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|range = Main Range | |range = Main Range | ||
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|featuring = [[Viyran]]s | |featuring = [[Viyran]]s | ||
|enemy = [[Mutagenic virus]] | |enemy = [[Mutagenic virus]] | ||
|writer = | |writer = Nicholas Briggs | ||
|director = [[ | |director = [[Barnaby Edwards]] | ||
|producer = [[Sharon Gosling]] | |producer = [[Sharon Gosling]] | ||
|setting = [[Grallista Social]] | |setting = [[Grallista Social]] | ||
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|sound = Steve Foxon | |sound = Steve Foxon | ||
|publisher = Big Finish Productions | |publisher = Big Finish Productions | ||
|release date = | |release date = 9 November 2007 | ||
|format = 1 CD<br/>Download<br/>2nd of 2 stories | |format = 1 CD<br/>Download<br/>2nd of 2 stories | ||
|production code = [[List of production codes#Big Finish production codes|6Q/N]] | |production code = [[List of production codes#Big Finish production codes|6Q/N]] | ||
|isbn = ISBN 978-1-84435-182-4 (physical) | |isbn = ISBN 978-1-84435-182-4 (physical)<br/>ISBN 978-1-78575-398-5 (digital) | ||
|prev = The Mind's Eye (audio story) | |prev = The Mind's Eye (audio story) | ||
|next = The Girl Who Never Was (audio story) | |next = The Girl Who Never Was (audio story) | ||
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|fullaud = https://soundcloud.com/big-finish/doctor-who-mission-of-the|epcount=1 | |fullaud = https://soundcloud.com/big-finish/doctor-who-mission-of-the|epcount=1 | ||
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'''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was a one-part story comprising part of the one hundred and second release in [[Big Finish]]'s [[Main Range|monthly range]]. It was written by [[Nicholas Briggs]] and featured [[Peter Davison]] as the [[Fifth Doctor]] and [[Nicola Bryant]] as [[Peri Brown]]. | '''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was a one-part story, released on [[9 November (releases)|9 November]] [[2007 (releases)|2007]],<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20071213050205/http://www.bigfinish.com:80/index.asp?function=WEBPAGE&page=2 Big Finish release index (archive)]</ref> comprising part of the one hundred and second release in [[Big Finish]]'s [[Main Range|monthly range]]. It was written by [[Nicholas Briggs]] and featured [[Peter Davison]] as the [[Fifth Doctor]] and [[Nicola Bryant]] as [[Peri Brown]]. | ||
Unlike other one-part stories, it is not connected to the main story with which it was released nor does it have the same cast as the relevant story, given that this story does not feature [[Erimem]], played by [[Caroline Morris]] and isn't written by the same person. Nevertheless, it continued a virus strain [[story arc]] which concluded with ''[[Patient Zero (audio story)|Patient Zero]]''. | Unlike other one-part stories, it is not connected to the main story with which it was released nor does it have the same cast as the relevant story, given that this story does not feature [[Erimem]], played by [[Caroline Morris]] and isn't written by the same person. Nevertheless, it continued a virus strain [[story arc]] which concluded with ''[[Patient Zero (audio story)|Patient Zero]]''. | ||
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== Plot == | == Plot == | ||
Peri is on a space ship, where a Viyran interviews her about what her memories. One such memory features Peri asking the Doctor how he is feeling. During the conversation, the Doctor transforms into a copy of Peri. This scares her and she runs into a building. | |||
rest to be added | |||
== Cast == | == Cast == | ||
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* [[Chris (Mission of the Viyrans)|Chris]] - [[Philip Childs]] | * [[Chris (Mission of the Viyrans)|Chris]] - [[Philip Childs]] | ||
== | == Crew == | ||
* Cover Art - [[Simon Holub]] | |||
* Director - [[Barnaby Edwards]] | |||
* Executive Producers - [[Jason Haigh-Ellery]] and [[Nicholas Briggs]] | |||
* Music and Sound Design - [[Steve Foxon]] | |||
* Producer - [[Sharon Gosling]] | |||
* Script Editor - [[Alan Barnes]] | |||
* Writer - [[Nicholas Briggs]] | |||
== Worldbuilding == | |||
=== Foods and beverages === | === Foods and beverages === | ||
* [[Grallistan punch]] deserves its reputation for potency. | * [[Grallistan punch]] deserves its reputation for potency. | ||
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* The Viyrans come from a [[galaxy]] which has known only war for millennia. | * The Viyrans come from a [[galaxy]] which has known only war for millennia. | ||
* The Viyrans find vocalisation difficult and they achieve it artificially via a recording of an individual's voice. | * The Viyrans find vocalisation difficult and they achieve it artificially via a recording of an individual's voice. | ||
[[File:Mission of the Viyrans.jpg|thumb|Image on the Big Finish website.]] | |||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
* ''Mission of the Viyrans'' is only one episode long. The remaining three episodes on the two discs are part of ''[[The Mind's Eye (audio story)|The Mind's Eye]]''. | * ''Mission of the Viyrans'' is only one episode long. The remaining three episodes on the two discs are part of ''[[The Mind's Eye (audio story)|The Mind's Eye]]''. | ||
* This story was recorded on [[25 July (production)|25]] and [[27 July (production)|27 July]] [[2007 (production)|2007]] | * The original title of this story was ''Patient Zero''. It had to be changed because of a similar title in ''[[Torchwood (TV series)|Torchwood]]''.<ref>[[The Big Finish Podcast]] #1808, [[18 February (releases)|18 February]] [[2018 (releases)|2018]].</ref> | ||
* The cover for this story is only available with the download version of this release, not even being used on the story's page on the Big Finish website, which instead uses a cropped version of the CD interior booklet art for ''[[Blue Forgotten Planet (audio story)|Blue Forgotten Planet]]'', centred on the [[Viyran]]s. The front of the [[Sixth Doctor|Sixth Doctor's]] coat can be seen behind them. | |||
* This story was recorded at [[the Moat Studios]],<ref>'Backstage' tab of [https://www.bigfinish.com/releases/v/doctor-who-mission-of-the-viyrans-319 the official ''Mission of the Viyrans'' page] at [https://www.bigfinish.com bigfinish.com].</ref><ref>'Backstage' tab of [https://www.bigfinish.com/releases/v/doctor-who-mission-of-the-viyrans-dwm-promo-987 the official ''Mission of the Viyrans (DWM Promo)'' page] at bi[https://www.bigfinish.com gfinish.com].</ref><ref name=":0">'Backstage' tab of [https://www.bigfinish.com/releases/v/doctor-who-the-mind-s-eye-268 the official ''The Mind's Eye'' page] at [https://www.bigfinish.com bigfinish.com].</ref> most likely on [[25 July (production)|25]] and/or [[27 July (production)|27 July]] [[2007 (production)|2007]] with ''[[The Mind's Eye (audio story)|The Mind's Eye]]'',<ref name=":0" /> as no other recording dates are associated with this story. | |||
* Big Finish made this story available for download on its own in [[2009 (releases)|2009]]. | * Big Finish made this story available for download on its own in [[2009 (releases)|2009]]. | ||
* | * Neither this story's page or its [[Doctor Who Magazine|DWM]] Promo page have a 'Purchase' widget; it can only be accessed with purchase of ''The Mind's Eye''. | ||
* This story takes place after the audio story ''[[The Bride of Peladon (audio story)|The Bride of Peladon]]'' in spite of the fact that it was released earlier. | * This story is set between ''[[Planet of Fire (TV story)|Planet of Fire]]'' and ''[[The Caves of Androzani (TV story)|The Caves of Androzani]]''.<ref name=":0" /> | ||
* This story takes place after the audio story ''[[The Bride of Peladon (audio story)|The Bride of Peladon]]'', in spite of the fact that it was released earlier, due to [[Peri Brown|Peri]] referencing [[Erimem|Erimem's]] departure. | |||
* The third edition of ''[[AHistory]]'' arbitrarily places this story in 2684 (Grallista Social seems to be a human planet, and it's the first time the Viyrans have encountered humanity). | * The third edition of ''[[AHistory]]'' arbitrarily places this story in 2684 (Grallista Social seems to be a human planet, and it's the first time the Viyrans have encountered humanity). | ||
== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
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== Footnotes == | == Footnotes == | ||
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[[Category:Fifth Doctor audio stories]] | [[Category:Fifth Doctor audio stories]] | ||
[[Category:Audio stories that use the Peter Howell theme]] | [[Category:Audio stories that use the Peter Howell theme]] | ||
Latest revision as of 23:14, 17 November 2024
Mission of the Viyrans was a one-part story, released on 9 November 2007,[1] comprising part of the one hundred and second release in Big Finish's monthly range. It was written by Nicholas Briggs and featured Peter Davison as the Fifth Doctor and Nicola Bryant as Peri Brown.
Unlike other one-part stories, it is not connected to the main story with which it was released nor does it have the same cast as the relevant story, given that this story does not feature Erimem, played by Caroline Morris and isn't written by the same person. Nevertheless, it continued a virus strain story arc which concluded with Patient Zero.
Publisher's summary[[edit] | [edit source]]
The Doctor and Peri take a holiday on the planet Grallista Social, but soon discover they aren't the only time-travelling aliens in town.
Plot[[edit] | [edit source]]
Peri is on a space ship, where a Viyran interviews her about what her memories. One such memory features Peri asking the Doctor how he is feeling. During the conversation, the Doctor transforms into a copy of Peri. This scares her and she runs into a building. rest to be added
Cast[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The Doctor - Peter Davison
- Peri Brown / The Viyrans - Nicola Bryant
- Lawrence - Peter Sowerbutts
- Chris - Philip Childs
Crew[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Cover Art - Simon Holub
- Director - Barnaby Edwards
- Executive Producers - Jason Haigh-Ellery and Nicholas Briggs
- Music and Sound Design - Steve Foxon
- Producer - Sharon Gosling
- Script Editor - Alan Barnes
- Writer - Nicholas Briggs
Worldbuilding[[edit] | [edit source]]
Foods and beverages[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Grallistan punch deserves its reputation for potency.
Individuals[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The Viyrans attempt to wipe Peri's memories but they fail 338 times to achieve "Memory Zero."
Species[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The Viyrans come from a galaxy which has known only war for millennia.
- The Viyrans find vocalisation difficult and they achieve it artificially via a recording of an individual's voice.
Notes[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Mission of the Viyrans is only one episode long. The remaining three episodes on the two discs are part of The Mind's Eye.
- The original title of this story was Patient Zero. It had to be changed because of a similar title in Torchwood.[2]
- The cover for this story is only available with the download version of this release, not even being used on the story's page on the Big Finish website, which instead uses a cropped version of the CD interior booklet art for Blue Forgotten Planet, centred on the Viyrans. The front of the Sixth Doctor's coat can be seen behind them.
- This story was recorded at the Moat Studios,[3][4][5] most likely on 25 and/or 27 July 2007 with The Mind's Eye,[5] as no other recording dates are associated with this story.
- Big Finish made this story available for download on its own in 2009.
- Neither this story's page or its DWM Promo page have a 'Purchase' widget; it can only be accessed with purchase of The Mind's Eye.
- This story is set between Planet of Fire and The Caves of Androzani.[5]
- This story takes place after the audio story The Bride of Peladon, in spite of the fact that it was released earlier, due to Peri referencing Erimem's departure.
- The third edition of AHistory arbitrarily places this story in 2684 (Grallista Social seems to be a human planet, and it's the first time the Viyrans have encountered humanity).
Continuity[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Peri recalls her imaginary stepson Kyle, (AUDIO: The Mind's Eye) meeting Dracula in Ungro-Wallachia in June 1462 (AUDIO: Son of the Dragon) and Erimem's departure from the TARDIS on Peladon in the 41st century. (AUDIO: The Bride of Peladon)
- During his sixth incarnation, the Doctor would later return to Grallista Social in the company of Charley Pollard. (AUDIO: Patient Zero)
- The mutagenic virus which infected Peri was one of the millions of viruses which were accidentally released from the Amethyst Viral Containment Station in the far future and spread throughout time and space. It is similar to the virus which Mila is infected with. (AUDIO: Patient Zero)
External links[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Official Mission of the Viyrans page at bigfinish.com
- Mission of the Viyrans at the Doctor Who Reference Guide
- DisContinuity for Mission of the Viyrans at Tetrapyriarbus - The DisContinuity Guide
Footnotes[[edit] | [edit source]]
- ↑ Big Finish release index (archive)
- ↑ The Big Finish Podcast #1808, 18 February 2018.
- ↑ 'Backstage' tab of the official Mission of the Viyrans page at bigfinish.com.
- ↑ 'Backstage' tab of the official Mission of the Viyrans (DWM Promo) page at bigfinish.com.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 'Backstage' tab of the official The Mind's Eye page at bigfinish.com.
