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|series = '' | |image = Peaceful Thals Ambushed!.png | ||
|series = [[TV Century 21 cover stories|''TV Century 21'' cover stories]] | |||
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|setting = [[31 July]] [[2065]] | |setting = [[31 July]] [[2065]] | ||
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|publisher = City Magazines | |publisher = City Magazines | ||
|editor = [[Alan Fennell]] | |editor = [[Alan Fennell]] | ||
|publication = TV21 28 | |publication = [[TV21 28]] | ||
|release date = | |release date = 31 July 1965 | ||
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'''''Peaceful Thals Ambushed!''''' was the cover short story printed of Issue 28 ''[[TV Century 21]]'', which tied in with the release of ''[[Dr. Who and the Daleks (theatrical film)|Dr. Who and the Daleks]]''. | '''''Peaceful Thals Ambushed!''''' was the cover short story printed of Issue 28 ''[[TV Century 21]]'', which tied in with the release of ''[[Dr. Who and the Daleks (theatrical film)|Dr. Who and the Daleks]]''. | ||
It was an early and remarkable example of a depiction of [[The Doctor in popular culture and mythology|in-universe media about the Doctor]]: the feature film was shown to exist in-universe as a fictionalised account of the real [[Thal-Dalek battle]] which had previously occurred on [[Skaro]] and been "reported upon" by the [[BBC]]. This notion was explored further in another short story in the same issue of ''TV21'', and would much later be picked up on by [[Steven Moffat]] in his [[The Day of the Doctor (novelisation)|''The Day of the Doctor'' novelisation]]. | It was an early and remarkable example of a depiction of [[The Doctor in popular culture and mythology|in-universe media about the Doctor]]: the feature film was shown to exist in-universe as a fictionalised account of the real [[Thal-Dalek battle]] which had previously occurred on [[Skaro]] and been "reported upon" by the [[BBC (in-universe)|BBC]]. This notion was explored further in another short story in the same issue of ''TV21'', and would much later be picked up on by [[Steven Moffat]] in his [[The Day of the Doctor (novelisation)|''The Day of the Doctor'' novelisation]]. | ||
== Summary == | == Summary == | ||
On [[31 July]], [[2065]], the paper reports that eighteen months ago, on [[BBC]] [[Television]], a news bulletin from the planet [[Skaro]] were broadcast: "Following attempts to make peace with the [[Dalek]]s, the [[Thal]]s have been viciously ambushed and a [[Thal-Dalek battle|fierce battle]] is still being fought". It then explains that an "exciting film", entitled ''[[Dr. Who and the Daleks ( | On [[31 July]], [[2065]], the paper reports that eighteen months ago, on [[BBC (in-universe)|BBC]] [[Television]], a news bulletin from the planet [[Skaro]] were broadcast: "Following attempts to make peace with the [[Dalek]]s, the [[Thal]]s have been viciously ambushed and a [[Thal-Dalek battle|fierce battle]] is still being fought". It then explains that an "exciting film", entitled ''[[Dr. Who and the Daleks (in-universe)|Dr. Who and the Daleks]]'', is now being broadcast in [[cinema]]s based on these events. | ||
Meanwhile, the [[Solturian News Agency]] reports that [[Prince]] [[Jareth]] has been called in by [[Mirva]] to investigate a new [[prophecy]] made by [[Lurr]]; the article notes that the News Agency's report fails to clarify whether this new prophecy is still concerned with the [[Dalek]]s or refers to another threat. | Meanwhile, the [[Solturian News Agency]] reports that [[Prince]] [[Jareth]] has been called in by [[Mirva]] to investigate a new [[prophecy]] made by [[Lurr]]; the article notes that the News Agency's report fails to clarify whether this new prophecy is still concerned with the [[Dalek]]s or refers to another threat. | ||
Other breaking news reported upon in a briefer format include battles in the [[street]]s of [[London]] between [[Europe | Other breaking news reported upon in a briefer format include battles in the [[street]]s of [[London]] between [[Europe]]an troops and "massed armies of giant [[ant]]s", the ''[[Stingray (ship)|Stingray]]''{{'}}s report of having sighted a [[ghost]]ly [[galleon]] near [[tracking station 17]], and the fact that the recent [[murder]] of the [[actor]] [[Lord Nelson]] is being investigated by [[Captain]] [[Amos Burke]]. | ||
== Characters == | == Characters == | ||
* [[Peter Cushing ( | * [[Peter Cushing (in-universe)|Peter Cushing]] | ||
* [[Roberta Tovey ( | * [[Roberta Tovey (in-universe)|Roberta Tovey]] | ||
* [[Jareth]] | * [[Jareth]] | ||
* [[Mirva]] | * [[Mirva]] | ||
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* [[Amos Burke]] | * [[Amos Burke]] | ||
== | == Worldbuilding == | ||
* [[Lord Nelson]] was shot on stage during a performance of the play ''[[This Gun for Death]]''. | * [[Lord Nelson]] was shot on stage during a performance of the play ''[[This Gun for Death]]''. | ||
* ''[[Dr. Who and the Daleks ( | * ''[[Dr. Who and the Daleks (in-universe)|Dr. Who and the Daleks]]'' was shot in [[Technicolor]]. | ||
== Story notes == | == Story notes == | ||
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== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
* The [[BBC]] previously broadcast news reports about the [[Dalek]]s having ambushed the [[Thal]]s and about the ensuing [[Thal-Dalek battle]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Daleks (TV story)|The Daleks]]'') | * The [[BBC (in-universe)|BBC]] previously broadcast news reports about the [[Dalek]]s having ambushed the [[Thal]]s and about the ensuing [[Thal-Dalek battle]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Daleks (TV story)|The Daleks]]'') | ||
* The [[Solturian]]s are currently facing the threat of the [[Dalek]]s. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[The Penta Ray Factor (comic story)|The Penta Ray Factor]]'') | * The [[Solturian]]s are currently facing the threat of the [[Dalek]]s. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[The Penta Ray Factor (comic story)|The Penta Ray Factor]]'') | ||
== Gallery == | |||
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Peaceful Thals Ambushed!.png|A still from ''[[Dr. Who and the Daleks (in-universe)|Dr. Who and the Daleks]]'', featuring [[Peter Cushing (in-universe)|Peter Cushing]] and [[Roberta Tovey (in-universe)|Roberta Tovey]] as [[Dr. Who (Dr. Who and the Daleks)|Dr. Who]] and [[Susan (Dr. Who and the Daleks)|Susan]] with the [[Dalek]]s in the [[Dalek City]]. | |||
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Latest revision as of 01:50, 27 March 2024
Peaceful Thals Ambushed! was the cover short story printed of Issue 28 TV Century 21, which tied in with the release of Dr. Who and the Daleks.
It was an early and remarkable example of a depiction of in-universe media about the Doctor: the feature film was shown to exist in-universe as a fictionalised account of the real Thal-Dalek battle which had previously occurred on Skaro and been "reported upon" by the BBC. This notion was explored further in another short story in the same issue of TV21, and would much later be picked up on by Steven Moffat in his The Day of the Doctor novelisation.
Summary[[edit] | [edit source]]
On 31 July, 2065, the paper reports that eighteen months ago, on BBC Television, a news bulletin from the planet Skaro were broadcast: "Following attempts to make peace with the Daleks, the Thals have been viciously ambushed and a fierce battle is still being fought". It then explains that an "exciting film", entitled Dr. Who and the Daleks, is now being broadcast in cinemas based on these events.
Meanwhile, the Solturian News Agency reports that Prince Jareth has been called in by Mirva to investigate a new prophecy made by Lurr; the article notes that the News Agency's report fails to clarify whether this new prophecy is still concerned with the Daleks or refers to another threat.
Other breaking news reported upon in a briefer format include battles in the streets of London between European troops and "massed armies of giant ants", the Stingray's report of having sighted a ghostly galleon near tracking station 17, and the fact that the recent murder of the actor Lord Nelson is being investigated by Captain Amos Burke.
Characters[[edit] | [edit source]]
Worldbuilding[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Lord Nelson was shot on stage during a performance of the play This Gun for Death.
- Dr. Who and the Daleks was shot in Technicolor.
Story notes[[edit] | [edit source]]
- This story is another crossover with Fireball XL5, Stingray and Burke's Law.
Continuity[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The BBC previously broadcast news reports about the Daleks having ambushed the Thals and about the ensuing Thal-Dalek battle. (TV: The Daleks)
- The Solturians are currently facing the threat of the Daleks. (COMIC: The Penta Ray Factor)
Gallery[[edit] | [edit source]]
A still from Dr. Who and the Daleks, featuring Peter Cushing and Roberta Tovey as Dr. Who and Susan with the Daleks in the Dalek City.
