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|image= Last Man Running.jpg | |image= Last Man Running.jpg | ||
|series=[[BBC Past Doctor Adventures]] | |series = [[BBC Past Doctor Adventures]] | ||
|number= 15 | |number= 15 | ||
|doctor=Fourth Doctor | |doctor = Fourth Doctor | ||
|companions= [[Leela]] | |companions= [[Leela]] | ||
|enemy= [[Monly]], [[Sozerdor]] | |enemy= [[Monly]], [[Sozerdor]] | ||
|setting= [[Second Planet]] | |setting= [[Second Planet]] | ||
|writer= | |writer= Chris Boucher | ||
|publisher= BBC Books | |publisher= BBC Books | ||
|release date= | |release date= 7 September 1998 | ||
|format= Paperback Book; 11 Chapters, 288 Pages | |format= Paperback Book; 11 Chapters, 288 Pages | ||
|isbn= ISBN 0-563-40594-5 | |isbn= ISBN 0-563-40594-5 | ||
|prev= Dreams of Empire (novel) | |prev= Dreams of Empire (novel) | ||
|next= Matrix (novel) }} | |next= Matrix (novel) | ||
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'''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was the fifteenth novel in the [[BBC Past Doctor Adventures]] series. It was written by [[Chris Boucher]], released [[7 September (releases)|7 September]] [[1998 (releases)|1998]] and featured the [[Fourth Doctor]] and [[Leela]]. | '''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was the fifteenth novel in the [[BBC Past Doctor Adventures]] series. It was written by [[Chris Boucher]], released [[7 September (releases)|7 September]] [[1998 (releases)|1998]] and featured the [[Fourth Doctor]] and [[Leela]]. | ||
== Publisher's summary == | == Publisher's summary == | ||
''Eager for solitude away from the TARDIS and the endlessly inquisitive Leela, the Doctor steps out onto a benign-looking planet. But the apparent tranquillity hides a terrifying secret...'' | ''Eager for solitude away from [[The Doctor's TARDIS|the TARDIS]] and the endlessly inquisitive [[Leela]], [[Fourth Doctor|the Doctor]] steps out onto a benign-looking planet. But the apparent tranquillity hides a terrifying secret...'' | ||
The TARDIS has arrived on a world of violence, where hideous creatures hunt and [[kill]] endlessly, vying for supremacy at the top of the food chain. But is [[evolution]] on the [[planet]] natural or engineered by some higher power? And why has an aggressively suspicious alien [[police]] force sent a secret mission here? | |||
With no one safe from the planet's tireless predators, | With no one safe from the planet's tireless predators, Leela's [[warrior]] instincts are tested to the full. The Doctor, meanwhile, begins to suspect that there is a scientific purpose to the planet — one married to a sinister intelligence. | ||
Whatever the data being collated from the planet, the Doctor soon realises its usage may have far-reaching consequences for all humanity... | Whatever the data being collated from the planet, the Doctor soon realises its usage may have far-reaching consequences for all humanity... | ||
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* [[Fourth Doctor]] | * [[Fourth Doctor]] | ||
* [[Leela]] | * [[Leela]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Pertanor]] | ||
* [[Rinandor]] | * [[Rinandor]] | ||
* [[Kley]] | * [[Serian Kley]] | ||
* [[Monly]] | * [[Monly]] | ||
* [[Sozerdor]] | * [[Sozerdor]] | ||
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* [[Feerlenator]] | * [[Feerlenator]] | ||
== | == Worldbuilding == | ||
* [[Bloodswimmer]]s are parasitic worms native to Leela's planet. | * [[Bloodswimmer]]s are parasitic worms native to Leela's planet. | ||
* The Doctor carries in his pockets some [[coin]]s, a [[penknife]], and a [[gold]] nugget shaped like a [[duck]]. | * The Doctor carries in his pockets some [[coin]]s, a [[penknife]], and a [[gold]] nugget shaped like a [[duck]]. | ||
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== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
* The duellists and death matches mentioned casually in this book would later feature in the novel ''[[Match of the Day (novel)|Match of the Day]]''. | * The duellists and death matches mentioned casually in this book would later feature in the novel ''[[Match of the Day (novel)|Match of the Day]]''. | ||
* This story is set between ''[[The Robots of Death (TV story)|The Robots of Death]]'' and ''[[The Talons of Weng-Chiang (TV story)|The Talons of Weng-Chiang]]''. | |||
== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
Latest revision as of 21:55, 11 January 2024
Last Man Running was the fifteenth novel in the BBC Past Doctor Adventures series. It was written by Chris Boucher, released 7 September 1998 and featured the Fourth Doctor and Leela.
Publisher's summary[[edit] | [edit source]]
Eager for solitude away from the TARDIS and the endlessly inquisitive Leela, the Doctor steps out onto a benign-looking planet. But the apparent tranquillity hides a terrifying secret...
The TARDIS has arrived on a world of violence, where hideous creatures hunt and kill endlessly, vying for supremacy at the top of the food chain. But is evolution on the planet natural or engineered by some higher power? And why has an aggressively suspicious alien police force sent a secret mission here?
With no one safe from the planet's tireless predators, Leela's warrior instincts are tested to the full. The Doctor, meanwhile, begins to suspect that there is a scientific purpose to the planet — one married to a sinister intelligence.
Whatever the data being collated from the planet, the Doctor soon realises its usage may have far-reaching consequences for all humanity...
Plot[[edit] | [edit source]]
to be added
Characters[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Fourth Doctor
- Leela
- Pertanor
- Rinandor
- Serian Kley
- Monly
- Sozerdor
- Fermindor
- Belay
- Dikero Drew
- Feerlenator
Worldbuilding[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Bloodswimmers are parasitic worms native to Leela's planet.
- The Doctor carries in his pockets some coins, a penknife, and a gold nugget shaped like a duck.
- Leela calls the TARDIS a "travelling hut" but she knows what TARDIS stands for.
- The Doctor gets his scarf ruined.
Notes[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The duellists and death matches mentioned casually in this book would later feature in the novel Match of the Day.
- This story is set between The Robots of Death and The Talons of Weng-Chiang.
Continuity[[edit] | [edit source]]
to be added
External links[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Last Man Running at the Doctor Who Reference Guide
- The Discontinuity Guide to: Last Man Running at The Whoniverse
