Monster File: Slitheen (webcast)

Monster File: Slitheen
Main character(s):	Jack Harkness
Key crew
Writer:	Justin Richards
Director:	Ian Smith
Producer:	Ian Smith
Release details
Story number:	4
Release date:	26 April 2008
Format:	3'45"
Production code:	MF4
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Monster File: Slitheen was the fourth story in the in-universe Monster Files. It was presented by John Barrowman in-character as Captain Jack Harkness. This story was initially listed on the Doctor Who website as The Monster Files (Extra).

Synopsis

This, like the other Monster File episodes, gives us information on a monster. This time, it covers the Slitheen family.

Plot

to be added

Cast

• Jack Harkness - John Barrowman

Crew

• Writer - Justin Richards
• Director - Ian Smith
• Producer - Ian Smith

Music list

• "Tan-Go Classic" by Tim Garland, Album: Jazz, Boogie, Classical ANW 1010
• "Urban Cowboy" by Chris Blackwell & Doug Boyle, Album: Cult Movies, Westerns ANW 1098
• "The Big Stare Out" by Chris Blackwell, Album: Cult Movies, Westerns ANW 1098

Worldbuilding

• In addition to the Slitheen, descendants of the original Huspick Degenerate include the Slavereen, Caizeen, Lilieen, Rackateen, Plom, Chippeen, Fittereen, Hanazeen, Pittereen, Glizeen, Hostrozeen, Changleen, Abzorbalovian Rebels, and the Clom colonists.

Story notes

• Footage from World War Three ^[+]Loading...["World War Three (TV story)"], Aliens of London ^[+]Loading...["Aliens of London (TV story)"], Revenge of the Slitheen ^[+]Loading...["Revenge of the Slitheen (TV story)"], The Sound of Drums ^[+]Loading...["The Sound of Drums (TV story)"], Boom Town ^[+]Loading...["Boom Town (TV story)"], and Attack of the Graske ^[+]Loading...["Attack of the Graske (video game)"] is shown.

Continuity

• Jack mentions that people using the Adipose pill are safe from bring turned into skin suits. (TV: Partners in Crime ^[+]Loading...["Partners in Crime (TV story)"])
• Footage of Harold Saxon is used to show a politician the public is "safe" from. (TV: The Sound of Drums ^[+]Loading...["The Sound of Drums (TV story)"])
• Jack acknowledges that the Slitheen have recently perfected a more efficient version of the skin suit which allows them to disguise themselves as thin humans. (TV: The Lost Boy ^[+]Loading...["The Lost Boy (TV story)"])
• Jack says that blowing up the Slitheen with a missile is an option when it comes to dealing with them. (TV: World War Three ^[+]Loading...["World War Three (TV story)"])