The Ratings War (audio story)
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The Ratings War was a 2002 Big Finish audio drama, featuring the Sixth Doctor taking on one of his old Comic Strip foes, Beep the Meep. Originally released as an inclusion with Doctor Who Magazine #313, it was later offered free to the public on the Big Finish Podcast 17th August 2011.
Publisher's summary
Beep the Meep is back -- and he's found a new channel for his aggression! A brand new series is about to make television history, but can the Doctor prevent his furry foe from turning a docu-drama into a crisis, or will the fluffy-wuffy animals get it in the neck? The first shots in the ratings war have been fired, and the next one is aimed at your head...
Plot
to be added
Cast
- The Doctor - Colin Baker
- Beep the Meep - Toby Longworth
- Roger Lowell - Robert Jezek
- Robbie McHale - Alistair Lock
- Lucy / Susan - Jane Goddard
References
to be added
Notes
- The original CD release includes "hidden material" which is heard if the CD is left playing for several minutes after the conclusion of the story. The bonus material includes outtakes, the full version of Beep's improvised rant, and a complete version of the Beep and Friends theme song.
- Also included as a bonus on the original CD release is the first episode of the Eighth Doctor audio adventure, Invaders from Mars.
- This is one of only a few stories in which the Sixth Doctor is depicted travelling alone, without a companion.
Continuity
- The Ratings War features the return of Beep the Meep, the villain in DWM: The Star Beast.
Timeline
- This story occurs after DWM: The Age of Chaos
- This story occurs before ST: Christmas Special
External links
- The Ratings War at the Doctor Who Reference Guide
- DisContinuity for The Ratings War at Tetrapyriarbus - The DisContinuity Guide
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