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}}'''''Resistance''''' was a | }}'''''Resistance''''' was a 2009 [[Big Finish]] audio play in the ''[[The Companion Chronicles|Companion Chronicles]]'' range. Though it was not the first Big Finish release to feature the vocal talents of [[Anneke Wills]], it was the first time that she had played the character of [[Polly Wright]] since the television story ''[[The Faceless Ones (TV story)|The Faceless Ones]]'' in 1967. It was further notable for being a so-called "pure historical" — a story that occurred in [[Earth]]'s past and involved no alien but the [[the Doctor|Doctor]]. | ||
Because of its setting in [[1944]], one year after Polly's birth, it explored details about Polly's personal past. Amongst other things, it was the first piece of performed ''[[Doctor Who]]'' in which Polly's last name was definitively confirmed to be "Wright". | Because of its setting in [[1944]], one year after Polly's birth, it explored details about Polly's personal past. Amongst other things, it was the first piece of performed ''[[Doctor Who]]'' in which Polly's last name was definitively confirmed to be "Wright". | ||
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[[February]], [[1944]]: [[France]] is occupied by the [[Nazi|Third Reich]], the [[Milice|French Gestapo]] has an iron grip and the [[French Resistance|native resistance]] attempts to overthrow the invaders. On one quiet winter's night, a British plane crashes to the ground, leaving a flying officer desperate to escape via the evasion lines. | [[February]], [[1944]]: [[France]] is occupied by the [[Nazi|Third Reich]], the [[Milice|French Gestapo]] has an iron grip and the [[French Resistance|native resistance]] attempts to overthrow the invaders. On one quiet winter's night, a British plane crashes to the ground, leaving a flying officer desperate to escape via the evasion lines. | ||
Separated from [[The Doctor's TARDIS|the TARDIS]], [[Ben Jackson|Ben]] and [[Jamie McCrimmon|Jamie]], the [[Second Doctor|Doctor]] and [[Polly Wright|Polly]] find themselves with enemies on all sides. Trapped in one of the darkest times in history, Polly discovers that humanity can be just as dangerous as any threat from outer space. She resolves to make a difference | Separated from [[The Doctor's TARDIS|the TARDIS]], [[Ben Jackson|Ben]] and [[Jamie McCrimmon|Jamie]], the [[Second Doctor|Doctor]] and [[Polly Wright|Polly]] find themselves with enemies on all sides. Trapped in one of the darkest times in history, Polly discovers that humanity can be just as dangerous as any threat from outer space. She resolves to make a difference — even if it means leaving the Doctor forever... | ||
== Plot == | == Plot == | ||
=== Part | === Part one === | ||
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=== Part | === Part two === | ||
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== Cast == | == Cast == | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
* Polly tells the Doctor that she would rather fight the [[Dalek]]s and the [[Cyberman (Mondas)|Cybermen]] than confront the evils on her own planet — in particular, the [[Nazi]]s and their allies. | * Polly tells the Doctor that she would rather fight the [[Dalek]]s and the [[Cyberman (Mondas)|Cybermen]] than confront the evils on her own planet — in particular, the [[Nazi]]s and their allies. | ||
[[File:Resistance clean.jpg|thumb|Textless cover art]] | [[File:Resistance clean.jpg|thumb|Textless cover art]] | ||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
* The script allows [[Anneke Wills]] and [[John Sackville]] to share narration duties, though Wills exclusively narrates any scenes involving the TARDIS crew. There is no particularly strong narrative reason for this, but it does help the listener distinguish between two types of scene. Ones where Polly was present are narrated by Wills, while Sackville handles narration duties for scenes where Polly was not ostensibly within earshot. | * The script allows [[Anneke Wills]] and [[John Sackville]] to share narration duties, though Wills exclusively narrates any scenes involving the TARDIS crew. There is no particularly strong narrative reason for this, but it does help the listener distinguish between two types of scene. Ones where Polly was present are narrated by Wills, while Sackville handles narration duties for scenes where Polly was not ostensibly within earshot. | ||
* Unlike many stories in the ''Companion Chronicles'' range, there is no "framing element" in which an older Polly has some sort of narrative in the present with another character. Instead, the story begins and ends firmly in 1944, with Polly never appearing as some sort of older version of herself. | * Unlike many stories in the ''Companion Chronicles'' range, there is no "framing element" in which an older Polly has some sort of narrative in the present with another character. Instead, the story begins and ends firmly in 1944, with Polly never appearing as some sort of older version of herself. | ||
* This story introduces Polly's uncle, [[Randolph Wright]] and gives more details about Polly's family than any other story. | * Polly was not given a surname in televised ''Doctor Who''. This story's liberal use of the "Wright" surname is a confirmation of [[Gary Russell]]'s usage of it in the novel ''[[Invasion of the Cat-People (novel)|Invasion of the Cat-People]]''. | ||
* This story introduces Polly's uncle, [[Randolph Wright]], and gives more details about Polly's family than any other story. | |||
* Chronologically, this is the earliest audio drama to feature the Second Doctor. | * Chronologically, this is the earliest audio drama to feature the Second Doctor. | ||
* This audio drama was recorded on [[2 May (production)|2 May]] | * This audio drama was recorded on [[2 May (production)|2 May]] 2008. | ||
== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
* The Doctor refers to the events surrounding his recent [[regeneration]] and acknowledges Polly's faithfulness during that period, saying, "Without your help, I wouldn't be the man I am." ([[TV]]: ''[[The Power of the Daleks (TV story)|The Power of the Daleks]]'') | * The Doctor refers to the events surrounding his recent [[regeneration]] and acknowledges Polly's faithfulness during that period, saying, "Without your help, I wouldn't be the man I am." ([[TV]]: ''[[The Power of the Daleks (TV story)|The Power of the Daleks]]'') | ||
* The [[Eighth Doctor]] would later visit [[France|Vichy France]] in the company of [[Lucie Miller]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Scapegoat (audio story)|The Scapegoat]]'') | * The [[Eighth Doctor]] would later visit [[France|Vichy France]] in the company of [[Lucie Miller]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Scapegoat (audio story)|The Scapegoat]]'') | ||
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Revision as of 01:05, 7 June 2015
Resistance was a 2009 Big Finish audio play in the Companion Chronicles range. Though it was not the first Big Finish release to feature the vocal talents of Anneke Wills, it was the first time that she had played the character of Polly Wright since the television story The Faceless Ones in 1967. It was further notable for being a so-called "pure historical" — a story that occurred in Earth's past and involved no alien but the Doctor.
Because of its setting in 1944, one year after Polly's birth, it explored details about Polly's personal past. Amongst other things, it was the first piece of performed Doctor Who in which Polly's last name was definitively confirmed to be "Wright".
Publisher's summary
February, 1944: France is occupied by the Third Reich, the French Gestapo has an iron grip and the native resistance attempts to overthrow the invaders. On one quiet winter's night, a British plane crashes to the ground, leaving a flying officer desperate to escape via the evasion lines.
Separated from the TARDIS, Ben and Jamie, the Doctor and Polly find themselves with enemies on all sides. Trapped in one of the darkest times in history, Polly discovers that humanity can be just as dangerous as any threat from outer space. She resolves to make a difference — even if it means leaving the Doctor forever...
Plot
Part one
to be added
Part two
to be added
Cast
References
- Polly tells the Doctor that she would rather fight the Daleks and the Cybermen than confront the evils on her own planet — in particular, the Nazis and their allies.
Notes
- The script allows Anneke Wills and John Sackville to share narration duties, though Wills exclusively narrates any scenes involving the TARDIS crew. There is no particularly strong narrative reason for this, but it does help the listener distinguish between two types of scene. Ones where Polly was present are narrated by Wills, while Sackville handles narration duties for scenes where Polly was not ostensibly within earshot.
- Unlike many stories in the Companion Chronicles range, there is no "framing element" in which an older Polly has some sort of narrative in the present with another character. Instead, the story begins and ends firmly in 1944, with Polly never appearing as some sort of older version of herself.
- Polly was not given a surname in televised Doctor Who. This story's liberal use of the "Wright" surname is a confirmation of Gary Russell's usage of it in the novel Invasion of the Cat-People.
- This story introduces Polly's uncle, Randolph Wright, and gives more details about Polly's family than any other story.
- Chronologically, this is the earliest audio drama to feature the Second Doctor.
- This audio drama was recorded on 2 May 2008.
Continuity
- The Doctor refers to the events surrounding his recent regeneration and acknowledges Polly's faithfulness during that period, saying, "Without your help, I wouldn't be the man I am." (TV: The Power of the Daleks)
- The Eighth Doctor would later visit Vichy France in the company of Lucie Miller. (AUDIO: The Scapegoat)
- Polly mentions the Cybermen, whom she encountered in the Snowcap in Antarctica in December 1986, shortly before the Doctor's regeneration. (TV: The Tenth Planet)
External links
- Official Resistance page at bigfinish.com
- Resistance at the Doctor Who Reference Guide
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