A new Doctor Who spinoff? We discuss Doctor Who: Redacted, the 2022 audio series, looking at liminal eras, generational shifts, distinct characterisation, corrosive continuity, storytelling priorities, dramatic irony, accessibility & diversity, & more!
(00:00:00) Intro & first thoughts
(00:07:48) Genesis of the show
(00:16:00) Generational handover
(00:20:31) Differences from Big Finish
(00:28:32) Regional diversity + long distance friends
(00:34:46) Cleo and characterisation
(00:44:05) Conspiracist socialising
(00:48:04) Contemporary spinoff
(00:55:15) Priorities of the storytelling
(01:08:18) What era does this belong to?
(01:14:25) Continuity focus
(01:26:16) Dramatic irony & character knowledge
(01:32:18) UNIT + other spinoffs
(01:42:26) The story’s resolution
(01:47:36) The Doctor + dialogue
(00:55:33) Format & structure
(02:02:30) Shawna & Abby
(02:14:09) Final thoughts…
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