Catch-1782 (audio story)

Catch-1782 was a 2005 release from Big Finish Productions featuring the Sixth Doctor and Melanie Bush. It was the third team-up between the two characters since their turn on television, but, in light of The One Doctor's somewhat parodic nature, only the second "serious" story for the two characters since The Ultimate Foe.

It was notable for providing the first substantial details about Mel's family and general back story in performed Doctor Who. It was also unusual for not having a "villain" per se, and no real alien presence at all. Because of this, and its setting in 2003 and 1782, it was a "pure historical", even at the time of its release. The main "enemy" in the piece is actually the concept of the Grandfather Paradox, and the Doctor's efforts to retrieve Mel from her family's past history without causing damage to Mel's personal timeline.

Publisher's summary
When the Doctor and Mel visit the National Foundation for Scientific Research as it celebrates its centenary, Mel expects only to be able to catch up with her uncle. She doesn’t expect to meet her own ancestors...

What is buried in the grounds of the Foundation?

What secret has Henry Hallem kept from his descendants for three hundred years?

Can Mel escape her own past?

Visiting your relatives can sometimes be trying, but surely it should never be this difficult?

Cast

 * The Doctor - Colin Baker
 * Melanie Bush - Bonnie Langford
 * Dr. John Hallam - Derek Benfield
 * Dr. Wallace - Michael Chance
 * Henry Hallam - Keith Drinkel
 * Professor David Munro - Ian Fairburn
 * Rachel - Rhiannon Meades
 * Mrs McGregor - Jillie Meers

Continuity
to be added

Timeline

 * Catch-1782 occurs sometime after The Ultimate Foe. It may happen after The One Doctor, but there is no dialogue which specifically suggests this possibility.
 * Catch-1782 may occur before The Juggernauts, but there is no dialogue with specifically suggests this possibility.