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Revision as of 16:24, 19 December 2022
Prelude Nightshade was, as the name suggested, a prelude to Nightshade by Mark Gatiss. It was a short scene which featured Edmund Trevithick and did not appear in the published novel. It was the first prelude of a Virgin New Adventures novel published in Doctor Who Magazine.
Summary
Edmund Trevithick gives a performance as Professor Nightshade, in which the character is worried about his missing rocket crew. Afterwards, he and a fellow actor leave for a pint. He wonders how long his fame will last.
Characters
References
- Edmund and Reg drink Guinness at The Green Man.
- Nightshade wears a paisley bow tie.
- Nightshade mentions Nazis, Tarzan and the planet Venus.
Notes
- Nightshade ran from 1953 to 1958, placing this story in that window of time. (PROSE: Nightshade)
Continuity
to be added
External links
- The entire text of the piece at the Doctor Who Reference Guide
