The Ravelli Conspiracy (audio story)
The Ravelli Conspiracy was the third story of the third series of The Early Adventures, produced by Big Finish Productions. It was written by Robert Khan and Tom Salinsky, narrated by Maureen O'Brien and Peter Purves and featured the First Doctor, Vicki Pallister and Steven Taylor.
Publisher's summary[[edit] | [edit source]]
When the TARDIS lands in a house in Florence, Italy in 1514, it isn't long before the guards of Guiliano de Medici arrest Steven and Vicki. To rescue them, the Doctor has to employ the help of the house's owner - one Niccolo Machiavelli. But can he be completely trusted?
Guiliano confesses to his brother Pope Leo X that he has angered the wealthy family of Ravelli and believes the newcomers may be part of an assassination plot. But when the Doctor arrives an already tricky situation starts to spiral out of control.
As the city rings with plot and counter-plot, betrayal and lies abound. The Doctor and his friends must use all their ingenuity if they're not to be swept away by history.
This conspiracy is about to get complicated...
Plot[[edit] | [edit source]]
A Friend In Need (1)[[edit] | [edit source]]
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A Friend In Deed (2)[[edit] | [edit source]]
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With Friends Like These...(3)[[edit] | [edit source]]
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Who Needs Enemies (4)[[edit] | [edit source]]
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Cast[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Steven/The Doctor/Narrator - Peter Purves
- Vicki/Narrator - Maureen O'Brien
- Niccolo Machiavelli - Mark Frost
- Guiliano de Medici - Jamie Ballard
- Pope Leo X - Robert Hands
- Carla - Olivia Poulet
- Guard Captain - Joe Bor
Crew[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Cover Art - Tom Webster
- Director - Lisa Bowerman
- Executive Producers - Nicholas Briggs and Jason Haigh-Ellery
- Music and Sound Design - Toby Hrycek-Robinson
- Producer - David Richardson
- Script Editor - John Dorney
- Writers - Robert Khan and Tom Salinsky
Worldbuilding[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The Doctor attempts to travel to 2784 to watch the Olympic Games.
- Steven claims to be a native of the 28th century; he makes several references to events at the 2784 Olympics.
- The Doctor mentions having met Leonardo da Vinci.
Notes[[edit] | [edit source]]
- This story was recorded on 12-13 October 2015 at the Moat Studios.
- This story is a "pure historical" featuring no science fiction elements apart from the presence of the Doctor, Steven, Vicki and the TARDIS.
Continuity[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The Doctor is able to tell the time period by smelling the air. (TV: The Unicorn and the Wasp)
External links[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Official The Ravelli Conspiracy page at bigfinish.com
