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== Publisher's summary == | == Publisher's summary == | ||
After saying their goodbyes to [[George Litefoot|Professor Litefoot]] and [[Henry Gordon Jago]], the Doctor and Leela respond to an alien distress call beamed direct from [[Victorian]] [[England]]. It is the beginning of a journey that will take them to the newly built | After saying their goodbyes to [[George Litefoot|Professor Litefoot]] and [[Henry Gordon Jago]], the Doctor and Leela respond to an alien distress call beamed direct from [[Victorian era|Victorian]] [[England]]. It is the beginning of a journey that will take them to the newly built [[Nerva Beacon|Space Dock Nerva]]… where a long overdue homecoming is expected. | ||
A homecoming that could bring about the end of the human race. | A homecoming that could bring about the end of the human race. | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
* Space Dock Nerva is in orbit of [[Jupiter]]. It is equipped with Security Drudgers. | * Space Dock Nerva is in orbit of [[Jupiter]]. It is equipped with Security Drudgers. | ||
* Exactly twelve years earlier, Alison gave birth to a daughter whom she named Clare. However, she only lived for seven days. | * Exactly twelve years earlier, Alison gave birth to a daughter whom she named Clare. However, she only lived for seven days. | ||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
* [[Raquel Cassidy]] (Dr. Alison Foster) previously played [[Miranda Cleaves]] and her [[Ganger]] [[Miranda Cleaves (Ganger)|duplicate]] in [[DW]]: ''[[The Rebel Flesh]]'' / ''[[The Almost People]]'' as well as [[Mesca]] in [[BFA]]: ''[[The Judgement of Isskar]]'', [[Inquisa]] in [[BFA]]: ''[[Paradoxicide]]'' and [[Destiny Grey]] in [[BFA]]: ''[[Question Marks]]''. | * [[Raquel Cassidy]] (Dr. Alison Foster) previously played [[Miranda Cleaves]] and her [[Ganger]] [[Miranda Cleaves (Ganger)|duplicate]] in [[DW]]: ''[[The Rebel Flesh (TV story)|The Rebel Flesh]]'' / ''[[The Almost People (TV story)|The Almost People]]'' as well as [[Mesca]] in [[BFA]]: ''[[The Judgement of Isskar (audio story)|The Judgement of Isskar]]'', [[Inquisa]] in [[BFA]]: ''[[Paradoxicide (audio story)|Paradoxicide]]'' and [[Destiny Grey]] in [[BFA]]: ''[[Question Marks (audio story)|Quesetion Marks]]''. | ||
* [[Sam Graham]] (Henry McMullan) previously played Gutrie in [[BFA]]: ''[[City of Spires]]''. | * [[Sam Graham]] (Henry McMullan) previously played Gutrie in [[BFA]]: ''[[City of Spires (audio story)|City of Spires]]''. | ||
*[[Tim Bentinck]] (Giles Moreau/Jenkins) | *[[Tim Bentinck]] (Giles Moreau/Jenkins) would play [[Roger Buchman]] in [[BFA]]: ''[[Wirrn Isle (audio story)|Wirrn Isle]]''. | ||
* The artificially intelligent Drudgers were previously featured in the [[Dalek Empire (Big Finish)|''Dalek Empire'' audio series]], likewise written and directed by [[Nicholas Briggs]]. | * The artificially intelligent Drudgers were previously featured in the [[Dalek Empire (Big Finish)|''Dalek Empire'' audio series]], likewise written and directed by [[Nicholas Briggs]]. | ||
* This audio drama was recorded on [[12 September]] [[2011]]. | * This audio drama was recorded on [[12 September]] [[2011]]. | ||
== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
* The Doctor and Leela are still wearing the [[Victorian era]] clothing which they wore while battling [[Li H'sen Chang]] and [[Magnus Greel]] in [[London]] in [[1889]]. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Talons of Weng-Chiang (TV story)|The Talons of Weng-Chiang]]'') | |||
* Leela wonders if she and the Doctor will ever see [[George Litefoot|Professor George Litefoot]] and [[Henry Gordon Jago]] again. Many years after she had left the [[The Doctor's TARDIS|TARDIS]] and taken up residence on [[Gallifrey]], she would be reunited with Jago and Litefoot on being sent to the [[1890s]] by [[Lord President|Lady President]] [[Romana II|Romana]] to investigate the time breaks manifesting in London during that era. ([[JAL]]: ''[[The Ruthven Inheritance]]'', [[JAL]]: ''[[Dead Men's Tales]]'') | * Leela wonders if she and the Doctor will ever see [[George Litefoot|Professor George Litefoot]] and [[Henry Gordon Jago]] again. Many years after she had left the [[The Doctor's TARDIS|TARDIS]] and taken up residence on [[Gallifrey]], she would be reunited with Jago and Litefoot on being sent to the [[1890s]] by [[Lord President|Lady President]] [[Romana II|Romana]] to investigate the time breaks manifesting in London during that era. ([[JAL]]: ''[[The Ruthven Inheritance]]'', [[JAL]]: ''[[Dead Men's Tales]]'') | ||
* The Doctor uses a match from the box of Lucifers given to him by Professor Litefoot. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Talons of Weng-Chiang]]'') | * The Doctor uses a match from the box of Lucifers given to him by Professor Litefoot. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Talons of Weng-Chiang (TV story)|The Talons of Weng-Chiang]]'') | ||
* The Doctor mentions that he once knew a butler whose name was Butler. ([[BFA]]: ''[[The Foe from the Future (audio story)|The Foe from the Future]]'') | * The Doctor mentions that he once knew a butler whose name was Butler. ([[BFA]]: ''[[The Foe from the Future (audio story)|The Foe from the Future]]'') | ||
* The Doctor previously visited the [[Nerva Beacon]] on two occasions in the company of [[Sarah Jane Smith]] and [[Harry Sullivan]]. He tells Commodore Moreau that the Beacon will have "an interesting history." ([[DW]]: ''[[The Ark in Space]]'', [[DW]]: ''[[Revenge of the Cybermen]]'') | * The Doctor previously visited the [[Nerva Beacon]] on two occasions in the company of [[Sarah Jane Smith]] and [[Harry Sullivan]]. He tells Commodore Moreau that the Beacon will have "an interesting history." ([[DW]]: ''[[The Ark in Space (TV story)|The Ark in Space]]'', [[DW]]: ''[[Revenge of the Cybermen (TV story)|Revenge of the Cybermen]]'') | ||
* The Doctor's previous theory that the Beacon once orbited [[Jupiter]] is confirmed. ([[DW]]: ''[[Revenge of the Cybermen]]'') | * The Doctor's previous theory that the Beacon once orbited [[Jupiter]] is confirmed. ([[DW]]: ''[[Revenge of the Cybermen (TV story)|Revenge of the Cybermen]]'') | ||
* The Doctor once again observes that, while it may be irrational, "human beings are quite [his] favourite species." ([[DW]]: ''[[The Ark in Space]]'') | * The Doctor once again observes that, while it may be irrational, "human beings are quite [his] favourite species." ([[DW]]: ''[[The Ark in Space (TV story)|The Ark in Space]]'') | ||
== [[Fourth Doctor - Timeline|Timeline]] == | == [[Fourth Doctor - Timeline|Timeline]] == | ||
Revision as of 20:19, 16 April 2012
Destination: Nerva was the first story in the first series of The Fourth Doctor Adventures.
Publisher's summary
After saying their goodbyes to Professor Litefoot and Henry Gordon Jago, the Doctor and Leela respond to an alien distress call beamed direct from Victorian England. It is the beginning of a journey that will take them to the newly built Space Dock Nerva… where a long overdue homecoming is expected.
A homecoming that could bring about the end of the human race.
Plot
to be added
Cast
- Fourth Doctor - Tom Baker
- Leela - Louise Jameson
- Dr. Alison Foster - Raquel Cassidy
- Henry McMullan/Pilot - Sam Graham
- Laura Craske - Tilly Gaunt
- Giles Moreau/Jenkins - Tim Bentinck
- Jim Hooley/Drelleran 1/Security Guard - Kim Wall
- Lord Jack Corrigan/Drudgers/Drelleran 2 - Tim Treloar
References
- Space Dock Nerva is in orbit of Jupiter. It is equipped with Security Drudgers.
- Exactly twelve years earlier, Alison gave birth to a daughter whom she named Clare. However, she only lived for seven days.
Notes
- Raquel Cassidy (Dr. Alison Foster) previously played Miranda Cleaves and her Ganger duplicate in DW: The Rebel Flesh / The Almost People as well as Mesca in BFA: The Judgement of Isskar, Inquisa in BFA: Paradoxicide and Destiny Grey in BFA: Quesetion Marks.
- Sam Graham (Henry McMullan) previously played Gutrie in BFA: City of Spires.
- Tim Bentinck (Giles Moreau/Jenkins) would play Roger Buchman in BFA: Wirrn Isle.
- The artificially intelligent Drudgers were previously featured in the Dalek Empire audio series, likewise written and directed by Nicholas Briggs.
- This audio drama was recorded on 12 September 2011.
Continuity
- The Doctor and Leela are still wearing the Victorian era clothing which they wore while battling Li H'sen Chang and Magnus Greel in London in 1889. (DW: The Talons of Weng-Chiang)
- Leela wonders if she and the Doctor will ever see Professor George Litefoot and Henry Gordon Jago again. Many years after she had left the TARDIS and taken up residence on Gallifrey, she would be reunited with Jago and Litefoot on being sent to the 1890s by Lady President Romana to investigate the time breaks manifesting in London during that era. (JAL: The Ruthven Inheritance, JAL: Dead Men's Tales)
- The Doctor uses a match from the box of Lucifers given to him by Professor Litefoot. (DW: The Talons of Weng-Chiang)
- The Doctor mentions that he once knew a butler whose name was Butler. (BFA: The Foe from the Future)
- The Doctor previously visited the Nerva Beacon on two occasions in the company of Sarah Jane Smith and Harry Sullivan. He tells Commodore Moreau that the Beacon will have "an interesting history." (DW: The Ark in Space, DW: Revenge of the Cybermen)
- The Doctor's previous theory that the Beacon once orbited Jupiter is confirmed. (DW: Revenge of the Cybermen)
- The Doctor once again observes that, while it may be irrational, "human beings are quite [his] favourite species." (DW: The Ark in Space)
Timeline
- Destination Nerva occurs immediately after DW: The Talons of Weng-Chiang
- Destination Nerva occurs before BFA: The Renaissance Man
External links
- Official Destination: Nerva page at bigfinish.com
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