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|image = TheBookofKells.jpg | |image = TheBookofKells.jpg | ||
|range = Eighth Doctor Adventures (audio series) | |range = Eighth Doctor Adventures (audio series) | ||
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|doctor = Eighth Doctor | |doctor = Eighth Doctor | ||
|companions = [[Tamsin Drew|Tamsin]] | |companions = [[Tamsin Drew|Tamsin]] | ||
|enemy = | |enemy = {{Garden|c}} | ||
|featuring = [[Lucie Miller|Brother Lucianus]] | |featuring = [[Lucie Miller|"Brother Lucianus"]] | ||
|setting = The [[Abbey of Kells]], [[Kells]], [[Ireland]], [[1006]] | |setting = The [[Abbey of Kells]], [[Kells]], [[Ireland]], [[1006]] | ||
|writer = | |writer = Barnaby Edwards | ||
|director = | |director = Barnaby Edwards | ||
|producer = [[David Richardson]] | |producer = [[David Richardson]], Barnaby Edwards | ||
|music = [[Martin Johnson (composer)|Martin Johnson]] | |music = [[Martin Johnson (composer)|Martin Johnson]] | ||
|sound = | |sound = Martin Johnson | ||
|cover = [[Alex Mallinson]] | |cover = [[Alex Mallinson]] | ||
|publisher = Big Finish Productions | |publisher = Big Finish Productions | ||
|release date = | |epcount = 2 | ||
|format = 1 CD | |release date = 13 September 2010 | ||
|format = 1 CD<br/>Download | |||
|production code = BFPDWCDMG028 | |production code = BFPDWCDMG028 | ||
|isbn = ISBN 978-1-84435-478-8 | |isbn = ISBN 978-1-84435-478-8 (physical)<br/>ISBN 978-1-78575-293-3 (digital) | ||
|prev = Nevermore (audio story) | |prev = Nevermore (audio story) | ||
|next = Deimos (audio story) | |next = Deimos (audio story) | ||
}}{{audio stub}} | }}{{audio stub}} | ||
'''''The Book of Kells''''' was the fourth story in the [[Series 4 (8DA)|fourth series]] of the ''[[Eighth Doctor Adventures (audio series)|Eighth Doctor Adventures]]'', produced by [[Big Finish Productions]]. It was written by [[Barnaby Edwards]] and featured [[Paul McGann]] as the [[Eighth Doctor]] and [[Niky Wardley]] as [[Tamsin Drew]]. | '''''The Book of Kells''''' was the fourth story in the [[Series 4 (8DA)|fourth series]] of the ''[[Eighth Doctor Adventures (audio series)|Eighth Doctor Adventures]]'', produced by [[Big Finish Productions]]. It was written by [[Barnaby Edwards]] and featured [[Paul McGann]] as the [[Eighth Doctor]] and [[Niky Wardley]] as [[Tamsin Drew]]. | ||
It marked the return of [[The Monk|the Meddling Monk]] in his first appearance in performed ''[[Doctor Who]]'' since ''[[The Daleks' Master Plan (TV story)|The Daleks' Master Plan]]''. Here, [[The Monk (The Book of Kells)|a new incarnation]] is introduced. | |||
== Publisher's summary == | == Publisher's summary == | ||
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[[Ireland]], [[1006]]. Strange things have been happening at the isolated [[Abbey of Kells]]: disembodied voices, unexplained disappearances, sudden death. The monks whisper of imps and demons. Could the Lord of the Dead himself be stalking these hallowed cloisters? | [[Ireland]], [[1006]]. Strange things have been happening at the isolated [[Abbey of Kells]]: disembodied voices, unexplained disappearances, sudden death. The monks whisper of imps and demons. Could the Lord of the Dead himself be stalking these hallowed cloisters? | ||
[[Eighth Doctor|The Doctor]] and [[Tamsin Drew|his companion]] find themselves in the midst of a medieval mystery. At its heart is a book: perhaps the most important book in the world. The Great Gospel of Columkille. The Liber Columbae. The [[Book of Kells]]. | |||
== Plot == | == Plot == | ||
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* [[Bernard (The Book of Kells)|Brother Bernard]] - [[Jim Carter]] | * [[Bernard (The Book of Kells)|Brother Bernard]] - [[Jim Carter]] | ||
* [[Sitric Silkbeard|King Sitric]] - [[Terrence Hardiman]] | * [[Sitric Silkbeard|King Sitric]] - [[Terrence Hardiman]] | ||
* | * {{Garden|n=Abbot Thelonious}} - [[Graeme Garden]] | ||
* [[Patrick (The Book of Kells)|Brother Patrick]] / Brother [[Timothy (The Book of Kells)|Timothy]] - [[Ryan Sampson]] | * [[Patrick (The Book of Kells)|Brother Patrick]] / Brother [[Timothy (The Book of Kells)|Timothy]] - [[Ryan Sampson]] | ||
* [[Olaf Eriksson]] - [[Nick Brimble]] | * [[Olaf Eriksson]] - [[Nick Brimble]] | ||
* [[Lucie Miller|Brother Lucianus]] - [[ | * [[Lucie Miller|Brother Lucianus]] - [[Ash Hidminster]] | ||
== Crew == | |||
* Cover Art - [[Alex Mallinson]] | |||
* Writer & Director - [[Barnaby Edwards]] | |||
* Executive Producers - [[Nicholas Briggs]] and [[Jason Haigh-Ellery]] | |||
* Music and Sound Design - [[Martin Johnson (composer)|Martin Johnson]] | |||
* Producer - Barnaby Edwards and [[David Richardson]] | |||
* Script Editor - [[Alan Barnes]] | |||
== | == Worldbuilding == | ||
=== Individuals === | === Individuals === | ||
* [[Bernard (The Book of Kells)|Brother Bernard]] is the chief [[librarian]] at the [[Abbey of Kells]]. | * [[Bernard (The Book of Kells)|Brother Bernard]] is the chief [[librarian]] at the [[Abbey of Kells]]. | ||
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* Sheridan Smith is credited as "Ash Hidminster" (an anagram) in the liner notes, to disguise the reappearance of Lucie. She is only recognisable in the sequence after the end titles. | * Sheridan Smith is credited as "Ash Hidminster" (an anagram) in the liner notes, to disguise the reappearance of Lucie. She is only recognisable in the sequence after the end titles. | ||
* As the Doctor states, it is a matter of historical record that the [[Book of Kells]] was stolen from the [[Abbey of Kells]] in [[1006]]. When it was recovered some weeks later, the gold and jewels of the cover were missing, along with several pages. This brief period was the only time that the Book of Kells was outside the monastery until it was placed on display in the Old Library of {{w|Trinity College, Dublin}} in the [[19th century]], where it remains today. | * As the Doctor states, it is a matter of historical record that the [[Book of Kells]] was stolen from the [[Abbey of Kells]] in [[1006]]. When it was recovered some weeks later, the gold and jewels of the cover were missing, along with several pages. This brief period was the only time that the Book of Kells was outside the monastery until it was placed on display in the Old Library of {{w|Trinity College, Dublin}} in the [[19th century]], where it remains today. | ||
* The story was broadcast on | * The story was broadcast on [[BBC Radio 4 Extra]] on [[10 January (releases)|10 January]] [[2013 (releases)|2013]]. | ||
* This story was recorded on [[17 August (production)|17 August]] [[2009 (production)|2009]] at [[the Moat Studios]]. | |||
== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
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* The Monk was the time traveller who organised the companion auditions in [[London]] in [[2010]] ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Situation Vacant (audio story)|Situation Vacant]]'') and the "strange little man" who was responsible for the destruction of [[Nevermore|Corinth Minor]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Nevermore (audio story)|Nevermore]]'') | * The Monk was the time traveller who organised the companion auditions in [[London]] in [[2010]] ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Situation Vacant (audio story)|Situation Vacant]]'') and the "strange little man" who was responsible for the destruction of [[Nevermore|Corinth Minor]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Nevermore (audio story)|Nevermore]]'') | ||
* [[Lucie Miller]] left the Doctor in [[Blackpool]] on [[25 December]] [[2009]] following the death of her aunt [[Patricia Ryder]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Death in Blackpool (audio story)|Death in Blackpool]]'') | * [[Lucie Miller]] left the Doctor in [[Blackpool]] on [[25 December]] [[2009]] following the death of her aunt [[Patricia Ryder]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Death in Blackpool (audio story)|Death in Blackpool]]'') | ||
== Footnotes == | |||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
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{{dwrefguide|bbc7_24.htm|The Book of Kells}} | {{dwrefguide|bbc7_24.htm|The Book of Kells}} | ||
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