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|image = A Thing of Guile.jpg | |image = A Thing of Guile.jpg | ||
|audio anthology = | |audio anthology = Infernal Devices (audio anthology) | ||
|range = The War Doctor (audio series) | |range = The War Doctor (audio series) | ||
|series in range = Infernal Devices (audio anthology) | |series in range = Infernal Devices (audio anthology) | ||
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|doctor = War Doctor | |doctor = War Doctor | ||
|companions = | |companions = | ||
|enemy = [[Dalek]] | |enemy = [[Dalek Scientific Division]] | ||
|featuring = [[Ollistra]] | |featuring = [[War Ollistra|Ollistra]] | ||
|setting = [[Asteroid Theta 12]] | |setting = [[Asteroid Theta 12]] | ||
|writer = | |writer = Phil Mulryne | ||
|director = [[Nicholas Briggs]] | |director = [[Nicholas Briggs]] | ||
|producer = [[David Richardson]] | |||
|music = [[Howard Carter (composer)|Howard Carter]] | |music = [[Howard Carter (composer)|Howard Carter]] | ||
|sound = | |sound = Howard Carter | ||
|cover = [[Tom Webster]] | |||
|publisher = Big Finish Productions | |publisher = Big Finish Productions | ||
|release date = 22 February 2016 | |||
|release date = | |format = 1 CD<br/>Download<br/>2nd of 3 stories | ||
|format = 1 | |production code = BFPDWWAR02 | ||
|production code = | |isbn = ISBN 978-1-78575-189-9 (physical)<br/>ISBN 978-1-78575-190-5 (digital) | ||
|isbn = ISBN 978-1-78575-189-9 | |||
|series = ''[[The War Doctor (audio series)|The War Doctor]]'' | |series = ''[[The War Doctor (audio series)|The War Doctor]]'' | ||
|prev = Legion of the Lost (audio story) | |prev = Legion of the Lost (audio story) | ||
|next = The Neverwhen (audio story) | |next = The Neverwhen (audio story) | ||
|epcount = 1 | |||
}}{{audio stub}} | }}{{audio stub}} | ||
'''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was the second | '''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was the second story in the audio anthology ''[[Infernal Devices (audio anthology)|Infernal Devices]]'', produced by [[Big Finish Productions]]. It was written by [[Phil Mulryne]] and featured [[John Hurt]] as the [[War Doctor]] and [[Jacqueline Pearce]] as [[War Ollistra|Cardinal Ollistra]]. | ||
== Publisher's summary == | == Publisher's summary == | ||
The [[Dalek]]s are developing a secret weapon on [[Asteroid Theta 12]]. It is imperative that their plans are uncovered. | The [[Dalek]]s are developing a secret weapon on [[Asteroid Theta 12]]. It is imperative that their plans are uncovered. | ||
Cardinal [[Ollistra]] has her hands full studying the range of ancient and mysterious armaments the universe has to offer, but she makes it a personal mission to investigate the Dalek project. | Cardinal [[War Ollistra|Ollistra]] has her hands full studying the range of ancient and mysterious armaments the universe has to offer, but she makes it a personal mission to investigate the Dalek project. | ||
On this dangerous assignment, there is one particular [[Time Lord]] she wants at her side — and he will be accompanying her whether he wants to or not. | On this dangerous assignment, there is one particular [[Time Lord]] she wants at her side — and he will be accompanying her whether he wants to or not. | ||
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== Cast == | == Cast == | ||
* The [[War Doctor]] - [[John Hurt]] | * The [[War Doctor]] - [[John Hurt]] | ||
* | * [[War Ollistra|Cardinal Ollistra]] - [[Jacqueline Pearce]] | ||
* Captain [[Solex]] - [[Robert Hands]] | * Captain [[Solex]] - [[Robert Hands]] | ||
* Co-ordinator [[Jarad]] - [[Jamie Newall]] | * Co-ordinator [[Jarad]] - [[Jamie Newall]] | ||
* Commander [[Trelon]] - [[Oliver Dimsdale]] | * Commander [[Trelon]] - [[Oliver Dimsdale]] | ||
* Navigator [[Valis (A Thing of Guile)|Valis]] - [[Laura Harding]] | * Navigator [[Valis (A Thing of Guile)|Valis]] - [[Laura Harding]] | ||
* The [[Dalek]]s, [[Kaled-006]] - [[Nicholas Briggs]] | |||
== | == Worldbuilding == | ||
* The mining ship is named the ''[[Tempest (ship)|Tempest]]''. | * The mining ship is named the ''[[Tempest (ship)|Tempest]]''. | ||
* Ollistra says that the Doctor's [[type 40]] [[The Doctor's TARDIS|TARDIS]] is out of date. | * The War Ollistra says that the Doctor's [[type 40]] [[The Doctor's TARDIS|TARDIS]] is out of date. | ||
* The TARDIS is being held in a [[Time stasis field|time stasis]]. | * The TARDIS is being held in a [[Time stasis field|time stasis]]. | ||
* The Doctor identifies [[Dalek Scientist]]s on [[Asteroid Theta 12]]. | * The Doctor identifies [[Dalek Scientist]]s on [[Asteroid Theta 12]]. | ||
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== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
' | * This story was first broadcast on [[BBC Radio 4 Extra]] on [[14 January (releases)|14 January]] [[2023 (releases)|2023]].<ref>https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001gxf3</ref> It was later edited into two parts which were first broadcast on [[4 December (releases)|4]] and [[5 December (releases)|5 December]] 2023.<ref>https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001t2w0</ref><ref>https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001t390</ref> The first part ends after the Doctor's group is attacked on [[Asteroid Theta 12]]. | ||
== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
* | * The Doctor quotes passages from ''[[The Odyssey]]'', describing the sacking of the citadel of [[Troy]]. He had been present at the Fall of Troy in his [[First Doctor|first incarnation]]. He compares the mining ship to a [[Trojan Horse]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Myth Makers (TV story)|The Myth Makers]]'') | ||
* The Doctor is unable to summon his TARDIS using his [[the Doctor's sonic screwdriver|sonic screwdriver]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Thousand Worlds (audio story)|The Thousand Worlds]]'') | * The Doctor is unable to summon his TARDIS using his [[the Doctor's sonic screwdriver|sonic screwdriver]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Thousand Worlds (audio story)|The Thousand Worlds]]'') | ||
* The [[Anima device]] was taken from the [[Omega Arsenal]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Day of the Doctor (TV story)|The Day of the Doctor]]'') | * The [[Anima device]] was taken from the [[Omega Arsenal]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Day of the Doctor (TV story)|The Day of the Doctor]]'') | ||
* Ollistra is keeping the Doctor on an [[artron leash]]. He is given the prisoner number of 101. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Legion of the Lost (audio story)|Legion of the Lost]]'') | * The War Ollistra is keeping the Doctor on an [[artron leash]]. He is given the prisoner number of 101. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Legion of the Lost (audio story)|Legion of the Lost]]'') | ||
* As the Dalek scientists perish, one remarks that the Daleks will one day have to evolve beyond their casings. ([[TV]]: ''[[Daleks in Manhattan (TV story)|Daleks in Manhattan]]'' / ''[[Evolution of the Daleks (TV story)|Evolution of the Daleks]]'') | |||
== Footnotes == | |||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:17, 2 January 2024
A Thing of Guile was the second story in the audio anthology Infernal Devices, produced by Big Finish Productions. It was written by Phil Mulryne and featured John Hurt as the War Doctor and Jacqueline Pearce as Cardinal Ollistra.
Publisher's summary[[edit] | [edit source]]
The Daleks are developing a secret weapon on Asteroid Theta 12. It is imperative that their plans are uncovered.
Cardinal Ollistra has her hands full studying the range of ancient and mysterious armaments the universe has to offer, but she makes it a personal mission to investigate the Dalek project.
On this dangerous assignment, there is one particular Time Lord she wants at her side — and he will be accompanying her whether he wants to or not.
Plot[[edit] | [edit source]]
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Cast[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The War Doctor - John Hurt
- Cardinal Ollistra - Jacqueline Pearce
- Captain Solex - Robert Hands
- Co-ordinator Jarad - Jamie Newall
- Commander Trelon - Oliver Dimsdale
- Navigator Valis - Laura Harding
- The Daleks, Kaled-006 - Nicholas Briggs
Worldbuilding[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The mining ship is named the Tempest.
- The War Ollistra says that the Doctor's type 40 TARDIS is out of date.
- The TARDIS is being held in a time stasis.
- The Doctor identifies Dalek Scientists on Asteroid Theta 12.
- Realising that the Anima device is a psychic weapon, the Doctor lists the Ood, Sensorites, and Arcateenians as possible creators.
- Eldritch worms are mentioned.
Notes[[edit] | [edit source]]
- This story was first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 Extra on 14 January 2023.[1] It was later edited into two parts which were first broadcast on 4 and 5 December 2023.[2][3] The first part ends after the Doctor's group is attacked on Asteroid Theta 12.
Continuity[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The Doctor quotes passages from The Odyssey, describing the sacking of the citadel of Troy. He had been present at the Fall of Troy in his first incarnation. He compares the mining ship to a Trojan Horse. (TV: The Myth Makers)
- The Doctor is unable to summon his TARDIS using his sonic screwdriver. (AUDIO: The Thousand Worlds)
- The Anima device was taken from the Omega Arsenal. (TV: The Day of the Doctor)
- The War Ollistra is keeping the Doctor on an artron leash. He is given the prisoner number of 101. (AUDIO: Legion of the Lost)
- As the Dalek scientists perish, one remarks that the Daleks will one day have to evolve beyond their casings. (TV: Daleks in Manhattan / Evolution of the Daleks)
Footnotes[[edit] | [edit source]]
External links[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Official A Thing of Guile page at bigfinish.com
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