The Sleeping Blood written by Martin Day was the first story in the 2015 Companion Chronicles audio box set The First Doctor: Volume One. It featured Susan. This was a rare example of a First-Doctor-lite story, set before any other companions joined the Doctor. This unique setting gave Susan the kind of spotlight she had never enjoyed on-screen.
Publisher's summary
When the Doctor falls ill, Susan is forced to leave the safety of the TARDIS behind. Exploring a disused research centre in search of medical supplies, she becomes embroiled in the deadly plans of a terrorist holding an entire world to ransom — and the soldier sent to stop him.
Plot
The Sleeping Blood (1)
to be added
The Butcher's Citadel (2)
to be added
Cast
- Susan - Carole Ann Ford
- Kendrick/The Butcher - Darren Strange
- Ian Atkins (uncredited)
References
- Susan feels the TARDIS is beginning to feel like home.
Notes
- This is the first Companion Chronicles release within a new pattern of releases, grouping four stories with one Doctor into a boxset rather than as individual releases. It also marks a new form of boxset, releasing it in a 4 disk jewel case as into 4 separate jewel cases contained within a cardboard sleeve.
- Art for this release was seen on a video on the official Big Finish YouTube channel. It was originally done as fan art by Simon Hodges and was used by the YouTube channel. The video has since been removed over some issues with copyright and image clearance and approval. The image can be found here.
Continuity
- The Doctor tells Susan they must not interfere with the affairs of other races, echoing one of the main precepts of Time Lord society. (TV: The War Games)
External links
- Official The First Doctor Volume 1 page at bigfinish.com
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