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'''''The Ratings War''''' was a 2002 [[Big Finish Productions|Big Finish]] audio drama, featuring the [[Sixth Doctor]] taking on one of his old Comic Strip foes, [[Beep the Meep]]. Originally released as an inclusion with [[DWM 313 | Doctor Who Magazine #313]], it was later offered [http://www.bigfinish.com/news/Podcast-The-Ratings-War-17-August-2011 free to the public] on the [http://www.bigfinish.com/podcastfeed Big Finish Podcast] 17th August 2011. | '''''The Ratings War''''' was a 2002 [[Big Finish Productions|Big Finish]] audio drama, featuring the [[Sixth Doctor]] taking on one of his old Comic Strip foes, [[Beep the Meep]]. Originally released as an inclusion with [[DWM 313 | Doctor Who Magazine #313]], it was later offered [http://www.bigfinish.com/news/Podcast-The-Ratings-War-17-August-2011 free to the public] on the [http://www.bigfinish.com/podcastfeed Big Finish Podcast] 17th August 2011. | ||
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==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||
* [[Sixth Doctor|The Doctor]] - [[Colin Baker]] | * [[Sixth Doctor|The Doctor]] - [[Colin Baker]] | ||
* [[Beep the Meep]] - [[Toby Longworth]] | * [[Beep]] the [[Meep]] - [[Toby Longworth]] | ||
* [[Roger Lowell]] - [[Robert Jezek]] | * [[Roger Lowell]] - [[Robert Jezek]] | ||
* [[Robbie McHale]] - [[Alistair Lock]] | * [[Robbie McHale]] - [[Alistair Lock]] | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
'' | * The new shows on the network include ''[[Young Cops in Hospital]]'', ''[[Wacky Domestic Mishaps]]'', ''[[Look! Cute Animals!]]'', ''[[Hospital Street]]'', ''[[Appealing Animals in Distress]]'' and ''[[Audience Shares]]''. | ||
* Beep threatens the Doctor with [[Grundian Blood Nog]]s. | |||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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* Also included as a bonus on the original CD release is the first episode of the [[Eighth Doctor]] audio adventure, ''[[Invaders from Mars]]''. | * Also included as a bonus on the original CD release is the first episode of the [[Eighth Doctor]] audio adventure, ''[[Invaders from Mars]]''. | ||
* This is one of only a few stories in which the Sixth Doctor is depicted travelling alone, without a companion. | * This is one of only a few stories in which the Sixth Doctor is depicted travelling alone, without a companion. | ||
* The Doctor's speech at the end has several meta-fictional references. The Doctor disparages television, claiming it is limiting and unsuitable for his needs, a reference either to [[Doctor Who#End of an Era|Doctor Who's cancellation]] or [[Colin Baker]]'s unceremonious firing. He also claims that he needs a media that allows him to be "louder" and that the audience will be "hearing more from me, I can assure you", a reference to the audio stories. [[Robbie McHale]] asks if the audience will ever know who he is (a reference to the Doctor's mysterious past) or if he would ever come back (a reference to the potential return). | |||
==Continuity== | ==Continuity== | ||
* The Ratings War features the return of [[Beep the Meep | * The Ratings War features the return of [[Beep]] the Meep, the villain in [[DWM]]: ''[[The Star Beast]]''. His fate in ''[[Star Beast II]]'' is also mentioned. [[Black Sun]] radiation is also mentioned, though referred to as Black ''Star'' radiation instead. | ||
* The Doctor compares Beep to a [[Speelsnape]], as seen in ''[[Revelation of the Daleks]]''. | |||
==[[Sixth Doctor - Timeline|Timeline]]== | ==[[Sixth Doctor - Timeline|Timeline]]== | ||
Revision as of 06:43, 14 September 2011
The Ratings War was a 2002 Big Finish audio drama, featuring the Sixth Doctor taking on one of his old Comic Strip foes, Beep the Meep. Originally released as an inclusion with Doctor Who Magazine #313, it was later offered free to the public on the Big Finish Podcast 17th August 2011.
Publisher's summary
Beep the Meep is back -- and he's found a new channel for his aggression! A brand new series is about to make television history, but can the Doctor prevent his furry foe from turning a docu-drama into a crisis, or will the fluffy-wuffy animals get it in the neck? The first shots in the ratings war have been fired, and the next one is aimed at your head...
Plot
to be added
Cast
- The Doctor - Colin Baker
- Beep the Meep - Toby Longworth
- Roger Lowell - Robert Jezek
- Robbie McHale - Alistair Lock
- Lucy / Susan - Jane Goddard
References
- The new shows on the network include Young Cops in Hospital, Wacky Domestic Mishaps, Look! Cute Animals!, Hospital Street, Appealing Animals in Distress and Audience Shares.
- Beep threatens the Doctor with Grundian Blood Nogs.
Notes
- The original CD release includes "hidden material" which is heard if the CD is left playing for several minutes after the conclusion of the story. The bonus material includes outtakes, the full version of Beep's improvised rant, and a complete version of the Beep and Friends theme song.
- Also included as a bonus on the original CD release is the first episode of the Eighth Doctor audio adventure, Invaders from Mars.
- This is one of only a few stories in which the Sixth Doctor is depicted travelling alone, without a companion.
- The Doctor's speech at the end has several meta-fictional references. The Doctor disparages television, claiming it is limiting and unsuitable for his needs, a reference either to Doctor Who's cancellation or Colin Baker's unceremonious firing. He also claims that he needs a media that allows him to be "louder" and that the audience will be "hearing more from me, I can assure you", a reference to the audio stories. Robbie McHale asks if the audience will ever know who he is (a reference to the Doctor's mysterious past) or if he would ever come back (a reference to the potential return).
Continuity
- The Ratings War features the return of Beep the Meep, the villain in DWM: The Star Beast. His fate in Star Beast II is also mentioned. Black Sun radiation is also mentioned, though referred to as Black Star radiation instead.
- The Doctor compares Beep to a Speelsnape, as seen in Revelation of the Daleks.
Timeline
- This story occurs after DWM: The Age of Chaos
- This story occurs before ST: Christmas Special
External links
- The Ratings War at the Doctor Who Reference Guide
- DisContinuity for The Ratings War at Tetrapyriarbus - The DisContinuity Guide
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