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'''''The Ghouls of Grestonspey''''' was a short story in the [[Doctor Who Annual 1971]]. Its portrayal of [[Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart|the Brigadier]], or as he was known in parts of this story, "the [[UNIT]] Commander", was odd. He got angry quickly and insulted his soldiers when they were clearly fear-ridden. He also showed little concern for the [[Third Doctor]]'s welfare, trusting him to solve his own problems when he was kidnapped. Likewise, the Doctor was angry, thinking himself too good to be taken prisoner. | '''''The Ghouls of Grestonspey''''' was a short story in the [[Doctor Who Annual 1971]]. Its portrayal of [[Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart|the Brigadier]], or as he was known in parts of this story, "the [[UNIT]] Commander", was odd. He got angry quickly and insulted his soldiers when they were clearly fear-ridden. He also showed little concern for the [[Third Doctor]]'s welfare, trusting him to solve his own problems when he was kidnapped. Likewise, the Doctor was angry, thinking himself too good to be taken prisoner. | ||
==Summary== | == Summary == | ||
When the Doctor is kidnapped on a [[Scotland|Scottish]] moor, he finds himself underground, and not alone... | When the Doctor is kidnapped on a [[Scotland|Scottish]] moor, he finds himself underground, and not alone... | ||
==Plot== | == Plot == | ||
The Doctor and Liz are in Scotland, near [[Grestonspey]], a nuclear power station. Suddenly, Liz starts to scream and the Doctor is forced to carry her away. He is surrounded by grey light and disappears. | The Doctor and Liz are in Scotland, near [[Grestonspey]], a nuclear power station. Suddenly, Liz starts to scream and the Doctor is forced to carry her away. He is surrounded by grey light and disappears. | ||
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A [[Zeld]] approaches the cage and ignores the Doctor's questions as that of an animal. He gives orders and talks about the [[Proto]]s, the grey lights. They feed on mental energy and the Zeld assist them in doing so. The Doctor attacks the Zeld leader and escapes to the surface, having found himself to be underground. He tells the Brigadier that the Zeld are now trapped there forever. | A [[Zeld]] approaches the cage and ignores the Doctor's questions as that of an animal. He gives orders and talks about the [[Proto]]s, the grey lights. They feed on mental energy and the Zeld assist them in doing so. The Doctor attacks the Zeld leader and escapes to the surface, having found himself to be underground. He tells the Brigadier that the Zeld are now trapped there forever. | ||
==Characters== | == Characters == | ||
*[[Third Doctor|The Doctor]] | * [[Third Doctor|The Doctor]] | ||
*[[Liz Shaw]] | * [[Liz Shaw]] | ||
*[[Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart|The Brigadier]] | * [[Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart|The Brigadier]] | ||
*[[Williams (The Ghouls of Grestonspey)|Captain Williams]] | * [[Williams (The Ghouls of Grestonspey)|Captain Williams]] | ||
==References== | == References == | ||
*[[Grestonspey]] is the most advanced nuclear power station. | * [[Grestonspey]] is the most advanced nuclear power station. | ||
*The [[Zeld]]s use [[Proto]]s to capture [[human]]s and the [[Third Doctor]]. | * The [[Zeld]]s use [[Proto]]s to capture [[human]]s and the [[Third Doctor]]. | ||
*The Brigadier has complete faith in the Doctor's abilities and doesn't worry for his safety when he is taken. | * The Brigadier has complete faith in the Doctor's abilities and doesn't worry for his safety when he is taken. | ||
==Notes== | == Notes == | ||
''to be added'' | ''to be added'' | ||
==Continuity== | == Continuity == | ||
''to be added'' | ''to be added'' | ||
==Timeline== | == Timeline == | ||
*This story occurs after [[DWAN]]: ''[[Soldiers from Zolta]]'' | * This story occurs after [[DWAN]]: ''[[Soldiers from Zolta]]'' | ||
*This story occurs before [[DWAN]]: ''[[Caught in the Web]]'' | * This story occurs before [[DWAN]]: ''[[Caught in the Web]]'' | ||
==External links== | == External links == | ||
''to be added'' | ''to be added'' | ||
{{prose stub}} | {{prose stub}} | ||
{{TitleSort}} | {{TitleSort}} | ||
[[Category:Third Doctor short stories|Ghouls]] | [[Category:Third Doctor short stories|Ghouls]] | ||
[[Category:Stories set in Scotland]] | [[Category:Stories set in Scotland]] | ||
[[Category:Stories set in the 1970s]] | [[Category:Stories set in the 1970s]] | ||
Revision as of 17:38, 5 November 2011
The Ghouls of Grestonspey was a short story in the Doctor Who Annual 1971. Its portrayal of the Brigadier, or as he was known in parts of this story, "the UNIT Commander", was odd. He got angry quickly and insulted his soldiers when they were clearly fear-ridden. He also showed little concern for the Third Doctor's welfare, trusting him to solve his own problems when he was kidnapped. Likewise, the Doctor was angry, thinking himself too good to be taken prisoner.
Summary
When the Doctor is kidnapped on a Scottish moor, he finds himself underground, and not alone...
Plot
The Doctor and Liz are in Scotland, near Grestonspey, a nuclear power station. Suddenly, Liz starts to scream and the Doctor is forced to carry her away. He is surrounded by grey light and disappears.
Returning to the UNIT post nearby, Liz explains the situation to the Brigadier. He is reluctant to help but, in the morning, starts searching the area. The Doctor finds himself in an underground prison. Several humans of different races are in a state of suspended animation in other cages.
A Zeld approaches the cage and ignores the Doctor's questions as that of an animal. He gives orders and talks about the Protos, the grey lights. They feed on mental energy and the Zeld assist them in doing so. The Doctor attacks the Zeld leader and escapes to the surface, having found himself to be underground. He tells the Brigadier that the Zeld are now trapped there forever.
Characters
References
- Grestonspey is the most advanced nuclear power station.
- The Zelds use Protos to capture humans and the Third Doctor.
- The Brigadier has complete faith in the Doctor's abilities and doesn't worry for his safety when he is taken.
Notes
to be added
Continuity
to be added
Timeline
- This story occurs after DWAN: Soldiers from Zolta
- This story occurs before DWAN: Caught in the Web
External links
to be added
