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|image = Birthright audio cover.jpg |
|image = Birthright audio cover.jpg |
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|story number = 4 |
|story number = 4 |
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| + | |audio series = ''[[Bernice Summerfield (series)|Bernice Summerfield]]''<br />Single Releases |
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+ | |audio series number = [[Series 1 (BFBS)|1]] |
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|adapted from = Birthright (novel) |
|adapted from = Birthright (novel) |
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|main character = [[Bernice Summerfield]] |
|main character = [[Bernice Summerfield]] |
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|enemy = [[Charrl]], [[Jared Khan]] |
|enemy = [[Charrl]], [[Jared Khan]] |
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|setting = {{il|[[London]], [[1909]]|[[Antýkhon]], [[22000]]}} |
|setting = {{il|[[London]], [[1909]]|[[Antýkhon]], [[22000]]}} |
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| − | |writer = Based on a novel by [[Nigel Robinson]] |
+ | |writer = Based on a novel by [[Nigel Robinson]]; adapted for audio by [[Jacqueline Rayner]] |
|director = [[Nicholas Briggs]] |
|director = [[Nicholas Briggs]] |
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|producer = [[Gary Russell]] |
|producer = [[Gary Russell]] |
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|cover = [[Peter Elson]] |
|cover = [[Peter Elson]] |
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|release date = [[February (releases)|February]] [[1999 (releases)|1999]] |
|release date = [[February (releases)|February]] [[1999 (releases)|1999]] |
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| − | |format = 2 CDs |
+ | |format = {{il|2 episodes on 2 CDs:|Episode 1 (63:54)|Episode 2 (63:56)}} |
|production code = BFPCD4 |
|production code = BFPCD4 |
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|isbn = ISBN 1-903654-36-X |
|isbn = ISBN 1-903654-36-X |
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|prev = Walking to Babylon (audio story) |
|prev = Walking to Babylon (audio story) |
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|next = Just War (audio story) |
|next = Just War (audio story) |
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| − | }}{{dab page|Birthright (disambiguation)}} |
+ | }}{{audio stub}}{{dab page|Birthright (disambiguation)}} |
| − | '''''Birthright''''' was the fourth [[ |
+ | '''''Birthright''''' was the fourth ''[[Bernice Summerfield (series)|Bernice Summerfield]]'' audio drama produced by [[Big Finish Productions]]. It was the second in a trilogy of stories known as the "Time Ring Trilogy" whose arc element was the use of [[Bernice Summerfield]] and [[Jason Kane]]'s wedding [[time ring]]s, given to them when they were married in ''[[Happy Endings (novel)|Happy Endings]]''. |
| − | This was the first story to be adapted that was a [[Virgin New Adventures]] novel, rather than part of the [[Virgin Bernice Summerfield New Adventures]] which featured Bernice without the Doctor. The original ''[[Birthright (novel)|Birthright]]'' novel featured elements which have been adapted here. While the Doctor did not feature heavily in the original novel, [[Ace]] did. Ace's role is now taken by [[Jason Kane]]. |
+ | This was the first story to be adapted that was a [[Virgin New Adventures]] novel, rather than part of the [[Virgin Bernice Summerfield New Adventures]], which featured Bernice without [[the Doctor]]. The original ''[[Birthright (novel)|Birthright]]'' novel featured elements which have been adapted here. While the Doctor did not feature heavily in the original novel, [[Ace]] did. Ace's role is now taken by [[Jason Kane]]. |
| − | Though adapted from a [[Seventh Doctor]] story, the work |
+ | Though adapted from a [[Seventh Doctor]] story, the work marks the [[Sixth Doctor]] actor [[Colin Baker]]'s first work for Big Finish. This is also the first Big Finish release featuring an actor behind one of the televised Doctors. Colin Baker doesn't play the Doctor here though, which means he, like [[David Tennant]] after him, is an actor who played a televised Doctor but whose first work for Big Finish was ''not'' in the role of the Doctor. |
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| + | Continuing the pattern from the previous story, the photos of [[Lisa Bowerman]] and Colin Baker are featured on the original audio cover. |
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== Publisher's summary == |
== Publisher's summary == |
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| + | The Time Ring Trilogy: Part 2 |
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Thrown off the [[Time Path]], Professor [[Bernice Summerfield]] is trapped in early [[20th century]] [[London]], with only one of the pair of [[time ring]]s she needs to get home. At the other end of time, her ex-husband [[Jason Kane]] finds himself stranded on a dead world, where the queen of the [[Charrl]] demands his help to save her dying race. But all he wants to do is find Benny, and return to the [[26th century]]. |
Thrown off the [[Time Path]], Professor [[Bernice Summerfield]] is trapped in early [[20th century]] [[London]], with only one of the pair of [[time ring]]s she needs to get home. At the other end of time, her ex-husband [[Jason Kane]] finds himself stranded on a dead world, where the queen of the [[Charrl]] demands his help to save her dying race. But all he wants to do is find Benny, and return to the [[26th century]]. |
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| − | In the East End a series of grisly murders has been committed — is this the work of the legendary [[Springheel Jack]] or, as Benny suspects, something even more sinister? Allied with a [[Russia]]n detective, she determines to find out. But the master of a grand order of sorcerers has other plans for her... |
+ | In the [[East End]] a series of grisly murders has been committed — is this the work of the legendary [[Springheel Jack]] or, as Benny suspects, something even more sinister? Allied with a [[Russia]]n detective, she determines to find out. But the master of a grand order of sorcerers has other plans for her... |
== Plot == |
== Plot == |
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== Cast == |
== Cast == |
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* [[Bernice Summerfield]] - [[Lisa Bowerman]] |
* [[Bernice Summerfield]] - [[Lisa Bowerman]] |
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* [[Jason Kane]] - [[Stephen Fewell]] |
* [[Jason Kane]] - [[Stephen Fewell]] |
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* [[John Lafayette]] - [[Barnaby Edwards (actor)|Barnaby Edwards]] |
* [[John Lafayette]] - [[Barnaby Edwards (actor)|Barnaby Edwards]] |
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* [[Jared Khan]] - [[John Wadmore]] |
* [[Jared Khan]] - [[John Wadmore]] |
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+ | * [[Ch'tizz|Queen Ch'tizz]] - [[Jane Shakespeare]] |
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+ | * [[Prior|Chf. Insp. Prior]] - [[Jonathan Reason]] |
| − | * [[Charlie Jackson]] - [[Benjamin Roddy]] |
+ | * [[Charlie Jackson|Charlie]] - [[Benjamin Roddy]] |
== References == |
== References == |
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| − | * Jason derisively refers to Misha as "[[Mikhail Gorbachev|Gorbachev]] |
+ | * Jason derisively refers to Misha as "[[Mikhail Gorbachev|Gorbachev]]". |
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== Notes == |
== Notes == |
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| + | * This is the second audio in the "Time Ring Trilogy", comprised of ''[[Walking to Babylon (audio story)|Walking to Babylon]]'', ''Birthright'' and ''[[Just War (audio story)|Just War]]''. To emphasise this fact, their covers feature a ring motif. |
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| − | * This audio drama was recorded on [[5 November (production)|5]] and [[6 November (production)|6 November]] [[1998 (production)|1998]]. |
+ | * This audio drama was recorded on [[5 November (production)|5]] and [[6 November (production)|6 November]] [[1998 (production)|1998]] at [[Crosstown Studios]], [[London]]. |
| + | * Since [[Muldwych]] gave the Time Rings to Bernice Summerfield and Jason Kane in ''[[Happy Endings (novel)|Happy Endings]]'', his absence from this version of the story suggests he used them to escape his five-hundred-year exile on [[Antýkhon]]. |
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=== Cover gallery === |
=== Cover gallery === |
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== Continuity == |
== Continuity == |
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* Jason mentions that he has just come from [[Babylon]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Walking to Babylon (audio story)|Walking to Babylon]]'') |
* Jason mentions that he has just come from [[Babylon]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Walking to Babylon (audio story)|Walking to Babylon]]'') |
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| − | * Both contradictory accounts of her visit to [[Guernsey]] ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Just War (novel)|Just War]]'', [[AUDIO]]: ''[[Just War (audio story)|Just War]]'') appear to have taken place ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Paydirt]]'') and Bernice was able to recall them both. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Dear Friend]]'') |
+ | * Both contradictory accounts of her visit to [[Guernsey]] ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Just War (novel)|Just War]]'', [[AUDIO]]: ''[[Just War (audio story)|Just War]]'') appear to have taken place ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Paydirt]]'') and Bernice was able to recall them both. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Dear Friend]]'') |
== External links == |
== External links == |
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{{dwrefguide|benny04.htm|Birthright}} |
{{dwrefguide|benny04.htm|Birthright}} |
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{{BFBS}} |
{{BFBS}} |
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[[Category:1999 audio stories]] |
[[Category:1999 audio stories]] |
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[[Category:Stories set in 1909]] |
[[Category:Stories set in 1909]] |
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+ | [[Category:Stories set in 22000]] |
[[Category:Stories set in London]] |
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Revision as of 03:51, 3 September 2020
- You may wish to consult
Birthright (disambiguation)for other, similarly-named pages.
Birthright was the fourth Bernice Summerfield audio drama produced by Big Finish Productions. It was the second in a trilogy of stories known as the "Time Ring Trilogy" whose arc element was the use of Bernice Summerfield and Jason Kane's wedding time rings, given to them when they were married in Happy Endings.
This was the first story to be adapted that was a Virgin New Adventures novel, rather than part of the Virgin Bernice Summerfield New Adventures, which featured Bernice without the Doctor. The original Birthright novel featured elements which have been adapted here. While the Doctor did not feature heavily in the original novel, Ace did. Ace's role is now taken by Jason Kane.
Though adapted from a Seventh Doctor story, the work marks the Sixth Doctor actor Colin Baker's first work for Big Finish. This is also the first Big Finish release featuring an actor behind one of the televised Doctors. Colin Baker doesn't play the Doctor here though, which means he, like David Tennant after him, is an actor who played a televised Doctor but whose first work for Big Finish was not in the role of the Doctor.
Continuing the pattern from the previous story, the photos of Lisa Bowerman and Colin Baker are featured on the original audio cover.
Publisher's summary
The Time Ring Trilogy: Part 2
"If the human race were to die tomorrow, insect life would carry on regardless. Insects might even become the dominant species!"
Thrown off the Time Path, Professor Bernice Summerfield is trapped in early 20th century London, with only one of the pair of time rings she needs to get home. At the other end of time, her ex-husband Jason Kane finds himself stranded on a dead world, where the queen of the Charrl demands his help to save her dying race. But all he wants to do is find Benny, and return to the 26th century.
In the East End a series of grisly murders has been committed — is this the work of the legendary Springheel Jack or, as Benny suspects, something even more sinister? Allied with a Russian detective, she determines to find out. But the master of a grand order of sorcerers has other plans for her...
Plot
to be added
Cast
- Bernice Summerfield - Lisa Bowerman
- Mikhail Vladamir Popov - Colin Baker
- Jason Kane - Stephen Fewell
- John Lafayette - Barnaby Edwards
- Jared Khan - John Wadmore
- Queen Ch'tizz - Jane Shakespeare
- Chf. Insp. Prior - Jonathan Reason
- Charlie - Benjamin Roddy
References
Notes
- This is the second audio in the "Time Ring Trilogy", comprised of Walking to Babylon, Birthright and Just War. To emphasise this fact, their covers feature a ring motif.
- This audio drama was recorded on 5 and 6 November 1998 at Crosstown Studios, London.
- Since Muldwych gave the Time Rings to Bernice Summerfield and Jason Kane in Happy Endings, his absence from this version of the story suggests he used them to escape his five-hundred-year exile on Antýkhon.
Cover gallery
Cover with actors' photos and the release number, additionally mentioning the author Nigel Robinson
Cover with Paul Vyse's series logo, additionally featuring Stephen Fewell
Cover of the original novel
Continuity
- Jason mentions that he has just come from Babylon. (AUDIO: Walking to Babylon)
- Both contradictory accounts of her visit to Guernsey (PROSE: Just War, AUDIO: Just War) appear to have taken place (PROSE: Paydirt) and Bernice was able to recall them both. (PROSE: Dear Friend)
External links
- Official Birthright page at bigfinish.com
- Birthright at the Doctor Who Reference Guide
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