Doctor Who: The Moonbase (1967): Original BBC Television Soundtrack
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Patrick Troughton plays the second Doctor in this four-episode adventure from 1967, set on Earth's moon and featuring a return appearance by the emotionless Cybermen. The year is 2070, and Earth's weather is controlled by a device called the Gravitron, based on the Moon and manned by an international team of experts. The TARDIS arrives to find the base in the grip of a plague epidemic which is drastically reducing the personnel. Before long an even greater menace is proved to be responsible--an invasion force from the planet Mondas, home of the Cybermen...The soundtrack presented here includes linking narration by Frazer Hines, who played Jamie in the story itself. It includes the only surviving versions of episodes 1 and 3, whose film recordings no longer exist in the BBC Television Archives. Playing alongside Patrick Troughton and Frazer Hines are Michael Craze as Ben, Anneke Wills as Polly, and Patrick Barr as Hobson.
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THE PULSE
A deadly plague and the return of the Cybermen threaten a lunar weather control base. In the year 2070, Earth's weather is managed by the Gravitron on the Moon. When the TARDIS lands, the base is in the grip of a mysterious epidemic. The Doctor, Ben, and Polly discover that the plague is a cover for an invasion by the Cybermen from Mondas, who seek to use the Gravitron for their own nefarious purposes. The narrative framework includes linking narration by Frazer Hines, who played Jamie McCrimmon.
INSIDE THE PAGES
- Features Patrick Troughton as the Second Doctor.
- Set on a lunar base in the year 2070.
- Includes the return of the Cybermen.
- The plot involves a plague epidemic and an alien invasion.
- The Gravitron, a weather control device, is central to the conflict.
- Includes linking narration by Frazer Hines.
- Contains the only surviving versions of episodes 1 and 3.
- Features supporting characters Ben (Michael Craze) and Polly (Anneke Wills).
THE COLLECTIVE ECHO
This audio drama soundtrack is notable for preserving the only surviving versions of episodes 1 and 3 of 'The Moonbase' serial, whose film recordings are lost. The inclusion of linking narration by Frazer Hines allows for a complete auditory experience of the story. It offers fans a chance to experience a classic Doctor Who adventure from the Patrick Troughton era, featuring the iconic Cybermen. The release is particularly valuable for its historical significance in Doctor Who's broadcast history.
Page Count:
2
Publication Date:
2001-01-01
Publisher:
AudioGO Ltd.
ISBN-10:
0563478543
ISBN-13:
9780563478546
Science Fiction
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Audio Drama
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