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Revision as of 23:52, 5 October 2011
Max Warp was the second release of the second series of The New Eighth Doctor Adventures.
Publisher's summary
Welcome to Max Warp! Broadcasting live from the Sirius Inter-G Cruiser Show. Hosted by outspoken columnist and media personality Geoffrey Vantage, with spaceship-guru-extraordinaire O’Reilley and daredevil pilot Timbo ‘the Ferret’.
When a test flight of the new Kith Sunstorm ends in disaster, the Sirius Exhibition Station is plunged into a web of murder and intrigue. Someone – or something – is trying to re-ignite a war between the Varlon Empire and the Kith Oligarchy.
As the fate of the galaxy hangs in the balance, only two investigators, the Doctor and Lucie, can hope to uncover the truth.
So strap yourself in, engage thrust, and prepare for... Max Warp!
Plot
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Cast
- The Doctor - Paul McGann
- Lucie Miller - Sheridan Smith
- Geoffrey Vantage - Graeme Garden
- O'reilley - James Fleet
- Timbo - Duncan James
- The Kith - Nick Brimble
- President Varlon - Samantha Hughes
- Judd Gilbride - Katarina Olsson
References
Cultural references
- There is mention of a "Lazlar Lyricon custom job". This was one of the spaceships in the "Milliways" car park in episode 5 of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.
- The Doctor answers a question with the answer, "You might think that; I couldn't possibly comment." This brush-off was often used by Francis Urquhart, the machievellian protagonist of the TV serial "House of Cards" and its sequels.
Language
- "Morok" is used as a minor insult.
TARDIS
- Lucie jokingly defines "TARDIS" as "Time and Relative Dimensions in Shed".
Notes
- This story features a musical performance by Barnaby Edwards and Nicholas Briggs of Big Finish.
- Elements in this story parody the show Top Gear, including the accident of Richard Hammond aka the Hamster. In this story it is Timbo, aka the Ferret, who has an accident flying at high speeds, precipitating an interstellar incident.
Continuity
- An advertisement for "Galactic Salvage and Insurance" can be heard, Galactic Salvage and Insurance was first mentioned in DW: Nightmare of Eden.
- "Monoid 18" is paged, Monoids first appeared in DW: The Ark.
Timeline
- Max Warp occurs after BFA: Dead London
- Max Warp occurs before BFA: Brave New Town
External links
- Official Max Warp page at bigfinish.com
- Max Warp at the Doctor Who Reference Guide
