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|enemy = [[Ilk]], [[Nanovore]]s | |enemy = [[Ilk]], [[Nanovore]]s | ||
|setting = The [[Edifice (building)|Edifice]] | |setting = The [[Edifice (building)|Edifice]] | ||
|writer = | |writer = Dan Abnett | ||
|read by = [[Catherine Tate]] | |read by = [[Catherine Tate]] | ||
|publisher = BBC Audio | |publisher = BBC Audio | ||
|release date = | |release date = 9 October 2008 | ||
|format = 2 | |format = 2 CDs | ||
|isbn = ISBN 978-1-4084-0678-6 | |isbn = ISBN 978-1-4084-0678-6 | ||
|prev = Pest Control (audio story) | |prev = Pest Control (audio story) | ||
|next = The Nemonite Invasion (audio story) | |next = The Nemonite Invasion (audio story) | ||
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'''''The Forever Trap''''' was a made-for-audio [[Tenth Doctor]] story, written by [[Dan Abnett]] and | '''''The Forever Trap''''' was a made-for-audio [[Tenth Doctor]] story, written by [[Dan Abnett]] and released by [[BBC Audio]] on [[9 October (releases)|9 October]] [[2008 (releases)|2008]]. | ||
Read by [[Catherine Tate]], the story is released in the same format as the [[BBC Books]] [[BBC Tenth Doctor Adventures|Tenth Doctor Adventures]] book series and their associated audio book adaptations, but was released exclusively to audio. It is the second of its kind following ''[[Pest Control (audio story)|Pest Control]]''. | Read by [[Catherine Tate]], the story is released in the same format as the [[BBC Books]] [[BBC Tenth Doctor Adventures|Tenth Doctor Adventures]] book series and their associated audio book adaptations, but was released exclusively to audio. It is the second of its kind following ''[[Pest Control (audio story)|Pest Control]]''. | ||
== Publisher's summary == | == Publisher's summary == | ||
[[Tenth Doctor|The Doctor]] and [[Donna Noble|Donna]] are imprisoned on the [[Edifice (building)|Edifice]] - and become neighbours to a terrifying assortment of aliens. When [[the Doctor's TARDIS|the TARDIS]] is invaded by a holographic marketing scam, the Doctor and Donna find themselves trapped on the Edifice, a purpose-built complex of luxury apartments in space. Their new environs leave much to be desired: millions of beings from across the Universe have been gathered to live side by side in similar apartments. Instead of creating neighbourly affection, it's led to terrible battles being waged in the corridors and on the stairwells. The Doctor and Donna must cross the paths of deadly alien mobs as they search for the Edifice's ultimate authority. Who - or what - lies at the heart of the incredible complex? What destructive scourge is eating away at the Edifice itself? And are the Doctor and Donna trapped forever in this living hell? | [[Tenth Doctor|The Doctor]] and [[Donna Noble|Donna]] are imprisoned on the [[Edifice (building)|Edifice]] - and become neighbours to a terrifying assortment of aliens. | ||
When [[the Doctor's TARDIS|the TARDIS]] is invaded by a holographic marketing scam, the Doctor and Donna find themselves trapped on the Edifice, a purpose-built complex of luxury apartments in space. Their new environs leave much to be desired: millions of beings from across the Universe have been gathered to live side by side in similar apartments. Instead of creating neighbourly affection, it's led to terrible battles being waged in the corridors and on the stairwells. | |||
The Doctor and Donna must cross the paths of deadly alien mobs as they search for the Edifice's ultimate authority. Who - or what - lies at the heart of the incredible complex? What destructive scourge is eating away at the Edifice itself? And are the Doctor and Donna trapped forever in this living hell? | |||
== Plot == | == Plot == | ||
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* [[Frank (The Forever Trap)|Frank]] | * [[Frank (The Forever Trap)|Frank]] | ||
== | == Worldbuilding == | ||
* The Doctor gives Donna a paper bag to help stop her hyperventilating; she notes it smells of [[Jelly baby| | * The Doctor gives Donna a paper bag to help stop her hyperventilating; she notes it smells of [[Jelly baby|jelly babies]]. | ||
* Several [[Callicon]]s were kidnapped and brought to the Edifice. | * Several [[Callicon]]s were kidnapped and brought to the Edifice. | ||
* A [[ | * A [[dendronic phytoform]] plant was brought to a room in the Edifice. | ||
* The Doctor mentions | * The Doctor mentions the [[Gargan]], the [[Megaraptor]] and the [[Hybrid Draconian War-Saurus]]. | ||
* | * Species in the Edifice include the [[Baracta]], the [[Shvone]], the [[Kork]], the [[Lom]], the [[Rutan]] and the [[Sontaran]]s. | ||
* The Doctor compares the Edifice to an [[M. C. Escher]] engraving. | |||
* Donna used to work at [[MFI]]. | |||
* The Edifice re-creates the [[mountain]]s of [[Gallifrey]] and [[Chiswick]] from the memories of the Doctor and Donna. | |||
* On [[24 May (releases)|24 May]] [[2024 (releases)|2024]], this story and ''[[Pest Control (audio story)|Pest Control]]'' were collected and made available on Vinyl.<ref> https://www.doctorwho.tv/news-and-features/the-tenth-doctor-and-donna-are-coming-to-vinyl</ref> | |||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
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* Donna knows of the [[Sontaran]]s. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Sontaran Stratagem (TV story)|The Sontaran Stratagem]]'', ''[[The Poison Sky (TV story)|The Poison Sky]]'') | * Donna knows of the [[Sontaran]]s. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Sontaran Stratagem (TV story)|The Sontaran Stratagem]]'', ''[[The Poison Sky (TV story)|The Poison Sky]]'') | ||
* The Doctor refers to the [[Lom]]. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[The Grief (comic story)|The Grief]]'') | * The Doctor refers to the [[Lom]]. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[The Grief (comic story)|The Grief]]'') | ||
* The Doctor says that he has no [[scarf]]. He had prievously worn scarves during [[Fourth Doctor|his fourth]] ([[TV]]: ''[[Robot (TV story)|Robot]]'' - ''[[Castrovalva (TV story)|Castrovalva]]'') and [[Seventh Doctor|seventh incarnations]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Time and the Rani (TV story)|Time and the Rani]]'' onwards) | * The Doctor says that he has no [[scarf]]. He had prievously worn scarves during [[Fourth Doctor|his fourth]] ([[TV]]: ''[[Robot (TV story)|Robot]]'' - ''[[Castrovalva (TV story)|Castrovalva]]'') and [[Seventh Doctor|seventh incarnations]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Time and the Rani (TV story)|Time and the Rani]]'' onwards) | ||
== Cover gallery == | |||
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The Forever Trap (audio story) BBC Worldwide 2009 logo.jpg|thumb|Original cover with BBC Worldwide 2009 logo | |||
Pest Control & The Forever Trap box set.jpg|2024 Vinyl re-release (boxset) | |||
Pest Control & The Forever Trap cover.jpg|2024 Vinyl re-release (front) | |||
Pest Control & The Forever Trap back cover.jpg|2024 Vinyl re-release (back) | |||
Pest Control & The Forever Trap packshot.jpg|2024 Vinyl re-release (packshot) | |||
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Latest revision as of 17:01, 24 May 2024
The Forever Trap was a made-for-audio Tenth Doctor story, written by Dan Abnett and released by BBC Audio on 9 October 2008.
Read by Catherine Tate, the story is released in the same format as the BBC Books Tenth Doctor Adventures book series and their associated audio book adaptations, but was released exclusively to audio. It is the second of its kind following Pest Control.
Publisher's summary[[edit] | [edit source]]
The Doctor and Donna are imprisoned on the Edifice - and become neighbours to a terrifying assortment of aliens.
When the TARDIS is invaded by a holographic marketing scam, the Doctor and Donna find themselves trapped on the Edifice, a purpose-built complex of luxury apartments in space. Their new environs leave much to be desired: millions of beings from across the Universe have been gathered to live side by side in similar apartments. Instead of creating neighbourly affection, it's led to terrible battles being waged in the corridors and on the stairwells.
The Doctor and Donna must cross the paths of deadly alien mobs as they search for the Edifice's ultimate authority. Who - or what - lies at the heart of the incredible complex? What destructive scourge is eating away at the Edifice itself? And are the Doctor and Donna trapped forever in this living hell?
Plot[[edit] | [edit source]]
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Cast[[edit] | [edit source]]
Worldbuilding[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The Doctor gives Donna a paper bag to help stop her hyperventilating; she notes it smells of jelly babies.
- Several Callicons were kidnapped and brought to the Edifice.
- A dendronic phytoform plant was brought to a room in the Edifice.
- The Doctor mentions the Gargan, the Megaraptor and the Hybrid Draconian War-Saurus.
- Species in the Edifice include the Baracta, the Shvone, the Kork, the Lom, the Rutan and the Sontarans.
- The Doctor compares the Edifice to an M. C. Escher engraving.
- Donna used to work at MFI.
- The Edifice re-creates the mountains of Gallifrey and Chiswick from the memories of the Doctor and Donna.
- On 24 May 2024, this story and Pest Control were collected and made available on Vinyl.[1]
Notes[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The story was also available as a download from the AudioGO website before the company went into administration.
Continuity[[edit] | [edit source]]
- This isn't the first time the Doctor has found himself trapped in a massive building inhabited by different cultures. (TV: Paradise Towers)
- Donna knows of the Sontarans. (TV: The Sontaran Stratagem, The Poison Sky)
- The Doctor refers to the Lom. (COMIC: The Grief)
- The Doctor says that he has no scarf. He had prievously worn scarves during his fourth (TV: Robot - Castrovalva) and seventh incarnations. (TV: Time and the Rani onwards)
Cover gallery[[edit] | [edit source]]
Original cover with BBC Worldwide 2009 logo
2024 Vinyl re-release (boxset)
2024 Vinyl re-release (front)
2024 Vinyl re-release (back)
2024 Vinyl re-release (packshot)
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External links[[edit] | [edit source]]
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