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|release year = 2024 | |release year = 2024 | ||
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|publisher = [[Big Finish Productions]] | |publisher = [[Big Finish Productions]] | ||
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| | |trailer = Doctor Who - The Quin Dilemma | ||
| | |bts = Colin Baker cuts the Sixth Doctor 40th birthday cake | ||
|series = ''[[The Sixth Doctor Adventures]]'' | |series = ''[[The Sixth Doctor Adventures]]'' | ||
|prev = Purity Unbound (audio anthology) | |prev = Purity Unbound (audio anthology) | ||
|next = | |next = The Trials of a Time Lord (audio story) | ||
}} | |doctor=Sixth Doctor}} | ||
'''''The Quin Dilemma''''' was a full cast audio anthology released on [[22 March (releases)|22 March]] [[2024 (releases)|2024]] by [[Big Finish Productions]] as part of ''[[The Sixth Doctor Adventures]]''. It featured [[Colin Baker]] as the [[Sixth Doctor]], [[Bonnie Langford]] as [[Melanie Bush]], [[Nicola Bryant]] as [[Peri Brown]], [[Lisa Greenwood]] as [[Flip Jackson|Flip Ramon]] and [[Miranda Raison]] as [[Constance Clarke]]. | '''''The Quin Dilemma''''' was a full cast audio anthology released on [[22 March (releases)|22 March]] [[2024 (releases)|2024]]<ref>[https://www.bigfinish.com/news/v/the-four-sixth-doctors The four Sixth Doctors] </ref> by [[Big Finish Productions]] as part of ''[[The Sixth Doctor Adventures]]''. It featured [[Colin Baker]] as the [[Sixth Doctor]], [[Bonnie Langford]] as [[Melanie Bush]], [[Nicola Bryant]] as [[Peri Brown]], [[Lisa Greenwood]] as [[Flip Jackson|Flip Ramon]] and [[Miranda Raison]] as [[Constance Clarke]]. | ||
This anthology marked the [[List of anniversaries|40th anniversary]] of Baker's debut as the Doctor. | This anthology marked the [[List of anniversaries|40th anniversary]] of Baker's debut as the Doctor. | ||
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1. ''[[The Exaltation (audio story)|The Exaltation]]'' by [[Jacqueline Rayner]] | 1. ''[[The Exaltation (audio story)|The Exaltation]]'' by [[Jacqueline Rayner]] | ||
Hints of a temporal anomaly bring the Doctor and [[Melanie Bush|Mel]] to Arunopal on the day [[King]] Otho steps down as ruler. But Otho has a dilemma – which of his five sons should succeed to the throne? He has a deadly game in mind to solve the problem – and the target is a certain [[Time Lord]]... | Hints of a [[temporal anomaly]] bring the Doctor and [[Melanie Bush|Mel]] to [[Arunopal]] on the day [[King]] [[Otho (The Exaltation)|Otho]] steps down as ruler. But Otho has a dilemma – which of his five sons should succeed to the throne? He has a deadly game in mind to solve the problem – and the target is a certain [[Time Lord]]... | ||
2. ''[[Escape from Holy Island (audio story)|Escape from Holy Island]]'' by [[Chris Chapman]] | 2. ''[[Escape from Holy Island (audio story)|Escape from Holy Island]]'' by [[Chris Chapman]] | ||
The history books tell us that on the 8th of June, [[793]] AD, the Holy Island of [[Lindisfarne]] was burnt to the ground by [[Viking]] raiders. But history also records that “fiery | The history books tell us that on the [[8th of June]], [[793]] [[AD]], the [[Holy Island]] of [[Lindisfarne]] was burnt to the ground by [[Viking]] raiders. But history also records that “fiery [[dragon]]s were seen flying in the sky” – can that be true? With time running out, the Doctor, [[Peri Brown|Peri]] and a young [[H. G. Wells]] mobilise the island’s [[monk]]s as the real raiders of Lindisfarne thunder over the [[North Sea]] – and they don’t look like Vikings... | ||
3. ''[[Sibling Rivalry (audio story)|Sibling Rivalry]]'' by [[Robert Valentine]] | 3. ''[[Sibling Rivalry (audio story)|Sibling Rivalry]]'' by [[Robert Valentine]] | ||
The Doctor, [[Constance Clarke|Constance]] and [[Flip Jackson|Flip]] are stuck on an alien planet in the middle of a civil war. To make matters worse, the [[Sontaran]]s have invaded. To make matters worse still, two of the dastardly quins – the volatile Clarent and the odious Dellan – are both on the scene...and the Doctor may not survive their furious competition. | The Doctor, [[Constance Clarke|Constance]] and [[Flip Jackson|Flip]] are stuck on an alien planet in the middle of a [[civil war]]. To make matters worse, the [[Sontaran]]s have invaded. To make matters worse still, two of the dastardly quins – the volatile [[Clarent]] and the odious [[Dellan]] – are both on the scene...and the Doctor may not survive their furious competition. | ||
4. ''[[Children of the Revolution (audio story)|Children of the Revolution]]'' by Robert Valentine | 4. ''[[Children of the Revolution (audio story)|Children of the Revolution]]'' by Robert Valentine | ||
With their plans causing havoc, wicked quins Clarent and Dellan are at loggerheads. But as the schemes of Sontaran Battle Marshal Skurr reach their climax, the only thing more dangerous than the brothers’ competing against each other...is the brothers joining forces. | With their plans causing havoc, wicked quins Clarent and Dellan are at loggerheads. But as the schemes of [[Sontaran Battle Marshal]] [[Skurr]] reach their climax, the only thing more dangerous than the brothers’ competing against each other...is the brothers joining forces. | ||
5. ''[[The Thousand Year Thaw (audio story)|The Thousand Year Thaw]]'' by Chris Chapman | 5. ''[[The Thousand Year Thaw (audio story)|The Thousand Year Thaw]]'' by Chris Chapman | ||
Once every thousand years, the frozen planet of Zycros thaws, revealing the most fertile soil in the universe. For a brief window, Zycros becomes the farming capital of the cosmos, and that brings with it many visitors – including [[The Doctor's TARDIS|a small blue box]] and its two occupants, keen to stretch their legs. But as the ice melts and the temperature rises, the Doctor and Peri realise that this pleasant stroll may be the last one they ever take together... | Once every thousand years, the frozen planet of [[Zycros]] thaws, revealing the most fertile soil in [[the universe]]. For a brief window, Zycros becomes the farming capital of the [[cosmos]], and that brings with it many visitors – including [[The Doctor's TARDIS|a small blue box]] and its two occupants, keen to stretch their legs. But as the [[ice]] melts and the temperature rises, the Doctor and Peri realise that this pleasant stroll may be the last one they ever take together... | ||
6. ''[[The Firstborn (audio story)|The Firstborn]]'' by Jacqueline Rayner | 6. ''[[The Firstborn (audio story)|The Firstborn]]'' by Jacqueline Rayner | ||
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|[[Peri Brown|Peri]], [[H. G. Wells|Herbert]] | |[[Peri Brown|Peri]], [[H. G. Wells|Herbert]] | ||
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|''[[Sibling Rivalry (audio story)|Sibling Rivalry]]'' / ''[[Children of the Revolution (audio story)|Children of the Revolution]]'' | |||
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|[[Flip Jackson|Flip]], [[Constance Clarke|Constance]], Clarent, Dellan, [[Sontaran]]s | |[[Flip Jackson|Flip]], [[Constance Clarke|Constance]], Clarent, Dellan, [[Sontaran]]s | ||
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|''[[The Thousand Year Thaw (audio story)|The Thousand Year Thaw]]'' | |''[[The Thousand Year Thaw (audio story)|The Thousand Year Thaw]]'' | ||
|Chris Chapman | |Chris Chapman | ||
|Peri | |Peri | ||
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|''[[The Firstborn (audio story)|The Firstborn]]'' | |''[[The Firstborn (audio story)|The Firstborn]]'' | ||
|Jacqueline Rayner | |Jacqueline Rayner | ||
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== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
* The anthology is called ''The Quin Dilemma'' as a reference to [[Colin Baker]]'s first TV story {{cs|The Twin Dilemma (TV story)}} from [[1984 (releases)|1984]], 40 years prior. | * The anthology is called ''The Quin Dilemma'' as a reference to [[Colin Baker]]'s first TV story {{cs|The Twin Dilemma (TV story)}} from [[1984 (releases)|1984]], 40 years prior. | ||
* The download version was released with the ''[[Interludes]]'' bonus story ''[[The Ultimate Poe (audio story)|The Ultimate Poe]]''. It was originally due to be released alongside a story entitled ''[[The Memory Eaters (unproduced audio story)|The Memory Eaters]]'' by [[Alison Lawson]], but this was later changed.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20240203172033/https://www.bigfinish.com/releases/v/doctor-who-the-sixth-doctor-adventures-the-quin-dilemma-2873</ref> | * The day this audio anthology released is also the [[22 March (releases)|same day]] that [[The Twin Dilemma (TV story)#Part one|part one]] of ''The Twin Dilemma'' aired. | ||
* The | * The download version was released with the ''[[Interludes]]'' bonus story ''[[The Ultimate Poe (audio story)|The Ultimate Poe]]''. It was originally due to be released alongside a story entitled ''[[The Memory Eaters (unproduced audio story)|The Memory Eaters]]'' by [[Alison Lawson]], but this was later changed.<ref>'About' tab of [https://web.archive.org/web/20240203172033/https://www.bigfinish.com/releases/v/doctor-who-the-sixth-doctor-adventures-the-quin-dilemma-2873 the official ''The Quin Dilemma'' page] at [https://www.bigfinish.com bigfinish.com]. (Archived 3 February 2024)</ref> | ||
* The six stories were recorded on [[6 October (production)|6 October]], [[13 November (production)|13 November]] and [[18 December (production)|18 December]] [[2023 (production)|2023]] at [[the Soundhouse]].<ref>'Backstage' tab of [https://www.bigfinish.com/releases/v/doctor-who-the-sixth-doctor-adventures-the-quin-dilemma-2873 the official ''The Quin Dilemma'' page] at [https://www.bigfinish.com bigfinish.com].</ref> | |||
* Each story comes with Behind the Scenes Interviews extras. | |||
== Gallery == | |||
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The Quin Dilemma textless.jpg|Textless cover | |||
The Quin Dilemma (audio anthology) alt.jpg|Alternate cover | |||
Quin Dilemma DWM illustration.jpg|Illustration by [[Jamie Lenman]] in [[DWM 602]] | |||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
Latest revision as of 06:27, 9 October 2024
The Quin Dilemma was a full cast audio anthology released on 22 March 2024[1] by Big Finish Productions as part of The Sixth Doctor Adventures. It featured Colin Baker as the Sixth Doctor, Bonnie Langford as Melanie Bush, Nicola Bryant as Peri Brown, Lisa Greenwood as Flip Ramon and Miranda Raison as Constance Clarke.
This anthology marked the 40th anniversary of Baker's debut as the Doctor.
Publisher's summary[[edit] | [edit source]]
To celebrate forty years of wandering through time and space in style, the Sixth Doctor and some of his best friends are about to find themselves in the adventure of his lives...
1. The Exaltation by Jacqueline Rayner
Hints of a temporal anomaly bring the Doctor and Mel to Arunopal on the day King Otho steps down as ruler. But Otho has a dilemma – which of his five sons should succeed to the throne? He has a deadly game in mind to solve the problem – and the target is a certain Time Lord...
2. Escape from Holy Island by Chris Chapman
The history books tell us that on the 8th of June, 793 AD, the Holy Island of Lindisfarne was burnt to the ground by Viking raiders. But history also records that “fiery dragons were seen flying in the sky” – can that be true? With time running out, the Doctor, Peri and a young H. G. Wells mobilise the island’s monks as the real raiders of Lindisfarne thunder over the North Sea – and they don’t look like Vikings...
3. Sibling Rivalry by Robert Valentine
The Doctor, Constance and Flip are stuck on an alien planet in the middle of a civil war. To make matters worse, the Sontarans have invaded. To make matters worse still, two of the dastardly quins – the volatile Clarent and the odious Dellan – are both on the scene...and the Doctor may not survive their furious competition.
4. Children of the Revolution by Robert Valentine
With their plans causing havoc, wicked quins Clarent and Dellan are at loggerheads. But as the schemes of Sontaran Battle Marshal Skurr reach their climax, the only thing more dangerous than the brothers’ competing against each other...is the brothers joining forces.
5. The Thousand Year Thaw by Chris Chapman
Once every thousand years, the frozen planet of Zycros thaws, revealing the most fertile soil in the universe. For a brief window, Zycros becomes the farming capital of the cosmos, and that brings with it many visitors – including a small blue box and its two occupants, keen to stretch their legs. But as the ice melts and the temperature rises, the Doctor and Peri realise that this pleasant stroll may be the last one they ever take together...
6. The Firstborn by Jacqueline Rayner
The Quins have succeeded in their quest – a little too well. Multiple Doctors congregate on Arunopal, bringing with them a terrible threat to reality...
Stories[[edit] | [edit source]]
| # | Title | Author | Director | Featuring | Released | Pr. code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Exaltation | Jacqueline Rayner | Sam Clemens | Mel | 22 March 2024 | BFPDWDR0605 |
| 2 | Escape from Holy Island | Chris Chapman | Peri, Herbert | |||
| 3 / 4 | Sibling Rivalry / Children of the Revolution | Robert Valentine | Flip, Constance, Clarent, Dellan, Sontarans | |||
| 5 | The Thousand Year Thaw | Chris Chapman | Peri | |||
| 6 | The Firstborn | Jacqueline Rayner | Clarent, Dellan |
Notes[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The anthology is called The Quin Dilemma as a reference to Colin Baker's first TV story The Twin Dilemma [+]Loading...["The Twin Dilemma (TV story)"] from 1984, 40 years prior.
- The day this audio anthology released is also the same day that part one of The Twin Dilemma aired.
- The download version was released with the Interludes bonus story The Ultimate Poe. It was originally due to be released alongside a story entitled The Memory Eaters by Alison Lawson, but this was later changed.[2]
- The six stories were recorded on 6 October, 13 November and 18 December 2023 at the Soundhouse.[3]
- Each story comes with Behind the Scenes Interviews extras.
Gallery[[edit] | [edit source]]
Textless cover
Alternate cover
Illustration by Jamie Lenman in DWM 602
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External links[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Official The Quin Dilemma page at bigfinish.com
Footnotes[[edit] | [edit source]]
- ↑ The four Sixth Doctors
- ↑ 'About' tab of the official The Quin Dilemma page at bigfinish.com. (Archived 3 February 2024)
- ↑ 'Backstage' tab of the official The Quin Dilemma page at bigfinish.com.
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