233. Static
Synopsis
"A brilliant addition to a superb run of 6th Doctor Stories, I don't say this lightly but I think it's better than Chimes Of Midnight." - Tin Dog
"A strong contender for one of the best releases of this year" - Host Productions
"10/10 This story boasts all the fear factor that made ‘The Chimes of Midnight‘ a firm fan-favourite. It seems likely that ‘Static’ will gain the same renown, and deservedly so in this chilling production." - Blogtor Who
"Static is another stellar entry full of atmosphere, horror and great storytelling. We all love a good Christmas ghost story and that makes Static the perfect audio to end the year on." The Digital Fix
"Static is a chilly tale, unafraid to explore our reaction to death. It’s also much more than that – it’s a good story, well told, well acted and well produced. Long live the main range!" Starburst
5/5 ‘Static’ is a superb science fiction tale that exemplifies the best of the franchise and the genre, ending 2017 on a fantastic high for this robust TARDIS trio. Doctor Who Reviews
"When it comes to Big Finish, sometimes one can tell just from the opening strands of a story that…this one is going to be different. That something special is happening here. Static is one of those stories." Massmovement
Deep in the heart of nowhere, near a place called Abbey Marston, there’s a caravan site. The perfect place to get away from it all. Close by, there’s a stone circle they used for human sacrifice in olden times. A little further afield, there’s an old RAF research station, where they did hushhush things in the War.
There’s only one rule: the use of radios, cassette recorders and portable televisions is strictly forbidden.
People come here to get away from it all, you see. No-one wants to hear the noise. No-one wants to hear the voices in the static…
No-one wants to hear the ghosts.
Written By: Jonathan Morris
Directed By: Jamie Anderson
Cast
Colin Baker (The Doctor), Lisa Greenwood (Flip Jackson), Miranda Raison (Mrs Constance Clarke), Scott Chambers (Andy Clover / Sergeant Webster), Pippa Nixon (Joanna Nash), Jo Woodcock (Susannah Nash), David Graham (Percy Till), Brian Protheroe (Captain Hardwick), Chris Dale (Soldiers / Static). Other parts played by members of the cast.
Producer David Richardson
Script Editor Alan Barnes
Executive Producers Jason Haigh-Ellery and Nicholas Briggs