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|series = [[ | |series = ''[[Main Range]]'' | ||
|anthology | |audio anthology = The Company of Friends (audio anthology) | ||
|range = Main Range | |||
|number in range = 123b | |||
|number = 123b | |number = 123b | ||
|doctor = Eighth Doctor | |doctor = Eighth Doctor | ||
|companions = [[Fitz Kreiner]] | |companions = [[Fitz Kreiner|Fitz]] | ||
|enemy = [[Gastan]] | |enemy = [[Gastan]] | ||
|setting = [[Entusso]] | |setting = [[Entusso]] | ||
|writer = | |writer = Stephen Cole | ||
|director = [[Nicholas Briggs]] | |director = [[Nicholas Briggs]] | ||
| | |producer = [[David Richardson]] | ||
|music = [[ | |music = [[Thea Cochrane]] | ||
|sound = | |sound = Thea Cochrane | ||
|epcount = 1 | |||
|publisher = Big Finish Productions | |publisher = Big Finish Productions | ||
|release date = | |release date = 28 July 2009 | ||
|format = 1 | |format = 1 CD<br/>Download<br/>2nd of 4 stories | ||
|production code = 8Z | |production code = [[List of production codes#Big Finish production codes|8Z]] | ||
|isbn = ISBN 978-1-84435-411-5 | |isbn = ISBN 978-1-84435-411-5 (physical); ISBN 978-1-78575-670-2 (digital) | ||
|prev | |prev = Benny's Story (audio story) | ||
|next | |next = Izzy's Story (audio story) | ||
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'''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was | '''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was the second story in the audio anthology, ''[[The Company of Friends (audio anthology)|The Company of Friends]]'', which comprised the one hundred and twenty-third release in [[Big Finish]]'s [[Main Range|monthly range]]. It was written by [[Stephen Cole]] and featured [[Paul McGann]] as the [[Eighth Doctor]] and [[Matt di Angelo]] as [[Fitz]]. | ||
{{As of|2021}}, it is the only occasion on which the character of Fitz has been performed. Cole was the author of five Fitz novels across the character's long development, including the penultimate Fitz adventure, ''[[To the Slaughter (novel)|To the Slaughter]]''. | |||
== Publisher's summary == | == Publisher's summary == | ||
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* [[Gastan]] - [[Richard Earl]] | * [[Gastan]] - [[Richard Earl]] | ||
== | == Worldbuilding == | ||
=== Individuals === | === Individuals === | ||
* [[Anji Kapoor|Anji]] is indisposed in her bedroom in [[the TARDIS]] after drinking a [[Bactrian cocktail]]. | * [[Anji Kapoor|Anji]] is indisposed in her bedroom in [[the TARDIS]] after drinking a [[Bactrian cocktail]]. | ||
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== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
* This story was recorded on [[30 October (production)|30]] and [[31 October (production)|31 October]] | * This story was recorded on [[30 October (production)|30]] and [[31 October (production)|31 October]] [[2008 (production)|2008]] at [[The Moat Studios]]. | ||
* Future [[Eleventh Doctor]] actor [[Matt Smith]] was considered for the role of [[Fitz Kreiner]].<ref>https://www.bigfinish.com/podcasts/v/2021-10-31-twelfth-timejacked</ref> | |||
== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
* The Doctor recalls his companion [[Sam Jones]] | * The Doctor recalls his companion [[Sam Jones]] ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Eight Doctors (novel)|The Eight Doctors]]'') despite his amnesia. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Ancestor Cell (novel)|The Ancestor Cell]]'') | ||
* Fitz recalls his life before the Doctor and his first meeting with him. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Taint]]'') | * Fitz recalls his life before the Doctor and his first meeting with him. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Taint (novel)|The Taint]]'') | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:12, 13 February 2024
Fitz's Story was the second story in the audio anthology, The Company of Friends, which comprised the one hundred and twenty-third release in Big Finish's monthly range. It was written by Stephen Cole and featured Paul McGann as the Eighth Doctor and Matt di Angelo as Fitz.
As of 2021[update], it is the only occasion on which the character of Fitz has been performed. Cole was the author of five Fitz novels across the character's long development, including the penultimate Fitz adventure, To the Slaughter.
Publisher's summary[[edit] | [edit source]]
On the planet Entusso, the Doctor and Fitz Kreiner investigate Alien Defence Incorporated — your one-stop shop for protection against extraterrestrial invasion! But which is the greatest menace: the hideous Vermin Queens or ADI itself?
Plot[[edit] | [edit source]]
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Cast[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The Doctor - Paul McGann
- Fitz Kreiner - Matt di Angelo
- Commander Hellan Femor - Fenella Woolgar
- Michael Rond - Paul Thornley
- Gem Weston - Su Douglas
- Gastan - Richard Earl
Worldbuilding[[edit] | [edit source]]
Individuals[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Anji is indisposed in her bedroom in the TARDIS after drinking a Bactrian cocktail.
- The Doctor's past exploits on Entusso include fighting the Hemvax Conflagration, and once spent six weeks there with Sam during the Havrik Uprising.
Species[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The Doctor, Fitz and Anji recently encountered the Vermin Queens, who stung Fitz in the back.
Notes[[edit] | [edit source]]
- This story was recorded on 30 and 31 October 2008 at The Moat Studios.
- Future Eleventh Doctor actor Matt Smith was considered for the role of Fitz Kreiner.[1]
Continuity[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The Doctor recalls his companion Sam Jones (PROSE: The Eight Doctors) despite his amnesia. (PROSE: The Ancestor Cell)
- Fitz recalls his life before the Doctor and his first meeting with him. (PROSE: The Taint)
