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| | Last of the Gaderene.jpg|2000 edition | ||
Doctor Who The Last of the Grenade 50th.jpg|2013 edition | |||
|series=[[BBC Past Doctor Adventures]] | </gallery> | ||
|number= | |series = [[BBC Past Doctor Adventures]] | ||
|doctor=Third Doctor | |number = 27 | ||
|companions= [[ | |doctor = Third Doctor | ||
|companions = [[The Brigadier]], [[John Benton|Benton]], [[Mike Yates|Yates]], [[Jo Grant|Jo]] | |||
|enemy= {{Delgado|c}} | |enemy = {{Delgado|c}}, Bliss, the [[Gaderene]] | ||
|setting= [[Culverton]], [[East Anglia]], [[Xanthos]] | |setting = [[Culverton]], [[East Anglia]], [[Xanthos]] | ||
|writer= [[ | |writer = Mark Gatiss | ||
|publisher= | |read by = [[Richard Franklin]] | ||
|release date= | |publisher = BBC Books | ||
|release date = 4 January 2000 | |||
|format= Paperback Book, 288 Pages (Original Release) | |format = Paperback Book;<br/>36 Chapters, 288 Pages (Original Release) | ||
|isbn= ISBN 0-563-55587-4 | |isbn = ISBN 0-563-55587-4 | ||
|prev=Corpse Marker (novel) | |prev = Corpse Marker (novel) | ||
|next=Tomb of Valdemar (novel)}} | |next = Tomb of Valdemar (novel) | ||
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'''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was the twenty-seventh novel in the [[BBC Past Doctor Adventures]] series. It was written by [[Mark Gatiss]], released [[4 January (releases)|4 January]] [[2000 (releases)|2000]] and featured the [[Third Doctor]] and [[Jo Grant]]. | |||
It also featured the UNIT team of [[Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart|Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart]], [[Mike Yates]] and [[John Benton]]. This was Gatiss' final novel-based contribution to ''Doctor Who''. | |||
== Publisher's summary == | == Publisher's summary == | ||
=== 2000 BBC Books edition === | === 2000 BBC Books edition === | ||
"My name is [[Bliss (Last of the Gaderene)|Bliss]]," said the newcomer, "and I bring great news for you all!" | ''"My name is [[Bliss (Last of the Gaderene)|Bliss]]," said the newcomer, "and I bring great news for you all!"'' | ||
The new owners of a [[Second World War]] aerodrome promise a golden dawn of prosperity for the [[East Anglia]]n village of [[Culverton]]. The population rejoices | The new owners of a [[Second World War]] aerodrome promise a golden dawn of prosperity for the [[East Anglia]]n village of [[Culverton]]. The population rejoices — with one or two exceptions. Former [[Spitfire]] pilot [[Alec Whistler]] knows the aerodrome of old, having found a strange, jade-coloured crystal there years before... | ||
When black-shirted troops appear on the streets, Whistler takes his suspicions to his old friend [[Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart|Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart]]. [[Third Doctor|The Doctor]] and [[Jo Grant|Jo]] are sent to investigate and soon discover that all is not well in the seemingly idyllic village. | When black-shirted troops appear on the streets, Whistler takes his suspicions to his old friend [[Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart|Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart]]. [[Third Doctor|The Doctor]] and [[Jo Grant|Jo]] are sent to investigate and soon discover that all is not well in the seemingly idyllic village. | ||
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=== 2013 BBC Books edition === | === 2013 BBC Books edition === | ||
The aerodrome in [[Culverton]] has new owners, and they promise an era of prosperity for the idyllic village. But former [[Spitfire]] pilot [[Alex Whistler]] is suspicious – when black-shirted troops appear on the streets, he contacts his | The aerodrome in [[Culverton]] has new owners, and they promise an era of prosperity for the idyllic village. But former [[Spitfire]] pilot [[Alec Whistler|Alex Whistler]] is suspicious – when black-shirted troops appear on the streets, he contacts his old friend [[Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart|Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart]] at [[UNIT]]. The [[Third Doctor]] is sent to investigate – and soon uncovers a sinister plot to colonise the [[Earth]]. The [[Gaderene]] are on their way... | ||
== Plot == | == Plot == | ||
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* [[Jo Grant]] | * [[Jo Grant]] | ||
* [[Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart|Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart]] | * [[Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart|Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart]] | ||
* [[Mike Yates|Captain Mike Yates]] | |||
* [[John Benton|Sergeant Benton]] | |||
* [[Charles Cochrane]] | * [[Charles Cochrane]] | ||
* [[Bliss (Last of the Gaderene)|Bliss]] | |||
* [[Alec Whistler]] | |||
* {{Delgado|c}} | * {{Delgado|c}} | ||
* [[Jocelyn Strangeways]] | |||
* [[John Trickett]] | |||
* [[McGarrigle]] | |||
* [[Noah Bishop]] | |||
* [[Ted Bishop]] | |||
* [[Max Bishop]] | |||
* [[Stephen Darnell]] | |||
* [[Toovey]] | |||
== | == Worldbuilding == | ||
* [[Johannesburg]] is located in the [[Transvaal]]. | |||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
* The novel was reprinted with a brand new cover on [[7 March (releases)|7 March]] [[2013 (releases)|2013]] to celebrate the ''[[Doctor Who]]'' 50th anniversary. | |||
* The novel was reprinted with a brand new cover | * The audio set of eight CDs was released [[21 May (releases)|21 May]] [[2015 (releases)|2015]] priced £25 (UK). | ||
== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
'' | * The Doctor's [[exile on Earth]] has been recently lifted and he now has control over the TARDIS. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Three Doctors (TV story)|The Three Doctors]]'') | ||
== Additional cover images == | |||
<gallery position="center" captionalign="center" hideaddbutton="true"> | |||
Doctor Who The Last of the Grenade 50th.jpg|2013 edition. Cover by [[Two Associates]]. | |||
</gallery> | |||
== Editions published outside Britain == | |||
* Published in Germany by Bastei Lübbe in 2018 as a paperback edition. | |||
<gallery position=center captionalign=center hideaddbutton="true" > | |||
GermanLastOfTheGaderene.jpg|German edition | |||
</gallery> | |||
== Audiobook == | |||
* This novel was released as an audiobook, in the UK, on [[21 May (releases)|21 May]] [[2015 (releases)|2015]] by [[BBC Audio]] and read by [[Richard Franklin]]. | |||
* This novel was also released, in Germany, on [[27 July (releases)|27 July]] [[2018 (releases)|2018]] by [[Lübbe Audio]] and read by [[Michael Schwarzmaier]]. | |||
<gallery position="center" captionalign="center" hideaddbutton="true"> | |||
Last of the Gaderene audiobook.jpg|UK Audiobook | |||
GermanLastOfTheGadereneAudiobook.jpg|German Audiobook | |||
</gallery> | |||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
* {{dwrefguide|whobbk28.htm|Last of the Gaderene}} | * {{Penguin|1093758/doctor-who--last-of-the-gaderene/}} | ||
* {{whoniverse| | {{dwrefguide|whobbk28.htm|Last of the Gaderene}} | ||
* [http:// | * {{whoniverse|pd28|Last of the Gaderene}} | ||
* [http://mysite.science.uottawa.ca/rsmith43/cloister/lastg.htm The Cloister Library: '''Last of the Gaderene'''] | |||
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Latest revision as of 21:58, 12 January 2024
Last of the Gaderene was the twenty-seventh novel in the BBC Past Doctor Adventures series. It was written by Mark Gatiss, released 4 January 2000 and featured the Third Doctor and Jo Grant.
It also featured the UNIT team of Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart, Mike Yates and John Benton. This was Gatiss' final novel-based contribution to Doctor Who.
Publisher's summary[[edit] | [edit source]]
2000 BBC Books edition[[edit] | [edit source]]
"My name is Bliss," said the newcomer, "and I bring great news for you all!"
The new owners of a Second World War aerodrome promise a golden dawn of prosperity for the East Anglian village of Culverton. The population rejoices — with one or two exceptions. Former Spitfire pilot Alec Whistler knows the aerodrome of old, having found a strange, jade-coloured crystal there years before...
When black-shirted troops appear on the streets, Whistler takes his suspicions to his old friend Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart. The Doctor and Jo are sent to investigate and soon discover that all is not well in the seemingly idyllic village.
What are the black coffin-like objects being unloaded at the aerodrome? What horror lies behind Legion International's impeccable facade? And what is the monstrous creature growing and mutating in the marsh?
As Culverton gears up for its summer fete, the Doctor finds himself involved in a race against time to prevent a massive colonisation of Earth. For the last of the Gaderene are on their way...
2013 BBC Books edition[[edit] | [edit source]]
The aerodrome in Culverton has new owners, and they promise an era of prosperity for the idyllic village. But former Spitfire pilot Alex Whistler is suspicious – when black-shirted troops appear on the streets, he contacts his old friend Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart at UNIT. The Third Doctor is sent to investigate – and soon uncovers a sinister plot to colonise the Earth. The Gaderene are on their way...
Plot[[edit] | [edit source]]
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Characters[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Third Doctor
- Jo Grant
- Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart
- Captain Mike Yates
- Sergeant Benton
- Charles Cochrane
- Bliss
- Alec Whistler
- The Master
- Jocelyn Strangeways
- John Trickett
- McGarrigle
- Noah Bishop
- Ted Bishop
- Max Bishop
- Stephen Darnell
- Toovey
Worldbuilding[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Johannesburg is located in the Transvaal.
Notes[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The novel was reprinted with a brand new cover on 7 March 2013 to celebrate the Doctor Who 50th anniversary.
- The audio set of eight CDs was released 21 May 2015 priced £25 (UK).
Continuity[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The Doctor's exile on Earth has been recently lifted and he now has control over the TARDIS. (TV: The Three Doctors)
Additional cover images[[edit] | [edit source]]
2013 edition. Cover by Two Associates.
Editions published outside Britain[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Published in Germany by Bastei Lübbe in 2018 as a paperback edition.
German edition
Audiobook[[edit] | [edit source]]
- This novel was released as an audiobook, in the UK, on 21 May 2015 by BBC Audio and read by Richard Franklin.
- This novel was also released, in Germany, on 27 July 2018 by Lübbe Audio and read by Michael Schwarzmaier.
UK Audiobook
German Audiobook
External links[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Official Last of the Gaderene page at Penguin Books
- Last of the Gaderene at the Doctor Who Reference Guide
- The Discontinuity Guide to: Last of the Gaderene at The Whoniverse
- The Cloister Library: Last of the Gaderene
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