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{{Infobox Story | |image = The Ghouls of Grestonspey.jpg | ||
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|series=[[Doctor Who annual|''Doctor Who'' annual]] | |series=[[Doctor Who annual|''Doctor Who'' annual]] | ||
|doctor=Third Doctor | |doctor = Third Doctor | ||
|companions=[[ | |companions=[[The Brigadier]], [[Liz Shaw|Liz]] | ||
| | |setting = [[Scotland]], [[1970s]] | ||
|enemy=[[Zeld]]s | |enemy=[[Zeld]]s, [[Proto]]s | ||
|writer= | |writer= | ||
| | |anthology = Doctor Who Annual 1971 | ||
|prev=Soldiers from Zolta (short story) | |release date = September 1970 | ||
|prev = Soldiers from Zolta (short story) | |||
|next=Caught in the Web (short story) | |next=Caught in the Web (short story) | ||
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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 plant|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 | 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 [[human]]s 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 [[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 | * [[Third 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]] | ||
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== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
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== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
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{{TitleSort}} | {{TitleSort}} | ||
[[Category:Stories set in Scotland]] | [[Category:Stories set in Scotland]] | ||
[[Category:DWAN 1971 short stories]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 16:17, 25 March 2024
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[[edit] | [edit source]]
When the Doctor is kidnapped on a Scottish moor, he finds himself underground, and not alone...
Plot[[edit] | [edit source]]
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.
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Worldbuilding[[edit] | [edit source]]
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Notes[[edit] | [edit source]]
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Continuity[[edit] | [edit source]]
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