Mind of the Hodiac was a special release of The Lost Stories, produced by Big Finish Productions. It was adapted by Scott Handcock, from the original script by Russell T Davies, and featured Colin Baker as the Sixth Doctor and Bonnie Langford as Melanie Bush.
Publisher's summary[[edit] | [edit source]]
In the depths of space, the mysterious Hodiac is manipulating the Galactic Stock Exchange to raise money. His aim? To hire mercenaries for a deadly quest across the stars.
Meanwhile, on Earth, an ordinary British family is plagued by a series of psychic events.
The one thing connecting these events is a magnificent patchwork coat – which just so happens to belong to the Doctor!
Plot[[edit] | [edit source]]
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Cast[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The Doctor - Colin Baker
- Mel - Bonnie Langford
- Mrs Chinn - Annette Badland
- Jessop - Richard Clifford
- Matra Fennel - Lu Corfield
- Nan - Sutara Gayle
- Jenfold / Tungsten Leader - Raj Ghatak
- Lisa Maitland - Loreece Harrison
- The Hodiac - Laurie Kynaston
- Matra Fennel - Victoria Lambert
- The Woman - Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nyawo
- Eileen Maitland - T'Nia Miller
- Miss Fairfax - Laura Riseborough
- Jassic / Guard - Wilf Scolding
- Jerring - Alexander Vlahos
- Katy Maitland - Darcey-Ella Whittington
Uncredited Cast[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Lift Door Voice - Emily Cook[1]
Crew[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Cover Art - Sophie Cowdrey
- Script Editor & Director - Scott Handcock
- Executive Producers - Nicholas Briggs and Jason Haigh-Ellery
- Music and Sound Design - Rob Harvey
- Producer - Emily Cook
- Writer - Russell T Davies, adapted by Russell T Davies and Scott Handcock
- Senior Producer - David Richardson
Worldbuilding[[edit] | [edit source]]
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Notes[[edit] | [edit source]]
- This story was recorded on 12 and 13 August 2021 at the Soundhouse and remotely.
- This story was released on BBC Sounds on 15 November 2023 as part of the 60th anniversary celebrations of Doctor Who, under the banner title of Doctor Who: The Audio Adventures.[2]
Continuity[[edit] | [edit source]]
- When the Doctor starts to worry, Mel claims he'll be dressing up as a washer woman next. The Third Doctor once disguised himself as such. (TV: The Green Death)
- Matra Fennel mentions the Shadow Proclamation. (TV: Rose, et al.)
Cover gallery[[edit] | [edit source]]
Original cover without featured cast and The Lost Stories range title
Textless cover
Original cover with previous Big Finish slogan, We Love Stories
Alternate cover
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External links[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Official Mind of the Hodiac page at bigfinish.com