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|series = ''[[Fourth Doctor Adventures (audio series)|Fourth Doctor Adventures]]'' |
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|doctor = Fourth Doctor |
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|companions = [[Romana II]] |
|companions = [[Romana II]] |
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+ | |enemy = [[Sartia]] |
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+ | |setting = [[Funderell]] |
|writer = [[Marc Platt]] |
|writer = [[Marc Platt]] |
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| − | |director = [[Ken |
+ | |director = [[Ken Bentley]] |
|music = [[Jamie Robertson]] |
|music = [[Jamie Robertson]] |
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|sound = [[Jamie Robertson]] |
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|isbn = ISBN 978-1-78178-723-6 |
|isbn = ISBN 978-1-78178-723-6 |
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|prev = The Skin of the Sleek (audio story) |
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+ | |next = The Sons of Kaldor (audio story) |
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| − | '''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was the ninth story in the sixth series of ''[[Fourth Doctor Adventures (audio series)|Fourth Doctor Adventures]]'' and |
+ | '''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was the ninth and final story in the [[Series 6 (4DA)|sixth series]] of the ''[[Fourth Doctor Adventures (audio series)|Fourth Doctor Adventures]],'' produced by [[Big Finish Productions]]. It was written by [[Marc Platt]] and featured [[Tom Baker]] as the [[Fourth Doctor]] and [[Lalla Ward]] as [[Romana II]]. |
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| + | After ''[[The Skin of the Sleek (audio story)|The Skin of the Sleek]]'', it was the second part of the series finale. |
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== Publisher's summary == |
== Publisher's summary == |
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On the ocean world of [[Funderell]], [[Romana]] has been reunited with her old friend from [[Gallifrey]], [[Sartia]], and [[Fourth Doctor|the Doctor]] is investigating the history and religion of this strange world. But events have quickly spiralled out of control. |
On the ocean world of [[Funderell]], [[Romana]] has been reunited with her old friend from [[Gallifrey]], [[Sartia]], and [[Fourth Doctor|the Doctor]] is investigating the history and religion of this strange world. But events have quickly spiralled out of control. |
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| − | Why is this planet of such interest to the [[Time Lord |
+ | Why is this planet of such interest to the [[Time Lord]]s? What lurks in the depths? |
The life of more than one world is at stake. But time is running out. |
The life of more than one world is at stake. But time is running out. |
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* [[Sartia]] - [[Joannah Tincey]] |
* [[Sartia]] - [[Joannah Tincey]] |
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* [[Eamonn Orensky]] - [[Alan Cox]] |
* [[Eamonn Orensky]] - [[Alan Cox]] |
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| − | * [[Klick Chervain]] - [[Kieran Hodgson]] |
+ | * [[Klick Chervain]]/[[Rolf (The Skin of the Sleek)|Rolf]] - [[Kieran Hodgson]] |
* [[Blujaw Skaldson]] - [[Des McAleer]] |
* [[Blujaw Skaldson]] - [[Des McAleer]] |
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* [[Linnis Skaldson]] - [[Alex Wyndham]] |
* [[Linnis Skaldson]] - [[Alex Wyndham]] |
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* [[Greygul]] - [[Jamie Newall]] |
* [[Greygul]] - [[Jamie Newall]] |
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* [[Frithra]] - [[Jane Slavin]] |
* [[Frithra]] - [[Jane Slavin]] |
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| − | * The [[Sleek |
+ | * The [[Sleek]]s - [[John Banks]] |
== References == |
== References == |
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* The Doctor offers himself for [[execution]] in Romana's place. |
* The Doctor offers himself for [[execution]] in Romana's place. |
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| − | * When reading the Book of Futures, the Doctor mentions that in the beginning, |
+ | * When reading the Book of Futures, the Doctor mentions that in the beginning, time split the [[omniverse]] in two, and continued until there was an infinite number of times. |
| − | * The Doctor quotes [[William Shakespeare]]: "a tale told by an idiot" and "tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow." |
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| − | * Funderell does not have a [[seabed]] or molten core. It is an artificial planet built by the Time Lords back when they knew how to build planets. At the centre of the world are parallel [[timeline]]s, "Time's Infinity." With the [[Orb of Funderell]], the possible futures can be viewed, but not changed. Sartia tries to use the Orb with the TARDIS to control the timelines, but it's too overpowering. |
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* The [[Book of Futures]] is made from parts of the Sleeks: it's cover is Sleek skin, and the chains around it are their bones. |
* The [[Book of Futures]] is made from parts of the Sleeks: it's cover is Sleek skin, and the chains around it are their bones. |
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| − | * The Doctor theorises that the Time Lords forgot about Funderell during the [[53rd |
+ | * The Doctor theorises that the Time Lords forgot about Funderell millennia ago, during the great cut-backs of the [[53rd Bureaucratic Regime]]. |
* The Doctor notes that good [[companion]]s are modest: he asks Romana how many times she's saved the universe, but she hasn't kept count. |
* The Doctor notes that good [[companion]]s are modest: he asks Romana how many times she's saved the universe, but she hasn't kept count. |
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| − | * The Doctor "reboots" the planet back to it's default setting before it started to degrade. As a result, the green sea is returned to a blue ocean. |
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== Notes == |
== Notes == |
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''to be added'' |
''to be added'' |
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== Continuity == |
== Continuity == |
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| − | * Romana says the Doctor is very particular about who he lets into the TARDIS. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Long Game]]'') |
+ | * Romana says the Doctor is very particular about who he lets into the TARDIS. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Long Game (TV story)|The Long Game]]'') |
| − | * Sartia escapes using a [[ |
+ | * Sartia escapes using a [[Sartia's Time Ring|Time Ring]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Genesis of the Daleks (TV story)|Genesis of the Daleks]]'') |
== External links == |
== External links == |
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Revision as of 21:12, 3 September 2020
The Thief Who Stole Time was the ninth and final story in the sixth series of the Fourth Doctor Adventures, produced by Big Finish Productions. It was written by Marc Platt and featured Tom Baker as the Fourth Doctor and Lalla Ward as Romana II.
After The Skin of the Sleek, it was the second part of the series finale.
Publisher's summary
A god has died. A crime has been committed. And an even greater threat lies beneath the surface.
On the ocean world of Funderell, Romana has been reunited with her old friend from Gallifrey, Sartia, and the Doctor is investigating the history and religion of this strange world. But events have quickly spiralled out of control.
Why is this planet of such interest to the Time Lords? What lurks in the depths?
The life of more than one world is at stake. But time is running out.
Plot
Part one
to be added
Part two
to be added
Cast
- The Doctor - Tom Baker
- Romana - Lalla Ward
- Sartia - Joannah Tincey
- Eamonn Orensky - Alan Cox
- Klick Chervain/Rolf - Kieran Hodgson
- Blujaw Skaldson - Des McAleer
- Linnis Skaldson - Alex Wyndham
- Greygul - Jamie Newall
- Frithra - Jane Slavin
- The Sleeks - John Banks
References
- The Doctor offers himself for execution in Romana's place.
- When reading the Book of Futures, the Doctor mentions that in the beginning, time split the omniverse in two, and continued until there was an infinite number of times.
- The Book of Futures is made from parts of the Sleeks: it's cover is Sleek skin, and the chains around it are their bones.
- The Doctor theorises that the Time Lords forgot about Funderell millennia ago, during the great cut-backs of the 53rd Bureaucratic Regime.
- The Doctor notes that good companions are modest: he asks Romana how many times she's saved the universe, but she hasn't kept count.
Notes
Textless cover.
to be added
Continuity
- Romana says the Doctor is very particular about who he lets into the TARDIS. (TV: The Long Game)
- Sartia escapes using a Time Ring. (TV: Genesis of the Daleks)
External links
- Official The Thief Who Stole Time page at bigfinish.com
