Best Year Ever was the fourth and final story in the audio anthology Stranded 4, produced by Big Finish Productions. It was written by John Dorney and featured Paul McGann as the Eighth Doctor, Nicola Walker as Liv Chenka, Hattie Morahan as Helen Sinclair, Rebecca Root as Tania Bell and Tom Price as Andy Davidson.
Publisher's summary[[edit] | [edit source]]
What happens if the world is actually fixed? There are times when even the Doctor cannot help.
And whatever the outcome, Liv and Tania have a decision to make.
Plot[[edit] | [edit source]]
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Cast[[edit] | [edit source]]
Worldbuilding[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Tania and Liv binge-watch Tiger King then consider Schitt's Creek and The Queen's Gambit.
- Ken and Robin work out with Joe Wicks.
- Team TARDIS don't get the concept of Gogglebox, but the Doctor knows about Telly Addicts.
- Aisha and Zakia do the clap for carers.
Notes[[edit] | [edit source]]
- This story includes nods to real events during the COVID-19, pandemic including a toilet paper shortage, the banana bread trend, the clap for carers, furlough and mask wearing.
Continuity[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Liv recalls being told about time crystallising, but can't remember who said this. (AUDIO: Crossed Lines [+]Loading...["Crossed Lines (audio story)"])
- Helen mentions Houlbrooke. (AUDIO: The Long Way Round [+]Loading...["The Long Way Round (audio story)"])
- Tony mentions his time at UNIT in the 70s. (AUDIO: UNIT Dating [+]Loading...["UNIT Dating (audio story)"])
- The Doctor does not remember the Curator because Time Lords cannot retain memories of encountering their future selves. (TV: The Day of the Doctor [+]Loading...["The Day of the Doctor (TV story)"], The Doctor Falls [+]Loading...["The Doctor Falls (TV story)"])
External links[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Official Best Year Ever page at bigfinish.com