6.2. Doctor Who: The Doomsday Contract

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Released March 2021

Written by John Lloyd

Adapted by Nev Fountain

Starring Tom Baker Lalla Ward

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Earth - a small, insignificant planet. Entirely devoid of intelligent life.

At least that's according to the legal documents. The Doctor, Romana and K9 find themselves at the centre of a most unusual trial.

An intergalactic corporation wants to bulldoze the planet for a development project. Only a previous court's preservation document is standing in their way. The Doctor has been summoned as an expert witness. If he can prove Earth contains intelligent life, the whole world will be saved.

But with a fortune at stake, it was never going to be that simple.

**This title will be going out of print when current CD stocks have been sold**

Recorded on: 27 Jan, 03 Feb, 30 April and 01 May 2020

Recorded at: Audio Sorcery and Gig Studios, and Remote Recording

Julian Wadham and Tom Baker

Tom Baker and Jane Slavin

Tom Baker, June Hudson and John Leeson

John Leeson, Jeany Spark, Tom Baker, Nicholas Briggs, June Hudson, Richard Laing, Jane Slavin, Spencer Banks (c) Tony Whitmore

John Leeson and Tom Baker (c) Tony Whitmore

Jeany Spark and Tom Baker (c) Tony Whitmore

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The Doomsday Contract... is a Douglas Adams style romp from an accomplished writer adapted by a brilliant writer. 9/10.
Jacob Licklider, Indie Mac User

...a very enjoyable story, especially if you’re a fan of the (Douglas) Adams style. It’s directed with zest by Briggs (who also plays a key character in the ‘Micro-Universe’ sequences, ...and features several fruity and funny supporting performances... It’s an imaginative addition to the Doctor/Romana II TV stories and fits beside them perfectly.
The Digital Fix

The Doomsday Contract is quite possibly one of the best releases Big Finish have ever had, a laugh riot from start to finish, and a deeply satisfying story to boot. I was laughing from start to finish, and not only that, but every single joke strand weaves together to form one of arguably the most ingenious and satisfying endings to a Doctor Who story ever.
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