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|music = [[Nicholas Briggs]] | |music = [[Nicholas Briggs]] | ||
|sound = [[Martin Montague]] | |sound = [[Martin Montague]] | ||
|publisher = | |publisher = Big Finish Productions | ||
|cover = [[Alex Mallinson]] | |||
|release date = [[March (releases)|March]] [[2013 (releases)|2013]] | |release date = [[March (releases)|March]] [[2013 (releases)|2013]] | ||
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}}{{audio stub}} '''{{StoryTitle}}''' was the third story in the second series of ''[[The Fourth Doctor Adventures]]''. | }}{{audio stub}} | ||
'''{{StoryTitle}}''' was the third story in the second series of ''[[The Fourth Doctor Adventures]]''. This was the continuation of the previous story ''[[The Sands of Life (audio story)|The Sands of Life]]''. | |||
== Publisher's summary == | == Publisher's summary == | ||
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[[Fourth Doctor|The Doctor]], Romana and newly elected President [[Sheridan Moorkurk]] take on the all-consuming powers of business tycoon [[Cuthbert (The Sands of Life)|Cuthbert]] and his vast [[Conglomerate]]. But the situation goes beyond a struggle for political power. Cuthbert is intent on revenge on creatures he feels have attacked his interests. But when his revenge looks like leading to inter-species war, the Doctor knows the stakes couldn't be higher. | [[Fourth Doctor|The Doctor]], Romana and newly elected President [[Sheridan Moorkurk]] take on the all-consuming powers of business tycoon [[Cuthbert (The Sands of Life)|Cuthbert]] and his vast [[Conglomerate]]. But the situation goes beyond a struggle for political power. Cuthbert is intent on revenge on creatures he feels have attacked his interests. But when his revenge looks like leading to inter-species war, the Doctor knows the stakes couldn't be higher. | ||
[[The Laan]] are on the move. Is it too late to prevent the destruction of all life on [[Earth]]? | [[Laan|The Laan]] are on the move. Is it too late to prevent the destruction of all life on [[Earth]]? | ||
== Plot == | == Plot == | ||
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* [[Sheridan Moorkurk]] was elected due to an unexpected surge in the protest vote against the Conglomerate. | * [[Sheridan Moorkurk]] was elected due to an unexpected surge in the protest vote against the Conglomerate. | ||
* All of the Laan are female. | * All of the Laan are female. | ||
* When the Doctor is introduced as one of President Moorkurk's new advisers, he uses his customary alias of "[[Aliases of the Doctor#John Smith|Dr. John Smith]]. | * When the Doctor is introduced as one of President Moorkurk's new advisers, he uses his customary alias of "[[Aliases of the Doctor#John Smith|Dr. John Smith]]". | ||
* When President Moorkurk comments that the Doctor is a remarkable man, Romana tells her that he is, at least according to himself. | * When President Moorkurk comments that the Doctor is a remarkable man, Romana tells her that he is, at least according to himself. | ||
* Romana believes that [[ | * Romana believes that [[the Doctor's TARDIS]] is "not the most elegant method of travel." | ||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
* This audio drama was recorded on [[10 June (production)|10 June]] [[2011]]. | * This audio drama was recorded on [[10 June (production)|10 June]] [[2011]] at [[Audio Sorcery]], [[The Moat Studios]]. | ||
== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
Revision as of 07:15, 19 May 2014
War Against the Laan was the third story in the second series of The Fourth Doctor Adventures. This was the continuation of the previous story The Sands of Life.
Publisher's summary
'Just a taste of Armageddon, Romana. It’s what happens when acquisitive minds are left unencumbered by conscience.'
The Doctor, Romana and newly elected President Sheridan Moorkurk take on the all-consuming powers of business tycoon Cuthbert and his vast Conglomerate. But the situation goes beyond a struggle for political power. Cuthbert is intent on revenge on creatures he feels have attacked his interests. But when his revenge looks like leading to inter-species war, the Doctor knows the stakes couldn't be higher.
The Laan are on the move. Is it too late to prevent the destruction of all life on Earth?
Plot
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Cast
- The Doctor - Tom Baker
- Romana - Mary Tamm
- Cuthbert - David Warner
- President Moorkurk - Hayley Atwell
- The Laan - Jane Slavin
- Mr Dorrick - Toby Hadoke
- Tallister - Hugh Fraser
- Bob Caveer - Nicholas Briggs
- Security Man/Spaceship Captain - John Dorney
- Earth Tower - Beth Chalmers
References
- EP One is the President of Earth's personal jet.
- Sheridan Moorkurk was elected due to an unexpected surge in the protest vote against the Conglomerate.
- All of the Laan are female.
- When the Doctor is introduced as one of President Moorkurk's new advisers, he uses his customary alias of "Dr. John Smith".
- When President Moorkurk comments that the Doctor is a remarkable man, Romana tells her that he is, at least according to himself.
- Romana believes that the Doctor's TARDIS is "not the most elegant method of travel."
Notes
- This audio drama was recorded on 10 June 2011 at Audio Sorcery, The Moat Studios.
Continuity
- The Doctor tells President Moorkurk that the Conglomerate attacked the Laan and kidnapped one of them. (AUDIO: The Sands of Life)
- The Doctor tells President Moorkurk that he is an expert on "practically everything." (TV: Spearhead from Space, Utopia)
- The Doctor says, "Just touch these two wires together and that's it. The Daleks are finished." (TV: Genesis of the Daleks)
- Romana refers to the parrot in the TARDIS. (AUDIO: The Sands of Life) It remained in the TARDIS until at least his eighth incarnation. (AUDIO: The Light at the End)
- President Moorkurk ensured that Cuthbert's role in these events was made public, severely damaging his popularity. (AUDIO: The Dalek Contract) This led Cuthbert to refer to her as a "sanctimonious bitch." (AUDIO: The Final Phase)
- The Laans' ability to navigate through time and space was damaged by Cuthbert's experiments with the Quantum Gateway in the Proxima System. (AUDIO: The Final Phase)
External links
- Official War Against the Laan page at bigfinish.com
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