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|image = Break the Ice (audio story).jpg | |image = Break the Ice (audio story).jpg | ||
|range = The Ninth Doctor Adventures: Series 2 | |range = Series 2 (9DA){{!}}The Ninth Doctor Adventures: Series 2 | ||
|series in range = Into the Stars (audio anthology) | |series in range = Into the Stars (audio anthology) | ||
|series number in range = 2 | |series number in range = 2 | ||
|number in series = 3 | |number in series = 3 | ||
|audio anthology = | |audio anthology = Into the Stars (audio anthology) | ||
|number = 2.3 | |number = 2.3 | ||
|doctor = Ninth Doctor | |doctor = Ninth Doctor | ||
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|enemy = [[Jack Frost]] | |enemy = [[Jack Frost]] | ||
|setting = | |setting = | ||
|writer = | |writer = Tim Foley | ||
|director = [[Helen Goldwyn]] | |director = [[Helen Goldwyn]] | ||
|producer = [[David Richardson]] | |producer = [[David Richardson]] | ||
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|cover = [[Caroline Tankersley]] | |cover = [[Caroline Tankersley]] | ||
|publisher = Big Finish Productions | |publisher = Big Finish Productions | ||
|release date = | |release date = 17 August 2022 | ||
|epcount = 1 | |epcount = 1 | ||
|format = 1 CD<br/>Download<br/>Vinyl<br/>3rd of 3 stories | |format = 1 CD<br/>Download<br/>Vinyl<br/>3rd of 3 stories | ||
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|series = ''[[The Ninth Doctor Adventures (audio series)|The Ninth Doctor Adventures]]'' | |series = ''[[The Ninth Doctor Adventures (audio series)|The Ninth Doctor Adventures]]'' | ||
|prev = Last of the Zetacene (audio story) | |prev = Last of the Zetacene (audio story) | ||
|next = | |next = The Seas of Titan (audio story) | ||
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'''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was the third and final story in the audio anthology ''[[Into the Stars (audio anthology)|Into the Stars]]'', produced by [[Big Finish Productions]]. It was written by [[Tim Foley]] and featured [[Christopher Eccleston]] as the [[Ninth Doctor]]. | '''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was the third and final story in the audio anthology ''[[Into the Stars (audio anthology)|Into the Stars]]'', produced by [[Big Finish Productions]]. It was written by [[Tim Foley]] and featured [[Christopher Eccleston]] as the [[Ninth Doctor]]. | ||
== Publisher's summary == | == Publisher's summary == | ||
On a chilly space station, [[Ninth Doctor|the Doctor]] meets a group of scientists experimenting with [[cryogenics | On a chilly space station, [[Ninth Doctor|the Doctor]] meets a group of scientists experimenting with [[cryogenics]]. | ||
But when one subject returns from extreme sub-zero temperatures, he does not return alone. A creature awakens that can freeze the soul with icy fingers - [[Jack Frost]] | But when one subject returns from extreme sub-zero temperatures, he does not return alone. A creature awakens that can freeze the soul with icy fingers - [[Jack Frost]]. | ||
== Plot == | == Plot == | ||
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* Dr [[Lenni Fisk]] - [[Thalissa Teixeira]] | * Dr [[Lenni Fisk]] - [[Thalissa Teixeira]] | ||
* [[Kenton (Break the Ice)|Kenton]] - [[Pip Torrens]] | * [[Kenton (Break the Ice)|Kenton]] - [[Pip Torrens]] | ||
* [[Jeanie (Break the Ice)|Jeanie]] / [[System (Break the Ice)|System]] - [[Amy Manson]] | |||
== Worldbuilding == | |||
== | * The Doctor mentions [[Alexa (device)|Alexa]] and [[HAL 9000|HAL]] as AI assistants from points in human history. | ||
* The Doctor notes that the creature goes by many names. On [[Ribos]], he is known as the Bitter King. On Cacophony, he is known as the Cold Bringer. And on [[Earth]], he is known as [[Jack Frost]]. | |||
* The Doctor notes that the creature goes by many names. On Ribos, he is known as the Bitter King. On Cacophony, he is known as the Cold Bringer. And on [[Earth]], he is known as [[Jack Frost]]. | * [[Jack Frost's father]] was the [[king]] of the [[Ice Giant]]s. | ||
* The [[Temporal Glaciers]] were a home of the [[Winter God]]s. | |||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
''to | * Despite being released after ''[[Auld Lang Syne (audio story)|Auld Lang Syne]]'', [[Tim Foley]] intended for ''Break the Ice'' to come before ''Auld Lang Syne''. Both stories were being worked on at the same time by Foley, allowing him to place a reference for ''Break the Ice'' in the script for ''Auld Lang Syne''.<ref>https://twitter.com/verbatimfoley/status/1531657921880379392?s=20&t=fzBDT7HtAOka4kQIc_eQrg</ref> | ||
== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
* At one point the Doctor expresses regret that he no longer has his [[umbrella]], most likely a reference to the umbrella most famously carried by his [[Seventh Doctor|seventh incarnation]]. | |||
* The Doctor promises to take Lenni's son to meet the "real [[Santa Claus|Santa]]". The Doctor mentioned [[Lapland]] as one of his recent "many" Christmasses during a conversation with [[Mandy Litherland]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Auld Lang Syne (audio story)|Auld Lang Syne]]'') | * The Doctor promises to take Lenni's son to meet the "real [[Santa Claus|Santa]]". The Doctor mentioned [[Lapland]] as one of his recent "many" Christmasses during a conversation with [[Mandy Litherland]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Auld Lang Syne (audio story)|Auld Lang Syne]]'') | ||
** In his [[Twelfth Doctor|twelfth incarnation]], the Doctor will meet Santa Claus once again. ([[TV]]: ''[[Last Christmas (TV story)|Last Christmas]]'') | ** In his [[Twelfth Doctor|twelfth incarnation]], the Doctor will meet Santa Claus once again. ([[TV]]: ''[[Last Christmas (TV story)|Last Christmas]]'') | ||
** The Eleventh Doctor once claimed he was good friends with Santa and that his real name was Jeff. ([[TV]]: ''[[A Christmas Carol (TV story)|A Christmas Carol]]'') | ** The [[Eleventh Doctor]] once claimed he was good friends with Santa and that his real name was Jeff. ([[TV]]: ''[[A Christmas Carol (TV story)|A Christmas Carol]]'') | ||
*[[Jack Frost]] states that he has a face in every [[snowflake]]. This is similar to the [[Great Intelligence]], who used sentient snow to monitor and murder people in [[1892]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Snowmen (TV story)|The Snowmen]]'') | * [[Jack Frost]] states that he has a face in every [[snowflake]]. This is similar to the [[Great Intelligence]], who used sentient snow to monitor and murder people in [[1892]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Snowmen (TV story)|The Snowmen]]'') | ||
*Before murdering two members of the crew, | * Before murdering two members of the crew, Frost takes a liking to a paper [[Christmas hat|Christmas crown]]. In his [[Tenth Doctor|tenth incarnation]], the Doctor will wear Christmas crowns with [[Rose Tyler]]'s family following the [[Sycorax invasion of Earth|Sycorax Invasion]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Christmas Invasion (TV story)|The Christmas Invasion]]'') | ||
== Cover gallery == | |||
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Break the Ice (audio story) Alt.jpg|Alternate cover | |||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
{{bigfinish|releases/v/doctor-who-the-ninth-doctor-adventures-into-the-stars-2525}} | {{bigfinish|releases/v/doctor-who-the-ninth-doctor-adventures-into-the-stars-2525}} | ||
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[[Category:Into the Stars audio stories]] | [[Category:Into the Stars audio stories]] | ||
Latest revision as of 22:29, 17 December 2024
Break the Ice was the third and final story in the audio anthology Into the Stars, produced by Big Finish Productions. It was written by Tim Foley and featured Christopher Eccleston as the Ninth Doctor.
Publisher's summary[[edit] | [edit source]]
On a chilly space station, the Doctor meets a group of scientists experimenting with cryogenics.
But when one subject returns from extreme sub-zero temperatures, he does not return alone. A creature awakens that can freeze the soul with icy fingers - Jack Frost.
Plot[[edit] | [edit source]]
to be added
Cast[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The Doctor - Christopher Eccleston
- Pal Andrews - Simon Shepherd
- Dr Lenni Fisk - Thalissa Teixeira
- Kenton - Pip Torrens
- Jeanie / System - Amy Manson
Worldbuilding[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The Doctor mentions Alexa and HAL as AI assistants from points in human history.
- The Doctor notes that the creature goes by many names. On Ribos, he is known as the Bitter King. On Cacophony, he is known as the Cold Bringer. And on Earth, he is known as Jack Frost.
- Jack Frost's father was the king of the Ice Giants.
- The Temporal Glaciers were a home of the Winter Gods.
Notes[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Despite being released after Auld Lang Syne, Tim Foley intended for Break the Ice to come before Auld Lang Syne. Both stories were being worked on at the same time by Foley, allowing him to place a reference for Break the Ice in the script for Auld Lang Syne.[1]
Continuity[[edit] | [edit source]]
- At one point the Doctor expresses regret that he no longer has his umbrella, most likely a reference to the umbrella most famously carried by his seventh incarnation.
- The Doctor promises to take Lenni's son to meet the "real Santa". The Doctor mentioned Lapland as one of his recent "many" Christmasses during a conversation with Mandy Litherland. (AUDIO: Auld Lang Syne)
- In his twelfth incarnation, the Doctor will meet Santa Claus once again. (TV: Last Christmas)
- The Eleventh Doctor once claimed he was good friends with Santa and that his real name was Jeff. (TV: A Christmas Carol)
- Jack Frost states that he has a face in every snowflake. This is similar to the Great Intelligence, who used sentient snow to monitor and murder people in 1892. (TV: The Snowmen)
- Before murdering two members of the crew, Frost takes a liking to a paper Christmas crown. In his tenth incarnation, the Doctor will wear Christmas crowns with Rose Tyler's family following the Sycorax Invasion. (TV: The Christmas Invasion)
Cover gallery[[edit] | [edit source]]
Textless cover
Alternate cover
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External links[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Official Break the Ice page at bigfinish.com
