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|image = The Blue Angel.jpg
|name= The Blue Angel  
|range= BBC Eighth Doctor Adventures
|image=The Blue Angel.jpg
|number in range = #27
|series=[[BBC Eighth Doctor Adventures]]  
|series = [[BBC Eighth Doctor Adventures|BBC ''Eighth Doctor Adventures'']]  
|number= 27  
|number= 27  
|doctor=Eighth Doctor  
|doctor = Eighth Doctor  
|companions= [[Fitz Kreiner|Fitz]], [[Compassion]]  
|companions= [[Fitz Kreiner|Fitz]], [[Compassion]]  
|featuring = [[Iris Wildthyme]]
|enemy= [[Daedalus]]  
|enemy= [[Daedalus]]  
|year= The [[Enclave]]
|setting= The [[Enclave]]
|writer= [[Paul Magrs]], [[Jeremy Hoad]]
|writer= Paul Magrs, Jeremy Hoad
|publisher= [[BBC Books]]
|plural writer = yes
|cover=[[Black Sheep]]
|publisher= BBC Books  
|release date= [[September]] [[1999]]
|cover = [[Black Sheep]]
|format= Paperback Book, --- Pages  
|release date= 6 September 1999
|format= Paperback Book; 43 Chapters, 279 Pages  
|isbn= ISBN 0-563-55581-5
|isbn= ISBN 0-563-55581-5
|prev= Interference - Book Two (novel)
|prev= Interference - Book Two (novel)
next= The Taking of Planet 5 (novel)}}
|next= The Taking of Planet 5 (novel)
'''''The Blue Angel''''' was the twenty-seventh [[BBC Eighth Doctor Adventures]]. It was written by [[Paul Magrs]] and [[Jeremy Hoad]]. It was the first novel to feature [[Compassion]] as a companion along side [[Fitz Kreiner]] and the [[Eighth Doctor]]. This novel also featured the second appearance in the EDAs of [[Iris Wildthyme]].
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{{Dab_page|The Blue Angel (disambiguation)}}
'''''The Blue Angel''''' was the twenty-seventh novel in the [[BBC Eighth Doctor Adventures]] series. It was written by [[Paul Magrs]] and [[Jeremy Hoad]], released [[6 September (releases)|6 September]] [[1999 (releases)|1999]] and featured the [[Eighth Doctor]], [[Fitz Kreiner]] and [[Compassion]].
 
''Blue Angel'' also featured the second appearance in the EDAs of [[Iris Wildthyme]].
 
It was named after the [[Marlene Dietrich]] film {{W|The Blue Angel|of the same name}}, a trend which begun with Magrs' previous Doctor Who novel ''[[The Scarlet Empress (novel)|The Scarlet Empress]]''.


== Publisher's summary ==
== Publisher's summary ==
''This is a story about Winter...''
''This is a story about Winter...''


As the Doctor becomes involved in affairs aboard the Federation Starship Nepotist, his old friend Iris Wildthyme is rescuing old ladies who are being attacked by savage owls in a shopping mall.
As the [[Eighth Doctor|Doctor]] becomes involved in affairs aboard the [[Federation]] Starship ''[[Nepotist]]'', his old friend [[Iris Wildthyme]] is rescuing old ladies who are being attacked by savage [[owl]]s in a shopping mall.


And, in a cat’s cradle of interdimensional Corridors lies the Valcean City of Glass, whose King Dedalus awaits the return of his Angel son and broods over the oncoming war...
And, in a cat's cradle of interdimensional corridors lies the [[Valcea]]n City of Glass, whose King [[Daedalus]] awaits the return of his Angel son and broods over the oncoming war...


== Plot ==
== Plot ==
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== Characters ==
== Characters ==
* [[Eighth Doctor|The Doctor]]
* [[Eighth Doctor]]
* [[Fitz Kreiner]]
* [[Fitz Kreiner]]
* [[Compassion]]
* [[Compassion]]
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* [[Sally (The Blue Angel)|Sally]]
* [[Sally (The Blue Angel)|Sally]]
* King [[Daedalus]]
* King [[Daedalus]]
* [[Belinda]]
* [[Belinda (The Blue Angel)|Belinda]]
* [[Big Sue]]
* [[Big Sue]]
* [[Canine (The Blue Angel)|Canine]]
* [[Canine (The Blue Angel)|Canine]]
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* [[Garrett (The Blue Angel)|Garrett]]
* [[Garrett (The Blue Angel)|Garrett]]
* [[Icarus (The Blue Angel)|Icarus]]
* [[Icarus (The Blue Angel)|Icarus]]
* [[Maddy sharp]]
* [[John Felixstoe]]
* [[Maddy Sharp]]
* [[Marn (The Blue Angel)|Marn]]
* [[Marn (The Blue Angel)|Marn]]
* [[Meisha]]
* [[Simaf]]
* [[Nesta]]
* [[Nesta]]
* [[Robert B. Blandish]]
* [[Robert Blandish|Robert B. Blandish]]
* [[Timon (The Blue Angel)|Timon]]
* [[Timon (The Blue Angel)|Timon]]
* [[The Doctor (The Blue Angel)|Future Doctor]]


== References ==
== Worldbuilding ==
* [[Hyspero]]
* [[Galactic Federation]]
 
=== The Doctor ===
* The Doctor may have a fat future incarnation who has a large moustache and dresses in a Napoleon hat, waistcoat and eye patch.
 
=== Individuals ===
=== Individuals ===
* Iris asks about [[Samantha Jones|Sam Jones]].
* Iris asks about [[Sam Jones]].


=== Planets ===
=== Planets ===
* The [[Fourth Doctor]] has visited Valcea.
* The [[Fourth Doctor]] has visited [[Valcea]].


=== Species ===
=== Species ===
* [[Dalek]]s
A number of species live in the [[Enclave]].
* [[Cyberman (Mondas)|Cybermen]]
* [[Sahmbekart]]s take over the ''[[Nepotist]]''
* A group of [[Steigertrude]]s raid Earth's art treasures.
* A group of [[Steigertrude]]s raid Earth's art treasures.
* The [[Ghillighast]] worship [[lice]].
* An intelligent [[owl]] species was charged by a godlike being to guard two [[egg]]s.
* The [[Glass Man|Glass Men]] lived in [[Valcea]] and were ruled by [[Daedalus]].


=== TARDIS ===
=== TARDIS ===
* Iris pretends [[Iris Wildthyme's TARDIS|her TARDIS]] has a 'bookmark' feature to return to a certain point.
* Iris pretends [[Iris Wildthyme's TARDIS|her TARDIS]] has a "bookmark" feature to return to a certain point.


== Notes ==
== Notes ==
* Each chapter title mirror's the first few words of the first sentence...giving chapter 25 the chapter title "Iris made Fitz come..."
* Each chapter title mirrors the first few words of the first sentence...giving chapter 35 the chapter title "Iris made Fitz [[innuendo|come]]..."
 
* This book is known for being confusing.
* ''The Blue Angel'''s chapters contains instances of metafiction. The chapters which seem to take place within the [[Obverse]] reference fictional events as fiction and ask questions about the link between 'reality' and 'fiction' within its own fictional universe.
* ''The Blue Angel''{{'}}s chapters contains instances of metafiction. The chapters which seem to take place within the [[Obverse]] reference fictional events as fiction and ask questions about the link between "reality" and "fiction" within its own fictional universe.
 
* There are also questions (and/or jokes) about Iris Wildthyme's status as a metafictional character.
* There are also questions (and/or jokes) about Iris Wildthyme's status as a metafictional character.
* A pair of lovers named Timon and Belinda first appeared in the "lost" ''[[Phoenix Court (series)|Phoenix Court]]'' novel ''Fancy Man''. In ''The Blue Angel'', [[Timon (The Blue Angel)|Timon]] is called [[Belinda (The Blue Angel)|Belinda]]'s "fancy man".
* The imagery of a baby birthed from the Doctor's leg is similar to the birth of Jep in the ''[[Phoenix Court (series)|Phoenix Court]]'' novel ''Could It Be Magic?'' and the short story of the same name.
* ''The Blue Angel'' has been adapted into a script ([http://www.iriswildthyme.thiswaydown.org/angelPlay.html The Blue Angel Adapted by Piers Britton]){{link dead}} for use in a university course.
* The novel's sections featuring the Doctor, Fitz, and Compassion in what appears to be the Obverse have a sequel (of sorts) in [[Philip Purser-Hallard]]'s ''[http://www.infinitarian.com/cabinet.html Cabinet of Changes]'', originally published in 2001's ''Walking in Eternity''. The story features veiled cameos and references to former companions, including [[Romana II|Romana]], [[Leela]], and [[Chris Cwej]].


* ''The Blue Angel'' has been adapted into a script ([http://www.iriswildthyme.thiswaydown.org/angelPlay.html The Blue Angel Adapted by Piers Britton]) for use in a university course.
== Continuity ==
* Iris mentions meeting the [[Eighth Doctor]] and [[Sam Jones]] in [[Hyspero]] ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Scarlet Empress (novel)|The Scarlet Empress]]'') and in [[New York City]] on [[3 June]] [[1968]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Femme Fatale (short story)|Femme Fatale]]'')
* [[Steigertrude]]s originate from [[PROSE]]: ''[[The Scarlet Empress (novel)|The Scarlet Empress]]''.
* Daedelus recalls visiting Hyspero. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Scarlet Empress (novel)|The Scarlet Empress]]'')
* The results of the Doctor connecting Compassion's receiver through the TARDIS fully come to pass in [[PROSE]]: ''[[The Shadows of Avalon (novel)|The Shadows of Avalon]]''.
* The Doctor recalls kissing [[Grace Holloway]] in [[San Francisco]] on [[31 December]] [[1999]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Doctor Who (TV story)|Doctor Who]]'')
* Daedalus knows that the Doctor once had the chance to avert the [[creation of the Daleks]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Genesis of the Daleks (TV story)|Genesis of the Daleks]]'')


== Continuity ==
* Iris Wildthyme previously encountered the [[Eighth Doctor]] in [[PROSE]]: ''[[The Scarlet Empress]]'', where Iris regenerated into her current form.
* [[PROSE]]: ''[[Mad Dogs and Englishmen]]'' is the next appearance of Iris Wildthyme.
* The results of the Doctor connecting Compassion's receiver through the TARDIS fully come to pass in [[PROSE]]: ''[[The Shadows of Avalon]]''.
* The Doctor recalls kissing [[Grace Holloway]] in [[San Francisco]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Doctor Who (1996)|Doctor Who]]'')
* Iris mentions meeting the Doctor and [[Sam Jones]] in [[New York]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Femme Fatale]]'')
* Daedalus knows that the Doctor once had the chance to avert the Daleks' creation. ([[TV]]: ''[[Genesis of the Daleks (TV story)|Genesis of the Daleks]]'')
== External links ==
== External links ==
* {{dwrefguide|whobbc27.htm|The Blue Angel}}
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* [http://mysite.science.uottawa.ca/rsmith43/cloister/bluea.htm The Cloister Library: '''The Blue Angel''']
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The Blue Angel was the twenty-seventh novel in the BBC Eighth Doctor Adventures series. It was written by Paul Magrs and Jeremy Hoad, released 6 September 1999 and featured the Eighth Doctor, Fitz Kreiner and Compassion.

Blue Angel also featured the second appearance in the EDAs of Iris Wildthyme.

It was named after the Marlene Dietrich film of the same name, a trend which begun with Magrs' previous Doctor Who novel The Scarlet Empress.

Publisher's summary[[edit] | [edit source]]

This is a story about Winter...

As the Doctor becomes involved in affairs aboard the Federation Starship Nepotist, his old friend Iris Wildthyme is rescuing old ladies who are being attacked by savage owls in a shopping mall.

And, in a cat's cradle of interdimensional corridors lies the Valcean City of Glass, whose King Daedalus awaits the return of his Angel son and broods over the oncoming war...

Plot[[edit] | [edit source]]

to be added

Characters[[edit] | [edit source]]

Worldbuilding[[edit] | [edit source]]

Individuals[[edit] | [edit source]]

Planets[[edit] | [edit source]]

Species[[edit] | [edit source]]

A number of species live in the Enclave.

TARDIS[[edit] | [edit source]]

  • Iris pretends her TARDIS has a "bookmark" feature to return to a certain point.

Notes[[edit] | [edit source]]

  • Each chapter title mirrors the first few words of the first sentence...giving chapter 35 the chapter title "Iris made Fitz come..."
  • This book is known for being confusing.
  • The Blue Angel's chapters contains instances of metafiction. The chapters which seem to take place within the Obverse reference fictional events as fiction and ask questions about the link between "reality" and "fiction" within its own fictional universe.
  • There are also questions (and/or jokes) about Iris Wildthyme's status as a metafictional character.
  • A pair of lovers named Timon and Belinda first appeared in the "lost" Phoenix Court novel Fancy Man. In The Blue Angel, Timon is called Belinda's "fancy man".
  • The imagery of a baby birthed from the Doctor's leg is similar to the birth of Jep in the Phoenix Court novel Could It Be Magic? and the short story of the same name.
  • The Blue Angel has been adapted into a script (The Blue Angel Adapted by Piers Britton)Template:Link dead for use in a university course.
  • The novel's sections featuring the Doctor, Fitz, and Compassion in what appears to be the Obverse have a sequel (of sorts) in Philip Purser-Hallard's Cabinet of Changes, originally published in 2001's Walking in Eternity. The story features veiled cameos and references to former companions, including Romana, Leela, and Chris Cwej.

Continuity[[edit] | [edit source]]

External links[[edit] | [edit source]]

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