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|image | |image = <gallery> | ||
Infamy of the Zaross.jpg|CD | |||
Infamy of the Zaross vinyl cover.jpg|Vinyl </gallery> | |||
|series = ''[[The Tenth Doctor Adventures (audio series)|The Tenth Doctor Adventures]]'' | |series = ''[[The Tenth Doctor Adventures (audio series)|The Tenth Doctor Adventures]]'' | ||
|number = 2.1 | |number = 2.1 | ||
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|doctor = Tenth Doctor | |doctor = Tenth Doctor | ||
|companions = [[Rose Tyler|Rose]] | |companions = [[Rose Tyler|Rose]] | ||
|featuring = [[Jackie Tyler]] | |featuring = [[Jackie Tyler|Jackie]] | ||
|enemy = [[ | |enemy = [[Ikron]] | ||
|setting = [[Norwich]], [[2007]] | |setting = [[Norwich]], [[2007]] | ||
|writer = | |writer = John Dorney | ||
|director = [[Nicholas Briggs]] | |director = [[Nicholas Briggs]] | ||
|producer = [[David Richardson]] | |producer = [[David Richardson]] | ||
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|sound = [[Howard Carter (composer)|Howard Carter]] | |sound = [[Howard Carter (composer)|Howard Carter]] | ||
|publisher = Big Finish Productions | |publisher = Big Finish Productions | ||
|release date = | |release date = 23 November 2017 | ||
|format = 1 CD<br/>Download | |format = 1 CD<br/>Download | ||
|production code = BFPDW10TH02A | |production code = BFPDW10TH02A | ||
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|next = The Sword of the Chevalier (audio story) | |next = The Sword of the Chevalier (audio story) | ||
|prev = Death and the Queen (audio story) | |prev = Death and the Queen (audio story) | ||
|epcount = 1}}{{audio stub}} | |epcount = 1 | ||
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'''''Infamy of the Zaross''''' was the first story in ''[[The Tenth Doctor Adventures: Volume Two]]'', produced by [[Big Finish Productions]]. It was written by [[John Dorney]] and featured [[David Tennant]] as the [[Tenth Doctor]] and [[Billie Piper]] as [[Rose Tyler]]. | '''''Infamy of the Zaross''''' was the first story in ''[[The Tenth Doctor Adventures: Volume Two]]'', produced by [[Big Finish Productions]]. It was written by [[John Dorney]] and featured [[David Tennant]] as the [[Tenth Doctor]] and [[Billie Piper]] as [[Rose Tyler]]. | ||
== Publisher's summary == | == Publisher's summary == | ||
When [[Jackie Tyler]] takes an away day to visit her old friend [[Marge Ellmore|Marge]] in [[Norwich]], she finds her [[holiday]] immediately interrupted in the worst way possible - an [[alien invasion]]! The infamous [[Zaross]] have come to take over the [[Earth]]. | When [[Jackie Tyler]] takes an away day to visit her old friend [[Marge Ellmore|Marge]] in [[Norwich]], she finds her [[holiday]] immediately interrupted in the worst way possible - an [[alien invasion]]! The infamous [[Zaross]] have come to take over the [[Earth]]. | ||
Or have they? After Jackie calls in [[Tenth Doctor|the Doctor]] and [[Rose Tyler|Rose]] to deal with the menace, it soon becomes clear that this is a very unusual invasion indeed. | Or have they? After Jackie calls in [[Tenth Doctor|the Doctor]] and [[Rose Tyler|Rose]] to deal with the menace, it soon becomes clear that this is a very unusual invasion indeed. | ||
The Doctor is about to uncover one of the most heinous crimes in the history of the galaxy. And if he can't stop it an awful lot of people are going to die. | The Doctor is about to uncover one of the most heinous crimes in the history of the galaxy. And if he can't stop it an awful lot of people are going to die. | ||
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* The government [[van]]s that arrive in Norwich to clean up after the invasion have "[[Torchwood Institute|Torchwood]]" written on the side. | * The government [[van]]s that arrive in Norwich to clean up after the invasion have "[[Torchwood Institute|Torchwood]]" written on the side. | ||
* The Doctor says that [[the Doctor's TARDIS|the TARDIS]] recognised the [[Sensorite]]s. | * The Doctor says that [[the Doctor's TARDIS|the TARDIS]] recognised the [[Sensorite]]s. | ||
* The Doctor and Rose compare the "Zaross" to the [[Dalek]]s, the [[Sontaran]]s, and the [[ | * The Doctor and Rose compare the "Zaross" to the [[Dalek]]s, the [[Sontaran]]s, and the [[Cybermen]]. | ||
* The Doctor threatens Ikron with the [[Shadow Proclamation]]. | * The Doctor threatens Ikron with the [[Shadow Proclamation]]. | ||
* Rose mentions [[Ashton Kutcher]]. | |||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
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* The [[Torchwood Institute]] makes a cameo at the end of the story. | * The [[Torchwood Institute]] makes a cameo at the end of the story. | ||
* This story was recorded on [[15 May (production)|15 May]] [[2017 (production)|2017]] at [[The Moat Studios]]. | * This story was recorded on [[15 May (production)|15 May]] [[2017 (production)|2017]] at [[The Moat Studios]]. | ||
* This story was first broadcast on [[BBC Radio 4 Extra]] on [[17 September (releases)|17 September]] [[2022 (releases)|2022]].<ref>https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001bylk</ref> It was later edited into two parts which were first broadcast on [[14 November (releases)|14]] and [[15 November (releases)|15 November]] [[2023 (releases)|2023]].<ref>https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001sdzv</ref><ref>https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001sdyg</ref> The first part ends after the Doctor learns that the Zaross' invasion is faked and declares "this ends today". | |||
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== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
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* Rose refers to her encounters with the [[Dalek]]s ([[TV]]: ''[[Dalek (TV story)|Dalek]]'', ''[[Bad Wolf (TV story)|Bad Wolf]]'' / ''[[The Parting of the Ways (TV story)|The Parting of the Ways]]'') and [[Cyberman|Cybermen]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Rise of the Cybermen (TV story)|Rise of the Cybermen]]'' / ''[[The Age of Steel (TV story)|The Age of Steel]]'') | * Rose refers to her encounters with the [[Dalek]]s ([[TV]]: ''[[Dalek (TV story)|Dalek]]'', ''[[Bad Wolf (TV story)|Bad Wolf]]'' / ''[[The Parting of the Ways (TV story)|The Parting of the Ways]]'') and [[Cyberman|Cybermen]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Rise of the Cybermen (TV story)|Rise of the Cybermen]]'' / ''[[The Age of Steel (TV story)|The Age of Steel]]'') | ||
* The Doctor mentions the [[Sensorite]]s as an example of an obscure alien species. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Sensorites (TV story)|The Sensorites]]'') | * The Doctor mentions the [[Sensorite]]s as an example of an obscure alien species. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Sensorites (TV story)|The Sensorites]]'') | ||
== Cover gallery == | |||
<gallery position="center" captionalign="center" hideaddbutton="true"> | |||
Infamy of the Zaross.jpg|Original CD cover | |||
Infamy of the Zaross vinyl cover.jpg|Vinyl cover | |||
Infamy of the Zaross German.jpg|''[[Doctor Who auf Deutsch]]'' cover titled ''Die Schändlichen Zaross'' | |||
</gallery> | |||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
{{bigfinish|releases/v/1659}} | {{bigfinish|releases/v/1659}} | ||
{{bigfinish|releases/v/doctor-who-die-schaendlichen-zaross-1907|Doctor Who auf Deutsch: Die Schändlichen Zaross}} | {{bigfinish|releases/v/doctor-who-die-schaendlichen-zaross-1907|Doctor Who auf Deutsch: Die Schändlichen Zaross}} | ||
== Footnotes == | |||
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[[Category:Stories set in 2007]] | [[Category:Stories set in 2007]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 00:31, 22 October 2024
Infamy of the Zaross was the first story in The Tenth Doctor Adventures: Volume Two, produced by Big Finish Productions. It was written by John Dorney and featured David Tennant as the Tenth Doctor and Billie Piper as Rose Tyler.
Publisher's summary[[edit] | [edit source]]
When Jackie Tyler takes an away day to visit her old friend Marge in Norwich, she finds her holiday immediately interrupted in the worst way possible - an alien invasion! The infamous Zaross have come to take over the Earth.
Or have they? After Jackie calls in the Doctor and Rose to deal with the menace, it soon becomes clear that this is a very unusual invasion indeed.
The Doctor is about to uncover one of the most heinous crimes in the history of the galaxy. And if he can't stop it an awful lot of people are going to die.
Plot[[edit] | [edit source]]
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Cast[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The Doctor - David Tennant
- Rose Tyler - Billie Piper
- Jackie Tyler - Camille Coduri
- Marge Ellmore - Rosie Cavaliero
- Jess Ellmore - Beth Lilly
- Ikron - Guy Henry
- Tanan / Steve - George Watkins
- Leader - George Asprey
Worldbuilding[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The government vans that arrive in Norwich to clean up after the invasion have "Torchwood" written on the side.
- The Doctor says that the TARDIS recognised the Sensorites.
- The Doctor and Rose compare the "Zaross" to the Daleks, the Sontarans, and the Cybermen.
- The Doctor threatens Ikron with the Shadow Proclamation.
- Rose mentions Ashton Kutcher.
Notes[[edit] | [edit source]]
- This was the first Big Finish story to feature Billie Piper.
- The photo chosen to represent Rose on the cover is actually of Cassandra possessing Rose's body. (TV: New Earth) Cassandra does not appear in this story.
- In 2018, this story was re-released on vinyl in a limited run of 750 copies.
- This story was released dubbed in German, as Die Schändlichen Zaross.
- The Torchwood Institute makes a cameo at the end of the story.
- This story was recorded on 15 May 2017 at The Moat Studios.
- This story was first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 Extra on 17 September 2022.[1] It was later edited into two parts which were first broadcast on 14 and 15 November 2023.[2][3] The first part ends after the Doctor learns that the Zaross' invasion is faked and declares "this ends today".
Continuity[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Once the invasion has concluded, the Doctor suggests that he and Rose could visit the Land of Fiction as another opportunity to see fictional characters. (TV: The Mind Robber, AUDIO: The Crooked Man, Legend of the Cybermen, PROSE: Conundrum, Head Games)
- Marge mentions that Rose "[ran] away for a bit" and Jackie said "Stitch this, mate" before attacking the Herazi. (TV: Aliens of London / World War Three)
- Rose is wearing her costume from New Earth, implying that the former has occurred prior to this adventure.
- The Doctor has previously encountered warped TV shows that revelled in killing others. (TV: Vengeance on Varos)
- Rose refers to her encounters with the Daleks (TV: Dalek, Bad Wolf / The Parting of the Ways) and Cybermen. (TV: Rise of the Cybermen / The Age of Steel)
- The Doctor mentions the Sensorites as an example of an obscure alien species. (TV: The Sensorites)
Cover gallery[[edit] | [edit source]]
Original CD cover
Vinyl cover
Doctor Who auf Deutsch cover titled Die Schändlichen Zaross
External links[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Official Infamy of the Zaross page at bigfinish.com
- Official Doctor Who auf Deutsch: Die Schändlichen Zaross page at bigfinish.com
Footnotes[[edit] | [edit source]]
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