The shalka doctor s claim to being the ninth doctor was also backed up by bbc press releases. The tardis lands in a small english village in 2003, where the population is living in fear from a malevolent alien force. Four actors from this webcast later had roles in the revived series. Doctor who new series titles with scream of the shalka. Main reason for small number of downloads for mobile platforms were fees and. Grant becoming the official ninth doctor, this special webcast story was rendered noncanon once the tv series was revived with christopher eccleston as the ninth doctor. Unfortunately for that doctor, but fortunate for fans, this would turn out to be the grant ninth doctor s only appearance due to the announcement of the return of the tv series. Derek jacobi as the master years before the 2005 return of the live action series. In 2003, in honor of the 40th anniversary of doctor who, and two years before the return of the series, the bbc released this flash animated serial. However, the 2005 series was announced in september 2003about two months before the webcast could meet its. Scream of the shalka dvd cover 2003 r2 ready to download and print. Doctor who classic series webcasts scream of the shalka bbc.
Doctor who scream of the shalka is available now on dvd from amazon and other stores. Sep 11, 20 after materialising in the village of lannet in lancashire, the doctor, along with local barmaid alison and her boyfriend joe, find themselves up against an underground alien force called the. Grant as an alternative incarnation of the doctor and intended as an extension of the tv series. The alien shalka have taken up residence beneath lannet in preparation for a wider invasion. Doctor who new series titles with scream of the shalka theme. Sep 26, 2016 ive had a lot of people ask me why i didnt include the shalka theme in my extended theme collection video, and at the time, i said i didnt include it because no version existed that had a. Just remember its an animation when you start watching it, and have a ball. Originally produced with the intention of being the first story in a web based continuation of the then still canceled series, this animated doctor who webcast from 2003. Starring richard e grant, sophie okonedo and sir derek jacobi. Scream of the shalka is a flashanimated series based on the british science fiction television series doctor who. Release dates 1 also known as aka 0 release dates uk november 2003. The tardis lands in a small english village in 2003 where the population are living in fear from a malevolent alien force with the help of unit and his new friend alison the doctor discovers that a race called the shalka are residing underground preparing to strip away earths. Catala, chinuk wawa, cestina, cymraeg, dansk, deutsch, english.
He is fondly recalled by doctor who fans as one of the most overthetop villains in the entire history of the show. Although officially commissioned by the bbc with the intent of richard e. You were expecting someone else 19 scream of the shalka. The serial was webcast by the bbcs official doctor who website in november and december 2003, tying in with the shows 40th anniversary. The scream of the shalka webcast was intended to be the debut of the ninth doctor played by richard e grant. Scream of the shalka is one of my alltime favorite doctor who episodes and thats saying a lot because im not normally a fan of animated features unless theyre from disney. In 2003, another webcast was produced, scream of the shalka, but that one featured. Greaves screams, and coughs volcanic gas out of his throat. Particularly well remembered is his cry of nothing in the world can stop me now.
The shalka doctor or the reg doctor is the common fan name given to the character that appeared as an alternative incarnation of the doctor in the flash animated serial scream of the shalka in. And derek jacobi as the master years before the 2005 return of the live action series. Those words, spoken by its executive producer james goss in the dvd documentary carry on screaming, more than adequately describe the reputation of scream of the shalka. To celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the longestrunning sciencefiction show in the world, ill be taking weekly looks at some of my own personal favourite stories and arcs, from the old and new series, with a view to encapsulating the sublime, the clever and the fiendishly odd of the bbcs doctor who. Although scream of the shalka continues the narrative of the original 196389 programme and the 1996 television film, the shows 2005 revival ignored its events. The doctor, a timetraveling alien explorer, is sent by his people, the time lords, to liberate a small town in england from the tyrannical rule of a race of alien lava creatures called the shalka. Sep 08, 20 scream of the shalka was released online over 6 weeks across the 40th anniversary, in november and december 2003. For its 40th anniversary, doctor who gave us scream of the shalka, starring richard e. List of actors who have played the doctor wikipedia.
The series was scripted by veteran doctor who writer paul cornell, with richard e. He discovers the village silent, its inhabitants all living in fear except for a barmaid, alison cheney. Featuring what was once a canonofficial theme up until the 2005 revived series came along, this request from samiam 626 pairs together the 2003 scream of. The doctor who transcripts the scream of the shalka. An animated serial posted to the internet over six weeks in 15minute installments, shalka was intended to rescue doctor who from the obscurity of 15 years off the air and officially relaunch it as an online seriesa far cry from tv, but the best that seemed possible at the time. After materialising in the village of lannet in lancashire, the doctor, along with local barmaid alison and her boyfriend joe, find themselves up against an underground alien force called the. The characters ability to periodically regenerate his appearance and personality has facilitated the ability of new actors to take over. Steam workshop scream of the shalka tardis extension. Doctor who scream of the shalka extended theme with middle. You were expecting someone else 29 the tennant doctor who magazine comics myriad universes. Scream of the shalka is an anomaly, a one off, a dead end. Scream of the shalka was a flashanimated doctor who serial with richard e grant as the voice of an alternative ninth doctor.
Scream of the shalka is a flashanimated serial based on the british science fiction television series doctor who. Nov, 2003 the doctor s tardis materialises in the village of lannet in lancashire. Doctor who scream of the shalka the sound of silence. The shalka doctor was intended to be the ninth incarnation, as two lines in scream of the shalka imply. I dont speak german, episode 39 matt shea and white supremacy in the pacific north west with guest jason wilson. Scream of the shalka is yet another wonderful dvd for anyone who loves doctor who and for those who want to build their dvd library with shows the whole family can watch and enjoy together. However, christopher eccleston was announced as the ninth doctor before scream of the shalka was even released, and it faded into unofficial status. Grant is the voice of the doctor in this sixpart animated storyline produced to coincide with the 40th anniversary of the tv scifi series in 2003. You were expecting someone else 19 scream of the shalka you were expecting someone else 19 scream of the shalka. Doctor whos first, official foray into fulllength animation, scream of the shalka stars richard e. Doctor who scream of the shalka episode 1 enjoy the hallow.
An alien race calling themselves the shalka have taken up residence beneath lannet in preparation for a wider invasion. It was produced to coincide with the 40th anniversary of the series and was originally posted in six weekly parts from november to 18 december 2003 on. Also known as aka it looks like we dont have any akas for this title yet. Scream of the shalka is a flashanimated series based on the british science fiction television. This story remains the most recent webcast production of this nature. Doctor who 2003 scream of the shalka vs 2005 theme. Doctor who scream of the shalka the first official fully animated doctor who story. The doctor is helped and hindered by his new military liaison major kennet and his royal green jacket troop. Intended as a new start for doctor who its now relegated to a footnote in the programmes history. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comic con sundance film festival toronto intl film. I must say im getting tired of all your ooh, nil points says the time lord jury. In 1989, survival became the final story of the classic era of doctor who, much to the surprise of the cast since they were told while filming. Doctor who scream of the shalka start title widescreen. Colors are reproduced quite nicely and the line work visible in the animation stays solid.
Scream of the shalka on dvd 883929334537 from bbc home video. This is an extension, that means you will need to subscribe to the original tardis rewrite mod and doors. Doctor who scream of the shalka the sound of silence 1. Since the beginning of the british science fiction television series doctor who in 1963, many actors have played the title character of the doctor on television and in various bbclicensed spinoffs on television, stage, radio, film, audio plays and webcasts. Doctor who scream of the shalka episode 1 video dailymotion. The doctor, a timetravelling alien explorer, is sent by his people, the time lords, to liberate a small town in england from the tyrannical rule of a race of alien lava creatures called the shalka. This fulllength animated adventure, originally broadcast online on the bbcs official doctor who website, is the first adventure. Ive had a lot of people ask me why i didnt include the shalka theme in my extended theme collection video, and at the time, i said i didnt include it because no version existed that had a. The story of the making of scream of the shalka is infinitely more interesting than the actual resulting fiction itself. Doctor who bbc past doctor adventures scream of the. The list of proper alternate doctors is relatively small. Doctor who scream of the shalka extended theme with middle 8.
Recently i was working on a new cut of the first 10 mins from delta and the bannermen and i wanted to do a new intro for mccoy so i decided to do a new 16. Ctrl acmd a will select all, or use the tweet or tumblr links to share the work on your twitter or tumblr account. May 03, 2010 the shalka arrived on earth via meteorite, initially landing near mount ruapehu, new zealand, subsequently establishing a beachhead for their planned invasion of earth beneath the lancashire town of lannet. With the help of unit and his new friend alison, the doctor discovers that a race called the shalka are residing underground, preparing to strip away the earths ozone layer and embark on a fullscale invasion of the planet. The doctor returns with an oxygen cylinder and subdues the shalka, and though greaves is irritated with the doctor for using him as a guinea pig, the doctor finally understands what the shalka have been doing to the townspeople for the past three weeks.
The ambitious story follows a 9th doctor not to be confused with the ninth doctor. During the course of this adventure he encounters a brand new race of ferocious alien monsters, and strikes up a friendship with his latest companion, alison. An annoyed doctor, who has apparently been transported here against his will. The doctor is travelling alone, with him hinting that a previous adventure led to the death of his last companion. I suppose an alternative title to this could be what if scream of the shalka was a tv episode. The doctor groans in pain, covers his ears and falls to the floor. Scream of the shalka dvd trailer doctor who youtube. Made in 2003, its online broadcast coincided with the news that doctor who was returning to television in the form of christopher eccleston. The bbcs doctor who website had already enjoyed some success with new animated doctor who which amounted to little more than illustrations with voiceovers. The shalka doctor, as played by richard e grant, remains a curious appendix in doctor who history. The scream of the shalka, by paul cornell a bbc webcast for the 40th anniversary. Scream of the shalka you are looking for movies or tv shows about with alien, robot, time travel, village, time machine, alien invasion and black hole themes of scifi and animation genre shot in uk. Given that the bbc and the producers of the televised doctor who have discounted scream of the shalka as being part of the franchises continuity, this is one of the few doctor who novels for which the canonicity or in this case, lack thereof has firmly been established. They also created a stable wormhole for landing their invasion force, which could also be converted into a black hole to dispose of their enemies, as they tried to do with the doctor.
All models and textures made by me, so you are not allowed to extract, edit and use them i. Jan 01, 2004 the scream of the shalka webcast was intended to be the debut of the ninth doctor played by richard e grant. This page has been archived and is no longer updated. Copy and paste the following code to link back to this work ctrl acmd a will select all, or use the tweet or tumblr links to share the work on your twitter or tumblr account. The tardis materializes in the village of lannet in lancashire, disgorging an annoyed doctor, who has apparently been transported here against his will.