Simm|n=The Master}}'s finally done it. He's won. He summons [[the Master|his other selves]] to a celebration of his ultimate victory. And they come - from across time and dimensions. But he's forgotten to invite someone. And [[Missy]]'s not happy. | ||
Has the Master really conquered the universe? Or has something more awful been unleashed? Something that even all the Masters cannot stop? | Has the Master really conquered the universe? Or has something more awful been unleashed? Something that even all the Masters cannot stop? | ||
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Six different incarnations of [[the Master]] reach a desolate planet after being taken out of time with a [[Time Scoop]]. The group consists of the young Master before leaving [[Gallifrey]], the [[Decayed Master]], {{Ainley|n=the "Tremas" Master}}, {{Roberts|n=the "Bruce" Master}}, {{Macqueen|n=the "Reborn" Master}} and the [[War Master]]. One after another, they reach a black castle furnished with black garments, where the service is entirely composed by [[Butler (Masterful)|robot butlers]], all of the same kind, and where a dining hall is set for a banquet. As they confront each other, trying to guess who summoned them here and why, they find out that the "Tremas" Master has actually sent [[Kamelion]] in his place, looking like him. | Six different incarnations of [[the Master]] reach a desolate planet after being taken out of time with a [[Time Scoop]]. The group consists of the young Master before leaving [[Gallifrey]], the [[Decayed Master]], {{Ainley|n=the "Tremas" Master}}, {{Roberts|n=the "Bruce" Master}}, {{Macqueen|n=the "Reborn" Master}} and the [[War Master]]. One after another, they reach a black castle furnished with black garments, where the service is entirely composed by [[Butler (Masterful)|robot butlers]], all of the same kind, and where a dining hall is set for a banquet. As they confront each other, trying to guess who summoned them here and why, they find out that the "Tremas" Master has actually sent [[Kamelion]] in his place, looking like him. | ||
Finally, the War Master understands that they have been summoned by another of their incarnations, and on that moment the "Saxon" Master enters the room. He announces his previous selves that at last he managed to conquer the universe and kill the Doctor, and has invited them all here to celebrate his success. The others are still not impressed, so "Saxon" arranges for them a treat: the arrival of a special guest, the "UNIT | Finally, the War Master understands that they have been summoned by another of their incarnations, and on that moment the "Saxon" Master enters the room. He announces his previous selves that at last he managed to conquer the universe and kill the Doctor, and has invited them all here to celebrate his success. The others are still not impressed, so "Saxon" arranges for them a treat: the arrival of a special guest, the "UNIT era" Master - only for [[Jo Grant]] to appear in his place. | ||
Mistaking them for [[Time Lord]]s, Jo tells the other Masters that "her" incarnation threw her in the Time Scoop in his place as the [[Third Doctor]] and [[Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart|the Brigadier]] were putting him away in the [[Tower of London|Tower]] for attempting to steal the [[British Crown Jewels|Crown Jewels]]. To her shock, the men reveal themselves as the Master and decide to kill her; their attempt is interrupted when | Mistaking them for [[Time Lord]]s, Jo tells the other Masters that "her" incarnation threw her in the Time Scoop in his place as the [[Third Doctor]] and [[Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart|the Brigadier]] were putting him away in the [[Tower of London|Tower]] for attempting to steal the [[British Crown Jewels|Crown Jewels]]. To her shock, the men reveal themselves as the Master and decide to kill her; their attempt is interrupted when [[Missy]] bursts into the room, disguised as a [[fortune teller]]. Although "Saxon" immediately recognises her, she is not fazed by that, and proceeds berating him for not inviting her - to which "Saxon" replies he didn't because, now that he won, he does not need to become her anymore. | ||
Missy then reveals the other Masters the truth about "Saxon": although he did conquer the universe, he also destabilised it, making the universe collapse; what's more, his own body is decaying rapidly, and that's why he invited them here: to steal their lives. Enraged, the Masters begin arguing with each other, until the arrival of an unknown, hostile entity forces them and Jo to flee using the Time Scoop. Due to the fact they all use it at the same time, though, they end up scattered all thorough the universe. | Missy then reveals the other Masters the truth about "Saxon": although he did conquer the universe, he also destabilised it, making the universe collapse; what's more, his own body is decaying rapidly, and that's why he invited them here: to steal their lives. Enraged, the Masters begin arguing with each other, until the arrival of an unknown, hostile entity forces them and Jo to flee using the Time Scoop. Due to the fact they all use it at the same time, though, they end up scattered all thorough the universe. | ||
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* In the aborted timeline, the "Saxon" Master killed the [[Thirteenth Doctor]] by throwing her into the heart of a [[star]], after she escaped from being shackled in its orbit. | * In the aborted timeline, the "Saxon" Master killed the [[Thirteenth Doctor]] by throwing her into the heart of a [[star]], after she escaped from being shackled in its orbit. | ||
* The "Saxon" Master dislikes [[ABBA]], but admits a soft spot to "[[Waterloo (song)|Waterloo]]". | * The "Saxon" Master dislikes [[ABBA]], but admits a soft spot to "[[Waterloo (song)|Waterloo]]". | ||
* | * [[Missy]] wonders if rescuing Jo will land her a place on [[Children in Need]]. | ||
* The Decayed and "Saxon" Masters use the [[Tissue Compression Eliminator]]. The War Master states he hasn't used one for a while. | * The Decayed and "Saxon" Masters use the [[Tissue Compression Eliminator]]. The War Master states he hasn't used one for a while. | ||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
[[File:Masterful (audio story) Standard Edition textless.jpg|thumb|Textless cover]] | |||
* This audio drama was recorded at [[the Moat Studios]], [[the Soundhouse]], Private Island Audio, and Koko Productions.<ref>https://www.bigfinish.com/releases/v/masterful-standard-edition-2198</ref> | |||
* The cover for this story was revealed on 23 May 2020, along with the Limited Edition anthology's.<ref>[https://www.bigfinish.com/news/v/all-the-masters-revealed All the Masters revealed!]</ref> | |||
* An [[Masterful social media-only exclusive scene (webcast)|exclusive scene]] of ''Masterful'' was uploaded to Big Finish's social media platforms on 1 December 2020.<ref>[https://www.bigfinish.com/news/v/exclusive-masterful-scene-revealed Exclusive Masterful Scene Revealed]</ref> It was later made available with the digital version of the Limited Edition anthology as a Bonus Scene, under Bonus Content, without the video element. | |||
* Eric Roberts' dialogue was directed by [[Jason Haigh-Ellery]]<ref>[https://twitter.com/RichardsonBF/status/1345353266847248384 David Richardson's Twitter]</ref>, whilst Mark Gatiss' was directed by [[Scott Handcock]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/RichardsonBF/status/1345353506513965057 David Richardson's Twitter]</ref> | * Eric Roberts' dialogue was directed by [[Jason Haigh-Ellery]]<ref>[https://twitter.com/RichardsonBF/status/1345353266847248384 David Richardson's Twitter]</ref>, whilst Mark Gatiss' was directed by [[Scott Handcock]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/RichardsonBF/status/1345353506513965057 David Richardson's Twitter]</ref> | ||
* This is the first time since [[2016 (releases)|2016]]'s ''[[The Two Masters (audio story)|The Two Masters]]'' that Alex Macqueen portrayed his incarnation of the Master. ''[[Ravenous 4]]''{{'}}s finale ''[[Day of the Master (audio story)|Day of the Master]]'' portrayed how the character came into existence, but he was never actually shown. | * This is the first time since [[2016 (releases)|2016]]'s ''[[The Two Masters (audio story)|The Two Masters]]'' that Alex Macqueen portrayed his incarnation of the Master. ''[[Ravenous 4]]''{{'}}s finale ''[[Day of the Master (audio story)|Day of the Master]]'' portrayed how the character came into existence, but he was never actually shown. | ||
* [[James Dreyfus]], who portrayed an early incarnation of {{Dreyfus}}, claimed he was initially in ''Masterful'', but was "erased, & never rehired" with "no explanation",<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20210316130936/https://twitter.com/dreyfusjames/status/1371810604189679618 For context. I played the Master too. Erased, & never rehired. No explanation.]</ref> as Big Finish had cut ties with Dreyfus following criticism for his transphobic remarks on [[Twitter]].<ref>[https://www.bigfinish.com/news/v/equality-and-diversity-at-big-finish Equality and diversity at Big Finish]</ref> | * [[James Dreyfus]], who portrayed an early incarnation of {{Dreyfus}}, claimed he was initially in ''Masterful'', but was "erased, & never rehired" with "no explanation",<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20210316130936/https://twitter.com/dreyfusjames/status/1371810604189679618 For context. I played the Master too. Erased, & never rehired. No explanation.]</ref> as Big Finish had cut ties with Dreyfus following criticism for his transphobic remarks on [[Twitter]].<ref>[https://www.bigfinish.com/news/v/equality-and-diversity-at-big-finish Equality and diversity at Big Finish]</ref> | ||
* The | * The Behind the Scenes disc on the Limited Edition reveals the internal names the production used to differentiate the Masters: | ||
** Milo Parker - "the Young Master" | ** Milo Parker - "the Young Master" | ||
** Geoffrey Beevers - "the Decaying Master" | ** Geoffrey Beevers - "the Decaying Master" | ||
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** John Simm - "the Saxon Master" | ** John Simm - "the Saxon Master" | ||
** Michelle Gomez - "Missy" | ** Michelle Gomez - "Missy" | ||
*While the Limited Edition anthology version of ''Masterful'' has this Behind the Scenes track, the Standard does not. | |||
* During Missy's act as a fortune teller, one of the things that can be heard in her ramblings is "[[John Dorney|Jonathan Dorney]]", voice actor and [[List of Big Finish writers|writer]] for [[Big Finish Productions]]. | * During Missy's act as a fortune teller, one of the things that can be heard in her ramblings is "[[John Dorney|Jonathan Dorney]]", voice actor and [[List of Big Finish writers|writer]] for [[Big Finish Productions]]. | ||
* Missy refers to the Saxon Master as "Gloaty McGloatface." This is a reference to the infamous NERC ''Name Our Ship'' campaign from 2016 where the public attempted to name a research vessel "Boaty McBoatface." | * Missy refers to the Saxon Master as "Gloaty McGloatface." This is a reference to the infamous NERC ''Name Our Ship'' campaign from 2016 where the public attempted to name a research vessel "Boaty McBoatface." | ||
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== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
* After meeting the "Bruce" Master, the Decayed Master refers to him as a " | * After meeting the "Bruce" Master, the Decayed Master refers to him as a "temporary solution", suggesting, that this is the Master at the very end of his original regeneration cycle. ([[AUDIO]]: [[Mastermind (audio story)|''Mastermind'']]) | ||
* The "Reborn" Master was rewriting the genetics of the [[Sontaran]]s when he was picked up by the time scoop. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Master of the Daleks (audio story)|Master of the Daleks]]'') | * The "Reborn" Master was rewriting the genetics of the [[Sontaran]]s when he was picked up by the time scoop. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Master of the Daleks (audio story)|Master of the Daleks]]'') | ||
* Whilst disguised as the "Tremas" incarnation, Kamelion mentions being time scooped shortly after escaping the [[Death Zone]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Five Doctors (TV story)|The Five Doctors]]'') While the Doctor had taken Kamelion from the Master before then, ([[TV]]: ''[[The King's Demons (TV story)|The King's Demons]]'') the Master still had a link with Kamelion and could control him. ([[TV]]: ''[[Planet of Fire (TV story)|Planet of Fire]]'') | * Whilst disguised as the "Tremas" incarnation, Kamelion mentions being time scooped shortly after escaping the [[Death Zone]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Five Doctors (TV story)|The Five Doctors]]'') While the Doctor had taken Kamelion from the Master before then, ([[TV]]: ''[[The King's Demons (TV story)|The King's Demons]]'') the Master still had a link with Kamelion and could control him. ([[TV]]: ''[[Planet of Fire (TV story)|Planet of Fire]]'') | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
{{bigfinish|releases/v/masterful-standard-edition-2198}} | {{bigfinish|releases/v/masterful-standard-edition-2198|Masterful (Standard Edition)}} | ||
== Footnotes == | == Footnotes == | ||
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[[Category:2021 audio stories]] | [[Category:2021 audio stories]] | ||
[[Category:Audio stories set on Gallifrey]] | [[Category:Audio stories set on Gallifrey]] | ||
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