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|image = Kill the Doctor!.jpg | |image = Kill the Doctor!.jpg | ||
|series = ''[[ | |series = ''[[The Fourth Doctor Adventures]]'' | ||
|range = Fourth Doctor Adventures | |range = The Fourth Doctor Adventures | ||
|series in range = Series 7 (4DA) | |series in range = Series 7 (4DA) | ||
|number in series = 7 | |number in series = 7 | ||
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|enemy = [[Sutekh]] | |enemy = [[Sutekh]] | ||
|setting = [[Drummond]] | |setting = [[Drummond]] | ||
|writer = | |writer = Guy Adams | ||
|director = [[Nicholas Briggs]] | |director = [[Nicholas Briggs]] | ||
|producer = [[David Richardson]] | |||
|music = [[Jamie Robertson]] | |music = [[Jamie Robertson]] | ||
|sound = | |sound = Jamie Robertson | ||
|cover = [[Anthony Lamb]] | |cover = [[Anthony Lamb]] | ||
|publisher = Big Finish Productions | |publisher = Big Finish Productions | ||
|release date = | |release date = 16 May 2018 | ||
|format = | |format = 1 CD<br/>Download<br/>Parts 1 and 2 of 4 | ||
|production code = | |production code = BFPTOMCD055 | ||
|isbn = ISBN 978-1-78703-084-8 | |isbn = ISBN 978-1-78703-084-8 | ||
|anthology = The Fourth Doctor Adventures Series 7: Volume 2 | |||
|prev = The Bad Penny (audio story) | |prev = The Bad Penny (audio story) | ||
|next = The Age of Sutekh (audio story) | |next = The Age of Sutekh (audio story) | ||
|soundcloudtrailer = https://soundcloud.com/big-finish/doctor-who-kill-the-doctor-trailer | |soundcloudtrailer = https://soundcloud.com/big-finish/doctor-who-kill-the-doctor-trailer | ||
|epcount = 2 | |||
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'''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was the seventh story in the [[Series 7 (4DA)|seventh series]] of | '''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was the seventh story in the [[Series 7 (4DA)|seventh series]] of ''[[The Fourth Doctor Adventures]]'', produced by [[Big Finish Productions]]. It was written by [[Guy Adams]] and featured [[Tom Baker]] as the [[Fourth Doctor]] and [[Louise Jameson]] as [[Leela]]. | ||
It was the first of a two-part story, which concluded in ''[[The Age of Sutekh (audio story)|The Age of Sutekh]]''. | |||
== Publisher's summary == | == Publisher's summary == | ||
[[The Doctor's TARDIS|The TARDIS]] crew arrive on the [[planet]] [[Drummond]], an [[Earth]] [[colony]] in the [[far future]] where everybody uses handheld [[computer]]s from morning to night. [[Rania Chuma]] is the mastermind behind [[Rene.net]], the | [[The Doctor's TARDIS|The TARDIS]] crew arrive on the [[planet]] [[Drummond]], an [[Earth]] [[colony]] in the [[far future]] where everybody uses handheld [[computer]]s from [[morning]] to [[night]]. [[Rania Chuma]] is the mastermind behind [[Rene.net]], the datastream network that tells you everything you need to know. Anyone who's anyone uses Rene.net. | ||
But ever since Rania was young she's heard a [[voice]] in her head. That voice is the key to Rene.net's success. And it's a voice [[Fourth Doctor|the Doctor]] might find familiar. | But ever since Rania was young she's heard a [[voice]] in her [[head]]. That voice is the key to Rene.net's success. And it's a voice [[Fourth Doctor|the Doctor]] might find [[Sutekh|familiar]]. | ||
Whilst [[Leela]] chases a [[thief]], the Doctor looks into the planet's datastream and something evil looks back. A subliminal command flashes through Rene.net to Drummond's entire population: 'Kill the Doctor'. When the entire planet is against you, where can you possibly hide? | Whilst [[Leela]] chases a [[thief]], the Doctor looks into the planet's datastream and something [[evil]] looks back. A subliminal command flashes through Rene.net to Drummond's entire [[population]]: '[[Murder|Kill]] [[the Doctor]]'. When the entire planet is against you, where can you possibly [[Hiding|hide]]? | ||
== Plot == | == Plot == | ||
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* [[Kendra]] - [[Eleanor Crooks]] | * [[Kendra]] - [[Eleanor Crooks]] | ||
* [[Carlton Joyce]] - [[John Dorney]] | * [[Carlton Joyce]] - [[John Dorney]] | ||
* [[Ash (Kill the Doctor!)|Ash]]/[[Stall Owner]]/[[Shop Keeper]]/[[Dupree]] - [[ | * [[Ash (Kill the Doctor!)|Ash]] / [[Stall Owner]] / [[Shop Keeper]] / [[Dupree]] - [[Barnaby Edwards]] | ||
== | == Worldbuilding == | ||
* [[Leela]] and homeless people from [[Drummond]] rob food from [[Drummond Wholesale]]. | |||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
[[File:DW4D0707 killthedoctor alt 1417.jpg|thumb| | [[File:DW4D0707 killthedoctor alt 1417.jpg|thumb|Alternate cover]] | ||
''to | * It had been planned for [[Sutekh]] to appear in ''[[The Fourth Doctor Adventures]]'' very early on, but these plans were shelved when the character was due to appear in ''[[The Triumph of Sutekh (audio anthology)|The Triumph of Sutekh]]'' in ''[[The New Adventures of Bernice Summerfield (audio series)|The New Adventures of Bernice Summerfield]]''. Following its release in [[2015 (releases)|2015]], the original plans were revisited. For Sutekh, this story takes place after ''Triumph'' and he mentions encountering [[Seventh Doctor|the Doctor]] there. ([[BFX]]: ''Kill the Doctor!'') | ||
* [[Guy Adams]] wanted to place a historical ''[[Doctor Who]]'' villain in a more modern setting, hence the advanced setting on [[Drummond]]. He did not specifically have ''[[Blade Runner]]'' in mind for inspiration, ([[BFX]]: ''Kill the Doctor!'') although [[Barnaby Edwards]] felt that kind of vibe in the story. ([[BFX]]: ''[[The Age of Sutekh (audio story)|The Age of Sutehk]]'') ''Blade Runner'' more directly influenced the previous two-parter in [[Series 7 (4DA)|Series 7]], ''[[The Mind Runners (audio story)|The Mind Runners]]'' and ''[[The Demon Rises (audio story)|The Demon Rises]]''. ([[BFX]]: ''[[The Mind Runners (audio story)|The Mind Runners]]'', ''[[The Demon Rises (audio story)|The Demon Rises]]'') | |||
* [[Sophia Myles]], who previously played [[Jeanne-Antoinette Poisson]] (Reinette) in ''[[The Girl in the Fireplace (TV story)|The Girl in the Fireplace]]'', worked with [[Nicholas Briggs]] on ''[https://www.firestormhq.com Gerry Anderson's Firestorm]'', produced by [[Jamie Anderson]]. During that production, she expressed interest in working for [[Big Finish Productions]], resulting in Briggs offering her the role in this story. ([[BFX]]: ''[[The Age of Sutekh (audio story)|The Age of Sutehk]]'') | |||
== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
'' | * [[Sutekh]] has met [[the Doctor]] in two previous occasions. ([[TV]]: ''[[Pyramids of Mars (TV story)|Pyramids of Mars]]''; [[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Pyramid of Sutekh (audio story)|The Pyramid of Sutekh]]'') So far, the Doctor has only met him once. ([[TV]]: ''[[Pyramids of Mars (TV story)|Pyramids of Mars]]'') | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:33, 9 October 2024
Kill the Doctor! was the seventh story in the seventh series of The Fourth Doctor Adventures, produced by Big Finish Productions. It was written by Guy Adams and featured Tom Baker as the Fourth Doctor and Louise Jameson as Leela.
It was the first of a two-part story, which concluded in The Age of Sutekh.
Publisher's summary[[edit] | [edit source]]
The TARDIS crew arrive on the planet Drummond, an Earth colony in the far future where everybody uses handheld computers from morning to night. Rania Chuma is the mastermind behind Rene.net, the datastream network that tells you everything you need to know. Anyone who's anyone uses Rene.net.
But ever since Rania was young she's heard a voice in her head. That voice is the key to Rene.net's success. And it's a voice the Doctor might find familiar.
Whilst Leela chases a thief, the Doctor looks into the planet's datastream and something evil looks back. A subliminal command flashes through Rene.net to Drummond's entire population: 'Kill the Doctor'. When the entire planet is against you, where can you possibly hide?
Plot[[edit] | [edit source]]
Part one[[edit] | [edit source]]
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Part two[[edit] | [edit source]]
to be added
Cast[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The Doctor - Tom Baker
- Leela - Louise Jameson
- Rania Chuma - Sophia Myles
- Sutekh - Gabriel Woolf
- Kendra - Eleanor Crooks
- Carlton Joyce - John Dorney
- Ash / Stall Owner / Shop Keeper / Dupree - Barnaby Edwards
Worldbuilding[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Leela and homeless people from Drummond rob food from Drummond Wholesale.
Notes[[edit] | [edit source]]
- It had been planned for Sutekh to appear in The Fourth Doctor Adventures very early on, but these plans were shelved when the character was due to appear in The Triumph of Sutekh in The New Adventures of Bernice Summerfield. Following its release in 2015, the original plans were revisited. For Sutekh, this story takes place after Triumph and he mentions encountering the Doctor there. (BFX: Kill the Doctor!)
- Guy Adams wanted to place a historical Doctor Who villain in a more modern setting, hence the advanced setting on Drummond. He did not specifically have Blade Runner in mind for inspiration, (BFX: Kill the Doctor!) although Barnaby Edwards felt that kind of vibe in the story. (BFX: The Age of Sutehk) Blade Runner more directly influenced the previous two-parter in Series 7, The Mind Runners and The Demon Rises. (BFX: The Mind Runners, The Demon Rises)
- Sophia Myles, who previously played Jeanne-Antoinette Poisson (Reinette) in The Girl in the Fireplace, worked with Nicholas Briggs on Gerry Anderson's Firestorm, produced by Jamie Anderson. During that production, she expressed interest in working for Big Finish Productions, resulting in Briggs offering her the role in this story. (BFX: The Age of Sutehk)
Continuity[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Sutekh has met the Doctor in two previous occasions. (TV: Pyramids of Mars; AUDIO: The Pyramid of Sutekh) So far, the Doctor has only met him once. (TV: Pyramids of Mars)
External links[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Official Kill the Doctor! page at bigfinish.com
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