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'''Fish''' were a variety of [[water]]-dwelling [[animal]] found on [[Earth]] and many other [[planet]]s. | '''Fish''' were a variety of [[water]]-dwelling [[animal]] found on [[Earth]] and many other [[planet]]s. | ||
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=== Uses === | === Uses === | ||
On Earth, [[fish and chips]] were often served as food. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Rebel Flesh (TV story)|The Rebel Flesh]]'') | On Earth, [[fish and chips]] were often served as food. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Rebel Flesh (TV story)|The Rebel Flesh]]'') The [[Eleventh Doctor]] particularly enjoyed [[fish finger]]s. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Eleventh Hour]]'') | ||
[[Fishing]], the sport of catching fish, was a popular pastime enjoyed by [[the Doctor]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Androids of Tara (TV story)|The Androids of Tara]]'', ''[[The Two Doctors (TV story)|The Two Doctors]]'') | [[Fishing]], the sport of catching fish, was a popular pastime enjoyed by [[the Doctor]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Androids of Tara (TV story)|The Androids of Tara]]'', ''[[The Two Doctors (TV story)|The Two Doctors]]'') | ||
=== History === | === History === | ||
The [[Sixth Doctor]] ate fish, among other foods, at a feast with [[Alfred the Great]] in the [[9th century]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Man Who Wouldn't Give Up (short story)|The Man Who Wouldn't Give Up]]'') | |||
In [[Victorian]] times, [[showmen]] used to draw the crowds by taking the [[skull]] of a [[cat]], glueing it to a fish and calling it a [[mermaid]]. The [[Ninth Doctor]] compared the [[Slitheen]]'s [[Space Pig]] with this trick while explaining the Space Pig's true nature to [[Toshiko Sato]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Aliens of London]]'') | In [[Victorian]] times, [[showmen]] used to draw the crowds by taking the [[skull]] of a [[cat]], glueing it to a fish and calling it a [[mermaid]]. The [[Ninth Doctor]] compared the [[Slitheen]]'s [[Space Pig]] with this trick while explaining the Space Pig's true nature to [[Toshiko Sato]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Aliens of London]]'') | ||
[[File:Poking fish.jpg|left|thumb|[[Leela]] prods dead fish on [[Fang Rock]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Horror of Fang Rock (TV story)|Horror of Fang Rock]]'')]] | [[File:Poking fish.jpg|left|thumb|[[Leela]] prods dead fish on [[Fang Rock]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Horror of Fang Rock (TV story)|Horror of Fang Rock]]'')]] | ||
In the [[1900s]], when [[Fang Rock]] rock was engulfed in [[fog]] during a [[Rutan]] scouting mission, [[Leela]] found dead fish floating in a pool of water and poked them with her knife. The [[Fourth Doctor]] attributed their deaths to an electrical field present on the island. ([[TV]]: ''[[Horror of Fang Rock (TV story)|Horror of Fang Rock]]'') | In the [[1900s]], when [[Fang Rock]] rock was engulfed in [[fog]] during a [[Rutan]] scouting mission, [[Leela]] found dead fish floating in a pool of water and poked them with her knife. The [[Fourth Doctor]] attributed their deaths to an electrical field present on the island. ([[TV]]: ''[[Horror of Fang Rock (TV story)|Horror of Fang Rock]]'') | ||
In [[1984]], [[Frank Harris]] was recruited from the refinery to work on a plan to restock the [[North Sea]] with fish. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Downtime (novelisation)|Downtime]]'') | |||
In the early [[21st century]], [[Tom Watson (The Stabber)|Tom Watson]] heard fish talking to him after injecting his thumb with antibiotic serum. He was helped by the [[Sixth Doctor]] and [[Peri Brown]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Stabber (short story)|The Stabber]]'') | |||
In [[2011]], due to an [[Hetocumtek|alien totem pole]], fish started raining from the sky. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Curse of Clyde Langer (TV story)|The Curse of Clyde Langer]]'') | In [[2011]], due to an [[Hetocumtek|alien totem pole]], fish started raining from the sky. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Curse of Clyde Langer (TV story)|The Curse of Clyde Langer]]'') | ||
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The [[Second Doctor]] once ate fish served by [[Bior]] and his tribe in [[Scandinavia]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[That Which Went Away]]'') | |||
The [[Twelfth Doctor]] once observed the "perfect defence" of a [[puffer fish]] when questioning as to whether there could be such a thing as "perfect hiding". ([[TV]]: ''[[Listen (TV story)|Listen]]'') | The [[Twelfth Doctor]] once observed the "perfect defence" of a [[puffer fish]] when questioning as to whether there could be such a thing as "perfect hiding". ([[TV]]: ''[[Listen (TV story)|Listen]]'') | ||
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== Elsewhere in the Universe == | == Elsewhere in the Universe == | ||
Like on Earth, fish could be found beneath the seas of other planets. [[Aaglon shark]]s were native to the waters of the planet [[Olleril]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Tragedy Day (novel)|Tragedy Day]]'') [[Fugora fish]] lived in the seas of [[Megerra]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Mean Streets (novel)|Mean Streets]]'') | Like on Earth, fish could be found beneath the seas of other planets. [[Aaglon shark]]s were native to the waters of the planet [[Olleril]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Tragedy Day (novel)|Tragedy Day]]'') [[Fugora fish]] lived in the seas of [[Megerra]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Mean Streets (novel)|Mean Streets]]'') [[Lake Abydos]] was home to singing fish. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Neverland (audio story)|Neverland]]'') [[Yaddlefish]] were a type of fish which lived on [[Gallifrey]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Blind Fury (short story)|Blind Fury]]'') [[Kandalinga]] was home to a wide variety of fish, including some which were larger than the [[The Doctor's TARDIS|TARDIS]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Fishmen of Kandalinga (short story)|The Fishmen of Kandalinga]]'') | ||
In [[Sardicktown]], fish existed which were able to swim through [[fog]], making it appear as if they were flying. The [[Eleventh Doctor]] encountered numerous [[sky fish]] and a [[sky shark]] in the town. ([[TV]]: ''[[A Christmas Carol (TV story)|A Christmas Carol]]'') | In [[Sardicktown]], fish existed which were able to swim through [[fog]], making it appear as if they were flying. The [[Eleventh Doctor]] encountered numerous [[sky fish]] and a [[sky shark]] in the town. ([[TV]]: ''[[A Christmas Carol (TV story)|A Christmas Carol]]'') | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
Whilst dressed as [[Sherlock Holmes]], the | The [[Eleventh Doctor]] attempted to disguise his interest in the lack of vibrations on the deck of [[Starship UK]] by pretending to be looking for "an escaped fish". ([[TV]]: ''[[The Beast Below]]'') Whilst dressed as [[Sherlock Holmes]], the Eleventh Doctor asked one of [[Walter Simeon]]'s servants if he had a fish called Colin. When he said "no", the Doctor said he didn't think he had. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Snowmen (TV story)|The Snowmen]]'') | ||
While serving as a governess under the alias Miss Montegue, [[Clara Oswald]] claimed to her young charges in [[1892]] that she invented fish so she wouldn't be alone while swimming. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Snowmen (TV story)|The Snowmen]]'') | While serving as a governess under the alias Miss Montegue, [[Clara Oswald]] claimed to her young charges in [[1892]] that she invented fish so she wouldn't be alone while swimming. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Snowmen (TV story)|The Snowmen]]'') | ||
Revision as of 01:05, 18 December 2014
Fish were a variety of water-dwelling animal found on Earth and many other planets.
Fish on Earth
On Earth, fish swam in water. (TV: Listen)
Uses
On Earth, fish and chips were often served as food. (TV: The Rebel Flesh) The Eleventh Doctor particularly enjoyed fish fingers. (TV: The Eleventh Hour)
Fishing, the sport of catching fish, was a popular pastime enjoyed by the Doctor. (TV: The Androids of Tara, The Two Doctors)
History
The Sixth Doctor ate fish, among other foods, at a feast with Alfred the Great in the 9th century. (PROSE: The Man Who Wouldn't Give Up)
In Victorian times, showmen used to draw the crowds by taking the skull of a cat, glueing it to a fish and calling it a mermaid. The Ninth Doctor compared the Slitheen's Space Pig with this trick while explaining the Space Pig's true nature to Toshiko Sato. (TV: Aliens of London)
In the 1900s, when Fang Rock rock was engulfed in fog during a Rutan scouting mission, Leela found dead fish floating in a pool of water and poked them with her knife. The Fourth Doctor attributed their deaths to an electrical field present on the island. (TV: Horror of Fang Rock)
In 1984, Frank Harris was recruited from the refinery to work on a plan to restock the North Sea with fish. (PROSE: Downtime)
In the early 21st century, Tom Watson heard fish talking to him after injecting his thumb with antibiotic serum. He was helped by the Sixth Doctor and Peri Brown. (PROSE: The Stabber)
In 2011, due to an alien totem pole, fish started raining from the sky. (TV: The Curse of Clyde Langer)
In 2013, many fish in Ambermouth harbour died overnight due to the presence of silicon quartz in the water. Gulls gorged on the bodies until they couldn't fly. (AUDIO: Eldrad Must Die!)
Undated events
The Second Doctor once ate fish served by Bior and his tribe in Scandinavia. (PROSE: That Which Went Away)
The Twelfth Doctor once observed the "perfect defence" of a puffer fish when questioning as to whether there could be such a thing as "perfect hiding". (TV: Listen)
Types of fish on Earth
Fish were common in Earth's seas, rivers and lakes. Types of fish included:
- Pilot fish
- Goldfish
- Shark
- Salmon
- Swordfish
- Cod
- Eel
- Roe
- Carp
- Perch
- Rainbow trout
- Electric eel
- Molly (fish)
- Puffer fish
- Ice fish
- Sonny (Clara Oswald and the School of Death)
- Lure fish
- Mudskipper
- Atlantic salmon
- Lungfish
- Trout
- Red snapper
- Monk fish
- Shrimp
Elsewhere in the Universe
Like on Earth, fish could be found beneath the seas of other planets. Aaglon sharks were native to the waters of the planet Olleril. (PROSE: Tragedy Day) Fugora fish lived in the seas of Megerra. (PROSE: Mean Streets) Lake Abydos was home to singing fish. (AUDIO: Neverland) Yaddlefish were a type of fish which lived on Gallifrey. (PROSE: Blind Fury) Kandalinga was home to a wide variety of fish, including some which were larger than the TARDIS. (PROSE: The Fishmen of Kandalinga)
In Sardicktown, fish existed which were able to swim through fog, making it appear as if they were flying. The Eleventh Doctor encountered numerous sky fish and a sky shark in the town. (TV: A Christmas Carol)
Universally, some fish could be eaten. The Gumblejack was considered one of the tastiest fish in Mutter's Spiral. (TV: The Two Doctors)
References
The Eleventh Doctor attempted to disguise his interest in the lack of vibrations on the deck of Starship UK by pretending to be looking for "an escaped fish". (TV: The Beast Below) Whilst dressed as Sherlock Holmes, the Eleventh Doctor asked one of Walter Simeon's servants if he had a fish called Colin. When he said "no", the Doctor said he didn't think he had. (TV: The Snowmen)
While serving as a governess under the alias Miss Montegue, Clara Oswald claimed to her young charges in 1892 that she invented fish so she wouldn't be alone while swimming. (TV: The Snowmen)
