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+ | |range = The Companion Chronicles |
| + | |series in range = Series 6 (CC) |
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| + | |series number in range = 6 |
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| + | |number in series = 2 |
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| + | |series = ''[[The Companion Chronicles]]'' |
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|number = 6.02 |
|number = 6.02 |
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| − | |companions = [[Ian Chesterton|Ian]], [[Barbara Wright|Barbara]], [[Vicki Pallister|Vicki]] |
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|setting = [[Platform Five]] above [[Jobis]] |
|setting = [[Platform Five]] above [[Jobis]] |
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| − | |enemy = [[Ashman (The Rocket Men)|Ashman]]<br /> |
+ | |enemy = [[Ashman (The Rocket Men)|Ashman]],<br /> [[Rocket Men]] |
|writer = [[John Dorney]] |
|writer = [[John Dorney]] |
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|director = [[Lisa Bowerman]] |
|director = [[Lisa Bowerman]] |
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| + | |music = [[Howard Carter (composer)|Howard Carter]] |
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| + | |sound = [[Howard Carter (composer)|Howard Carter]] |
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| + | |cover = [[Alex Mallinson]] |
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|format = 1 disc |
|format = 1 disc |
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| + | |soundcloudtrailer = https://soundcloud.com/big-finish/doctor-who-the-rocket-men-trailer |
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|isbn = ISBN 978-1-84435-581-5 |
|isbn = ISBN 978-1-84435-581-5 |
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|prev = Tales from the Vault (audio story) |
|prev = Tales from the Vault (audio story) |
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| − | |next = The Memory Cheats (audio story) |
+ | |next = The Memory Cheats (audio story) |
| + | |producer = [[David Richardson]]|team = [[Ian Chesterton]]|featuring = First Doctor|featuring2 = Barbara Wright|featuring3 = Vicki Pallister}}{{audio stub}} |
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| + | '''''The Rocket Men''''' was the second story of the [[Series 6 (CC)|sixth series]] in ''[[The Companion Chronicles]]'' audio range. It was produced by [[Big Finish Productions]]. It was written by [[John Dorney]] and featured [[Ian Chesterton]]. |
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== Publisher's summary == |
== Publisher's summary == |
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| − | + | [[The Doctor's TARDIS|The TARDIS]] has landed on [[Platform Five]], a floating city in the sky of the planet [[Jobis]], and for a time [[First Doctor|the Doctor]], [[Ian Chesterton|Ian]], [[Barbara Wright|Barbara]] and [[Vicki Pallister|Vicki]] get the chance to enjoy this idyllic place. |
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Then the [[Rocket Men]] arrive, led by the sadistic [[Ashman (The Rocket Men)|Ashman]]. |
Then the [[Rocket Men]] arrive, led by the sadistic [[Ashman (The Rocket Men)|Ashman]]. |
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== Plot == |
== Plot == |
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* [[Ian Chesterton]] - [[William Russell]] |
* [[Ian Chesterton]] - [[William Russell]] |
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* [[Ashman (The Rocket Men)|Ashman]] - [[Gus Brown]] |
* [[Ashman (The Rocket Men)|Ashman]] - [[Gus Brown]] |
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| + | * [[Barbara Wright]] - [[Jacqueline Hill]] (archived recording of her scream) |
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== References == |
== References == |
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== Notes == |
== Notes == |
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| + | * Gus Brown was recommended to Big Finish by [[Beth Chalmers]]. |
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| − | * [[Gus Brown]] (Ashman) would later play [[Weyland]] in [[AUDIO]]: ''[[Gods and Monsters (audio story)|Gods and Monsters]]''. |
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== Continuity == |
== Continuity == |
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* Following Ashman's death, more than a dozen groups of his fellow Rocket Men began fighting for control of his territories. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Return of the Rocket Men (audio story)|Return of the Rocket Men]]'') |
* Following Ashman's death, more than a dozen groups of his fellow Rocket Men began fighting for control of his territories. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Return of the Rocket Men (audio story)|Return of the Rocket Men]]'') |
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| + | * Ian mentions the recent trip to [[Rome]] and [[Italy]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Romans (TV story)|The Romans]]'') |
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== External links == |
== External links == |
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| − | + | {{bigfinish|releases/v/the-rocket-men-502|The Rocket Men}} |
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| − | + | {{dwrefguide|chronicles46.htm|The Rocket Men}} |
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Revision as of 20:53, 8 July 2020
The Rocket Men was the second story of the sixth series in The Companion Chronicles audio range. It was produced by Big Finish Productions. It was written by John Dorney and featured Ian Chesterton.
Publisher's summary
The TARDIS has landed on Platform Five, a floating city in the sky of the planet Jobis, and for a time the Doctor, Ian, Barbara and Vicki get the chance to enjoy this idyllic place.
Then the Rocket Men arrive, led by the sadistic Ashman.
When the only other option to certain death is suicide, Ian Chesterton takes the gamble of his life...
Plot
The Rocket Men (1)
to be added
The Fall (2)
to be added
Cast
- Ian Chesterton - William Russell
- Ashman - Gus Brown
- Barbara Wright - Jacqueline Hill (archived recording of her scream)
References
- The skies of Jobis are protected by the Galactic Heritage.
Notes
- Gus Brown was recommended to Big Finish by Beth Chalmers.
- This audio drama was recorded on 7 December 2010.
Continuity
- Following Ashman's death, more than a dozen groups of his fellow Rocket Men began fighting for control of his territories. (AUDIO: Return of the Rocket Men)
- Ian mentions the recent trip to Rome and Italy. (TV: The Romans)
External links
- Official The Rocket Men page at bigfinish.com
- The Rocket Men at the Doctor Who Reference Guide
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