Mind of the Hodiac (audio story)
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
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
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Cast
- 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
- Lift Door Voice - Emily Cook[1]
Crew
- 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
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Notes
- 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
- 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
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
- Official Mind of the Hodiac page at bigfinish.com
Footnotes
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