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THASMIN FANS REJOICE! Writer Rafaella Marcus takes us through The Violet Hour!

Subscriber Episode • March 26, 2026 • WHO C2C • Season 2 • Episode 38

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In this week's podcast we're joined by RAFAELLA MARCUS, the extremely talented author of THE VIOLET HOUR, Big Finish's latest audio adventure for the 13th Doctor and Yaz!

We talk to Rafaella about her career in theatre, how she began writing and how she came to write Torchwood and Doctor Who for Big Finish.

PLUS we deep dive into the historical, spiritual and cultural influences that colour The Violet Hour and find time for a quick sojourn into the the Time Space Visualiser too!

And what about ... THAT KISS?

Fans of Thasmin rejoice - this one is for you!

"At the violet hour, when the eyes and back
Turn upward from the desk, when the human engine waits
Like a taxi throbbing waiting..."

- TS Eliot, The Waste Land (1922)

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Raffaella Marcus
05:34 Exploring Themes in 'Sap'
10:57 Inspiration and Early Influences
16:31 Experiences at the Edinburgh Fringe
23:43 The Impact of the 1920s on Doctor Who's Narrative
25:36 The Emotional Depth of Doctor Who's Characters
30:10 The Complexity of the 13th Doctor's Character
33:50 Grief and Vulnerability in Doctor Who
37:03 The Process of Writing for Big Finish
39:47 Addressing Social Issues in Historical Contexts
41:06 Pitching Ideas and Creative Process
42:07 The Spiritualist Revival and Ghosts in Doctor Who
43:22 Character Development and Villain Complexity
48:12 Understanding Grief Through Villainy
50:23 The Significance of the Title 'The Violet Hour'
52:20 Fan Reactions and Relationship Dynamics
01:01:24 Character Development and Future Possibilities
01:04:20 Exploring New Narratives in Audio
01:07:03 The Time Space Visualiser
01:12:42 Closing Thoughts and Future Endeavors

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