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{{Infobox Story | {{Infobox Story SMW | ||
|image = Mirror Signal Manoeuvre cover.jpg | |image = Mirror Signal Manoeuvre cover.jpg | ||
|range = Sarah Jane Smith (audio series) | |range = Sarah Jane Smith (audio series) | ||
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|number = 5 | |number = 5 | ||
|main character = [[Sarah Jane Smith]] | |main character = [[Sarah Jane Smith]] | ||
|featuring = Josh Townsend | |featuring = Josh Townsend | ||
|featuring2 = Natalie Redfern | |featuring2 = Natalie Redfern | ||
|enemy = [[Hilda Winters]], [[Harris (Comeback)|Harris]], [[Wendy Jennings]] | |enemy = [[Hilda Winters]], [[Harris (Comeback)|Harris]], [[Wendy Jennings]] | ||
|setting = [[England]] and [[Chagos Island]], [[2002]] | |setting = [[England]] and [[Chagos Island]], [[2002]] | ||
|writer = | |writer = Peter Anghelides | ||
|director = [[Gary Russell]] | |director = [[Gary Russell]] | ||
|music = [[David Darlington]] | |music = [[David Darlington]] | ||
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|cover = [[Lee Binding]] | |cover = [[Lee Binding]] | ||
|publisher = Big Finish Productions | |publisher = Big Finish Productions | ||
|release date = | |release date = 7 November 2002 | ||
|format = | |format = 1 CD<br/>Download | ||
|production code = | |production code = BFPSJSCD05 | ||
|isbn = ISBN 1- | |isbn = ISBN 978-1-90365-496-5 (physical); ISBN 978-1-78703-963-6 (digital) | ||
|prev = Ghost Town (audio story) | |prev = Ghost Town (audio story) | ||
|next = Buried Secrets (audio story) | |next = Buried Secrets (audio story) | ||
|producer = [[Gary Russell]] and [[Jason Haigh-Ellery]]|epcount=1 | |||
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'''''Mirror, Signal, Manoeuvre''''' was the fifth release in the [[Sarah Jane Smith (audio series)|''Sarah Jane Smith'' audio series]] from [[Big Finish Productions]]. It concluded the first series, as well as the series storyline involving [[Hilda Winters]]'s attempts to bring down [[Sarah Jane Smith]]. | '''''Mirror, Signal, Manoeuvre''''' was the fifth release in the [[Sarah Jane Smith (audio series)|''Sarah Jane Smith'' audio series]] from [[Big Finish Productions]]. It concluded the first series, as well as the series storyline involving [[Hilda Winters]]'s attempts to bring down [[Sarah Jane Smith]]. | ||
== Publisher's summary == | == Publisher's summary == | ||
A bio-warfare scandal from the [[1940s]] takes [[Sarah Jane Smith|Sarah]] to a remote island in the [[Indian Ocean]]. She pursues the scoop with a fellow journalist from her former company, [[Planet 3]]. But why won't she contact her friends back in the [[UK]]? [[Josh Townsend|Josh]] and [[Natalie Redfern|Natalie]] discover that Sarah has been searching for pursuers in the rear-view mirror for so long that she hasn't noticed who's now in the | A bio-warfare scandal from the [[1940s]] takes [[Sarah Jane Smith|Sarah]] to a remote island in the [[Indian Ocean]]. She pursues the scoop with a fellow journalist from her former company, [[Planet 3]]. But why won't she contact her friends back in the [[UK]]? [[Josh Townsend|Josh]] and [[Natalie Redfern|Natalie]] discover that Sarah has been searching for pursuers in the rear-view mirror for so long that she hasn't noticed who's now in the driver’s seat. A long way from home, and far from safe, will Sarah see the dangers in her present and the enemies from her past — before it's too late? | ||
== Plot == | == Plot == | ||
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* [[Natalie Redfern]] - [[Sadie Miller]] | * [[Natalie Redfern]] - [[Sadie Miller]] | ||
* [[Harris (Comeback)|Harris]] - [[Robin Bowerman]] | * [[Harris (Comeback)|Harris]] - [[Robin Bowerman]] | ||
* [[Wendy Jennings]] - [[Louise | * [[Wendy Jennings]] - [[Louise Faulkner]] | ||
* [[Brandt|Dr Brandt]] - [[Peter Miles]] | * [[Brandt|Dr Brandt]] - [[Peter Miles]] | ||
* [[Taxi driver 1 (Mirror, Signal, Manoeuvre)|Taxi Driver 1]] - [[Toby Longworth]] | * [[Taxi driver 1 (Mirror, Signal, Manoeuvre)|Taxi Driver 1]] - [[Toby Longworth]] | ||
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* [[Hilda Winters]] - [[Patricia Maynard]] | * [[Hilda Winters]] - [[Patricia Maynard]] | ||
== | == Worldbuilding == | ||
* Sarah threatens to set off her [[rape alarm]]. | |||
* Hilda Winters was sentenced to fifteen years in jail for her part in the [[Scientific Reform Society]]'s attempt to launch [[nuclear missile]]s in the [[1970s]]. | * Hilda Winters was sentenced to fifteen years in jail for her part in the [[Scientific Reform Society]]'s attempt to launch [[nuclear missile]]s in the [[1970s]]. | ||
* [[Arnold Jellicoe|Jellicoe]] had died in prison sometime before 2002. | * [[Arnold Jellicoe|Jellicoe]] had died in prison sometime before [[2002]]. | ||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
[[File:MirrorSignalManoeuvre Cover.jpg|thumb|Alternate cover]] | |||
* At one point, Josh says, "Mini driver goes in search of government secrets. Finds them. The end. It's a mini adventure." He is referencing a contemporary advertising campaign for the then-new BMW [[Mini]] motor car. | * At one point, Josh says, "Mini driver goes in search of government secrets. Finds them. The end. It's a mini adventure." He is referencing a contemporary advertising campaign for the then-new BMW [[Mini]] motor car. | ||
* This audio drama was recorded on [[26 February (production)|26 February]] 2002. | * This audio drama was recorded on [[26 February (production)|26 February]] [[2002 (production)|2002]] at [[The Moat Studios]]. | ||
* This audio drama has | * This audio drama has an alternate cover that does not feature [[Hilda Winters]]. | ||
* This story features an extended remix of the theme tune in the behind-the-scenes segment. | |||
* This story was originally released on CD. It is now available as a download. | |||
== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
{{bigfinish|releases/v/sarah-jane-smith-mirror-signal-manoeuvre-400|Mirror, Signal, Manoeuvre}} | |||
{{dwrefguide|sj_05.htm|Mirror, Signal, Manoeuvre}} | {{dwrefguide|sj_05.htm|Mirror, Signal, Manoeuvre}} | ||
{{BFSJS}} | {{BFSJS}} | ||
{{TitleSort}} | {{TitleSort}} | ||
[[Category:Series 1 (SJS) audio stories]] | [[Category:Series 1 (SJS) audio stories]] | ||
[[Category:Stories set in 2002]] | [[Category:Stories set in 2002]] | ||
[[Category:Stories set in London]] | [[Category:Stories set in London]] | ||
[[Category:Stories that use | [[Category:Stories that use David Darlington's Sarah Jane Smith theme]] | ||
Latest revision as of 02:03, 2 December 2023
Mirror, Signal, Manoeuvre was the fifth release in the Sarah Jane Smith audio series from Big Finish Productions. It concluded the first series, as well as the series storyline involving Hilda Winters's attempts to bring down Sarah Jane Smith.
Publisher's summary[[edit] | [edit source]]
A bio-warfare scandal from the 1940s takes Sarah to a remote island in the Indian Ocean. She pursues the scoop with a fellow journalist from her former company, Planet 3. But why won't she contact her friends back in the UK? Josh and Natalie discover that Sarah has been searching for pursuers in the rear-view mirror for so long that she hasn't noticed who's now in the driver’s seat. A long way from home, and far from safe, will Sarah see the dangers in her present and the enemies from her past — before it's too late?
Plot[[edit] | [edit source]]
to be added
Cast[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Sarah Jane Smith - Elisabeth Sladen
- Josh Townsend - Jeremy James
- Natalie Redfern - Sadie Miller
- Harris - Robin Bowerman
- Wendy Jennings - Louise Faulkner
- Dr Brandt - Peter Miles
- Taxi Driver 1 - Toby Longworth
- Taxi Driver 2 - Mark Donovan
- Hilda Winters - Patricia Maynard
Worldbuilding[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Sarah threatens to set off her rape alarm.
- Hilda Winters was sentenced to fifteen years in jail for her part in the Scientific Reform Society's attempt to launch nuclear missiles in the 1970s.
- Jellicoe had died in prison sometime before 2002.
Notes[[edit] | [edit source]]
- At one point, Josh says, "Mini driver goes in search of government secrets. Finds them. The end. It's a mini adventure." He is referencing a contemporary advertising campaign for the then-new BMW Mini motor car.
- This audio drama was recorded on 26 February 2002 at The Moat Studios.
- This audio drama has an alternate cover that does not feature Hilda Winters.
- This story features an extended remix of the theme tune in the behind-the-scenes segment.
- This story was originally released on CD. It is now available as a download.
Continuity[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Hilda Winters last met Sarah Jane Smith twenty years previously in TV: Robot, although she has been plotting against her for a long period of time. (AUDIO: The Tao Connection)
- Josh mentions his last trip on a plane. (AUDIO: Ghost Town)
External links[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Official Mirror, Signal, Manoeuvre page at bigfinish.com
- Mirror, Signal, Manoeuvre at the Doctor Who Reference Guide
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