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|image = The Heavenly Paradigm audio cover.jpg | |image = The Heavenly Paradigm audio cover.jpg | ||
|anthology | |audio anthology = Only the Good (audio anthology) | ||
|range = The War Master (audio series) | |range = The War Master (audio series) | ||
|series in range = Only the Good (audio anthology) | |series in range = Only the Good (audio anthology) | ||
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|number in series = 4 | |number in series = 4 | ||
|number = 4 | |number = 4 | ||
|main character = | |main character = [[War Master]], [[Cole Jarnish|Cole]] | ||
|enemy = | |enemy = | ||
|setting = [[Stamford Bridge]], [[1976]] | |setting = [[Stamford Bridge]], [[1976]] | ||
|writer = | |writer = Guy Adams | ||
|director = [[Scott Handcock]] | |director = [[Scott Handcock]] | ||
|music = [[Ioan Morris]] | |music = [[Ioan Morris]] | ||
|sound = [[Peter Doggart]] | |sound = [[Peter Doggart]] | ||
|publisher = Big Finish Productions | |publisher = Big Finish Productions | ||
|cover = [[ | |cover = [[Lee Binding]] | ||
|release date = | |release date = 14 December 2017 | ||
|format = 1 | |format = 1 Episode on 1 CD (4th of 4 stories); Download | ||
|production code = BFPDWWMAR01 | |production code = BFPDWWMAR01 | ||
|isbn = ISBN 978-1-78703-394-8 | |isbn = ISBN 978-1-78703-394-8 | ||
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|next = Call for the Dead (audio story) | |next = Call for the Dead (audio story) | ||
|soundcloudclip = | |soundcloudclip = | ||
|producer = [[Scott Handcock]]|epcount = 1 | |||
}}{{audio stub}} | }}{{audio stub}} | ||
'''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was the fourth and final story in the audio anthology ''[[Only the Good (audio anthology)|Only the Good]] | '''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was the fourth and final story in the audio anthology ''[[Only the Good (audio anthology)|Only the Good]]'', produced by [[Big Finish Productions]]. It was written by [[Guy Adams]] and featured [[Derek Jacobi]] as {{Jacobi}} and [[Jonny Green]] as [[Cole Jarnish]]. | ||
== Publisher's summary == | == Publisher's summary == | ||
With his plans approaching fruition, {{Jacobi}} travels to [[Stamford Bridge]] in the [[1970s]]: a location he believes might hold the key to his success. But what terrible secret lurks under the stairs of [[No. 24 Marigold Lane]]? And what sacrifices will the Master make in the name of ultimate victory? | With his plans approaching fruition, {{Jacobi|n=the Master}} travels to [[Stamford Bridge]] in the [[1970s]]: a location he believes might hold the key to his success. But what terrible secret lurks under the stairs of [[No. 24 Marigold Lane]]? And what sacrifices will the Master make in the name of ultimate victory? | ||
== Plot == | == Plot == | ||
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== Cast == | == Cast == | ||
* | * [[War Master|The Master]] - [[Derek Jacobi]] | ||
* [[Cole Jarnish]] - [[Jonny Green]] | * [[Cole Jarnish]] - [[Jonny Green]] | ||
* [[Tandeeka|Mrs Wilson]] - [[Nerys Hughes]] | * [[Tandeeka|Mrs Wilson]] - [[Nerys Hughes]] | ||
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* [[Elidh]] - [[Emily Barber]] | * [[Elidh]] - [[Emily Barber]] | ||
== | == Worldbuilding == | ||
=== The Master === | === The Master === | ||
* The Master is | * The Master is upset with his [[coffee]], and expresses his opinion that one should not order coffee in [[England]] until the mid-[[1980s]]. | ||
* [[The Master's TARDIS]] changes into a red [[telephone booth]]. The Master finds the semblance to [[the Doctor's TARDIS]] humorous, claiming the [[chameleon circuit]] is "trying to be amusing". | * [[The Master's TARDIS]] changes into a red [[telephone booth]]. The Master finds the semblance to [[the Doctor's TARDIS]] humorous, claiming the [[chameleon circuit]] is "trying to be amusing". | ||
* Before using the [[Chameleon Arch]], the Master plots an [[automatic dematerialisation]] for his TARDIS. | |||
=== People === | === People === | ||
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=== Time Lords === | === Time Lords === | ||
* The Master claims not to be an enemy of the [[Time Lord]]s | * The Master claims not to be an enemy of the [[Time Lord]]s<nowiki/>, in contrast to a [[Dalek]], [[Cyberman]] or [[Sontaran]]. | ||
* By pointing her [[staser]] at the Master's [[binary vascular system|hearts]], Tandeeka believes that [[regeneration]] would not be possible should she shoot. | * By pointing her [[staser]] at the Master's [[binary vascular system|hearts]], Tandeeka believes that [[regeneration]] would not be possible should she shoot. | ||
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=== Technology === | === Technology === | ||
* [[No.24 Marigold Lane]] uses [[synchronous dimensional architecture]] to disguise it, rather than simple [[dimensional transcendentalism]] with an [[outer plasmic shell|outer shell]]. Both buildings exist, one on top of the other. | * [[No.24 Marigold Lane]] uses [[synchronous dimensional architecture]] to disguise it, rather than simple [[dimensional transcendentalism]] with an [[outer plasmic shell|outer shell]]. Both buildings exist, one on top of the other. | ||
* The Master uses the [[Heavenly Paradigm]] to change [[history]]. | |||
=== Substances === | === Substances === | ||
* | * Tandeeka uses [[balidromite]] to [[poison]] Cole, which renders him [[unconsciousness|unconscious]]. | ||
=== Planets === | === Planets === | ||
* [[Peltrax]] was dead for centuries as it was plundered by its people. The changes the Master makes cause it to become a leading planet in [[clean energy]]. | * [[Peltrax]] was dead for centuries as it was plundered by its people. The changes the Master makes cause it to become a leading planet in [[clean energy]]. | ||
* [[Bortrom]] was a cinder since the Master was a [[Time Tot]]. The species becomes renowned for their spaceship design and prowess. | * [[Bortrom]] was a cinder since the Master was a [[Time Tot]]. The species becomes renowned for their spaceship design and prowess. | ||
* [[Chelfrey]] | * [[Chelfrey]] was a famed recreational planet. It now [[temporal erasure|ceases to exist]]. | ||
* [[Keetol]] was the site of one of the first successful [[Time Lord]] campaigns in the [[Time War]]. The [[Dalek]]s wished to mine it for weapons-grade rocks. The Master was present at the battle. | |||
* The planet [[Talfall]]<!--spelling unclear--> is now dead. | |||
* The planet [[Auto 4]]<!--spelling unclear--> was once dead, now home to a thriving munitions trade. | |||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
[[File:The Heavenly Paradigm textless.jpg|thumb|Textless cover]] | |||
* This story had a [[List of working titles|working title]] of ''The Unutterable Hell of 24 Marigold Lane''. ([[BFX]]: ''[[Only the Good (audio anthology)|Only the Good]]'') | * This story had a [[List of working titles|working title]] of ''The Unutterable Hell of 24 Marigold Lane''. ([[BFX]]: ''[[Only the Good (audio anthology)|Only the Good]]'') | ||
== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
* Cole acknowledges that turning left or right can [[parallel universe|change the course]] of [[history]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Turn Left (TV story)|Turn Left]]'') | |||
* The Master sees the [[Dalek Emperor]] take control of the [[Cruciform]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Sound of Drums (TV story)|The Sound of Drums]]'') | * The Master sees the [[Dalek Emperor]] take control of the [[Cruciform]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Sound of Drums (TV story)|The Sound of Drums]]'') | ||
* The Master turns himself into a [[human]] [[child]], and presumably exits his [[The Master's TARDIS|TARDIS]] at the coast of the [[Silver Devastation]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Utopia (TV story)|Utopia]]'') Echoing a sentiment he previously held on [[the Doctor]], he boasts that "a universe without the Master scarcely | * The Master turns himself into a [[human]] [[child]], and presumably exits his [[The Master's TARDIS|TARDIS]] at the coast of the [[Silver Devastation]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Utopia (TV story)|Utopia]]'') Echoing a sentiment he previously held on [[the Doctor]], he boasts that "a universe without the Master scarcely bears thinking about." ([[TV]]: ''[[The Five Doctors (TV story)|The Five Doctors]]'') | ||
* | * The Master plans to go to the [[end of the universe|"very edge of time"]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Utopia (TV story)|Utopia]]'') | ||
* The Master uses his [[laser screwdriver]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Sound of Drums (TV story)|The Sound of Drums]]'') | |||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
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[[Category:Stories set in 1976]] | [[Category:Stories set in 1976]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 01:00, 22 October 2024
The Heavenly Paradigm was the fourth and final story in the audio anthology Only the Good, produced by Big Finish Productions. It was written by Guy Adams and featured Derek Jacobi as the War Master and Jonny Green as Cole Jarnish.
Publisher's summary[[edit] | [edit source]]
With his plans approaching fruition, the Master travels to Stamford Bridge in the 1970s: a location he believes might hold the key to his success. But what terrible secret lurks under the stairs of No. 24 Marigold Lane? And what sacrifices will the Master make in the name of ultimate victory?
Plot[[edit] | [edit source]]
to be added
Cast[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The Master - Derek Jacobi
- Cole Jarnish - Jonny Green
- Mrs Wilson - Nerys Hughes
- Marigold Lane Computer - Jonathan Bailey
- Elidh - Emily Barber
Worldbuilding[[edit] | [edit source]]
The Master[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The Master is upset with his coffee, and expresses his opinion that one should not order coffee in England until the mid-1980s.
- The Master's TARDIS changes into a red telephone booth. The Master finds the semblance to the Doctor's TARDIS humorous, claiming the chameleon circuit is "trying to be amusing".
- Before using the Chameleon Arch, the Master plots an automatic dematerialisation for his TARDIS.
People[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The proprietor of the café in Stamford Bridge changes genders during the course of their visit.
- "Mrs Wilson" refers to her late husband, Brian, who supposedly died 4 years ago. She says she moved to No.24 Marigold Lane around a year later, as her former home had too many memories.
Time Lords[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The Master claims not to be an enemy of the Time Lords, in contrast to a Dalek, Cyberman or Sontaran.
- By pointing her staser at the Master's hearts, Tandeeka believes that regeneration would not be possible should she shoot.
Earth[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The Master and Cole visit Stamford Bridge. The Master refers to a battle against the Norwegians which took place here in 1066.
- The Time Lords' Research and Development Repository is hidden in Stamford Bridge.
Technology[[edit] | [edit source]]
- No.24 Marigold Lane uses synchronous dimensional architecture to disguise it, rather than simple dimensional transcendentalism with an outer shell. Both buildings exist, one on top of the other.
- The Master uses the Heavenly Paradigm to change history.
Substances[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Tandeeka uses balidromite to poison Cole, which renders him unconscious.
Planets[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Peltrax was dead for centuries as it was plundered by its people. The changes the Master makes cause it to become a leading planet in clean energy.
- Bortrom was a cinder since the Master was a Time Tot. The species becomes renowned for their spaceship design and prowess.
- Chelfrey was a famed recreational planet. It now ceases to exist.
- Keetol was the site of one of the first successful Time Lord campaigns in the Time War. The Daleks wished to mine it for weapons-grade rocks. The Master was present at the battle.
- The planet Talfall is now dead.
- The planet Auto 4 was once dead, now home to a thriving munitions trade.
Notes[[edit] | [edit source]]
- This story had a working title of The Unutterable Hell of 24 Marigold Lane. (BFX: Only the Good)
Continuity[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Cole acknowledges that turning left or right can change the course of history. (TV: Turn Left)
- The Master sees the Dalek Emperor take control of the Cruciform. (TV: The Sound of Drums)
- The Master turns himself into a human child, and presumably exits his TARDIS at the coast of the Silver Devastation. (TV: Utopia) Echoing a sentiment he previously held on the Doctor, he boasts that "a universe without the Master scarcely bears thinking about." (TV: The Five Doctors)
- The Master plans to go to the "very edge of time". (TV: Utopia)
- The Master uses his laser screwdriver. (TV: The Sound of Drums)
External links[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Official The Heavenly Paradigm page at bigfinish.com
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