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|image       = The Sontaran Ordeal.jpg
|name = The Sontaran Ordeal
|anthology    = Classic Doctors, New Monsters: Volume One
|anthology = ''[[Classic Doctors, New Monsters (audio anthology)|Classic Doctors, New Monsters]]''
|series      = ''[[Classic Doctors, New Monsters]]''
|series = ''[[Classic Doctors, New Monsters (audio anthology)|Classic Doctors, New Monsters]]''
|range        = Classic Doctors, New Monsters
|number = 4
|series in range = Classic Doctors, New Monsters: Volume One
|doctor = Eighth Doctor
|separator=;
|companions = [[Sarana Teel]], [[Jask (The Sontaran Ordeal)|Jask]]
|number in series = 4
|enemy = [[Sontaran]]s
|number       = 1.4
|setting = [[Drakkis]], [[Last Great Time War]]
|doctor       = Eighth Doctor
|writer = [[Andrew Smith (writer)|Andrew Smith]]
|companions   = [[Sarana Teel|Sarana]], [[Jask (The Sontaran Ordeal)|Jask]]
|director = [[Barnaby Edwards (actor)|Barnaby Edwards]]
|enemy       = [[General]] [[Stenk]]
|producer =  
|setting     = [[Drakkis]], [[Last Great Time War]]
|cover = [[Tom Webster]]
|writer       = Andrew Smith (writer)
|publisher = Big Finish Productions
|director    = [[Barnaby Edwards]]
|release date = [[28 July (releases)|28 July]] [[2016 (releases)|2016]]
|producer    = [[David Richardson]]
|format = 1 episodes on 1 CD
|music        = [[Howard Carter (composer)|Howard Carter]]
|isbn = ISBN 978-1-78178-946-9  
|sound        = [[Howard Carter (composer)|Howard Carter]]
|prev = Harvest of the Sycorax (audio story)
|cover       = [[Tom Webster]]
|next = TBA
|publisher   = Big Finish Productions
|music = [[Howard Carter (composer)|Howard Carter]]
|release date = 28 July 2016
|sound =
|format       = 1 episodes on 1 CD (4th of 4 stories)
|trailer =
|isbn         = ISBN 978-1-78178-946-9 (physical); ISBN 978-1-78178-947-6 (digital)
}}'''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was the fourth story in ''[[Classic Doctors, New Monsters (audio anthology)|Classic Doctors, New Monsters]]''. It featured the [[Eighth Doctor]] and the [[Sontaran]]s.  
|prev         = Harvest of the Sycorax (audio story)
|next         = Night of the Vashta Nerada (audio story)
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'''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was the fourth and final story in ''[[Classic Doctors, New Monsters: Volume One]]'', produced by [[Big Finish Productions]]. It was written by [[Andrew Smith (writer)|Andrew Smith]] and featured [[Paul McGann]] as the [[Eighth Doctor]].


== Publisher's summary ==
== Publisher's summary ==
An instant of [[the Time War]] brings centuries of conflict to the planet [[Drakkis]], and the [[Eighth Doctor]] is there to witness the terrible results.
An instant of the [[Last Great Time War|Time War]] brings centuries of conflict to the planet [[Drakkis]], and the [[Eighth Doctor]] is there to witness the terrible results.


A [[Sontaran]] fleet, desperate to join the epic conflict, follows in its wake to take advantage of the fallout. But when Commander [[Jask (The Sontaran Ordeal)|Jask]] is beamed down to the ravaged surface, there is more to his arrival than first appears.
A [[Ninth Sontaran Fleet|Sontaran fleet]], desperate to join the epic conflict, follows in its wake to take advantage of the fallout. But when Commander [[Jask (The Sontaran Ordeal)|Jask]] is beamed down to the ravaged surface, there is more to his arrival than first appears.


Soon, an unlikely champion joins forces with the [[Time Lord]] to fight for the future of her world, and together they must face the Sontaran Ordeal...  
Soon, an unlikely champion joins forces with the [[Time Lord]] to fight for the future of her world, and together they must face the [[Sontaran Ordeal]]...


== Plot ==
== Plot ==
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* [[Sarana Teel]] - [[Josette Simon]]
* [[Sarana Teel]] - [[Josette Simon]]
* [[Jask (The Sontaran Ordeal)|Jask]] - [[Dan Starkey]]
* [[Jask (The Sontaran Ordeal)|Jask]] - [[Dan Starkey]]
* General [[Stenk]]/[[Flitch]] - [[Christopher Ryan]]
* General [[Stenk]] / [[Flitch]] - [[Christopher Ryan]]
* [[Tag Menkin]]/Ensign [[Stipe]] - [[Sean Connolly]]
* [[Tag Menkin]] / Ensign [[Stipe]] - [[Sean Connolly]]


== References ==
== Worldbuilding ==
* The Doctor considers the [[Last Great Time War]] to be cruel and senseless.
* The Doctor claims to be a [[tourist]].
* The Doctor mentions that he trained with [[Musashi]] to swordfight.
* The Doctor mentions that he trained with [[Musashi]] to swordfight.
* All Sontarans are aware of the Doctor and the [[The Doctor's TARDIS|TARDIS]].
* Sarana has two [[son]]s who were taken in [[battle]].
* [[Drakkis]]' sector of space was contaminated by [[temporal flux]], which occurs when the effects of the Time War enter real time. The Sontarans' [[battle computer]]s indicate that, prior to the alteration of history, Drakkis had been at peace for its entire existence. Other planets have suffered the same. The effects are irreversible.
* The Doctor comments that he felt undressed without his [[the Doctor's sonic screwdriver|sonic screwdriver]].
* [[Jask (The Sontaran Ordeal)|Jask]] was once known as "Jask the Foe Slayer".
* [[Drakkis]] has no strategic value to the Sontarans.
* [[Incinerator]]s are kept on Sontaran ships to dispose of dead soldiers.


== Notes ==
== Notes ==
''to be added''
* Notably, this is the only story in the ''[[Classic Doctors, New Monsters]]'' series that features enemies from the Classic era, as the [[Sontaran]]s made their debut during the [[Third Doctor]]'s tenure. However, this is justified by having these Sontarans be a clone batch from the [[Last Great Time War|Time War]], an element of the New Series.
* A vinyl version was released at selective [[Asda]] stores on [[25 September (releases)|25 September]] [[2020 (releases)|2020]].
* This story was released on [[BBC Sounds]] on [[15 November (releases)|15 November]] [[2023 (releases)|2023]] as part of the 60th anniversary celebrations of ''Doctor Who'', under the banner title of ''Doctor Who: The Audio Adventures''.<ref>https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0gsxqzl</ref>


== Continuity ==
== Continuity ==
* Due to the [[Last Great Time War]], the Doctor has to hide his [[Time Lord]] heritage from others. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Night of the Doctor (TV story)|The Night of the Doctor]]'')
* Jask uses the Sontaran battle cry "Sontar, ha!" when he discovers the Doctor and Sarana. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Sontaran Stratagem (TV story)|The Sontaran Stratagem]]'')
* The Doctor wields a sword, but snaps it before he can use it. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[The Glorious Dead]]'')
* The Doctor wields a sword, but snaps it before he can use it. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[The Glorious Dead]]'')
* The Sontarans are trying to participate in the Time War. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Sontaran Stratagem]]'')
* Sarana incapacitates Jask by striking his [[probic vent]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Time Warrior (TV story)|The Time Warrior]]'', et. al)
* The Doctor refers to Sontaran [[teleport pod]]s. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Sontaran Stratagem (TV story)|The Sontaran Stratagem]]'')
* Jask was a member of the [[Ninth Sontaran Battle Fleet]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Two Doctors (TV story)|The Two Doctors]]'')
* Due to the Last Great Time War, the Doctor has to hide his [[Time Lord]] heritage from others. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Night of the Doctor (TV story)|The Night of the Doctor]]'')
* The Sontarans are trying to participate in the Time War. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Sontaran Stratagem (TV story)|The Sontaran Stratagem]]''; [[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Eternity Cage (audio story)|The Eternity Cage]]'')
* Jask refers to the [[Rutan-Sontaran War]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Time Warrior (TV story)|The Time Warrior]]'', et. al)
* Jask comments that the Doctor has defeated several Sontaran invasions. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Sontaran Experiment (TV story)|The Sontaran Experiment]]'', ''[[The Invasion of Time (TV story)|The Invasion of Time]]''; [[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Sontarans (audio story)|The Sontarans]]'', ''[[The Eternal Battle (audio story)|The Eternal Battle]]'', ''[[The King of Sontar (audio story)|The King of Sontar]]'')
* Towards the end of his [[Tenth Doctor|tenth incarnation]], the Doctor saved his former companions [[Mickey Smith]] and [[Martha Jones]] from [[Jask (The End of Time)|another Sontaran named Jask]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The End of Time (TV story)|The End of Time]]'')


== External links ==
== External links ==
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The Sontaran Ordeal was the fourth and final story in Classic Doctors, New Monsters: Volume One, produced by Big Finish Productions. It was written by Andrew Smith and featured Paul McGann as the Eighth Doctor.

Publisher's summary[[edit] | [edit source]]

An instant of the Time War brings centuries of conflict to the planet Drakkis, and the Eighth Doctor is there to witness the terrible results.

A Sontaran fleet, desperate to join the epic conflict, follows in its wake to take advantage of the fallout. But when Commander Jask is beamed down to the ravaged surface, there is more to his arrival than first appears.

Soon, an unlikely champion joins forces with the Time Lord to fight for the future of her world, and together they must face the Sontaran Ordeal...

Plot[[edit] | [edit source]]

to be added

Cast[[edit] | [edit source]]

Worldbuilding[[edit] | [edit source]]

  • The Doctor considers the Last Great Time War to be cruel and senseless.
  • The Doctor claims to be a tourist.
  • The Doctor mentions that he trained with Musashi to swordfight.
  • All Sontarans are aware of the Doctor and the TARDIS.
  • Sarana has two sons who were taken in battle.
  • Drakkis' sector of space was contaminated by temporal flux, which occurs when the effects of the Time War enter real time. The Sontarans' battle computers indicate that, prior to the alteration of history, Drakkis had been at peace for its entire existence. Other planets have suffered the same. The effects are irreversible.
  • The Doctor comments that he felt undressed without his sonic screwdriver.
  • Jask was once known as "Jask the Foe Slayer".
  • Drakkis has no strategic value to the Sontarans.
  • Incinerators are kept on Sontaran ships to dispose of dead soldiers.

Notes[[edit] | [edit source]]

  • Notably, this is the only story in the Classic Doctors, New Monsters series that features enemies from the Classic era, as the Sontarans made their debut during the Third Doctor's tenure. However, this is justified by having these Sontarans be a clone batch from the Time War, an element of the New Series.
  • A vinyl version was released at selective Asda stores on 25 September 2020.
  • This story was released on BBC Sounds on 15 November 2023 as part of the 60th anniversary celebrations of Doctor Who, under the banner title of Doctor Who: The Audio Adventures.[1]

Continuity[[edit] | [edit source]]

External links[[edit] | [edit source]]

Footnotes[[edit] | [edit source]]

  1. ↑ https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0gsxqzl
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