The Nightmare Fair (audio story)


 * For the 1989 Target Missing Episode, see The Nightmare Fair

The Nightmare Fair is an adaptation of an unproduced Sixth Doctor story of the same name. It was originally intended for Season 23, but was cancelled along with other planned stories when Doctor Who went on a production hiatus. It is the first of a series of Big Finish Productions audio adaptations based upon these lost stories.

Publisher's summary
The TARDIS has been drawn to Blackpool in the year 1985, where the Doctor intends to investigate a dangerous space/time vortex… while enjoying some local attractions along the way. But an old enemy is watching from his base deep within the amusement park, a timeless being who craves revenge.

The Celestial Toymaker has returned. The game is on. And, should he lose, the Doctor will pay the ultimate forfeit...

Plot
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Cast

 * The Doctor – Colin Baker
 * Peri – Nicola Bryant
 * The Celestial Toymaker - David Bailie
 * Kevin - Matthew Noble
 * Stefan - Andrew Fettes
 * Woman - Louise Faulkner
 * Shardow/Attendant - William Whymper
 * Yatsumoto/Truscott/Manager/Man - Toby Longworth
 * Humandroid/Security Man/Geoff/Guard - Duncan Wisbey

Production Notes

 * Doctor Who's audio series producer David Richardson briefed all the composers including Jamie Robertson to give the Lost Stories season an original but classic "80's Retro" feel.
 * Jamie used various synths for the music soundtrack and sound design including an AKAI AX-80 and a Yamaha SY85.

Continuity

 * As originally filmed, DW: Revelation of the Daleks, the final story of Season 22, ended with the Doctor telling Peri he was going to take her to Blackpool. This reference was removed before broadcast as the BBC had decided to take the series off the air. The reference to Blackpool would have originally led into The Nightmare Fair.

Timeline

 * The story takes place immediately after DW: Revelation of the Daleks.
 * The story takes place before ST: Gold and Black Ooze