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|image = TheEightTruths.jpg | |image = TheEightTruths.jpg | ||
|range = Eighth Doctor Adventures (audio series) | |range = Eighth Doctor Adventures (audio series) | ||
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|companions = [[Lucie Miller|Lucie]] | |companions = [[Lucie Miller|Lucie]] | ||
|enemy = [[Headhunter]], [[Karen Coltraine]], [[Eight Legs]] | |enemy = [[Headhunter]], [[Karen Coltraine]], [[Eight Legs]] | ||
|setting = [[London]] and [[Buckinghamshire]], [[21 October]] | |setting = [[London]] and [[Buckinghamshire]], [[21 October|21]]-[[22 October]] and [[14 November|14]]-[[15 November]] [[2015]] | ||
|writer = | |writer = Eddie Robson | ||
|director = [[Nicholas Briggs]] | |director = [[Nicholas Briggs]] | ||
| | |producer = [[David Richardson]], [[Barnaby Edwards]] | ||
|music = [[Martin Johnson (composer)|Martin Johnson]] | |||
|sound = Martin Johnson | |||
|cover = [[Simon Holub]] | |cover = [[Simon Holub]] | ||
|publisher = Big Finish Productions | |publisher = Big Finish Productions | ||
|release date = | |epcount = 2 | ||
|format = 1 CD | |release date = 30 May - 6 June 2009 | ||
|format = 1 CD<br/>Download<br/>Parts 1 and 2 of 4 | |||
|production code = BFPDWCDMG023 | |production code = BFPDWCDMG023 | ||
|isbn = ISBN 978-1-84435-399-6 | |isbn = ISBN 978-1-84435-399-6 | ||
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This is the first story to feature the [[Eight Legs]] since the 1999 short story ''[[Return of the Spiders (short story)|Return of the Spiders]]''. They were first introduced in [[Jon Pertwee]]'s final ''[[Doctor Who]]'' television story, ''[[Planet of the Spiders (TV story)|Planet of the Spiders]]'', broadcast in 1974. | This is the first story to feature the [[Eight Legs]] since the 1999 short story ''[[Return of the Spiders (short story)|Return of the Spiders]]''. They were first introduced in [[Jon Pertwee]]'s final ''[[Doctor Who]]'' television story, ''[[Planet of the Spiders (TV story)|Planet of the Spiders]]'', broadcast in 1974. | ||
The story continues in ''[[Worldwide Web (audio story)|Worldwide Web]]''. | |||
== Publisher's summary == | == Publisher's summary == | ||
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* [[David (The Eight Truths)|David]] - [[Anthony Spargo]] | * [[David (The Eight Truths)|David]] - [[Anthony Spargo]] | ||
* [[Queen (The Eight Truths)|Queen]] - [[Beth Chalmers]] | * [[Queen (The Eight Truths)|Queen]] - [[Beth Chalmers]] | ||
* [[Newsreader (The Eight Truths)|Newsreader]] - [[ | * [[Newsreader (The Eight Truths)|Newsreader]] - [[Barnaby Edwards]] | ||
== | == Worldbuilding == | ||
* In [[2015]], relations between the [[United States of America|United States]] and [[Cuba]] remain tense. | * In [[2015]], relations between the [[United States of America|United States]] and [[Cuba]] remain tense. | ||
* The [[Eightfold Truth]] was founded by [[Clark Goodman]] in [[1987]]. It has 244 million members worldwide. Its membership has increased fivefold since [[2010]]. | * The [[Eightfold Truth]] was founded by [[Clark Goodman]] in [[1987]]. It has 244 million members worldwide. Its membership has increased fivefold since [[2010]]. Its headquarters, known as the [[Centre of Balance]], is the former [[BBC Television Centre]], which they purchased three years earlier, in [[2012]]. | ||
* The [[United Kingdom]]'s space programme is fully operational but retains | * The [[United Kingdom]]'s space programme is fully operational but retains a reputation for amateurism. | ||
* The Doctor uses his [[UNIT]] credentials to gain access to the information about the space probe. | * The Doctor uses his [[UNIT]] credentials to gain access to the information about the space probe. | ||
== Notes == | |||
[[File:The Eight Truths.jpg|thumb|Textless cover art]] | [[File:The Eight Truths.jpg|thumb|Textless cover art]] | ||
* Although the story description and the textless cover art give a date of [[2015]], the newspaper on the finished cover has the date [[9 November]] [[2012]]. | * Although the story description and the textless cover art give a date of [[2015]], the newspaper on the finished cover has the date [[9 November]] [[2012]]. | ||
* The story begins on [[21 October]] 2015. This is the same future date to which [[Marty McFly]] and {{iw|bttf|Emmett Brown|Doc Brown}} travelled in the [[1989]] film ''[[Back to the Future|Back to the Future Part II]]''. | * The story begins on [[21 October]] 2015. This is the same future date to which [[Marty McFly]] and {{iw|bttf|Emmett Brown|Doc Brown}} travelled in the [[1989]] film ''[[Back to the Future|Back to the Future Part II]]''. | ||
* This audio drama was recorded on [[25 September (production)|25 September]] and [[23 October (production)|23 October]] [[2008 (production)|2008]] at [[ | * This audio drama was recorded on [[25 September (production)|25 September]] and [[23 October (production)|23 October]] [[2008 (production)|2008]] at [[the Moat Studios]]. | ||
* The story was initially released as a download on the [[Big Finish Productions|Big Finish]] website on [[30 May (releases)|30 May]] and [[6 June (releases)|6 June]] [[2009 (releases)|2009]]. | * The story was initially released as a download on the [[Big Finish Productions|Big Finish]] website on [[30 May (releases)|30 May]] and [[6 June (releases)|6 June]] [[2009 (releases)|2009]]. | ||
* Goodman mentions buying the [[BBC Television Centre]] "three years ago". In the real world, the BBC vacated the building as their headquarters in 2012 and it has since been used for commercial and residential purposes (though television production resumed again in 2017). | * Goodman mentions buying the [[BBC Television Centre]] "three years ago". In the real world, the BBC vacated the building as their headquarters in 2012 and it has since been used for commercial and residential purposes (though television production resumed again in 2017). | ||
== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
* Kelly Westwood mentions the [[ | * [[Kelly Westwood]] mentions the [[Assassination of John F. Kennedy]] on [[22 November]] [[1963]], previously depicted in [[PROSE]]: {{cs|Who Killed Kennedy (novel)}} and [[TV]]: {{cs|Rose (TV story)}}. | ||
* The story features the [[Eight Legs]] and [[Metebelis crystal]]s. The Doctor also alludes to his [[Third Doctor|third incarnation]]'s death from radiation poisoning. | * The story features the [[Eight Legs]] and [[Metebelis crystal]]s. The Doctor also alludes to his [[Third Doctor|third incarnation]]'s death from [[radiation poisoning]]. [[Metebelis III]] and its crystals were first depicted in [[TV]]: {{cs|The Green Death (TV story)}}, while the Eight Legs and the Third Doctor's death are seen in [[TV]]: {{cs|Planet of the Spiders (TV story)}}. | ||
* The Doctor refers to [[Orbis]] | * The Doctor refers to [[Orbis]], where he spent 600 years in [[AUDIO]]: {{cs|Orbis (audio story)}}. | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
{{bigfinish|releases/v/the-eight-truths-537|The Eight Truths}} | |||
{{dwrefguide|bbc7_20.htm|The Eight Truths}} | {{dwrefguide|bbc7_20.htm|The Eight Truths}} | ||
{{tetrap|8/eighttruths.html|The Eight Truths}} | |||
{{BF EDA}} | {{BF EDA}} | ||
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[[Category:Series 3 (8DA) audio stories]] | [[Category:Series 3 (8DA) audio stories]] | ||
[[Category:Stories set in London]] | [[Category:Stories set in London]] | ||
Latest revision as of 23:23, 22 November 2024
The Eight Truths was the seventh story in the third series of the Eighth Doctor Adventures, produced by Big Finish Productions. It was written by Eddie Robson and featured Paul McGann as the Eighth Doctor and Sheridan Smith as Lucie Miller.
This is the first story to feature the Eight Legs since the 1999 short story Return of the Spiders. They were first introduced in Jon Pertwee's final Doctor Who television story, Planet of the Spiders, broadcast in 1974.
The story continues in Worldwide Web.
Publisher's summary[[edit] | [edit source]]
London, 2015. The Doctor's looking for a lost space probe. Lucie Miller's feeling just plain lost, on a world she no longer quite belongs to.
Perhaps there's someone who can help. A chance encounter with an old sparring partner leads Lucie to the Eightfold Truth — a bunch of crystal-bearing cranks who reckon a rebel sun is on its way to purge the Earth. As if!
But what if they're right?
The apocalypse is upon us. As humankind counts down the last days of its existence, the Doctor races to unmask the Eightfold Truth — and uncovers an old and deadly enemy.
Plot[[edit] | [edit source]]
to be added
Cast[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The Doctor - Paul McGann
- Lucie Miller - Sheridan Smith
- Clark Goodman - Stephen Moore
- Kelly Westwood - Sophie Winkleman
- Dr Avishka Sangakkara - Sanjeev Bhaskar
- The Headhunter - Katarina Olsson
- Karen Coltraine - Kerry Godliman
- Rob - Richard Earl
- David - Anthony Spargo
- Queen - Beth Chalmers
- Newsreader - Barnaby Edwards
Worldbuilding[[edit] | [edit source]]
- In 2015, relations between the United States and Cuba remain tense.
- The Eightfold Truth was founded by Clark Goodman in 1987. It has 244 million members worldwide. Its membership has increased fivefold since 2010. Its headquarters, known as the Centre of Balance, is the former BBC Television Centre, which they purchased three years earlier, in 2012.
- The United Kingdom's space programme is fully operational but retains a reputation for amateurism.
- The Doctor uses his UNIT credentials to gain access to the information about the space probe.
Notes[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Although the story description and the textless cover art give a date of 2015, the newspaper on the finished cover has the date 9 November 2012.
- The story begins on 21 October 2015. This is the same future date to which Marty McFly and Doc Brown travelled in the 1989 film Back to the Future Part II.
- This audio drama was recorded on 25 September and 23 October 2008 at the Moat Studios.
- The story was initially released as a download on the Big Finish website on 30 May and 6 June 2009.
- Goodman mentions buying the BBC Television Centre "three years ago". In the real world, the BBC vacated the building as their headquarters in 2012 and it has since been used for commercial and residential purposes (though television production resumed again in 2017).
Continuity[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Kelly Westwood mentions the Assassination of John F. Kennedy on 22 November 1963, previously depicted in PROSE: Who Killed Kennedy [+]Loading...["Who Killed Kennedy (novel)"] and TV: Rose [+]Loading...["Rose (TV story)"].
- The story features the Eight Legs and Metebelis crystals. The Doctor also alludes to his third incarnation's death from radiation poisoning. Metebelis III and its crystals were first depicted in TV: The Green Death [+]Loading...["The Green Death (TV story)"], while the Eight Legs and the Third Doctor's death are seen in TV: Planet of the Spiders [+]Loading...["Planet of the Spiders (TV story)"].
- The Doctor refers to Orbis, where he spent 600 years in AUDIO: Orbis [+]Loading...["Orbis (audio story)"].
External links[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Official The Eight Truths page at bigfinish.com
- The Eight Truths at the Doctor Who Reference Guide
- DisContinuity for The Eight Truths at Tetrapyriarbus - The DisContinuity Guide
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