Starborn (audio story)

Starborn was the ninth story of the eighth series in The Companion Chronicles audio range. It was produced by Big Finish Productions. It was written by Jacqueline Rayner and featured Vicki Pallister.

Publisher's summary
On a visit to early 20th century Earth, Vicki receives a warning — if she leaves in the TARDIS, then she will die.

Unable to join her friends, Vicki is given an audience by a psychic called Violet, who contacts voices beyond this mortal plain.

And one of those voices is Vicki herself, who reveals what will happen at the ship's next landing place — and what terrible fate awaits...

Star Light, Star Bright (1)
to be added

Blood Will Tell (2)
to be added

Cast

 * Vicki - Maureen O'Brien
 * Violet - Jacqueline King
 * Stella - Maureen O'Brien (BFX: Starborn)

Crew

 * Cover Art - Tom Webster
 * Director - Lisa Bowerman
 * Executive Producers - Nicholas Briggs and Jason Haigh-Ellery
 * Music - Howard Carter
 * Producer - David Richardson
 * Script Editor - Justin Richards
 * Sound Design - Thea Cochrane
 * Writer - Jacqueline Rayner

Worldbuilding

 * In the 25th century, Vicki studied astronomy for one hour a week on the teaching machines.

Continuity

 * Vicki does not consider early 20th century Earth to be much more advanced than Nero's Rome, which she has just visited. Barbara took offence at this remark. (TV: The Romans)
 * The Doctor and his companions were still wearing their Roman clothes when they arrived in London. (TV: The Romans)
 * Vicki recalls meeting Ian and Barbara on Dido. (TV: The Rescue)
 * Vicki refers to Locusta and Maximus Pettulian. (TV: The Romans)
 * Vicki refers to the death of her mother. (TV: The Rescue; PROSE: Byzantium!)