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'''''Gallifrey''''' is an ongoing series produced by [[Big Finish Productions]] centring on [[Gallifrey]] and its affairs, both internal and external. | '''''Gallifrey''''' is an ongoing series produced by [[Big Finish Productions]] centring on [[Gallifrey]] and its affairs, both internal and external. Eight series have been released to date. | ||
The main focus of the story is split between [[Lord President|Lady President]] [[Romana II|Romana]], as portrayed by [[Lalla Ward]], and [[Leela]], as portrayed by [[Louise Jameson]]. It also featured the return of [[Mary Tamm]] as [[Romana I|Romana's first incarnation]]. | The main focus of the story is split between [[Lord President|Lady President]] [[Romana II|Romana]], as portrayed by [[Lalla Ward]], and [[Leela]], as portrayed by [[Louise Jameson]]. It also featured the return of [[Mary Tamm]] as [[Romana I|Romana's first incarnation]] and the introduction of a [[Trey|new incarnation]]. | ||
The first three series took the form of single releases. Beginning with the fourth series, ''Gallifrey'' moved to a boxset format. Series seven and eight saw another format change, each consisting of a single, longer story. | |||
== Publisher's summary == | == Publisher's summary == | ||
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=== Gallifrey IV === | === Gallifrey IV === | ||
[[File:Gallifrey IV.jpg|thumb|Gallifrey IV cover.]] | [[File:Gallifrey IV.jpg|thumb|Gallifrey IV cover.]] | ||
# ''[[Reborn (audio story)|Reborn]]'' | # ''[[Reborn (audio story)|Reborn]]'' | ||
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=== Series seven === | === Series seven === | ||
* ''[[Intervention Earth (audio story)|Intervention Earth]]'' | * ''[[Intervention Earth (audio story)|Intervention Earth]]'' | ||
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[[File:Gallifrey iv williamson.jpg|thumb|Promotional art for ''Gallifrey IV ''by [[Brian Williamson]] from ''[[Doctor Who Magazine]]'']] | [[File:Gallifrey iv williamson.jpg|thumb|Promotional art for ''Gallifrey IV ''by [[Brian Williamson]] from ''[[Doctor Who Magazine]]'']] | ||
* As with most of the Big Finish series, the main cast does not change between stories but there are many guest characters and cast. | * As with most of the Big Finish series, the main cast does not change between stories but there are many guest characters and cast. | ||
* Romana and Narvin are the only characters to appear in all twenty- | * Romana and Narvin are the only characters to appear in all twenty-six audio dramas in the series. As Romana does not appear in her second incarnation in the seventh series, Seán Carlsen is the only actor to star in all twenty-six episodes. | ||
* Romana, Leela, K9 Mark I, K9 Mark II, Darkel, [[Andred]], [[Maxil | * ''Gallifrey'' crossed over with some of [[Big Finish]]'s other ''[[Doctor Who]]'' spin-offs in ''[[The Worlds of Doctor Who (audio anthology)|The Worlds of Doctor Who]]''. ''Gallifrey'' featured in ''[[Second Sight (audio story)|Second Sight]]''. | ||
* In a documentary included with the sixth series, ''Gallifrey VI'', the producers indicated that the series was inspired by the American political drama | * The characters from the classic series that reappear in ''Gallifrey'' are Romana, Leela, K9 Mark I, K9 Mark II, Darkel, [[Andred]], Commander [[Maxil]], [[Ace]] and [[Omega]]. In addition, two distinct, alternative versions of the [[Sixth Doctor]] — namely, the [[Burner Doctor]] and [[Theta Sigma (Forever)|Commentator Theta Sigma]] — appear in the fourth series. | ||
* In a documentary included with the sixth series, ''Gallifrey VI'', the producers indicated that the series was inspired by the American political drama {{wi|The West Wing}}. | |||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
Revision as of 19:59, 30 May 2016
Gallifrey is an ongoing series produced by Big Finish Productions centring on Gallifrey and its affairs, both internal and external. Eight series have been released to date.
The main focus of the story is split between Lady President Romana, as portrayed by Lalla Ward, and Leela, as portrayed by Louise Jameson. It also featured the return of Mary Tamm as Romana's first incarnation and the introduction of a new incarnation.
The first three series took the form of single releases. Beginning with the fourth series, Gallifrey moved to a boxset format. Series seven and eight saw another format change, each consisting of a single, longer story.
Publisher's summary
Tales of intrigue and political manoeuvring from the seat of Time Lord power. Join Romana, Leela and K9 as they find enemies on all sides in a delicate game with the fate of Gallifrey hanging in the balance.
Gallifrey
Series one
Series two
Series three
Gallifrey IV
Gallifrey V
Gallifrey VI
Series seven
Series eight
Cast
- Lady President Romana — Lalla Ward (Series 1-6 and 8)
- Leela — Louise Jameson (Series 1-6 and 8)
- Cardinal Braxiatel — Miles Richardson (Series 1-8)
- Coordinator Narvin — Sean Carlsen (Series 1-8)
- K9 Mark I — John Leeson (Series 1-2)
- K9 Mark II — John Leeson (Series 1-4 and 6)
- Andred — Andy Coleman (Series 1-2 and 4-6)
- Inquisitor Darkel — Lynda Bellingham (Series 1-3)
- Romana I — Mary Tamm (Series 2 and 4)
- Pandora — Mary Tamm (Series 2-3)
- Chancellor Valyes — Steven Wickham (Series 2-6)
- Cardinal Matthias — Stephen Perring (Series 3 and 5-6)
- Romana/Trey — Juliet Landau (Series 6-7)
- Ace — Sophie Aldred (Series 7-8)
Notes
- As with most of the Big Finish series, the main cast does not change between stories but there are many guest characters and cast.
- Romana and Narvin are the only characters to appear in all twenty-six audio dramas in the series. As Romana does not appear in her second incarnation in the seventh series, Seán Carlsen is the only actor to star in all twenty-six episodes.
- Gallifrey crossed over with some of Big Finish's other Doctor Who spin-offs in The Worlds of Doctor Who. Gallifrey featured in Second Sight.
- The characters from the classic series that reappear in Gallifrey are Romana, Leela, K9 Mark I, K9 Mark II, Darkel, Andred, Commander Maxil, Ace and Omega. In addition, two distinct, alternative versions of the Sixth Doctor — namely, the Burner Doctor and Commentator Theta Sigma — appear in the fourth series.
- In a documentary included with the sixth series, Gallifrey VI, the producers indicated that the series was inspired by the American political drama The West Wing.
External links
- Official Gallifrey page at bigfinish.com
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