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{{Infobox Story | {{Infobox Story SMW | ||
|image = Time in Office.jpg | |image = Time in Office.jpg | ||
|range | |range = Main Range | ||
|number in range = 230 | |number in range = 230 | ||
|series = [[ | |series = ''[[Main Range]]'' | ||
|number = 230 | |number = 230 | ||
|doctor = Fifth Doctor | |doctor = Fifth Doctor | ||
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|enemy = | |enemy = | ||
|setting = [[Gallifrey]] | |setting = [[Gallifrey]] | ||
|writer = | |writer = Eddie Robson | ||
|director = [[Helen Goldwyn]] | |director = [[Helen Goldwyn]] | ||
|producer = [[David Richardson]] | |producer = [[David Richardson]] | ||
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|sound = Andy Hardwick | |sound = Andy Hardwick | ||
|cover = [[Simon Holub]] | |cover = [[Simon Holub]] | ||
|epcount = 4 | |||
|publisher = Big Finish Productions | |publisher = Big Finish Productions | ||
|release date = | |release date = 12 September 2017 | ||
|format = | |format = 2 CDs<br/>Download | ||
|production code = BFPDWCD230 | |production code = BFPDWCD230 | ||
|isbn = ISBN 978-1-78178- | |isbn = ISBN 978-1-78178-809-7 (physical)<br/>ISBN 978-1-78178-810-3 (digital) | ||
|prev = The Silurian Candidate (audio story) | |prev = The Silurian Candidate (audio story) | ||
|next = The Behemoth (audio story) | |next = The Behemoth (audio story) | ||
|trailer = | |trailer = | ||
|soundcloudtrailer = | |soundcloudtrailer = soundcloud.com/big-finish/doctor-who-time-in-office-trailer | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was the two hundred and thirtieth story in [[Big Finish]]'s [[Big Finish Doctor Who audio stories|monthly range]]. It was written by [[Eddie Robson]] and featured [[Peter Davison]] as the [[Fifth Doctor]], [[Louise Jameson]] as [[Leela]] and [[Janet Fielding]] as [[Tegan Jovanka|Tegan]]. | '''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was the two hundred and thirtieth story in [[Big Finish Productions|Big Finish]]'s [[Big Finish Doctor Who audio stories|monthly range]]. It was written by [[Eddie Robson]] and featured [[Peter Davison]] as the [[Fifth Doctor]], [[Louise Jameson]] as [[Leela]] and [[Janet Fielding]] as [[Tegan Jovanka|Tegan]]. | ||
This | This was Jameson's first appearance as Leela in the ''Main Range'' since the audio story ''[[Zagreus (audio story)|Zagreus]]'', 14 years prior. | ||
== Publisher's summary == | == Publisher's summary == | ||
[[Fifth Doctor|The Doctor]]'s adventures in time and space are over. The [[Time Lord]]s have recalled him to [[Gallifrey]] – but what he faces on his home planet is worse than any trial. Following the disappearance of President | [[Fifth Doctor|The Doctor]]'s adventures in time and space are over. The [[Time Lord]]s have recalled him to [[Gallifrey]] – but what he faces on his home planet is worse than any trial. Following the disappearance of President {{Latham}}, the [[High Council]] condemned him to the highest office - and he can't evade his responsibilities a nanosecond longer... | ||
So all hail the Lord High President! All hail President Doctor! | So all hail the Lord High President! All hail President Doctor! | ||
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== Plot == | == Plot == | ||
=== Period of Adjustment === | === ''Period of Adjustment'' === | ||
Recalled to [[Gallifrey]] to serve the position of [[Lord President]], the [[Fifth Doctor]] is forced to take the job when he learns that | Recalled to [[Gallifrey]] to serve the position of [[Lord President]], the [[Fifth Doctor]] is forced to take the job when he learns that {{Latham}} had manipulated the [[High Council]] so that none of the current members have the strength of will to do anything with the role. [[Tegan Jovanka|Tegan]] is nearly sentenced to have her memory of her time with the Doctor erased, but [[Leela]] is able to help find a compromise where Tegan is appointed official [[Earth Ambassador to Gallifrey|Earth Ambassador]]. | ||
=== Past Indiscretions === | === ''Past Indiscretions'' === | ||
When the Doctor is called upon to attend a ceremonial meeting with a race who were once worshipped as gods, the event is complicated when it is revealed that the Doctor and Leela killed the brother of the appointed ambassador in [[18th century]] [[Japan]], forcing Tegan to attempt a dangerous [[temporal paradox]] to save her friends. | When the Doctor is called upon to attend a ceremonial meeting with a race who were once worshipped as gods, the event is complicated when it is revealed that the Doctor and Leela killed the brother of the appointed ambassador in [[18th century]] [[Japan]], forcing Tegan to attempt a dangerous [[temporal paradox]] to save her friends. | ||
=== History Repeating === | === ''History Repeating'' === | ||
While the Doctor deals with student [[protest]]ors as he gives a speech at [[Time Lord Academy|the Academy]], another Time Lord attempts to follow the Doctor's example by stealing a [[TARDIS]] and travelling with Tegan, but he proves to be incompetent at his attempts to travel. | While the Doctor deals with student [[protest]]ors as he gives a speech at [[Time Lord Academy|the Academy]], another Time Lord attempts to follow the Doctor's example by stealing a [[TARDIS]] and travelling with Tegan, but he proves to be incompetent at his attempts to travel. | ||
=== Architect of Destruction === | === ''Architect of Destruction'' === | ||
When the new [[Citadel]] is opened, the Doctor is forced to face the question of whether he will remain on Gallifrey to lead a new Time Lord policy of intervention or resume his old travels. | When the new [[Citadel]] is opened, the Doctor is forced to face the question of whether he will remain on Gallifrey to lead a new Time Lord policy of intervention or resume his old travels. | ||
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* [[Scandrius]] - [[Tim Sutton]] | * [[Scandrius]] - [[Tim Sutton]] | ||
* [[Kasnegar]] - [[Jenny Lee]] | * [[Kasnegar]] - [[Jenny Lee]] | ||
* [[Sugru]] / [[Fegax]] / [[Guard Captain (Time In Office)|Guard Captain]] - [[George Watkins]] | |||
== | == Crew == | ||
* Cover Art - [[Simon Holub]] | |||
* Director - [[Helen Goldwyn]] | |||
* Executive Producers - [[Jason Haigh-Ellery]] and [[Nicholas Briggs]] | |||
* Music and Sound Design - [[Andy Hardwick]] | |||
* Producer - [[David Richardson]] | |||
* Script Editor - [[Alan Barnes]] | |||
* Writer - [[Eddie Robson]] | |||
== Worldbuilding == | |||
=== The Doctor === | === The Doctor === | ||
* The Doctor recalls that [[John Singer Sargent]] did a "very good job" with a portrait of him [[Third Doctor|two regenerations ago]]. | * The Doctor recalls that [[John Singer Sargent]] did a "very good job" with a portrait of him [[Third Doctor|two regenerations ago]]. | ||
* The Doctor wears the [[Thimble of Rassilon]]. | * The Doctor wears the [[Sash of Rassilon]], the [[Thimble of Rassilon]] and the [[Belt of Omega]]. | ||
=== Gallifrey === | === Gallifrey === | ||
* The Doctor is rescued by a TARDIS [[Type XX]], which is referred to as an "emergency model". | * The Doctor is rescued by a TARDIS [[Type XX]], which is referred to as an "emergency model". | ||
* Asked the number of times a Time Lord can [[regenerate]], Tegan believes she is being asked a trick question. | * Asked the number of times a Time Lord can [[regenerate]], Tegan believes she is being asked a trick question. | ||
* Tegan is under the impression that the [[Binary vascular system|second]] [[heart]] of a Time Lord is only developed upon the first regeneration. | * Tegan is under the impression that the [[Binary vascular system|second]] [[heart]] of a Time Lord is only developed upon the first regeneration. | ||
* The [[Harp of Rassilon]] no longer stands in the High Council Chamber. It has been replaced with a water feature. | * The [[Harp of Rassilon]] no longer stands in the High Council Chamber. It has been replaced with a water feature. | ||
== Gallery == | |||
<gallery position="center" captionalign="center" hideaddbutton="true"> | |||
Time in Office.jpg|Original CD cover | |||
Time in Office (audio story) textless.jpg|Textless cover | |||
The Silurian Candidate, Time in Office, The Night Witches (DWM 518).jpg|Illustrated review by [[Jamie Lenman]] in [[DWM 518]] | |||
</gallery> | |||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
* This story is set during a gap that occurs at the end of ''[[Frontios (TV story)|Frontios]]'', during which the Doctor and Tegan have tricked [[Gravis]] into the TARDIS. They have left him on [[Kolkokron]] and are now heading back to collect [[Vislor Turlough|Turlough]] from [[Frontios]]. Other stories set during this gap are the short stories ''[[Perfect Day (short story)|Perfect Day]]'', ''[[Keeping It Real (short story)|Keeping It Real]]'', and the audio story ''[[Excelis Dawns (audio story)|Excelis Dawns]]''. | * This story is set during a gap that occurs at the end of ''[[Frontios (TV story)|Frontios]]'', during which the Doctor and Tegan have tricked the [[Gravis]] into the TARDIS. They have left him on [[Kolkokron]] and are now heading back to collect [[Vislor Turlough|Turlough]] from [[Frontios]]. Other stories set during this gap are the short stories ''[[Perfect Day (short story)|Perfect Day]]'', ''[[Keeping It Real (short story)|Keeping It Real]]'', and the audio story ''[[Excelis Dawns (audio story)|Excelis Dawns]]''. | ||
* Much like the audio story ''[[1001 Nights (audio anthology)|1001 Nights]]'' in 2012, rather than being a four part story, this release | * Much like the audio story ''[[1001 Nights (audio anthology)|1001 Nights]]'' in 2012, rather than being a four part story, this release contains four one part stories that have one interconnecting theme. | ||
* The image of Gallifrey on the cover is taken from the television story ''[[The End of Time (TV story)|The End of Time]]''. | * The image of Gallifrey on the cover is taken from the television story ''[[The End of Time (TV story)|The End of Time]]''. | ||
* This story was recorded on [[19 January (production)|19]] and [[20 January (production)|20 January]] [[2017 (production)|2017]] at [[the Moat Studios]]. | |||
* This story was reviewed in [[DWM 518]] alongside [[The Silurian Candidate (audio story)|''The Silurian Candidate'']] and [[The Night Witches (audio story)|''The Night Witches'']], and received an illustration from [[Jamie Lenman]]. | |||
== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
* The Doctor and Tegan are on their way back to Frontios after leaving [[Gravis]] on [[Kolkokron]], explaining why Turlough is not present. ([[TV]]: ''[[Frontios (TV story)|Frontios]]'') | * The Doctor and Tegan are on their way back to [[Frontios]] after leaving the [[Gravis]] on [[Kolkokron]], explaining why [[Vislor Turlough|Turlough]] is not present. ([[TV]]: ''[[Frontios (TV story)|Frontios]]'') | ||
* Leela is still on Gallifrey and is still married to [[Andred]], ([[TV]]: ''[[The Invasion of Time (TV story)|The Invasion of Time]]'', [[PROSE]]: ''[[Lungbarrow (novel)|Lungbarrow]]'', [[AUDIO]]: ''[[Weapon of Choice (audio story)|Weapon of Choice]]'' et al.) although he and K9 are currently occupied clearing up the [[Death Zone]], and in particular to dispose of the creatures deposited there by the [[Time Scoop]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Five Doctors (TV story)|The Five Doctors]]'') | * Leela is still on Gallifrey and is still married to [[Andred]], ([[TV]]: ''[[The Invasion of Time (TV story)|The Invasion of Time]]'', [[PROSE]]: ''[[Lungbarrow (novel)|Lungbarrow]]'', [[AUDIO]]: ''[[Weapon of Choice (audio story)|Weapon of Choice]]'' et al.) although he and K9 are currently occupied clearing up the [[Death Zone]], and in particular to dispose of the creatures deposited there by the [[Time Scoop]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Five Doctors (TV story)|The Five Doctors]]'') | ||
* When the Time Lords are preparing to erase Tegan's memory of the Doctor, they note that there is a complication due to the time Tegan spent away from the Doctor before rejoining him and Nyssa that she is 'technically' allowed to keep. ([[TV]]: ''[[Time-Flight (TV story)|Time-Flight]]'', ''[[Arc of Infinity (TV story)|Arc of Infinity]]'') | * When the Time Lords are preparing to erase Tegan's memory of the Doctor, they note that there is a complication due to the time Tegan spent away from the Doctor before rejoining him and Nyssa that she is 'technically' allowed to keep. ([[TV]]: ''[[Time-Flight (TV story)|Time-Flight]]'', ''[[Arc of Infinity (TV story)|Arc of Infinity]]'') | ||
* Tegan is under the belief that the second heart of a Time Lord is only developed upon the first regeneration, much to Leela's surprise. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Man in the Velvet Mask (novel)|The Man in the Velvet Mask]]'') | * Tegan is under the belief that the second heart of a Time Lord is only developed upon the first regeneration, much to Leela's surprise who believes the opposite. Neither is sure who's correct. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Man in the Velvet Mask (novel)|The Man in the Velvet Mask]]; [[City at World's End (novel)|City at World's End]]'') | ||
* The destroyed | * The destroyed [[Capitol TARDIS]] enters a [[time loop]] while it attempts to fix itself. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Big Bang (TV story)|The Big Bang]]'') | ||
* The Citadel is being redesigned. Tegan claims that it clashes with the red sky. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Sound of Drums (TV story)|The Sound of Drums]]'', ''[[Hell Bent (TV story)|Hell Bent]]'' et al.) | * The Citadel is being redesigned. Tegan claims that it clashes with the red sky. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Sound of Drums (TV story)|The Sound of Drums]]'', ''[[Hell Bent (TV story)|Hell Bent]]'' et al.) | ||
* Among the numerous articles to be worn by the President during inauguration is the [[Sash of Rassilon]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Deadly Assassin (TV story)|The Deadly Assassin]]'') | * Among the numerous articles to be worn by the President during inauguration is the [[Sash of Rassilon]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Deadly Assassin (TV story)|The Deadly Assassin]], [[The Invasion of Time (TV story)|The Invasion of Time]]'') | ||
* During his inauguration speech, the Doctor states that his [[Prydonian Chapter|Prydonian]] privileges were revoked. ([[TV]]: ''[[Death in Heaven (TV story)|Death in Heaven]]'') | * During his inauguration speech, the Doctor states that his [[Prydonian Chapter|Prydonian]] privileges were revoked. ([[TV]]: ''[[Death in Heaven (TV story)|Death in Heaven]]'') | ||
* The incident in the [[Death Zone]], orchestrated by former president Lord | * The incident in the [[Death Zone]], orchestrated by former president Lord {{Latham}}, has been hushed up, making Gallifreyans see him more favourably. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Five Doctors (TV story)|The Five Doctors]]'') | ||
* Flavia has retired from her position for | * Flavia has retired from her position ostensibly for bungling the succession between Presidents. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Five Doctors (TV story)|The Five Doctors]]'', [[PROSE]]: ''[[The Eight Doctors (novel)|The Eight Doctors]]'') | ||
* The [[Fourth Doctor]]'s time as | * The [[Fourth Doctor]]'s time as President was nullified. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Invasion of Time (TV story)|The Invasion of Time]]'') | ||
* The Doctor encountered a Battle TARDIS piloted by [[Tubal Cain]] while dealing with an elemental being that had infected his own TARDIS's systems. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[The Stockbridge Horror (comic story)|The Stockbridge Horror]]'') | |||
* The Doctor and Leela thwarted an attempt to summon [[Azal]], last of the [[Dæmon]]s, in [[18th century]] [[Japan]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Dæmons (TV story)|The Dæmons]]'') | * The Doctor and Leela thwarted an attempt to summon [[Azal]], last of the [[Dæmon]]s, in [[18th century]] [[Japan]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Dæmons (TV story)|The Dæmons]]'') | ||
* The | * The Doctor mocks Lord Borusa's address to [[the Master]] during the Death Zone incident. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Five Doctors (TV story)|The Five Doctors]]'') | ||
* Tegan is taught how to use the [[fast return switch]] inside the "WARDIS". ([[TV]]: ''[[The Edge of Destruction (TV story)|The Edge of Destruction]]'' et al.) | * Tegan is taught how to use the [[fast return switch]] inside the "WARDIS". ([[TV]]: ''[[The Edge of Destruction (TV story)|The Edge of Destruction]]'' et al.) | ||
* Battle TARDISes are much bigger on the outside in comparison to [[the Doctor's TARDIS]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Hell Bent (TV story)|Hell Bent]]'') | * Battle TARDISes are much bigger on the outside in comparison to [[the Doctor's TARDIS]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Hell Bent (TV story)|Hell Bent]]'') | ||
* Tegan mockingly says that the | * Tegan mockingly says that the Capitol TARDIS resembles a "giant robot". ([[TV]]: ''[[Robot (TV story)|Robot]]'') | ||
* Leela does not trust robots, but the Doctor makes her admit that she has a soft spot for [[K9]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Weapon of Choice (audio story)|Weapon of Choice]]'' et al.) | * Leela does not trust robots, but the Doctor makes her admit that she has a soft spot for [[K9]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Weapon of Choice (audio story)|Weapon of Choice]]'' et al.) | ||
* According to Castellan [[Lowri]], the Battle TARDISes had been left dormant since their encounter with the [[Dominator]]s. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Dominators (TV story)|The Dominators]]'') | * According to Castellan [[Lowri]], the Battle TARDISes had been left dormant since their encounter with the [[Dominator]]s. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Dominators (TV story)|The Dominators]]'') | ||
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* The Doctor reminds Tegan of the use of [[Block Transfer Computation]] on [[Logopolis]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Logopolis (TV story)|Logopolis]]'') | * The Doctor reminds Tegan of the use of [[Block Transfer Computation]] on [[Logopolis]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Logopolis (TV story)|Logopolis]]'') | ||
* Seeing the Doctor fit on the [[Belt of Omega]], Tegan jokes that [[Omega]] must have tried to steal his body because he was jealous. ([[TV]]: ''[[Arc of Infinity (TV story)|Arc of Infinity]]'') | * Seeing the Doctor fit on the [[Belt of Omega]], Tegan jokes that [[Omega]] must have tried to steal his body because he was jealous. ([[TV]]: ''[[Arc of Infinity (TV story)|Arc of Infinity]]'') | ||
* Facing a | * A major [[Shobogan (species)|Shobogan]] labor dispute occurs during Lord President The Doctor's tenure. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Deadly Assassin (TV story)|The Deadly Assassin]]'') | ||
* Reviewing the new [[Capitol|Capitol building]], Leela and the Doctor describe how the old Capitol building was damaged when the [[Dominator]]s [[Dominator invasion of Gallifrey|attempted to invade Gallifrey]] and flood the Capitol with [[Quark]]s. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Dominators (TV story)|The Dominators]]'') | |||
* Facing a fluid statue depiction of himself as President, the Doctor is worried it might fall on him, noting that "being crushed by an enormous statue of yourself would be a very silly way to die." ([[TV]]: ''[[Revelation of the Daleks (TV story)|Revelation of the Daleks]]'') | |||
* Along with the fluid statue of Lord President The Doctor in all his regenerations to date, the grand entrance (and main [[Transmat]] terminal for visitors) boasts similar statues of [[Rassilon]], [[Omega]], [[Apeiron]], [[Pandak]], Pandak IV, [[Eutenoyar]], and Pandak XI. Chancellor Vorena mentions that they could update The Doctor's statue to include his subsequent incarnations, but is ignored. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Ancestor Cell (novel)|The Ancestor Cell]])'' | |||
* Tegan observes a disorienting visual effect and compares it to a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolly_zoom dolly zoom]; The Doctor claims to have given [[Alfred Hitchcock]] the idea. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Mordieu (short story)|Mordieu]]'') | |||
* Entering the new courtroom, the Doctor suggests that his last trial may have been a more pleasant experience had it been in here. Vorena tells the Doctor that he gave a good speech. ([[TV]]: ''[[The War Games (TV story)|The War Games]]'') | * Entering the new courtroom, the Doctor suggests that his last trial may have been a more pleasant experience had it been in here. Vorena tells the Doctor that he gave a good speech. ([[TV]]: ''[[The War Games (TV story)|The War Games]]'') | ||
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