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writer= [[Lance Parkin]] | | writer= [[Lance Parkin]] | | ||
director= [[Gary Russell]] | | director= [[Gary Russell]] | | ||
post production= [[Jim Mortimore]]| | |||
music=[[Jane Elphinstone]]| | |||
cover=[[Clayton Hickman]]| | |||
publisher= [[Big Finish Productions]] | | publisher= [[Big Finish Productions]] | | ||
release date= [[September]] [[2003]] | | release date= [[September]] [[2003]] | | ||
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'''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was the forty-eighth [[Big Finish Doctor Who audio stories|monthly ''Doctor Who'' audio story]] produced by [[Big Finish Productions]]. It marked the first appearance in an audio story by [[Davros]], played by [[Terry Molloy]] opposite [[Colin Baker]]'s [[Sixth Doctor]]. | |||
== Publisher's summary == | == Publisher's summary == | ||
[[File:Davros_Comic_Preview.jpg|thumb| | [[File:Davros_Comic_Preview.jpg|thumb|Illustrated preview from [[DWM 335]] by [[Martin Geraghty]].]] | ||
TAI stock has shot up by over fifteen percent on news that galaxy-famous scientist Davros, controversial creator of the | TAI stock has shot up by over fifteen percent on news that galaxy-famous scientist [[Davros]], controversial creator of the [[Dalek]]s, has been hired to work on unspecified technological projects. | ||
Davros has been given the chance to redeem himself. | Davros has been given the chance to redeem himself. | ||
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Humanity stands on the verge of a new era, but it needs the help of the galaxy's greatest ever scientist. But Davros is dead... isn't he? | Humanity stands on the verge of a new era, but it needs the help of the galaxy's greatest ever scientist. But Davros is dead... isn't he? | ||
From the bunkers and shelters of ancient Skaro to the gleaming domes of the future Earth Empire, Davros has always been a man of destiny. Now he's working for mankind's benefit. But how much do we really know about Davros? | From the bunkers and shelters of ancient [[Skaro]] to the gleaming domes of the future [[Earth Empire]], Davros has always been a man of destiny. Now he's working for mankind's benefit. But how much do we really know about Davros? | ||
Has Davros really turned over a new leaf? The Doctor certainly doesn't think so. But is the Doctor always right? | Has Davros really turned over a new leaf? [[Sixth Doctor|The Doctor]] certainly doesn't think so. But is the Doctor always right? | ||
==Plot== | |||
''to be added'' | |||
== Cast == | == Cast == | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
===[[:Category:Astronomical objects|Astronomical objects]]=== | |||
* [[Skaro]] is in the same galaxy as [[Earth]], [[Mutter's Spiral]]. | * [[Skaro]] is in the same galaxy as [[Earth]], [[Mutter's Spiral]]. | ||
* Skaro has two moons: [[Falkus]] and [[Omega Mysterium]]. Davros tells Lorraine Baynes that he has never seen them, though presumably he means that he has never seen them from space. In his youth, they could be seen clearly from his stepfather [[Nasgard|Colonel Nasgard]]'s house on [[Lake of Mutations|Drammakin Lake]]. Elsewhere on Skaro, they were obscured by the high levels of radiation in the atmosphere. ([[BFD]]: ''[[Innocence (audio story)|Innocence]]'') | * Skaro has two moons: [[Falkus]] and [[Omega Mysterium]]. Davros tells Lorraine Baynes that he has never seen them, though presumably he means that he has never seen them from space. In his youth, they could be seen clearly from his stepfather [[Nasgard|Colonel Nasgard]]'s house on [[Lake of Mutations|Drammakin Lake]]. Elsewhere on Skaro, they were obscured by the high levels of radiation in the atmosphere. ([[BFD]]: ''[[Innocence (audio story)|Innocence]]'') | ||
===[[:Category:Companies|Companies]]=== | |||
* TransAllied Inc (TAI) is one the largest corporations in the galaxy. It is run by [[Arnold Baynes]]. It was founded by his ancestors in the [[38th century]]. TAI sells robots, starships, terraformers, medical equipment, explosives, foodstuffs, protective clothing, weft engines, computer brains, recreational narcotics, laser cannons and more. | * TransAllied Inc (TAI) is one the largest corporations in the galaxy. It is run by [[Arnold Baynes]]. It was founded by his ancestors in the [[38th century]]. TAI sells robots, starships, terraformers, medical equipment, explosives, foodstuffs, protective clothing, weft engines, computer brains, recreational narcotics, laser cannons and more. | ||
===[[:Category:Daleks|Daleks]]=== | |||
* The Daleks have not been active since the end of the last Dalek War a century earlier. This could refer to the invasion and subsequent occupation of Mutter's Spiral by the [[Dalek Empire]] from the [[Seriphia Galaxy]] in the [[42nd century]], beginning in [[4162]]. | * The Daleks have not been active since the end of the last Dalek War a century earlier. This could refer to the invasion and subsequent occupation of Mutter's Spiral by the [[Dalek Empire]] from the [[Seriphia Galaxy]] in the [[42nd century]], beginning in [[4162]]. | ||
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* This story marks the first appearance of [[Davros]] in an audio drama. | * This story marks the first appearance of [[Davros]] in an audio drama. | ||
* [[Wendy Padbury]] (Lorraine Baynes) previously played the [[Second Doctor]]'s companion [[Zoe Heriot]]. | * [[Wendy Padbury]] (Lorraine Baynes) previously played the [[Second Doctor]]'s companion [[Zoe Heriot]]. | ||
* Lorraine Baynes' name is most likely intended as a reference to the [[1985]] science fiction comedy film '' | * Lorraine Baynes' name is most likely intended as a reference to the [[1985]] science fiction comedy film ''{{w|Back to the Future}}'' as {{w|Marty McFly]]'s mother's maiden name is [[wikipedia:List of Back to the Future characters#Lorraine Baines McFly|Lorraine Baines]]. | ||
* Chronologically, this is the earliest audio drama to feature the Sixth Doctor. | * Chronologically, this is the earliest audio drama to feature the Sixth Doctor. | ||
* [[David Bickerstaff]] would later reprise his role as [[Ral|Scientist Ral]] in [[BFD]]: ''[[Corruption (audio story)|Corruption]]'' and [[BFD]]: ''[[Guilt (audio story)|Guilt]]''. | * [[David Bickerstaff]] would later reprise his role as [[Ral|Scientist Ral]] in [[BFD]]: ''[[Corruption (audio story)|Corruption]]'' and [[BFD]]: ''[[Guilt (audio story)|Guilt]]''. | ||
* This audio drama was recorded on [[27 January|27]] and [[28 January]] [[2003]]. | * This audio drama was recorded on [[27 January|27]] and [[28 January]] [[2003]]. | ||
*An illustrated preview by [[Martin Geraghty]] appeared in [[DWM 335]]. | |||
== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
Revision as of 07:03, 8 August 2012
Davros was the forty-eighth monthly Doctor Who audio story produced by Big Finish Productions. It marked the first appearance in an audio story by Davros, played by Terry Molloy opposite Colin Baker's Sixth Doctor.
Publisher's summary
TAI stock has shot up by over fifteen percent on news that galaxy-famous scientist Davros, controversial creator of the Daleks, has been hired to work on unspecified technological projects.
Davros has been given the chance to redeem himself.
Humanity stands on the verge of a new era, but it needs the help of the galaxy's greatest ever scientist. But Davros is dead... isn't he?
From the bunkers and shelters of ancient Skaro to the gleaming domes of the future Earth Empire, Davros has always been a man of destiny. Now he's working for mankind's benefit. But how much do we really know about Davros?
Has Davros really turned over a new leaf? The Doctor certainly doesn't think so. But is the Doctor always right?
Plot
to be added
Cast
- The Doctor - Colin Baker
- Davros - Terry Molloy
- Arnold Baynes - Bernard Horsfall
- Lorraine Baynes - Wendy Padbury
- Willis - Eddie de Oliveira
- Kimberly Todd - Ruth Sillers
- Shan - Katarina Olsson
- Scientist Ral - David Bickerstaff
- Kaled Medics - Louise Falkner, Karl Hansen
- Pilot - Andrew Westfield
References
Astronomical objects
- Skaro is in the same galaxy as Earth, Mutter's Spiral.
- Skaro has two moons: Falkus and Omega Mysterium. Davros tells Lorraine Baynes that he has never seen them, though presumably he means that he has never seen them from space. In his youth, they could be seen clearly from his stepfather Colonel Nasgard's house on Drammakin Lake. Elsewhere on Skaro, they were obscured by the high levels of radiation in the atmosphere. (BFD: Innocence)
Companies
- TransAllied Inc (TAI) is one the largest corporations in the galaxy. It is run by Arnold Baynes. It was founded by his ancestors in the 38th century. TAI sells robots, starships, terraformers, medical equipment, explosives, foodstuffs, protective clothing, weft engines, computer brains, recreational narcotics, laser cannons and more.
Daleks
- The Daleks have not been active since the end of the last Dalek War a century earlier. This could refer to the invasion and subsequent occupation of Mutter's Spiral by the Dalek Empire from the Seriphia Galaxy in the 42nd century, beginning in 4162.
Notes
- This story marks the first appearance of Davros in an audio drama.
- Wendy Padbury (Lorraine Baynes) previously played the Second Doctor's companion Zoe Heriot.
- Lorraine Baynes' name is most likely intended as a reference to the 1985 science fiction comedy film Back to the Future as {{w|Marty McFly]]'s mother's maiden name is Lorraine Baines.
- Chronologically, this is the earliest audio drama to feature the Sixth Doctor.
- David Bickerstaff would later reprise his role as Scientist Ral in BFD: Corruption and BFD: Guilt.
- This audio drama was recorded on 27 and 28 January 2003.
- An illustrated preview by Martin Geraghty appeared in DWM 335.
Continuity
- Davros describes in detail how it felt when he was imprisoned in cryogenic suspension for ninety years. (DW: Destiny of the Daleks, DW: Resurrection of the Daleks)
- The events surrounding the flashback sequences would later be revisited and explored in more detail in BFD: Corruption, in which Katarina Olsson reprises her role as Shan. Councillor Valron, who is mentioned in this story, appears in Corruption as played by Sean Carlsen.
- This is Davros' first of four known encounters with the Doctor during his sixth incarnation. The others occurred in Tranquil Repose on Necros (DW: Revelation of the Daleks), in Waterloo, Belgium in June 1815 (BFA: The Curse of Davros) and on Lethe (BFA: The Juggernauts).
Timeline
For the the Sixth Doctor
- Davros occurs after ST: Teach Yourself Ballroom Dancing [Part I]
- Davros occurs before BFA: Cryptobiosis
For Davros
- Davros occurs after DW: Resurrection of the Daleks
- Davros occurs before DW: Revelation of the Daleks
For Davros (Flashbacks)
- Davros occurs during BFD: Corruption
External links
- Official Davros page at bigfinish.com
- Davros at the Doctor Who Reference Guide
- DisContinuity for Davros at Tetrapyriarbus - The DisContinuity Guide
