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After [[Fourth Doctor|the Doctor]] mentions the strict [[gender]] roles of early [[human]] history to [[Leela]], he decides to take her to [[New York City]] on [[18 August]] [[1920]], the day that women in [[United States of America|America]] were allowed to [[vote]] for the first time, but they instead arrive aboard the ''[[RMS Olympic|Olympic]]'' in [[Hudson]] in [[1921]]. They meet [[Marie Curie]], whom the Doctor [[hypnosis|hypnotises]] to help with her anxiety about addressing the crowd outside. Her physician, [[Rushton|Dr Rushton]], meets with [[Browman|Professor Browman]], a critic of hers, and gives him a press pass so that he might be in attendance at the [[White House]] when Curie meets [[Warren G. Harding]]. | After [[Fourth Doctor|the Doctor]] mentions the strict [[gender]] roles of early [[human]] history to [[Leela]], he decides to take her to [[New York City]] on [[18 August]] [[1920]], the day that women in [[United States of America|America]] were allowed to [[vote]] for the first time, but they instead arrive aboard the ''[[RMS Olympic|Olympic]]'' in [[Hudson]] in [[1921]]. They meet [[Marie Curie]], whom the Doctor [[hypnosis|hypnotises]] to help with her anxiety about addressing the crowd outside. Her physician, [[Rushton|Dr Rushton]], meets with [[Browman|Professor Browman]], a critic of hers, and gives him a press pass so that he might be in attendance at the [[White House]] when Curie meets [[Warren G. Harding]]. | ||
[[Mattie Meloney]] gives the Doctor and Leela permission to travel with Curie to [[Washington DC|Washington]], although Dr Rushton objects. As they leave, Professor Browman throws [[egg]]s at the [[car]] and calls Curie an impostor, believing that she has stolen the achievements of [[Pierre Curie|her husband]]. They arrive at the event at the White House, largely organised by [[First Lady]] [[Florence Harding]], and President Harding presents Curie with the golden key to a casket containing [[radium]]. However, Professor Browman attempts to [[assassination|assassinate]] her, claiming that the radium should belong to him, and | [[Mattie Meloney]] gives the Doctor and Leela permission to travel with Curie to [[Washington DC|Washington]], although Dr Rushton objects. As they leave, Professor Browman throws [[egg]]s at the [[car]] and calls Curie an impostor, believing that she has stolen the achievements of [[Pierre Curie|her husband]]. They arrive at the event at the White House, largely organised by [[First Lady]] [[Florence Harding]], and President Harding presents Curie with the golden key to a casket apparently containing [[radium]]. However, Professor Browman attempts to [[assassination|assassinate]] her, claiming that the radium should belong to him and that women have no place in [[science]], and fires his [[gun]]. | ||
=== Part two === | === Part two === | ||
''to be | Leela pushes Curie out of the path of Professor Browman's [[bullet]] chases after him when he runs away with the casket, disarmed by the Doctor. President Harding reveals to the Doctor that the casket is empty as he knew that Browman had gone mad looking for radium and wanted to ensure that none was stolen; the real radium is in [[Canonsburg]], [[Pennsylvania]], being prepared for transport to [[Paris]]. Dr Rushton takes Curie to her room and informs Professor Browman, who has knocked Leela out and tied her up in a [[warehouse]], by [[telephone]] of the true whereabouts of the radium. Ordered to kidnap Curie, he persuades her to leave the White House with him. | ||
''to be completed'' | |||
=== Part three === | === Part three === | ||
Revision as of 19:34, 8 March 2023
A Ghost of Alchemy was the first story in the audio anthology Strange Chemistry. It was written by Louise Jameson and featured Tom Baker as the Fourth Doctor and Louise Jameson as Leela.
Publisher's summary
When the TARDIS lands in New York in 1921 the Doctor takes the opportunity to introduce Leela to one of the foremost women of the age - the great Marie Curie, visiting America to be celebrated for her work.
But the time travellers are not the only people interested in the famous scientist. Sinister forces are gathering around her and the TARDIS crew will have to work their utmost to keep her safe on her historic journey through the United States.
Plot
Part one
After the Doctor mentions the strict gender roles of early human history to Leela, he decides to take her to New York City on 18 August 1920, the day that women in America were allowed to vote for the first time, but they instead arrive aboard the Olympic in Hudson in 1921. They meet Marie Curie, whom the Doctor hypnotises to help with her anxiety about addressing the crowd outside. Her physician, Dr Rushton, meets with Professor Browman, a critic of hers, and gives him a press pass so that he might be in attendance at the White House when Curie meets Warren G. Harding.
Mattie Meloney gives the Doctor and Leela permission to travel with Curie to Washington, although Dr Rushton objects. As they leave, Professor Browman throws eggs at the car and calls Curie an impostor, believing that she has stolen the achievements of her husband. They arrive at the event at the White House, largely organised by First Lady Florence Harding, and President Harding presents Curie with the golden key to a casket apparently containing radium. However, Professor Browman attempts to assassinate her, claiming that the radium should belong to him and that women have no place in science, and fires his gun.
Part two
Leela pushes Curie out of the path of Professor Browman's bullet chases after him when he runs away with the casket, disarmed by the Doctor. President Harding reveals to the Doctor that the casket is empty as he knew that Browman had gone mad looking for radium and wanted to ensure that none was stolen; the real radium is in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, being prepared for transport to Paris. Dr Rushton takes Curie to her room and informs Professor Browman, who has knocked Leela out and tied her up in a warehouse, by telephone of the true whereabouts of the radium. Ordered to kidnap Curie, he persuades her to leave the White House with him.
to be completed
Part three
to be added
Part four
to be added
Cast
- The Doctor - Tom Baker
- Leela - Louise Jameson
- Marie Curie - Holly Jackson Walters
- First Lady Florence Harding - Susan Penhaligon
- President Harding / Train Guard - Harry Myers
- Doctor Rushton / Officer - Akshay Khanna
- Mrs Mattie Meloney / Servant / Egg Seller - Penelope Rawlins
- Mr Browman - Nicholas Farrell
References
to be added
Notes
to be added
Continuity
- Leela mentions how her people sought counsel from Xoanon. (TV: The Face of Evil)
- Leela says that she is always being dressed up in clothes unsuitable for running and fighting. (TV: The Talons of Weng-Chiang)
External links
- Official A Ghost of Alchemy page at bigfinish.com
