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|main character = [[Yvonne Hartman (Pete's World)|Yvonne Hartman]] |
|main character = [[Yvonne Hartman (Pete's World)|Yvonne Hartman]] |
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|writer = [[Russell T Davies]] |
|writer = [[Russell T Davies]] |
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|broadcast date = [[26 March (releases)|26 March]] [[2020 (releases)|2020]] |
|broadcast date = [[26 March (releases)|26 March]] [[2020 (releases)|2020]] |
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| + | |series = ''[[Doctor Who: Lockdown!]]'' originals |
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'''''Incoming Message''''' was a short webcast scripted by [[Russell T Davies]] and released by him on his Twitter account in [[2020 (releases)|2020]] as one of the special web-releases which flourished during the [[COVID-19]] epidemic. |
'''''Incoming Message''''' was a short webcast scripted by [[Russell T Davies]] and released by him on his Twitter account in [[2020 (releases)|2020]] as one of the special web-releases which flourished during the [[COVID-19]] epidemic. |
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In this case, the webcast even directly commented on the crisis, with the main character (Davies' creation [[Yvonne Hartman (Pete's World)|Yvonne Hartman]]) commenting on ''a'' crisis which, though it is not confirmed in-story to be the Coronavirus epidemic, at least shares many of its features. |
In this case, the webcast even directly commented on the crisis, with the main character (Davies' creation [[Yvonne Hartman (Pete's World)|Yvonne Hartman]]) commenting on ''a'' crisis which, though it is not confirmed in-story to be the Coronavirus epidemic, at least shares many of its features. |
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+ | Though not explicit in the webcast itself, Davies clarified the webcast's place in the [[Doctor Who universe|''Doctor Who'' universe]] and its chronology, confirming on Twitter that the Yvonne Hartman in the webcast is the version from [[Pete's World]], as featured in [[Big Finish]]'s ''[[Aliens Among Us]]''.<ref>[https://twitter.com/russelldavies63/status/1243274903765336067 R. T. Davies on Twitter]</ref> |
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== Publisher's summary == |
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== Plot == |
== Plot == |
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| − | In the face of a worldwide crisis, [[Yvonne Hartman (Pete's World)|Yvonne Hartman]] releases a public broadcast where she introduces herself to the public as Head of [[ |
+ | In the face of a worldwide crisis, [[Yvonne Hartman (Pete's World)|Yvonne Hartman]] releases a public broadcast where she introduces herself to the public as Head of [[Torchwood]]. Noting that these are "unprecedented times," Hartman urges the public to stay calm, stay safe, and [[self-isolation|self-isolate]]. |
On a much more threatening note, she adds that if any member of the population ''doesn't'' respect those guidelines, she will have to send people to their house — "which won't be nearly as much fun" — before she slips back into a kinder voice to thank her viewers for their "kindness and understanding". |
On a much more threatening note, she adds that if any member of the population ''doesn't'' respect those guidelines, she will have to send people to their house — "which won't be nearly as much fun" — before she slips back into a kinder voice to thank her viewers for their "kindness and understanding". |
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== Cast == |
== Cast == |
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== Crew == |
== Crew == |
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* [[Writer]] - [[Russell T Davies]] |
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== Story notes == |
== Story notes == |
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| − | * This webcast constituted the first appearance of [[Pete's World]]'s [[Yvonne Hartman (Pete's World)|Yvonne Hartman]] in live |
+ | * This webcast constituted the first appearance of [[Pete's World]]'s [[Yvonne Hartman (Pete's World)|Yvonne Hartman]] in live action. It is not clear whether it is set in Pete's World or the prime universe, however her claim to work for [[Torchwood One]] would suggest the former. |
| + | * Russell T Davies stated on Twitter that Tracy Ann Oberman was able to do this, because she kept all of Yvonne's props at home. |
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== External links == |
== External links == |
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== Footnotes == |
== Footnotes == |
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Revision as of 20:14, 13 May 2020
Incoming Message was a short webcast scripted by Russell T Davies and released by him on his Twitter account in 2020 as one of the special web-releases which flourished during the COVID-19 epidemic.
In this case, the webcast even directly commented on the crisis, with the main character (Davies' creation Yvonne Hartman) commenting on a crisis which, though it is not confirmed in-story to be the Coronavirus epidemic, at least shares many of its features.
Though not explicit in the webcast itself, Davies clarified the webcast's place in the Doctor Who universe and its chronology, confirming on Twitter that the Yvonne Hartman in the webcast is the version from Pete's World, as featured in Big Finish's Aliens Among Us.[1]
Publisher's summary
++ INCOMING ++ from Yvonne Hartman, CEO of Torchwood ++
Plot
In the face of a worldwide crisis, Yvonne Hartman releases a public broadcast where she introduces herself to the public as Head of Torchwood. Noting that these are "unprecedented times," Hartman urges the public to stay calm, stay safe, and self-isolate.
On a much more threatening note, she adds that if any member of the population doesn't respect those guidelines, she will have to send people to their house — "which won't be nearly as much fun" — before she slips back into a kinder voice to thank her viewers for their "kindness and understanding".
Cast
Crew
References
Story notes
- This webcast constituted the first appearance of Pete's World's Yvonne Hartman in live action. It is not clear whether it is set in Pete's World or the prime universe, however her claim to work for Torchwood One would suggest the former.
- Russell T Davies stated on Twitter that Tracy Ann Oberman was able to do this, because she kept all of Yvonne's props at home.
Continuity
- One world's version of Yvonne Hartman is still alive. (AUDIO: The Empty Hand, Thoughts and Prayers, etc.)
- Yvonne Hartman says that the population must abide Torchwood's guidelines "for Queen and Country". (TV: Army of Ghosts/Doomsday)
