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'''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was the second release of the second series of [[Big Finish Productions]]' ''[[Big Finish Doctor Who audio stories#The New Eighth Doctor Adventures|The New Eighth Doctor Adventures]]'' audio stories. It featured a parody of | '''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was the second release of the second series of [[Big Finish Productions]]' ''[[Big Finish Doctor Who audio stories#The New Eighth Doctor Adventures|The New Eighth Doctor Adventures]]'' audio stories. It featured a parody of ''[[Top Gear]]'' called ''[[Max Warp]]'' with [[Graeme Garden]], [[James Fleet]] and [[Duncan James]]' characters [[Geoffrey Vantage]], [[O'Reilley]] and [[Timbo]] each parodying the presenters from the post-2003 line-up of ''Top Gear''. | ||
== Publisher's summary == | == Publisher's summary == | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
=== Cultural 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]]''. | * 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 Machiavellian protagonist of the TV serial {{wi|House of Cards (UK TV series)|House of Cards}} and its sequels. | * 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 Machiavellian protagonist of the TV serial {{wi|House of Cards (UK TV series)|House of Cards}} and its sequels. | ||
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* "[[Morok]]" is used as a minor insult. | * "[[Morok]]" is used as a minor insult. | ||
=== TARDIS === | === The TARDIS === | ||
* Lucie jokingly defines "[[TARDIS]]" as "Time and Relative Dimensions in Shed". | * Lucie jokingly defines "[[TARDIS]]" as "Time and Relative Dimensions in Shed". | ||
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== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
* This story features a musical performance by [[Barnaby Edwards (actor)|Barnaby Edwards]] and [[Nicholas Briggs]] of Big Finish. | * This story features a musical performance by [[Barnaby Edwards (actor)|Barnaby Edwards]] and [[Nicholas Briggs]] of Big Finish. | ||
* Elements in this story parody the show | * Elements in this story parody the show ''[[Top Gear]]'', including the accident of {{w|Richard Hammond}} aka the Hamster. In this story, it is Timbo, a.k.a. the Ferret, who has an accident flying at high speeds, precipitating an interstellar incident. Geoffrey Vantage's sexist, racist, and anti-environmental opinions are an exaggerated version of Jeremy Clarkson's controversial remarks. O'Reilly's affinity for topics that bore other spaceship enthusiasts is similar to James May's style which his ''Top Gear'' presenters often tease him for. | ||
* This audio drama was recorded on [[13 August (production)|13 August]] [[2007]] at [[The Moat Studios]]. | * This audio drama was recorded on [[13 August (production)|13 August]] [[2007 (production)|2007]] at [[The Moat Studios]]. | ||
* The story was broadcast on [[BBC Radio 7]] on [[26 October (releases)|26 October]] [[2008 (releases)|2008]]. | * The story was broadcast on [[BBC Radio 7]] on [[26 October (releases)|26 October]] [[2008 (releases)|2008]]. | ||
* The first part of the story was released for free onto The Big Finish Podcast feed in 2013. | * The first part of the story was released for free onto The Big Finish Podcast feed in 2013. | ||
== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
* An advertisement for "Galactic Salvage and Insurance" can be heard. "Galactic Salvage and Insurance" was first mentioned in [[TV]]: ''[[Nightmare of Eden]]''. | * An advertisement for "[[Galactic Salvage and Insurance]]" can be heard. "Galactic Salvage and Insurance" was first mentioned in [[TV]]: ''[[Nightmare of Eden]]''. | ||
* "Monoid 18" is paged. The [[Monoid]]s first appeared in [[TV]]: ''[[The Ark]]''. | * "[[Monoid 18]]" is [[pager|paged]]. The [[Monoid]]s first appeared in [[TV]]: ''[[The Ark]]''. | ||
* A [[Slithergee]] ice dance spectacular show is mentioned ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Flip-Flop (audio story)|Flip-Flop]]'') | * A [[Slithergee]] ice dance spectacular show is mentioned. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Flip-Flop (audio story)|Flip-Flop]]'') | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
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[[Category:Eighth Doctor Adventures audio stories]] | [[Category:Eighth Doctor Adventures audio stories]] | ||
[[Category:2008 audio stories]] | [[Category:2008 audio stories]] | ||
Revision as of 20:43, 16 October 2016
Max Warp was the second release of the second series of Big Finish Productions' The New Eighth Doctor Adventures audio stories. It featured a parody of Top Gear called Max Warp with Graeme Garden, James Fleet and Duncan James' characters Geoffrey Vantage, O'Reilley and Timbo each parodying the presenters from the post-2003 line-up of Top Gear.
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
to be added
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 Machiavellian protagonist of the TV serial House of Cards and its sequels.
- Lucie mentions Sherlock Holmes, Miss Marple and Hercule Poirot.
Languages
- "Morok" is used as a minor insult.
The TARDIS
- Lucie jokingly defines "TARDIS" as "Time and Relative Dimensions in Shed".
Species
- The Kith are a highly-evolved sponge-like myconid race. They sleep in the dark and phosphoresce whilst doing so.
- The Varlon Empire and Kith Oligarchy were at war with each other until twenty years before this story.
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, a.k.a. the Ferret, who has an accident flying at high speeds, precipitating an interstellar incident. Geoffrey Vantage's sexist, racist, and anti-environmental opinions are an exaggerated version of Jeremy Clarkson's controversial remarks. O'Reilly's affinity for topics that bore other spaceship enthusiasts is similar to James May's style which his Top Gear presenters often tease him for.
- This audio drama was recorded on 13 August 2007 at The Moat Studios.
- The story was broadcast on BBC Radio 7 on 26 October 2008.
- The first part of the story was released for free onto The Big Finish Podcast feed in 2013.
Continuity
- An advertisement for "Galactic Salvage and Insurance" can be heard. "Galactic Salvage and Insurance" was first mentioned in TV: Nightmare of Eden.
- "Monoid 18" is paged. The Monoids first appeared in TV: The Ark.
- A Slithergee ice dance spectacular show is mentioned. (AUDIO: Flip-Flop)
External links
- Official Max Warp page at bigfinish.com
- Max Warp at the Doctor Who Reference Guide
- DisContinuity for Max Warp at Tetrapyriarbus - The DisContinuity Guide
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