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|image            = Lady Christina (audio anthology).jpg
|image            = Lady Christina (audio anthology).jpg
|spoil            = yes
|first story      = It Takes a Thief (audio story)
|first story      = It Takes a Thief (audio story)
|release year      = 2018
|release year      = 2018
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|exec prod        = Jason Haigh-Ellery
|exec prod        = Jason Haigh-Ellery
|exec prod2        = Nicholas Briggs
|exec prod2        = Nicholas Briggs
|music            = [[Wilfredo Acosta]]
|sound            = Wilfredo Acosta
|cover            = [[Tom Webster]]
|publisher        = [[Big Finish Productions]]
|publisher        = [[Big Finish Productions]]
|production codes  = BFPDWCHRISTINA01
|production codes  = BFPDWCHRISTINA01
|first release     = [[August (releases)|August]]  [[2018 (releases)|2018]]
|runtime          = 4 X 50 minute episodes
|only release     = [[23 August (releases)|23 August]]  [[2018 (releases)|2018]]
|VOR              = VOR 114
|VOR              = VOR 114
|trailer          = Lady Christina Series 1 - OUT NOW!
|soundcloudtrailer = https://soundcloud.com/big-finish/lady-christina-series-1-trailer
|soundcloudtrailer = https://soundcloud.com/big-finish/lady-christina-series-1-trailer
|series            = ''[[Lady Christina (audio series)|Lady Christina]]''
|next              = Lady Christina: Series Two
|physical isbn    = ISBN 978-1-78703-594-2
|digital isbn      = ISBN 978-1-78703-595-9
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'''''Lady Christina''''' was a full cast audio anthology released in [[August (releases)|August]] [[2018 (releases)|2018]] by [[Big Finish Productions]]. It starred [[Christina de Souza]], played by [[Michelle Ryan]].
'''''Lady Christina: Series One''''' was a full cast audio anthology released in [[August (releases)|August]] [[2018 (releases)|2018]] by [[Big Finish Productions]]. It starred [[Christina de Souza]], played by [[Michelle Ryan]].


== Publisher's summary ==
== Publisher's summary ==
1. ''It Takes a Thief'' by [[John Dorney]]
Jetsetter, adventurer, and owner of a very unusual London bus, Lady [[Christina de Souza]] likes the finest things. Even if they don’t belong to her. And the more exotic - or alien - the better.


The French Riviera has always provided rich pickings for the [[aristocracy|aristocratic]] cat-burglar. [[Christina de Souza|Lady Christina]] is enjoying the high life while adding to her collection.
But Christina’s activities have caught the attention of [[UNIT]], and now [[Sam Bishop]] is on her trail...
 
1. ''[[It Takes a Thief (audio story)|It Takes a Thief]]'' by [[John Dorney]]
 
The [[French Riviera]] has always provided rich pickings for the [[aristocracy|aristocratic]] cat-burglar. Lady Christina is enjoying the high life while adding to her collection.


But when suspicion falls on her after a [[robbery]]-turned-[[murder]], Christina decides to catch the culprit herself...
But when suspicion falls on her after a [[robbery]]-turned-[[murder]], Christina decides to catch the culprit herself...


2. ''Skin Deep'' by [[James Goss]]
2. ''[[Skin Deep (audio story)|Skin Deep]]'' by [[James Goss]]


[[Sylvia Noble]] always knew she deserved better. So, when a chance encounter with aristocracy propels her out of Chiswick and into high society, she's delighted.
[[Sylvia Noble|Sylvia Mott]] always knew she deserved better. So, when a chance encounter with aristocracy propels her out of [[Chiswick]] and into high society, she's delighted.


But the beautiful people have their own agenda – and Christina is surprised when those plans involve her father.
But the beautiful people have their own agenda – and Christina is surprised when those plans involve her father.


3. ''Portrait of a Lady'' by Tim Dawson
3. ''[[Portrait of a Lady (audio story)|Portrait of a Lady]]'' by [[Tim Dawson]]


When her plot to steal a priceless painting runs into trouble, Christina crashes into an undercover [[UNIT]] operation – and [[Sam Bishop]].
When her plot to steal a priceless painting runs into trouble, Christina crashes into an undercover UNIT operation – and Sam Bishop.


Soon, [[The 200|her Number 200 bus]] is racing from [[Europe]] to [[South America]] and into the depths of the [[Pacific Ocean|Pacific]], chasing a mysterious and unstoppable foe...
Soon, [[The 200|her Number 200 bus]] is racing from [[Europe]] to [[South America]] and into the depths of the [[Pacific Ocean|Pacific]], chasing a mysterious and unstoppable foe...


4. ''Death on the Mile'' by Donald McLeary
4. ''[[Death on the Mile (audio story)|Death on the Mile]]'' by [[Donald McLeary]]


Lady Christina has been offered a job: the [[heist]] of a lifetime. She simply has to break into Edinburgh Castle.
Lady Christina has been offered a job: the [[heist]] of a lifetime. She simply has to break into [[Edinburgh Castle]].


At the same time, UNIT are investigating alien activity at the Military Tattoo. And where there's treasure and treachery, there are also [[Slitheen family|Slitheen]]....
At the same time, UNIT are investigating alien activity at the [[Military Tattoo]]. And where there's treasure and treachery, there are also [[Slitheen family|Slitheen]]....


== Featured actors ==
== Featured actors ==
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|1.1
|1.1
|''It Takes a Thief''
|''[[It Takes a Thief (audio story)|It Takes a Thief]]''
|[[Matt Fitton]]
|[[John Dorney]]
|rowspan=4|[[Helen Goldwyn]]
|rowspan=4|[[Helen Goldwyn]]
|rowspan=4|[[Christina de Souza]]
|[[Sam Bishop|Bishop]]
|rowspan=4|[[August (releases)|August]]  [[2018 (releases)|2018]]
|rowspan=4|[[23 August (releases)|23 August]]  [[2018 (releases)|2018]]
|rowspan=4|BFPDWCHRISTINA01
|rowspan=4|BFPDWCHRISTINA01
|-
|-
|1.2
|1.2
|''Skin Deep''
|''[[Skin Deep (audio story)|Skin Deep]]''
|[[James Goss]]
|[[James Goss]]
|Bishop, [[Sylvia Noble|Sylvia]], [[Alfred de Souza|Alfred]]
|-
|-
|1.3
|1.3
|''Portrait of a Lady''
|''[[Portrait of a Lady (audio story)|Portrait of a Lady]]''
|Tim Dawson
|[[Tim Dawson]]
|Bishop, [[Sontaran]]s
|-
|-
|1.4
|1.4
|''Death on the Mile''
|''[[Death on the Mile (audio story)|Death on the Mile]]''
|Donald McLeary
|[[Donald McLeary]]
|Bishop, [[Jacqui McGee|Jacqui]], [[Slitheen family|Slitheen]]
|}
|}


== Notes ==
== Notes ==
[[File:Christina original.jpg|thumb|The original cover of the anthology.]]
* On the August 17, prior to the series release, the Big Finish Instagram account released the official theme tune.
* On the 17th of August prior to the series release, the Big Finish Instagram account released the official theme tune.
* The stories were recorded on [[19 February (production)|19]]-[[22 February (production)|22 February]] [[2018 (production)|2018]] at [[the Moat Studios]].


== Cover gallery ==
== Cover gallery ==
''to be added''
<gallery position="center" captionalign="center" hideaddbutton="true">
Christina original.jpg|Old cover
It Takes a Thief (audio story).jpg|''[[It Takes a Thief (audio story)|It Takes a Thief]]''
Skin Deep (audio story).jpg|''[[Skin Deep (audio story)|Skin Deep]]''
Portrait of a Lady (audio story).jpg|''[[Portrait of a Lady (audio story)|Portrait of a Lady]]''
Death on the Mile (audio story).jpg|''[[Death on the Mile (audio story)|Death on the Mile]]''
</gallery>


== External links ==
== External links ==
* {{bigfinish|releases/v/lady-christina-1829}}
{{bigfinish|releases/v/lady-christina-1829}}
{{serialbox|serials/lady-christina}}


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Lady Christina: Series One was a full cast audio anthology released in August 2018 by Big Finish Productions. It starred Christina de Souza, played by Michelle Ryan.

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

Jetsetter, adventurer, and owner of a very unusual London bus, Lady Christina de Souza likes the finest things. Even if they don’t belong to her. And the more exotic - or alien - the better.

But Christina’s activities have caught the attention of UNIT, and now Sam Bishop is on her trail...

1. It Takes a Thief by John Dorney

The French Riviera has always provided rich pickings for the aristocratic cat-burglar. Lady Christina is enjoying the high life while adding to her collection.

But when suspicion falls on her after a robbery-turned-murder, Christina decides to catch the culprit herself...

2. Skin Deep by James Goss

Sylvia Mott always knew she deserved better. So, when a chance encounter with aristocracy propels her out of Chiswick and into high society, she's delighted.

But the beautiful people have their own agenda – and Christina is surprised when those plans involve her father.

3. Portrait of a Lady by Tim Dawson

When her plot to steal a priceless painting runs into trouble, Christina crashes into an undercover UNIT operation – and Sam Bishop.

Soon, her Number 200 bus is racing from Europe to South America and into the depths of the Pacific, chasing a mysterious and unstoppable foe...

4. Death on the Mile by Donald McLeary

Lady Christina has been offered a job: the heist of a lifetime. She simply has to break into Edinburgh Castle.

At the same time, UNIT are investigating alien activity at the Military Tattoo. And where there's treasure and treachery, there are also Slitheen....

Featured actors[[edit] | [edit source]]

Stories[[edit] | [edit source]]

# Title Author Director Featuring Released Pr. code
1.1 It Takes a Thief John Dorney Helen Goldwyn Bishop 23 August 2018 BFPDWCHRISTINA01
1.2 Skin Deep James Goss Bishop, Sylvia, Alfred
1.3 Portrait of a Lady Tim Dawson Bishop, Sontarans
1.4 Death on the Mile Donald McLeary Bishop, Jacqui, Slitheen

Notes[[edit] | [edit source]]

  • On the August 17, prior to the series release, the Big Finish Instagram account released the official theme tune.
  • The stories were recorded on 19-22 February 2018 at the Moat Studios.

Cover gallery[[edit] | [edit source]]

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