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'''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was the two hundred and sixty second story in [[Big Finish Productions|Big Finish]]'s [[Main Range|monthly range]]. It was [[Writer|written]] by [[Helen Goldwyn]] and featured [[Sylvester McCoy]] as the [[Seventh Doctor]], [[Ian McNeice]] as [[Winston Churchill]] and [[Rufus Hound]] as {{Hound}}. It was the third in a trilogy of stories pitting the Seventh Doctor against another rogue Time Lord. | '''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was the two hundred and sixty second story in [[Big Finish Productions|Big Finish]]'s [[Main Range|monthly range]]. It was [[Writer|written]] by [[Helen Goldwyn]] and featured [[Sylvester McCoy]] as the [[Seventh Doctor]], [[Ian McNeice]] as [[Winston Churchill]] and [[Rufus Hound]] as {{Hound}}. It was the third in a trilogy of stories pitting the Seventh Doctor against another [[Renegade Time Lord|rogue Time Lord]]. | ||
Set during the {{w|United Kingdom general election, 1945|1945 general election}}, the story was released just four months after the {{w|United Kingdom general election, 2019|general election in 2019}}. Cast and crew observed a certain contemporary vibe present in the script. [[Sam Clemens|Samuel Clemens]], the [[director]], noted that, while the story doesn't necessarily pass specific comments or judgements, it used its historical setting to reflect aspects of the real-world political climate as it was around the time of release. ([[BFX]]: ''Subterfuge'') | |||
== Publisher's summary == | == Publisher's summary == | ||
[[London]], [[1945]].[[ Winston Churchill]] campaigns for [[General election|re-election]]. His new strategic adviser assures him that [[Great Britain|Britain]] has a bright future under his continued [[Prime Minister of the United Kingdom|leadership]]. It’s a [[vote]] he can’t possibly lose. But [[Seventh Doctor|the Doctor]] knows that he [[Fixed point in time|must]]. | [[London]], [[1945]]. [[Winston Churchill]] campaigns for [[General election|re-election]]. His new strategic adviser assures him that [[Great Britain|Britain]] has a bright future under his continued [[Prime Minister of the United Kingdom|leadership]]. It’s a [[vote]] he can’t possibly lose. But [[Seventh Doctor|the Doctor]] knows that he [[Fixed point in time|must]]. | ||
{{Hound|c}} is meddling, [[Alternate timeline|altering]] [[history]] for his own selfish ends. With [[Spy|spies]] and [[alien]]s in the mix, Winston realises [[victory]] may not be so simple. But at least he can trust his [[The Doctor|old friend]]... can’t he? | {{Hound|c}} is meddling, [[Alternate timeline|altering]] [[history]] for his own selfish ends. With [[Spy|spies]] and [[alien]]s in the mix, Winston realises [[victory]] may not be so simple. But at least he can trust his [[The Doctor|old friend]]... can’t he? | ||
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== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
* | * Churchill and the Doctor both note that, from the latter's perspective, their previous meeting was in [[1936]] during "[[Abdication crisis|that business]] with [[Wallis Simpson|Mrs Simpson]]." ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Lost Diaries of Winston Spencer Churchill (short story)|The Lost Diaries of Winston Spencer Churchill]]'') Churchill, meanwhile, met many [[The Doctor|other Doctors]] between 1936 and the [[1945]] election: | ||
** The [[Sixth Doctor]], also during the Simpson affair, ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Players (novel)|Players]]'') and subsequently in [[1944]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Shadow in the Glass (novel)|The Shadow in the Glass]]'') | ** The [[Sixth Doctor]], also during the Simpson affair, ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Players (novel)|Players]]'') and subsequently in [[1944]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Shadow in the Glass (novel)|The Shadow in the Glass]]'') | ||
** The [[Eighth Doctor]] in [[1940]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Their Finest Hour (audio story)|Their Finest Hour]]'') | ** The [[Eighth Doctor]] in [[1940]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Their Finest Hour (audio story)|Their Finest Hour]]'') | ||
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** The [[Twelfth Doctor]], via phone call, in 1941. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[The Instruments of War (comic story)|The Instruments of War]]'') | ** The [[Twelfth Doctor]], via phone call, in 1941. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[The Instruments of War (comic story)|The Instruments of War]]'') | ||
** An unspecified incarnation, between the First and Sixth, after the [[Operation Dynamo|Dunkirk evacuations]] in 1940. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Ultimate Adventure (audio story)|The Ultimate Adventure]]'') | ** An unspecified incarnation, between the First and Sixth, after the [[Operation Dynamo|Dunkirk evacuations]] in 1940. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Ultimate Adventure (audio story)|The Ultimate Adventure]]'') | ||
* The Seventh Doctor previously encountered the Monk ([[PROSE]]: ''[[No Future (novel)|No Future]]'') This incarnation of the Monk has also had run-ins with the [[Second Doctor]], ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Black Hole (audio story)|The Black Hole]]''), the [[Third Doctor]], ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Blame Game (audio story)|The Blame Game]]'', ''[[The Rise of the New Humans (audio story)|The Rise of the New Humans]]'') the [[Fourth Doctor]] ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[How to Win Planets and Influence People (audio story)|How to Win Planets and Influence People]]'') and the [[Eighth Doctor]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Side of the Angels (audio story)|The Side of the Angels]]'') | * The Seventh Doctor previously encountered the Monk. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[No Future (novel)|No Future]]'') This incarnation of the Monk has also had run-ins with the [[Second Doctor]], ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Black Hole (audio story)|The Black Hole]]''), the [[Third Doctor]], ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Blame Game (audio story)|The Blame Game]]'', ''[[The Rise of the New Humans (audio story)|The Rise of the New Humans]]'') the [[Fourth Doctor]] ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[How to Win Planets and Influence People (audio story)|How to Win Planets and Influence People]]'') and the [[Eighth Doctor]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Side of the Angels (audio story)|The Side of the Angels]]'') | ||
* Churchill enters the election campaign full of confidence ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Churchill Victorious (audio story)|Churchill Victorious]]'') and is embittered by the result. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Living History (audio story)|Living History]]'') | * Churchill enters the election campaign full of confidence ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Churchill Victorious (audio story)|Churchill Victorious]]'') and is embittered by the result. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Living History (audio story)|Living History]]'') | ||
Revision as of 14:40, 1 May 2020
Subterfuge was the two hundred and sixty second story in Big Finish's monthly range. It was written by Helen Goldwyn and featured Sylvester McCoy as the Seventh Doctor, Ian McNeice as Winston Churchill and Rufus Hound as the Monk. It was the third in a trilogy of stories pitting the Seventh Doctor against another rogue Time Lord.
Set during the 1945 general election, the story was released just four months after the general election in 2019. Cast and crew observed a certain contemporary vibe present in the script. Samuel Clemens, the director, noted that, while the story doesn't necessarily pass specific comments or judgements, it used its historical setting to reflect aspects of the real-world political climate as it was around the time of release. (BFX: Subterfuge)
Publisher's summary
London, 1945. Winston Churchill campaigns for re-election. His new strategic adviser assures him that Britain has a bright future under his continued leadership. It’s a vote he can’t possibly lose. But the Doctor knows that he must.
The Monk is meddling, altering history for his own selfish ends. With spies and aliens in the mix, Winston realises victory may not be so simple. But at least he can trust his old friend... can’t he?
Plot
Part one
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Part two
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Part three
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Part four
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Cast
- The Doctor - Sylvester McCoy
- Winston Churchill - Ian McNeice
- The Meddling Monk - Rufus Hound
- Lesley Kulcade - Brian Capron
- Alicia Dowan / Churchill's Secretary - Mimi Ndiweni
- Edward Dowan - Philip Labey
- Policeman / Mugger / Broadcaster / System - Jonathan Forbes
- Secretary 2 / Landlord / Borstal Boy / Driver - James Joyce
References
- The outcome of the 1945 general election is a fixed point in time.
Notes
- This features the first appearance for both Winston Churchill and Rufus Hound's Monk in Big Finish's monthly range, although each had previously made numerous appearances in other ranges.
Continuity
- Churchill and the Doctor both note that, from the latter's perspective, their previous meeting was in 1936 during "that business with Mrs Simpson." (PROSE: The Lost Diaries of Winston Spencer Churchill) Churchill, meanwhile, met many other Doctors between 1936 and the 1945 election:
- The Sixth Doctor, also during the Simpson affair, (PROSE: Players) and subsequently in 1944. (PROSE: The Shadow in the Glass)
- The Eighth Doctor in 1940. (AUDIO: Their Finest Hour)
- The Ninth Doctor in 1939, (AUDIO: The Oncoming Storm) 1941, (AUDIO: Human Conflict) 1942. (AUDIO: I Was Churchill's Double) and on VE Day. (PROSE: The Lost Diaries of Winston Spencer Churchill)
- The Tenth Doctor in 1941 (AUDIO: Hounded) and also on VE Day. (AUDIO: Churchill Victorious)
- The Eleventh Doctor in 1936 (COMIC: The Eagle of the Reich) and 1941. (TV: Victory of the Daleks)
- The Twelfth Doctor, via phone call, in 1941. (COMIC: The Instruments of War)
- An unspecified incarnation, between the First and Sixth, after the Dunkirk evacuations in 1940. (AUDIO: The Ultimate Adventure)
- The Seventh Doctor previously encountered the Monk. (PROSE: No Future) This incarnation of the Monk has also had run-ins with the Second Doctor, (AUDIO: The Black Hole), the Third Doctor, (AUDIO: The Blame Game, The Rise of the New Humans) the Fourth Doctor (AUDIO: How to Win Planets and Influence People) and the Eighth Doctor. (AUDIO: The Side of the Angels)
- Churchill enters the election campaign full of confidence (AUDIO: Churchill Victorious) and is embittered by the result. (AUDIO: Living History)
External links
- Official Subterfuge page at bigfinish.com
