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* Carnacki the Ghost-finder was the fictional creation of author {{w|William Hope Hodgson}}. | * Carnacki the Ghost-finder was the fictional creation of author {{w|William Hope Hodgson}}. In the ''Doctor Who'' universe, two of Carnacki's three appearances were written by [[Guy Adams]], who also featured Carnacki in the [[Titan Sherlock Holmes books|Titan ''Sherlock Holmes'' book]] ''The Breath of God''. | ||
* In [[Big Finish Productions]]' Carnacki series, he is played by [[Dan Starkey]]. Starkey | * In [[Big Finish Productions]]' ''Carnacki'' series, he is played by [[Dan Starkey]]. Starkey appeared as [[Strax]] alongside [[Joe Jameson]]'s take on the character in ''[[The Screaming Ceiling (audio story)|The Screaming Ceiling]]''. | ||
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Revision as of 18:05, 8 May 2023
Thomas Carnacki was an Earth detective who investigated supernatural occurrences.
In the 1890s, Carnacki encountered Vastra, Jenny Flint, and Strax in Castle Kraighten. He was naive and was distracted by Vastra and Strax not being human. He learnt that the house was an alien being. After this encounter, Vastra promised him lessons in dealing with the supposedly supernatural. (AUDIO: The Screaming Ceiling)
Carnacki met the Second Doctor and Zoe Heriot in 1900, becoming involved in the events surrounding the Spirit Gate. (PROSE: Foreign Devils)
In 1904, Carnacki encountered Iris Wildthyme and her companion Panda while he was investigating Mocata Grange. (AUDIO: Iris Rides Out)
Behind the scenes
- Carnacki the Ghost-finder was the fictional creation of author William Hope Hodgson. In the Doctor Who universe, two of Carnacki's three appearances were written by Guy Adams, who also featured Carnacki in the Titan Sherlock Holmes book The Breath of God.
- In Big Finish Productions' Carnacki series, he is played by Dan Starkey. Starkey appeared as Strax alongside Joe Jameson's take on the character in The Screaming Ceiling.
