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|range            = The Companion Chronicles
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|featuring2      = K9 Mark II
|featuring2      = K9 Mark II
|enemy            = [[Karna|Dame Karna]], [[Burndroid]]s
|enemy            = [[Karna|Dame Karna]], [[Burndroid]]s
|setting          = [[Vita Novus]], the [[32nd century]]  
|setting          = [[Vita Novus]], the [[32nd century]]
|writer          = [[Jonathan Morris]]
|writer          = Jonathan Morris
|director        = [[Mark J Thompson]]
|director        = [[Mark J Thompson]]
|producer        = [[Sharon Gosling]] and Mark J Thompson
|producer        = [[Sharon Gosling]] and Mark J Thompson
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|cover            = [[Simon Holub]]
|cover            = [[Simon Holub]]
|publisher        = Big Finish Productions  
|publisher        = Big Finish Productions  
|release date    = [[19 February (releases)|19 February]] [[2007 (releases)|2007]]
|release date    = 19 February 2007
|format          = 1 CD<br/>Download  
|format          = 1 CD<br/>Download
|production code  = BFPDWCC04
|production code  = BFPDWCC04
|isbn            = ISBN 978-1-84435-266-1  
|isbn            = ISBN 978-1-84435-266-1
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== Continuity ==
== Continuity ==
* Romana uses the same technique to stop her hearts as she did on [[Skaro]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Destiny of the Daleks (TV story)|Destiny of the Daleks]]'')
* Romana uses the same technique to stop her hearts as she did on [[Skaro]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Destiny of the Daleks (TV story)|Destiny of the Daleks]]'')
* Romana mentions [[the Doctor's TARDIS|the TARDIS]]' [[food machine]], when the Doctor is talking about [[doughnut]]s. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Daleks (TV story)|The Daleks]]'')
* Romana mentions [[the Doctor's TARDIS|the TARDIS]]'s [[food machine]], when the Doctor is talking about [[doughnut]]s. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Daleks (TV story)|The Daleks]]'')
* The Doctor claims to hate [[celery]], in contrast to his [[Fifth Doctor|next incarnation]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Castrovalva (TV story)|Castrovalva]]'', ''[[The Caves of Androzani (TV story)|The Caves of Androzani]]'')
* The Doctor claims to hate [[celery]], in contrast to his [[Fifth Doctor|next incarnation]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Castrovalva (TV story)|Castrovalva]]'', ''[[The Caves of Androzani (TV story)|The Caves of Androzani]]'')
* At the spa, Romana saw some [[human]]s, ([[TV]]: ''[[An Unearthly Child (TV story)|An Unearthly Child]]'' et al.) some [[Morestran]]s ([[TV]]: ''[[Planet of Evil (TV story)|Planet of Evil]]'') and a couple of [[Shelternax]], some [[Pakhar]]s, ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Legacy (novel)|Legacy]]'' et al.) and some [[Lurman]]s, ([[TV]]: ''[[Carnival of Monsters (TV story)|Carnival of Monsters]]'') as well as a couple of leopard-like species she couldn't identify.
* At the spa, Romana saw some [[human]]s, ([[TV]]: ''[[An Unearthly Child (TV story)|An Unearthly Child]]'' et al.) some [[Morestran]]s ([[TV]]: ''[[Planet of Evil (TV story)|Planet of Evil]]'') and a couple of [[Shelternax]], some [[Pakhar]]s, ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Legacy (novel)|Legacy]]'' et al.) and some [[Lurman]]s, ([[TV]]: ''[[Carnival of Monsters (TV story)|Carnival of Monsters]]'') as well as a couple of leopard-like species she couldn't identify.

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The Beautiful People was the fourth and final story of the first series of The Companion Chronicles, produced by Big Finish Productions. It was written by Jonathan Morris, narrated by Lalla Ward and featured the Fourth Doctor, Romana II and K9 Mark II.

Publisher's summary[[edit] | [edit source]]

Put all your worries behind you.

Situated in fifty acres of relaxing sculpted gardens, the Vita Novus Health Spa offers a sanctuary from the stresses and strains of 32nd century life. Our exclusive programme of weight loss therapy is celebrated throughout the galaxy for its ease, simplicity and one-hundred-per-cent success rate. No matter how full-figured you may be, we can make you slimmer, healthier - and happier.

In fact, you will leave Vita Novus feeling like an entirely new person. And that's guaranteed.

We cater for all endoskeletal carbon-based life-forms. All major credit cards accepted. Parties welcome.

Plot[[edit] | [edit source]]

Part One: Too Good to Be True[[edit] | [edit source]]

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Part Two: The Complete Makeover[[edit] | [edit source]]

to be added

Part Three: Slim Chances and Narrow Escapes[[edit] | [edit source]]

to be added

Part Four: Live and Let Diet[[edit] | [edit source]]

to be added

Cast[[edit] | [edit source]]

Worldbuilding[[edit] | [edit source]]

Notes[[edit] | [edit source]]

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  • This story was recorded at The Moat Studios.
  • While originally set for release in January 2006, it was announced on 1 February that the release of the first series of Companion Chronicles was to be delayed until 5 February.[1] The announcement of their release came on 19 February[2], however this followed a gap of communications since the original announcement that release was delayed, so it is difficult to pinpoint a more precise release date than February.
  • Jon Culshaw's brief cameo appearance as the character in The Kingmaker notwithstanding, this is the first Big Finish audio drama to feature the Fourth Doctor.
  • The Doctor and K9 are absent from parts two and three.
  • Along with The Pyralis Effect, this is one of only two appearances of K9 Mark II in The Companion Chronicles.
  • There are multiple sly references to "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" series by Douglas Adams. ("tired TV executives", the Doctor buys Romana a towel, etc)
  • This story takes place between Nightmare of Eden and The Horns of Nimon.
  • This story was told from Romana's perspective.

Continuity[[edit] | [edit source]]

Footnotes[[edit] | [edit source]]

  1. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20070201233238/http://bigfinish.com:80/
  2. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20070225185958/http://www.bigfinish.com:80

External links[[edit] | [edit source]]

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