The Dalek Contract (audio story)

The Dalek Contract was the sixth story in the second series of The Fourth Doctor Adventures. It featured the return of Cuthbert and Mr Dorrick from AUDIO: The Sands of Life and AUDIO: War Against the Laan.

	Fourth Doctor
	Romana, K9
	The Daleks
	Proxima Major
	[[publisher::Big Finish Productions]]
	Nicholas Briggs
	Nicholas Briggs
	Alistair Lock
	Alistair Lock
	2.06
	June 2013
	1 CD, 2 Parts
	ISBN 978-1-78178-059-6
The Fourth Doctor Adventures
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Publisher's summary

These creatures have ravaged half the cosmos. They're experts at this kind of thing. Nothing can stand in their way.

The Doctor and Romana find themselves in the Proxima System, where enigmatic Conglomerate CEO Cuthbert has been conducting his infamous "experiment". An experiment which might accidentally rip the universe apart.

Meanwhile, living conditions on Proxima Major have become harsh and hostile. Climate change has turned the landscape into a freezing wasteland and an alien power has condemned much of the population to life inside internment camps. For those still clinging to their freedom, the struggle for survival is now beyond desperate and outsiders such as the Doctor and Romana are only seen as a threat.

What is Cuthbert really up to in the Proxima System stem, and just how does he expect the dreaded Daleks to fit into his plan?

Cast

• The Doctor - Tom Baker
• Romana - Mary Tamm
• K9/Tollivun - John Leeson
• Cuthbert - David Warner
• Mr Dorrick - Toby Hadoke
• Chidak - Dominic Mafham
• The Daleks / Pilot - Nicholas Briggs
• Halka - Jane Slavin
• Sterris - John Dorney

References

• The Doctor bypasses the randomiser in order to materialise the TARDIS in the Proxima System but turns it back on at Romana's insistence.
• Romana refers to the TARDIS as an antique.
• K9's recent repairs have increased his efficiency by 150%, including experienced cold weather and moisture protection. However, the Doctor tells him to remain in the TARDIS.
• The Doctor believes that Proxima Major's orbit has shifted as it is a frozen tundra while the TARDIS information system indicated that the planet should have a tropical climate.
• Romana has heard of the Daleks and tells Chidak that the Doctor has defeated them many times.

Notes

to be added

Continuity

• Romana refers to the Black Guardian. (TV: The Armageddon Factor)
• Romana refers to Cuthbert's experiment in the Proxima system damaging the Laan. (AUDIO: War Against the Laan)
• Romana mentions that a missile nearly struck the TARDIS in orbit of Atrios. (TV: The Armageddon Factor)
• During her second incarnation, Romana would later encounter the Daleks for a second time on their homeworld Skaro. (TV: Destiny of the Daleks)

External links

• Official The Dalek Contract page at bigfinish.com