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|image = The Great War.jpg | |image = The Great War.jpg | ||
|range = Dark Eyes (audio series) | |range = Dark Eyes (audio series) | ||
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|series number in range = 1 | |series number in range = 1 | ||
|number in series = 1 | |number in series = 1 | ||
|audio anthology = | |audio anthology = Dark Eyes (audio anthology) | ||
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|doctor = Eighth Doctor | |doctor = Eighth Doctor | ||
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|enemy = [[Sturgis]], [[Silver Dalek]]s, [[Kotris]] | |enemy = [[Sturgis]], [[Silver Dalek]]s, [[Kotris]] | ||
|setting = [[France]], [[World War I]] | |setting = [[France]], [[World War I]] | ||
|writer = | |writer = Nicholas Briggs | ||
|director = [[Nicholas Briggs]] | |director = [[Nicholas Briggs]] | ||
|music = [[Andy Hardwick]] | |music = [[Andy Hardwick]] | ||
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|publisher = Big Finish Productions | |publisher = Big Finish Productions | ||
|cover = [[Alex Mallinson]] | |cover = [[Alex Mallinson]] | ||
|release date = | |release date = 10 November 2012 | ||
|format = 1 CD<br/>Download<br/>1st of 4 stories | |format = 1 CD<br/>Download<br/>1st of 4 stories | ||
|production code =BFPDWCDMG035 | |production code =BFPDWCDMG035 | ||
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|next2 = Fugitives (audio story) | |next2 = Fugitives (audio story) | ||
|producer = [[David Richardson]]|featuring = [[Straxus (The Great War)|Straxus]], [[Kitty Donaldson|Kitty]]|epcount = 1}}{{audio stub}} | |producer = [[David Richardson]]|featuring = [[Straxus (The Great War)|Straxus]], [[Kitty Donaldson|Kitty]]|epcount = 1}}{{audio stub}} | ||
'''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was the first story in the audio anthology ''[[Dark Eyes (audio anthology)|Dark Eyes]]'', produced by [[Big Finish Productions]]. It was written by [[Nicholas Briggs]] and featured [[Paul McGann]] as the [[Eighth Doctor]] and introduced [[Ruth Bradley]] as the new companion [[Molly O'Sullivan]]. | '''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was the first story in the audio anthology ''[[Dark Eyes (audio anthology)|Dark Eyes]]'', produced by [[Big Finish Productions]]. It was written by [[Nicholas Briggs]] and featured [[Paul McGann]] as the [[Eighth Doctor]] and introduced [[Ruth Bradley]] as the new companion [[Molly O'Sullivan]], as well as [[Peter Egan]] as a [[Straxus (The Great War)|new incarnation]] of [[Straxus]] and [[Toby Jones]] as [[Kotris]], the main villain of the set. | ||
This was the first story to advance the Eighth Doctor's tale forwards following [[2011 (releases)|2011]]'s ''[[To the Death (audio story)|To the Death]]''. The cover and that of the box set featured a new look for the Eighth Doctor whose appearance on the covers of audios and in their in-universe description had not majorly diverted from his appearance in the [[Doctor Who (TV story)|1996 television movie]]. | This was the first story to advance the Eighth Doctor's tale forwards following [[2011 (releases)|2011]]'s ''[[To the Death (audio story)|To the Death]]''. The cover and that of the box set featured a new look for the Eighth Doctor whose appearance on the covers of audios and in their in-universe description had not majorly diverted from his appearance in the [[Doctor Who (TV story)|1996 television movie]]. | ||
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=== Individuals === | === Individuals === | ||
* Prior to the outbreak of the war, Molly served as [[Kitty Donaldson]]'s chambermaid in her parents' house in [[London]]. | * Prior to the outbreak of the war, Molly served as [[Kitty Donaldson]]'s [[chambermaid]] in her parents' house in [[London]]. | ||
* The Doctor refers to Kaiser [[Wilhelm II]]. | * The Doctor refers to Kaiser [[Wilhelm II]]. | ||
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=== Vehicles === | === Vehicles === | ||
* [[Tank]]s have yet to be introduced to the war; Tucker believes the Doctor is referring to [[water]] containers when he mentions them. | * [[File:Centre Fold The Great War.jpg|alt=A side profile view of the Doctor looking out across No Man's Land, the TARDIS in the distance on the horizon clouded by the smoke.|thumb|CD Booklet interior illustration of the Doctor in No-Man's Land.]][[Tank]]s have yet to be introduced to the war; Tucker believes the Doctor is referring to [[water]] containers when he mentions them. | ||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
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* This story won an Audio Award in the category of Best Online or Non-Broadcast Audio Drama in January 2014.<ref>http://www.bigfinish.com/news/v/doctor-who-dark-eyes-wins-bbc-audio-drama-award</ref> | * This story won an Audio Award in the category of Best Online or Non-Broadcast Audio Drama in January 2014.<ref>http://www.bigfinish.com/news/v/doctor-who-dark-eyes-wins-bbc-audio-drama-award</ref> | ||
* This story features a complete new look for the [[Eighth Doctor]], being the first Big Finish adventure to change the Doctor's style from the TV series. There are elements of the [[Ninth Doctor]] in the Eighth Doctor's new look, notably the leather jacket and the revamped [[sonic screwdriver]]. Similar elements would also be worn by the [[War Doctor]]. Graphic designer [[Alex Mallinson]] said the costume "bridged the gap" with the new series in [[DWM 454]], noting the influence of Eccleston. A different look is seen in the television story ''[[The Night of the Doctor (TV story)|The Night of the Doctor]]'', more closely resembling the original design. | * This story features a complete new look for the [[Eighth Doctor]], being the first Big Finish adventure to change the Doctor's style from the TV series. There are elements of the [[Ninth Doctor]] in the Eighth Doctor's new look, notably the leather jacket and the revamped [[sonic screwdriver]]. Similar elements would also be worn by the [[War Doctor]]. Graphic designer [[Alex Mallinson]] said the costume "bridged the gap" with the new series in [[DWM 454]], noting the influence of Eccleston. A different look is seen in the television story ''[[The Night of the Doctor (TV story)|The Night of the Doctor]]'', more closely resembling the original design. | ||
** It was designed in large part from input from [[Paul McGann]] himself, who sought to emulate the [[Ninth Doctor]] and move away from his earlier [[Doctor Who (TV story)|TV Movie]] outfit. As early as [[BFX]]: ''[[The Vengeance of Morbius (audio story)|The Vengeance of Morbius]]'', recorded in 2007, McGann expressed an interest in moving past the Eighth Doctor's pompous look with the [[cravat]], towards a new look he had in mind with a [[leather jacket]], similar to Christopher Eccleston in the [[series 1 (Doctor Who)|new series]] of ''[[Doctor Who]]''. | ** It was designed in large part from input from [[Paul McGann]] himself, who sought to emulate the [[Ninth Doctor]] and move away from his earlier [[Doctor Who (TV story)|TV Movie]] outfit. As early as [[BFX]]: ''[[The Vengeance of Morbius (audio story)|The Vengeance of Morbius]]'', recorded in 2007, McGann expressed an interest in moving past the Eighth Doctor's pompous look with the [[cravat]], towards a new look he had in mind with a [[leather jacket]], similar to Christopher Eccleston in the [[series 1 (Doctor Who 2005)|new series]] of ''[[Doctor Who]]''. | ||
* Although the Doctor is described as having his characteristic long hair throughout the story, he is depicted as having short hair on the CD cover. The change in costume does not actually occur from a narrative perspective until the second story in the boxset, ''[[Fugitives (audio story)|Fugitives]]''. | * Although the Doctor is described as having his characteristic long hair throughout the story, he is depicted as having short hair on the CD cover. The change in costume does not actually occur from a narrative perspective until the second story in the boxset, ''[[Fugitives (audio story)|Fugitives]]''. | ||
* This audio drama was recorded on [[1 June (production)|1]], [[18 June (production)|18]], [[19 June (production)|19]] and [[20 June (production)|20 June]] 2012 at [[The Moat Studios]]. | * This audio drama was recorded on [[1 June (production)|1]], [[18 June (production)|18]], [[19 June (production)|19]] and [[20 June (production)|20 June]] 2012 at [[The Moat Studios]]. | ||