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{{Infobox Story | |image = Creatures of Beauty cover.jpg | ||
|range = Main Range | |||
|image=Creatures of Beauty cover.jpg | |number in range = 44 | ||
|series=[[ | |series = ''[[Main Range]]'' | ||
|number= 44 | |number = 44 | ||
|doctor=Fifth Doctor | |doctor = Fifth Doctor | ||
|companions= [[Nyssa]] | |companions = [[Nyssa]] | ||
|enemy= | |enemy = [[Gilbrook]] | ||
|setting= [[Veln]] | |setting = [[Veln]] | ||
|writer= [[Nicholas Briggs]] | |writer = Nicholas Briggs | ||
| | |director = [[Nicholas Briggs]] | ||
| | |producer = [[Gary Russell]], [[Jason Haigh-Ellery]] | ||
| | |music = [[Nicholas Briggs]] | ||
|cover=[[Paul Burley]] | |sound = [[Nicholas Briggs]] | ||
|publisher= Big Finish Productions | |cover = [[Paul Burley]] | ||
| | |publisher = Big Finish Productions | ||
|format= | |prev = Doctor Who and the Pirates (audio story) | ||
|production code= | |next = Project Lazarus (audio story){{!}}Project: Lazarus | ||
|isbn= ISBN 1-84435-026- | |made prev = Flip-Flop (audio story) | ||
| | |made next = The Natural History of Fear (audio story) | ||
| | |epcount = 4 | ||
}} | |format = 2 CDs<br/>Download | ||
'''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was the forty-fourth [[Big Finish | |production code = 6C/F | ||
|isbn = ISBN 978-1-84435-026-1 (physical)<br/>ISBN 978-1-84435-760-4 (digital) | |||
|release date = 24 May 2003 | |||
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'''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was the forty-fourth story in [[Big Finish Productions|Big Finish]]'s [[Main Range|monthly range]]. It was written by [[Nicholas Briggs]] and featured [[Peter Davison]] as the [[Fifth Doctor]] and [[Sarah Sutton]] as [[Nyssa]]. | |||
== Publisher's summary == | == Publisher's summary == | ||
A planetary ecological disaster... An incurable, disfiguring, genetic disease... [[Alien]]s, in breach of [[galactic law]]... | A planetary ecological disaster... An incurable, disfiguring, genetic disease... [[Alien]]s, in breach of [[galactic law]] ... | ||
[[Nyssa]], under arrest... [[The Doctor's TARDIS|The TARDIS]], inoperable... [[Fifth Doctor|The Doctor]], facing interrogation... | [[Nyssa]], under arrest... [[The Doctor's TARDIS|The TARDIS]], inoperable... [[Fifth Doctor|The Doctor]], facing interrogation... | ||
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== Plot == | == Plot == | ||
''to be added'' | ''to be added'' | ||
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== Cast == | == Cast == | ||
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* [[Murone]] - [[Philip Wolff]] | * [[Murone]] - [[Philip Wolff]] | ||
* [[Veline]] - [[Emma Manton]] | * [[Veline]] - [[Emma Manton]] | ||
* The [[Koteem]] / Morgue Attendant / Police Officer / Security Guard / Forleon Control / Captain [[Delarphim]] / Pilot - [[Nicholas Briggs]] | * The [[Koteem]] / [[Morgue attendant (Creatures of Beauty)|Morgue Attendant]] / [[Police officer (Creatures of Beauty)|Police Officer]] / [[Security guard (Creatures of Beauty)|Security Guard]] / Forleon Control / Captain [[Delarphim]] / [[Pilot (Creatures of Beauty)|Pilot]] - [[Nicholas Briggs]] | ||
* Driver - [[Ian Farrington]] | * [[Driver (Creatures of Beauty)|Driver]] - [[Ian Farrington]] | ||
== Crew == | |||
* Cover Art - [[Paul Burley]] | |||
* Writer, Music, Sound Design & Director - [[Nicholas Briggs]] | |||
* Executive Producer - [[Jacqueline Rayner]] | |||
* Producers - [[Gary Russell]] and [[Jason Haigh-Ellery]] | |||
== Worldbuilding == | |||
=== Planets === | === Planets === | ||
* The planet [[Veln]] is surrounded by [[dyestrial]] [[pollution]]. | * The planet [[Veln]] is surrounded by [[dyestrial]] [[pollution]]. | ||
=== Species === | === Species === | ||
*The [[Koteem]] are an arthropod race from just past [[Andromeda]]. | * The [[Koteem]] are an arthropod race from just past [[Andromeda]]. | ||
=== TARDIS === | === TARDIS === | ||
* | * [[The Doctor's TARDIS|The TARDIS]] emits a [[warp distortion field]]. | ||
== Gallery == | |||
<gallery position="center" captionalign="center" hideaddbutton="true" widths="250"> | |||
Creatures of Beauty cover.jpg|Original CD cover | |||
44 Creatures of Beauty DWM.jpg|Preview illustration by [[Martin Geraghty]] from [[DWM 330]] | |||
</gallery> | |||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
* The story uses a {{w|non-linear narrative}} as a dramatic device, as all the characters within it, including the [[Fifth Doctor|Doctor]] and [[Nyssa]], experience events in chronological order. | |||
* The narrative | |||
* Writer/director [[Nicholas Briggs]] wrote the play in thematic order. The theme of the play being moral ambiguity and the difficulties that occur when the whole picture isn't clear. He recorded it in chronological order so that all the actors experienced the story as their characters would have. | * Writer/director [[Nicholas Briggs]] wrote the play in thematic order. The theme of the play being moral ambiguity and the difficulties that occur when the whole picture isn't clear. He recorded it in chronological order so that all the actors experienced the story as their characters would have. | ||
* The development of the character of [[Forleon|Lady Forleon]] is outlined in the CD's liner notes. In an earlier draft of the script, the character was originally to be a female cosmetic surgeon called Sabrique. This was later changed to become a male industrialist who despite appearing to be a philanthropist was in fact colluding with the criminal underworld. This was then developed into the character of Lady Foreleon as seen in the finished play. | * The development of the character of [[Forleon|Lady Forleon]] is outlined in the CD's liner notes. In an earlier draft of the script, the character was originally to be a female cosmetic surgeon called Sabrique. This was later changed to become a male industrialist who despite appearing to be a philanthropist was in fact colluding with the criminal underworld. This was then developed into the character of Lady Foreleon as seen in the finished play. | ||
* The CD's liner notes also mention an unused subplot concerning Nyssa's attempts to escape custody through befriending a quirky female solicitor, a character completely absent from the finished play. | * The CD's liner notes also mention an unused subplot concerning Nyssa's attempts to escape custody through befriending a quirky female solicitor, a character completely absent from the finished play. | ||
* ''[[Big Finish: The Inside Story]]'' reveals that [[Clive Swift]] was originally offered and accepted the role of [[Gilbrook]], but had to pull out at the last minute due to an illness in the family. | * ''[[Big Finish: The Inside Story]]'' reveals that [[Clive Swift]] was originally offered and accepted the role of [[Gilbrook]], but had to pull out at the last minute due to an illness in the family. | ||
* This audio drama was recorded on [[22 March (production)|22]] and [[24 March (production)|24 March]] 2003 at [[ | * This audio drama was recorded on [[22 March (production)|22]] and [[24 March (production)|24 March]] [[2003 (production)|2003]] at [[the Moat Studios]]. | ||
* A comic preview of this story was printed in [[DWM | * A comic preview of this story was printed in [[DWM 330]] illustrated by [[Martin Geraghty]]. | ||
* This story was released on [[24 May (releases)|24 May]] [[2003 (releases)|2003]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030816153351/http://www.bigfinish.com/news/news_030524_creaturesofbeautynowavailable.htm|title=Creatures of Beauty Now Available|website name=Big Finish, via Internet Archive|accessdate=16 August 2003}}</ref> | |||
== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
* Nyssa mentions visiting [[Alaska (state)|Alaska]] in [[1964]] and [[1994]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Land of the Dead (audio story)|The Land of the Dead]]'') | * Nyssa mentions visiting [[Alaska (state)|Alaska]] in [[1964]] and [[1994]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Land of the Dead (audio story)|The Land of the Dead]]'') | ||
== Footnotes == | |||
{{Reflist}} | |||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
{{bigfinish|releases/v/creatures-of-beauty-210|Creatures of Beauty}}; note that it is out of print and is available as download only. | |||
{{dwrefguide|who_bf44.htm|Creatures of Beauty}} | |||
* {{tetrap|5/creatures.html|Creatures of Beauty}} | * {{tetrap|5/creatures.html|Creatures of Beauty}} | ||
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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]] | ||
[[Category:Fifth Doctor Main Range audio stories]] | |||
[[Category:2003 Main Range audio stories]] | |||
Latest revision as of 13:18, 5 April 2024
Creatures of Beauty was the forty-fourth story in Big Finish's monthly range. It was written by Nicholas Briggs and featured Peter Davison as the Fifth Doctor and Sarah Sutton as Nyssa.
Publisher's summary[[edit] | [edit source]]
A planetary ecological disaster... An incurable, disfiguring, genetic disease... Aliens, in breach of galactic law ...
Nyssa, under arrest... The TARDIS, inoperable... The Doctor, facing interrogation...
Another situation of dire peril is unfolding for the Doctor and his companion. However, what if it is not clear who is right and who is wrong? Who is ugly and who is beautiful?
Where does the story begin, and where does it end?
Sometimes, it is all a matter of perspective.
Plot[[edit] | [edit source]]
to be added
Cast[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The Doctor - Peter Davison
- Nyssa - Sarah Sutton
- Gilbrook - David Daker
- Brodlik - David Mallinson
- Lady Forleon - Jemma Churchill
- Quain - Nigel Hastings
- Seedleson - Michael Smiley
- Murone - Philip Wolff
- Veline - Emma Manton
- The Koteem / Morgue Attendant / Police Officer / Security Guard / Forleon Control / Captain Delarphim / Pilot - Nicholas Briggs
- Driver - Ian Farrington
Crew[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Cover Art - Paul Burley
- Writer, Music, Sound Design & Director - Nicholas Briggs
- Executive Producer - Jacqueline Rayner
- Producers - Gary Russell and Jason Haigh-Ellery
Worldbuilding[[edit] | [edit source]]
Planets[[edit] | [edit source]]
Species[[edit] | [edit source]]
TARDIS[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The TARDIS emits a warp distortion field.
Gallery[[edit] | [edit source]]
Original CD cover
Preview illustration by Martin Geraghty from DWM 330
Notes[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The story uses a non-linear narrative as a dramatic device, as all the characters within it, including the Doctor and Nyssa, experience events in chronological order.
- Writer/director Nicholas Briggs wrote the play in thematic order. The theme of the play being moral ambiguity and the difficulties that occur when the whole picture isn't clear. He recorded it in chronological order so that all the actors experienced the story as their characters would have.
- The development of the character of Lady Forleon is outlined in the CD's liner notes. In an earlier draft of the script, the character was originally to be a female cosmetic surgeon called Sabrique. This was later changed to become a male industrialist who despite appearing to be a philanthropist was in fact colluding with the criminal underworld. This was then developed into the character of Lady Foreleon as seen in the finished play.
- The CD's liner notes also mention an unused subplot concerning Nyssa's attempts to escape custody through befriending a quirky female solicitor, a character completely absent from the finished play.
- Big Finish: The Inside Story reveals that Clive Swift was originally offered and accepted the role of Gilbrook, but had to pull out at the last minute due to an illness in the family.
- This audio drama was recorded on 22 and 24 March 2003 at the Moat Studios.
- A comic preview of this story was printed in DWM 330 illustrated by Martin Geraghty.
- This story was released on 24 May 2003.[1]
Continuity[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Nyssa mentions visiting Alaska in 1964 and 1994. (AUDIO: The Land of the Dead)
Footnotes[[edit] | [edit source]]
- ↑ Creatures of Beauty Now Available. Big Finish, via Internet Archive. Retrieved on 16 August 2003.
External links[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Official Creatures of Beauty page at bigfinish.com; note that it is out of print and is available as download only.
- Creatures of Beauty at the Doctor Who Reference Guide
- DisContinuity for Creatures of Beauty at Tetrapyriarbus - The DisContinuity Guide
