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|image = Empire of the Racnoss.jpg | |image = Empire of the Racnoss.jpg | ||
|anthology = | |anthology = Classic Doctors, New Monsters: Volume Two | ||
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|series = ''[[Classic Doctors, New Monsters]]'' | |series = ''[[Classic Doctors, New Monsters]]'' | ||
|number | |range = Classic Doctors, New Monsters | ||
|series in range = Classic Doctors, New Monsters: Volume Two | |||
|number in series = 2 | |||
|doctor = Fifth Doctor | |doctor = Fifth Doctor | ||
|companions = [[Alayna]] | |companions = [[Alayna]] | ||
|featuring = | |featuring = | ||
|enemy = [[Racnoss Empress]] | |enemy = [[Empress of the Racnoss (Empire of the Racnoss)|Empress of the Racnoss]] | ||
|setting = {{il|[[Racnoss homeworld]]|[[Iota 7]]}} | |setting = {{il|[[Racnoss homeworld]]|[[Iota 7]]}} | ||
|writer = | |writer = Scott Handcock | ||
|director = [[ | |director = [[Barnaby Edwards]] | ||
|producer = [[David Richardson]] | |producer = [[David Richardson]] | ||
|cover = [[Tom Webster]] | |cover = [[Tom Webster]] | ||
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|sound = [[Russell McGee]] | |sound = [[Russell McGee]] | ||
|publisher = Big Finish Productions | |publisher = Big Finish Productions | ||
|release date = | |release date = 27 July 2017 | ||
|format = | |format = 1 CD<br/>Download<br/>1st of 4 stories | ||
|isbn = | |isbn = ISBN 978-1-78575-427-2 (physical)<br/>ISBN 978-1-78575-428-9 (digital) | ||
|next = The Carrionite Curse (audio story) | |next = The Carrionite Curse (audio story) | ||
|prev = Night of the Vashta Nerada (audio story) | |prev = Night of the Vashta Nerada (audio story) | ||
|trailer = | |trailer = | ||
|production code = BFPDWNEWMON02|epcount=1 | |||
}}{{audio stub}} | }}{{audio stub}} | ||
'''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was the second story in ''[[Classic Doctors, New Monsters Volume Two]]''. It featured | '''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was the second story in ''[[Classic Doctors, New Monsters: Volume Two]], ''produced by [[Big Finish Productions]]. It was written by [[Scott Handcock]] and featured [[Peter Davison]] as the [[Fifth Doctor]]. | ||
== Publisher's summary == | == Publisher's summary == | ||
When a [[distress call]] rips [[The Doctor's TARDIS|the TARDIS]] from [[Time Vortex|the Vortex]], dragging it back through time, it arrives in the midst of [[Racnoss Wars|a conflict]] between [[Gallifrey]] and [[Racnoss|an ancient foe]]. | When a [[distress call]] rips [[The Doctor's TARDIS|the TARDIS]] from [[Time Vortex|the Vortex]], dragging it back through time, it arrives in the midst of [[Racnoss Wars|a conflict]] between [[Gallifrey]] and [[Racnoss|an ancient foe]]. | ||
[[Fifth Doctor|The Doctor]], as ever, wants to help, but in returning [[Racnoss Consort|a wounded combatant]] [[Racnoss homeworld|home]], he becomes further and further entangled in a web of deceit and recrimination. A web spun by [[Racnoss | [[Fifth Doctor|The Doctor]], as ever, wants to help, but in returning [[Racnoss Consort|a wounded combatant]] [[Racnoss homeworld|home]], he becomes further and further entangled in a web of deceit and recrimination. A web spun by [[Empress of the Racnoss (Empire of the Racnoss)|an eight-legged Empress]] and her minions... | ||
The [[Empire of the Racnoss]] is at [[Racnoss Wars|war]], and wherever he stands, the Doctor is on the wrong side. | The [[Empire of the Racnoss]] is at [[Racnoss Wars|war]], and wherever he stands, the Doctor is on the wrong side. | ||
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== Cast == | == Cast == | ||
* [[Fifth Doctor|The Doctor]] - [[Peter Davison]] | * [[Fifth Doctor|The Doctor]] - [[Peter Davison]] | ||
* [[Racnoss Empress]] - [[Adjoa Andoh]] | * [[Empress of the Racnoss (Empire of the Racnoss)|Racnoss Empress]] - [[Adjoa Andoh]] | ||
* [[Old Racnoss Emperor]] / [[Herrax]] - [[Nigel Planer]] | * [[Old Racnoss Emperor]] / [[Herrax]] - [[Nigel Planer]] | ||
* [[Racnoss Consort]] - [[Andrew French]] | * [[Racnoss Consort]] - [[Andrew French]] | ||
* [[Alayna]] - [[Lisa Kay]] | * [[Alayna]] - [[Lisa Kay]] | ||
== | == Worldbuilding == | ||
* The Doctor quips that the Racnoss Consort must have eaten a lot of [[fly|flies]] to reach his size. | * The Doctor quips that the Racnoss Consort must have eaten a lot of [[fly|flies]] to reach his size. | ||
* The Doctor boasts that [[the Doctor's TARDIS|his TARDIS]] beats an [[escape pod]] any day of the week, "except perhaps [[Pancake Tuesday]]s." | * The Doctor boasts that [[the Doctor's TARDIS|his TARDIS]] beats an [[escape pod]] any day of the week, "except perhaps [[Pancake Tuesday]]s." | ||
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== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
* The plot of the story is partially inspired by the play {{wi|Medea (play)|Medea}}. ([[BFX]]: ''[[Classic Doctors, New Monsters Volume Two]]'') | * The plot of the story is partially inspired by the play {{wi|Medea (play)|Medea}}. ([[BFX]]: ''[[Classic Doctors, New Monsters: Volume Two]]'') | ||
== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
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* The Racnoss were almost wiped out by the [[Fledgling Empires]], including [[Gallifrey]], during the [[Dark Times]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Runaway Bride (TV story)|The Runaway Bride]]'') | * The Racnoss were almost wiped out by the [[Fledgling Empires]], including [[Gallifrey]], during the [[Dark Times]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Runaway Bride (TV story)|The Runaway Bride]]'') | ||
* The Doctor makes use of the [[fast return switch]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Edge of Destruction (TV story)|The Edge of Destruction]]'', et. al) | * The Doctor makes use of the [[fast return switch]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Edge of Destruction (TV story)|The Edge of Destruction]]'', et. al) | ||
* The Doctor would encounter | * The Doctor would encounter an Empress of the Racnoss again in [[London]] on [[24 December]] [[2007]] during his [[Tenth Doctor|tenth incarnation]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Runaway Bride (TV story)|The Runaway Bride]]'') | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
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Latest revision as of 07:12, 16 March 2024
Empire of the Racnoss was the second story in Classic Doctors, New Monsters: Volume Two, produced by Big Finish Productions. It was written by Scott Handcock and featured Peter Davison as the Fifth Doctor.
Publisher's summary[[edit] | [edit source]]
When a distress call rips the TARDIS from the Vortex, dragging it back through time, it arrives in the midst of a conflict between Gallifrey and an ancient foe.
The Doctor, as ever, wants to help, but in returning a wounded combatant home, he becomes further and further entangled in a web of deceit and recrimination. A web spun by an eight-legged Empress and her minions...
The Empire of the Racnoss is at war, and wherever he stands, the Doctor is on the wrong side.
Plot[[edit] | [edit source]]
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Cast[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The Doctor - Peter Davison
- Racnoss Empress - Adjoa Andoh
- Old Racnoss Emperor / Herrax - Nigel Planer
- Racnoss Consort - Andrew French
- Alayna - Lisa Kay
Worldbuilding[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The Doctor quips that the Racnoss Consort must have eaten a lot of flies to reach his size.
- The Doctor boasts that his TARDIS beats an escape pod any day of the week, "except perhaps Pancake Tuesdays."
- The Doctor compares the bickering of the Racnoss Empress and Alayna to having two Tegans in the TARDIS at the same time.
- The Doctor describes the Racnoss Wars as "a long and bloody affair".
Notes[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The plot of the story is partially inspired by the play Medea. (BFX: Classic Doctors, New Monsters: Volume Two)
Continuity[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The Empress of the Racnoss refers to the Webstar. (TV: The Runaway Bride)
- The Old Racnoss Emperor refers to Huon energy. (TV: The Runaway Bride)
- The Racnoss were almost wiped out by the Fledgling Empires, including Gallifrey, during the Dark Times. (TV: The Runaway Bride)
- The Doctor makes use of the fast return switch. (TV: The Edge of Destruction, et. al)
- The Doctor would encounter an Empress of the Racnoss again in London on 24 December 2007 during his tenth incarnation. (TV: The Runaway Bride)
External links[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Official Classic Doctors, New Monsters page at bigfinish.com
