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The [[Fifth Doctor]] is exploring [[ | The [[Fifth Doctor]] is exploring [[The Doctor's TARDIS (Tales of the TARDIS)|a strange TARDIS]], comprised of a mishmash of old elements, when [[Tegan Jovanka]] appears behind him. They see each other and hug, with the Doctor commenting on how they never really used to. | ||
The Doctor remarks that he thinks the TARDIS they are in is a memory and figures out that it wants them to tell stories, just as the lights in the TARDIS begin to swirl. Two chairs appear in the middle of the room, on either side of a miniature version of the [[Thirteenth Doctor]]'s [[TARDIS control console|TARDIS console]], its appearance mimicking a [[campfire]]. | The Doctor remarks that he thinks the TARDIS they are in is a memory and figures out that it wants them to tell stories, just as the lights in the TARDIS begin to swirl. Two chairs appear in the middle of the room, on either side of a miniature version of the [[Thirteenth Doctor]]'s [[TARDIS control console|TARDIS console]], its appearance mimicking a [[campfire]]. | ||
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The Doctor says they need to tell the strongest story of all, the day they met the [[CyberNeomorph]]s, which Tegan reluctantly agrees to and the two start reminiscing about the story. A television in the back of the TARDIS, with the aspect ratio 4:3, turns on and the memories start to fade in. | The Doctor says they need to tell the strongest story of all, the day they met the [[CyberNeomorph]]s, which Tegan reluctantly agrees to and the two start reminiscing about the story. A television in the back of the TARDIS, with the aspect ratio 4:3, turns on and the memories start to fade in. | ||
As they stop reminiscing about the past, and return to their senses, the Doctor and Tegan talk about [[Adric]] and about how they never stopped to talk about him. The Doctor comments that he never looked back, and Tegan wonders if that is the point of a | As they stop reminiscing about the past, and return to their senses, the Doctor and Tegan talk about [[Adric]] and about how they never stopped to talk about him. The Doctor comments that he never looked back, and Tegan wonders if that is the point of a Memory TARDIS; to help heal old wounds for those who have travelled in it. The Doctor asks Tegan to tell him stories about her life. Tegan starts telling her about her campaign for the environment, and the stories go on... | ||
== Cast == | == Cast == | ||
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== Worldbuilding == | == Worldbuilding == | ||
* The [[Sixth Doctor's coat]] hangs in the remembered TARDIS. | * The [[Sixth Doctor's coat]] hangs in the remembered TARDIS. | ||
* The Doctor holds the [[Star of Mathematical Excellence]] as he thinks of Adric. | |||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
[[File:TOTT Earthshock.jpg|thumb|Official [[BBC iPlayer]] thumbnail for the story.]] | [[File:TOTT Earthshock.jpg|thumb|Official [[BBC iPlayer]] thumbnail for the story.]] | ||
* This story seemingly takes place after ''[[The Passenger (webcast)|The Passenger]]'' for Tegan, as she says she "was fast asleep, in bed, [and had just] said goodbye to Nyssa." Alternatively, the dialogue may be a reference to Tegan and Nyssa being in a relationship, as suggested in ''[[Farewell, Sarah Jane (webcast)|Farewell, Sarah Jane Smith]]''. | * This story seemingly takes place after ''[[The Passenger (webcast)|The Passenger]]'' for Tegan, as she says she "was fast asleep, in bed, [and had just] said goodbye to Nyssa." Alternatively, the dialogue may be a reference to Tegan and Nyssa being in a relationship, as suggested in ''[[Farewell, Sarah Jane (webcast)|Farewell, Sarah Jane Smith]]''. | ||
* The Doctor mentions that rarely | * The Doctor mentions that he rarely hugged Tegan during their travels, in a sly reference to [[John Nathan-Turner]]'s "no hanky-panky in the TARDIS" rule to prevent rumours of the Doctor and his companions having relations, especially with the casting of [[Peter Davison]], who was the youngest Doctor at the time. | ||
== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
{{Section cleanup|Needs to be written from an out of universe perspective.}} | {{Section cleanup|Needs to be written from an out of universe perspective.}} | ||
* Whilst looking for a kettle, the Doctor remembers once eating a [[pineapple]] in his TARDIS. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Five Doctors (TV story)|The Five Doctors]]'') | * Whilst looking for a kettle, the Doctor remembers once eating a [[pineapple]] in his TARDIS. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Five Doctors (TV story)|The Five Doctors]]'') | ||
* Tegan shares the same exchange about missing the Doctor she had with the [[Holo-Doctor]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Power of the Doctor (TV story)|The Power of the Doctor]]'') | |||
* The Doctor and Tegan agree to tell the story of how [[Adric]] died in their fight against the [[Cybermen]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Earthshock (TV story)|Earthshock]]'') | * The Doctor and Tegan agree to tell the story of how [[Adric]] died in their fight against the [[Cybermen]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Earthshock (TV story)|Earthshock]]'') | ||
* Tegan mentions how Adric was originally a stowaway from [[Alzarius]] when he boarded the TARDIS. ([[TV]]: ''[[State of Decay (TV story)|State of Decay]]'') | * Tegan mentions how Adric was originally a stowaway from [[Alzarius]] when he boarded the TARDIS. ([[TV]]: ''[[State of Decay (TV story)|State of Decay]]'') | ||
* The Doctor and Tegan previously faced their memory of Adric's death after [[Marcipor|Marc]]'s cyber-conversion at the [[Welkin Sanatorium and Centre for Wellness]] on [[Soresia]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Lost Resort (audio story)|The Lost Resort]]'') | * The Doctor and Tegan previously faced their memory of Adric's death after [[Marcipor|Marc]]'s cyber-conversion at the [[Welkin Sanatorium and Centre for Wellness]] on [[Soresia]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Lost Resort (audio story)|The Lost Resort]]'') | ||
* Tegan mentions leaving the Doctor on the bank of the [[River Thames]] with "a load of dead | * Tegan mentions leaving the Doctor on the bank of the [[River Thames]] with "a load of dead [[Dalek]]s". ([[TV]]: ''[[Resurrection of the Daleks (TV story)|Resurrection of the Daleks]]'') | ||
* Tegan became an activist after parting ways with the Doctor. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Power of the Doctor (TV story)|The Power of the Doctor]]'') | * Tegan became an activist after parting ways with the Doctor. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Power of the Doctor (TV story)|The Power of the Doctor]]'') | ||
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Earthshock was the first episode in the Tales of the TARDIS series, released on BBC iPlayer on 1 November 2023 by the BBC, written by Russell T Davies and directed by Joshua M.G. Thomas.
This story consists of two newly recorded scenes bookending the omnibus version of the TV story Earthshock.
Synopsis
The Doctor and Tegan meet again and remember their terrifying adventure against the Cybermen to save the Earth... and the friend they lost along the way.
Plot
The Fifth Doctor is exploring a strange TARDIS, comprised of a mishmash of old elements, when Tegan Jovanka appears behind him. They see each other and hug, with the Doctor commenting on how they never really used to.
The Doctor remarks that he thinks the TARDIS they are in is a memory and figures out that it wants them to tell stories, just as the lights in the TARDIS begin to swirl. Two chairs appear in the middle of the room, on either side of a miniature version of the Thirteenth Doctor's TARDIS console, its appearance mimicking a campfire.
The Doctor says they need to tell the strongest story of all, the day they met the CyberNeomorphs, which Tegan reluctantly agrees to and the two start reminiscing about the story. A television in the back of the TARDIS, with the aspect ratio 4:3, turns on and the memories start to fade in.
As they stop reminiscing about the past, and return to their senses, the Doctor and Tegan talk about Adric and about how they never stopped to talk about him. The Doctor comments that he never looked back, and Tegan wonders if that is the point of a Memory TARDIS; to help heal old wounds for those who have travelled in it. The Doctor asks Tegan to tell him stories about her life. Tegan starts telling her about her campaign for the environment, and the stories go on...
Cast
Crew
to be added
Worldbuilding
- The Sixth Doctor's coat hangs in the remembered TARDIS.
- The Doctor holds the Star of Mathematical Excellence as he thinks of Adric.
Notes
Official BBC iPlayer thumbnail for the story.
- This story seemingly takes place after The Passenger for Tegan, as she says she "was fast asleep, in bed, [and had just] said goodbye to Nyssa." Alternatively, the dialogue may be a reference to Tegan and Nyssa being in a relationship, as suggested in Farewell, Sarah Jane Smith.
- The Doctor mentions that he rarely hugged Tegan during their travels, in a sly reference to John Nathan-Turner's "no hanky-panky in the TARDIS" rule to prevent rumours of the Doctor and his companions having relations, especially with the casting of Peter Davison, who was the youngest Doctor at the time.
Continuity
This section needs a cleanup.
Needs to be written from an out of universe perspective.
- Whilst looking for a kettle, the Doctor remembers once eating a pineapple in his TARDIS. (TV: The Five Doctors)
- Tegan shares the same exchange about missing the Doctor she had with the Holo-Doctor. (TV: The Power of the Doctor)
- The Doctor and Tegan agree to tell the story of how Adric died in their fight against the Cybermen. (TV: Earthshock)
- Tegan mentions how Adric was originally a stowaway from Alzarius when he boarded the TARDIS. (TV: State of Decay)
- The Doctor and Tegan previously faced their memory of Adric's death after Marc's cyber-conversion at the Welkin Sanatorium and Centre for Wellness on Soresia. (AUDIO: The Lost Resort)
- Tegan mentions leaving the Doctor on the bank of the River Thames with "a load of dead Daleks". (TV: Resurrection of the Daleks)
- Tegan became an activist after parting ways with the Doctor. (TV: The Power of the Doctor)
