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{{Infobox Audio Series | {{Infobox Audio Series | ||
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|release count = 1 | |release count = 1 | ||
|story count = 3 | |story count = 3 | ||
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|only release = [[14 December (releases)|14 December]] [[2015 (releases)|2015]] | |only release = [[14 December (releases)|14 December]] [[2015 (releases)|2015]] | ||
|doctor = War Doctor | |doctor = War Doctor | ||
|starring = Ollistra | |companion = Rejoice | ||
| | |starring = War Ollistra | ||
| | |starring2 = Veklin | ||
|exec | |exec prod = Nicholas Briggs | ||
|exec prod2 = Jason Haigh-Ellery | |||
|producer = David Richardson | |||
|script ed = Matt Fitton | |||
|music = [[Howard Carter (composer)|Howard Carter]] | |music = [[Howard Carter (composer)|Howard Carter]] | ||
|sound = | |sound = Howard Carter | ||
|cover = [[Tom Webster]] | |cover = [[Tom Webster]] | ||
|production codes = | |production codes = BFPDWWAR01 | ||
|isbn | |physical isbn = ISBN 978-1-78575-187-5 | ||
|digital isbn = ISBN 978-1-78575-188-2 | |||
|runtime = | |runtime = | ||
|publisher = [[Big Finish Productions]] | |publisher = [[Big Finish Productions]] | ||
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|next = Infernal Devices (audio anthology) | |next = Infernal Devices (audio anthology) | ||
|trailer = War Doctor Trailer - Only The Monstrous | |trailer = War Doctor Trailer - Only The Monstrous | ||
|soundcloudtrailer = https://soundcloud.com/big-finish/doctor-who-the-war-doctor- | |soundcloudtrailer = https://soundcloud.com/big-finish/doctor-who-the-war-doctor-1-only-the-monstrous-trailer | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was a full cast audio anthology released | '''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was a full cast audio anthology released on [[15 December (releases)|15 December]] [[2015 (releases)|2015]] by [[Big Finish Productions]]. It was the first release of ''[[The War Doctor (audio series)|The War Doctor]]'' audio series. It featured [[John Hurt]] as the [[War Doctor]] and introduced [[Beth Chalmers]] as [[Veklin]] and [[Jacqueline Pearce]] as Cardinal [[War Ollistra|Ollistra]]. | ||
== Publisher's summary == | == Publisher's summary == | ||
With the [[Last Great Time War|Time War]] raging between the [[Time Lord|Time Lords]] and the [[Dalek|Daleks]], enveloping all of time and space in the conflict, [[War Doctor|the Doctor]] knew he could stand on the sidelines no more. To that end, he renounced his name and pledged to do what was necessary to bring about peace. | |||
But the fire of the war so vast and so fierce is not easily extinguished. Its strategies, its betrayals, its sheer devastation will severely test the Doctor who knows he can be the Doctor no more. | |||
And as the battlefields seem to stretch on for eternity, he will now face new and terrifying, unthinkable dilemmas... | |||
For, in this unrelenting Time War, no one is left untainted. And, perhaps, no one except the truly monstrous can survive its ferocity. | |||
''[[The Innocent (audio story)|The Innocent]]'' | 1.1 ''[[The Innocent (audio story)|The Innocent]]'' | ||
As the Daleks mass their time fleet for a final assault on Gallifrey, something ancient is waiting for them at Omega One. And a sacrifice must be made. | As the Daleks mass their time fleet for a final assault on Gallifrey, something ancient is waiting for them at Omega One. And a sacrifice must be made. | ||
Arch-manipulator and Time Lord strategist, Cardinal Ollistra receives shock news of the Doctor's death. | Arch-manipulator and Time Lord strategist, Cardinal [[War Ollistra|Ollistra]] receives shock news of the Doctor's death. | ||
Meanwhile, on the planet Keska, a parochial war has returned to plague a peaceful civilisation after decades of tranquillity. But how can such a war have any connection with the great Time War which, at any one moment in the whole of eternity, could threaten to tear the universe apart? | Meanwhile, on the planet Keska, a parochial war has returned to plague a peaceful civilisation after decades of tranquillity. But how can such a war have any connection with the great Time War which, at any one moment in the whole of eternity, could threaten to tear the universe apart? | ||
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If only the Doctor were still alive. | If only the Doctor were still alive. | ||
''[[The Thousand Worlds (audio story)|The Thousand Worlds]]'' | 1.2 ''[[The Thousand Worlds (audio story)|The Thousand Worlds]]'' | ||
With the high-ranking Time Lord Seratrix behind enemy lines, the War Doctor finds himself assigned to a rescue mission. But any room for manoeuvre is severely restricted by an area of space known as the Null Zone. | With the high-ranking Time Lord Seratrix behind enemy lines, the War Doctor finds himself assigned to a rescue mission. But any room for manoeuvre is severely restricted by an area of space known as the Null Zone. | ||
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But who are the Taalyens and what is their part in the great and terrifying Dalek plan? | But who are the Taalyens and what is their part in the great and terrifying Dalek plan? | ||
''[[The Heart of the Battle (audio story)|The Heart of the Battle]]'' | 1.3 ''[[The Heart of the Battle (audio story)|The Heart of the Battle]]'' | ||
Trapped in a citadel swarming with Daleks, the Time Lord rescue force must find a way to overcome insurmountable odds. With the Daleks apparently planning to rule the Null Zone, perhaps their thirst for universal conquest and victory has been quenched... | Trapped in a citadel swarming with Daleks, the Time Lord rescue force must find a way to overcome insurmountable odds. With the Daleks apparently planning to rule the Null Zone, perhaps their thirst for universal conquest and victory has been quenched... | ||
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== Stories == | == Stories == | ||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
! # || Title || Author || Director || Featuring || Released || Pr. code | |||
|- | |||
|1.1 | |||
|''[[The Innocent (audio story)|The Innocent]]'' | |||
|rowspan=3 colspan=2|[[Nicholas Briggs]] | |||
|rowspan=3|[[War Ollistra]], [[Veklin]], [[Rejoice]], [[Dalek]]s | |||
|rowspan=3|[[14 December (releases)|14 December]] [[2015 (releases)|2015]] | |||
|rowspan=3|BFPDWWAR01 | |||
|- | |||
|1.2 | |||
|''[[The Thousand Worlds (audio story)|The Thousand Worlds]]'' | |||
|- | |||
|1.3 | |||
|''[[The Heart of the Battle (audio story)|The Heart of the Battle]]'' | |||
|} | |||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
* This anthology was recorded on [[27 September (production)|27]] | * This anthology was recorded on [[27 September (production)|27]]-[[29 September (production)|29 September]] [[2015 (production)|2015]] at [[The Moat Studios|the Moat Studios]]. | ||
* This is the first Big Finish release to use a new series Doctor. | * This is the first Big Finish release to use a new series Doctor. | ||
* The series features a new theme tune composed by [[Howard Carter (composer)|Howard Carter]], reflecting a more militaristic Doctor. | * The series features a new theme tune composed by [[Howard Carter (composer)|Howard Carter]], reflecting a more militaristic Doctor. | ||
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== Cover gallery == | == Cover gallery == | ||
<gallery position="center" captionalign="center" hideaddbutton="true"> | <gallery position="center" captionalign="center" hideaddbutton="true"> | ||
Only the Monstrous (audio anthology) textless.jpg|Textless cover | |||
Theinnocent.jpg|''[[The Innocent (audio story)|The Innocent]]'' | Theinnocent.jpg|''[[The Innocent (audio story)|The Innocent]]'' | ||
Thethousandworlds.jpg|''[[The Thousand Worlds (audio story)|The Thousand Worlds]]'' | Thethousandworlds.jpg|''[[The Thousand Worlds (audio story)|The Thousand Worlds]]'' | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
{{bigfinish|releases/v/the-war-doctor-volume-01-only-the-monstrous-1380|Only the Monstrous}} | |||
{{TWS}} | {{TWS}} | ||
Latest revision as of 11:51, 18 September 2024
Only the Monstrous was a full cast audio anthology released on 15 December 2015 by Big Finish Productions. It was the first release of The War Doctor audio series. It featured John Hurt as the War Doctor and introduced Beth Chalmers as Veklin and Jacqueline Pearce as Cardinal Ollistra.
Publisher's summary[[edit] | [edit source]]
With the Time War raging between the Time Lords and the Daleks, enveloping all of time and space in the conflict, the Doctor knew he could stand on the sidelines no more. To that end, he renounced his name and pledged to do what was necessary to bring about peace.
But the fire of the war so vast and so fierce is not easily extinguished. Its strategies, its betrayals, its sheer devastation will severely test the Doctor who knows he can be the Doctor no more.
And as the battlefields seem to stretch on for eternity, he will now face new and terrifying, unthinkable dilemmas...
For, in this unrelenting Time War, no one is left untainted. And, perhaps, no one except the truly monstrous can survive its ferocity.
1.1 The Innocent
As the Daleks mass their time fleet for a final assault on Gallifrey, something ancient is waiting for them at Omega One. And a sacrifice must be made.
Arch-manipulator and Time Lord strategist, Cardinal Ollistra receives shock news of the Doctor's death.
Meanwhile, on the planet Keska, a parochial war has returned to plague a peaceful civilisation after decades of tranquillity. But how can such a war have any connection with the great Time War which, at any one moment in the whole of eternity, could threaten to tear the universe apart?
If only the Doctor were still alive.
With the high-ranking Time Lord Seratrix behind enemy lines, the War Doctor finds himself assigned to a rescue mission. But any room for manoeuvre is severely restricted by an area of space known as the Null Zone.
Times have changed on Keska, and a countdown to destruction is beginning.
But who are the Taalyens and what is their part in the great and terrifying Dalek plan?
Trapped in a citadel swarming with Daleks, the Time Lord rescue force must find a way to overcome insurmountable odds. With the Daleks apparently planning to rule the Null Zone, perhaps their thirst for universal conquest and victory has been quenched...
The War Doctor doesn't believe so — but how can he prove it without destroying any chance of peace?
As the countdown to the destruction of Keska proceeds, a deadly choice must be made... A choice that will define this Doctor, and perhaps forever cast him in the role of 'monster'.
Stories[[edit] | [edit source]]
| # | Title | Author | Director | Featuring | Released | Pr. code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | The Innocent | Nicholas Briggs | War Ollistra, Veklin, Rejoice, Daleks | 14 December 2015 | BFPDWWAR01 | |
| 1.2 | The Thousand Worlds | |||||
| 1.3 | The Heart of the Battle | |||||
Notes[[edit] | [edit source]]
- This anthology was recorded on 27-29 September 2015 at the Moat Studios.
- This is the first Big Finish release to use a new series Doctor.
- The series features a new theme tune composed by Howard Carter, reflecting a more militaristic Doctor.
Cover gallery[[edit] | [edit source]]
Textless cover
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External links[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Official Only the Monstrous page at bigfinish.com