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'''''The Companions of Doctor Who''''' was an imprint of [[Target Books]] which published novels about [[the Doctor]]'s [[companion]]s after they had stopped travelling with him. | {{Infobox Merchandise | ||
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|release date = [[15 May (releases)|15 May]] [[1986 (releases)|1986]]-[[15 October (releases)|15 October]] [[1987 (releases)|1987]] | |||
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'''''The Companions of Doctor Who''''' was an imprint of [[Target Books]] which published novels about [[the Doctor]]'s [[companion]]s after they had stopped travelling with him. It was notable for being the first series of books to include wholly original novels set in the [[Whoniverse|''Doctor Who'' universe]]. | |||
Prior to the advent of the imprint, novel-length prose set in the Whoniverse was strictly reserved for [[Target Novelisation|novelisations of televised serials]]. | Prior to the advent of the imprint, novel-length prose set in the Whoniverse was strictly reserved for [[Target Novelisation|novelisations of televised serials]]. By 1986, however, [[BBC Enterprises]] was willing to let Target tell a few of its own stories, although not with the Doctor as the central character. | ||
The first release in the series was ''[[Turlough and the Earthlink Dilemma]]'', focusing on [[Vislor Turlough]] after he left [[fifth Doctor|the Doctor]]. | The first release in the series was ''[[Turlough and the Earthlink Dilemma]]'', focusing on [[Vislor Turlough]] after he left [[fifth Doctor|the Doctor]]. It stands as the longest novel published in the standard Target Books format which was in use from 1973-1991, though a few releases in the later [[Virgin Missing Adventures]] format were longer. | ||
This book was followed by the second release of 1986, ''[[Harry Sullivan's War]]''. | This book was followed by the second release of 1986, ''[[Harry Sullivan's War]]''. As the title suggests, it focused on the military exploits of [[Harry Sullivan]]. It is notable for being one of only five instances in which an actor playing a regular character on ''Doctor Who'' was able to write an original, published work featuring that character. Author [[Ian Marter]] is joined only by [[John Barrowman]], [[Tom Baker]], [[Sophie Aldred]], and [[Alex Kingston]] in the distinction. | ||
The third and final release broke the format of the imprint somewhat by being a [[K9 and Company (novelisation)|novelisation of]] ''[[A Girl's Best Friend]]'', the pilot episode of the aborted ''[[K9 and Company]]'' spin-off series. | The third and final release broke the format of the imprint somewhat by being a [[K9 and Company (novelisation)|novelisation of]] ''[[A Girl's Best Friend (TV story)|A Girl's Best Friend]]'', the pilot episode of the aborted ''[[K9 and Company]]'' spin-off series. Unlike its predecessors, however, it was published in 1987. | ||
Further books were planned, but not published. Thus, the imprint died after only about a year's operation. [[Richard Franklin]] said in 1989 that ''[[The Killing Stone (novel)|The Killing Stone]]'' was originally pitched for a WH Allen imprint that had been recently discontinued, which most likely means for the ''Companions of'' range. <ref>''Downtime: The Lost Years of Doctor Who'' Chapter 29 (Dylan Rees)</ref> | |||
== Novels == | |||
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! # || Title || Author || Featuring || Released || Read by | |||
|- | |||
|1 | |||
|''[[Turlough and the Earthlink Dilemma (novel)|Turlough and the Earthlink Dilemma]]'' | |||
|[[Tony Attwood]] | |||
|[[Vislor Turlough|Turlough]] | |||
|[[15 May (releases)|15 May]] [[1986 (releases)|1986]] | |||
| | |||
|- | |||
|2 | |||
|''[[Harry Sullivan's War (novel)|Harry Sullivan's War]]'' | |||
|[[Ian Marter]] | |||
|[[Harry Sullivan|Harry]], [[Sarah Jane Smith|Sarah]], [[Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart|the Brigadier]] | |||
|[[11 September (releases)|11 September]] 1986 | |||
| | |||
|- | |||
|3 | |||
|''[[K9 and Company (novelisation)|K9 and Company]]'' | |||
|[[Terence Dudley]] | |||
|Sarah, [[K9 Mark III]] | |||
|[[15 October (releases)|15 October]] [[1987 (releases)|1987]] | |||
|[[John Leeson]] | |||
|} | |||
== Cover gallery == | == Cover gallery == | ||
<gallery position="center" captionalign="center" hideaddbutton="true"> | |||
Turlough Earthlink cover.jpg|''[[Turlough and the Earthlink Dilemma (novel)|Turlough and the Earthlink Dilemma]]'' | |||
Harry Sullivans War.jpg|''[[Harry Sullivan's War (novel)|Harry Sullivan's War]]'' | |||
XK9andCompany.jpg|''[[K9 and Company (novelisation)|K9 and Company]]'' | |||
</gallery> | |||
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Latest revision as of 20:46, 3 November 2024
The Companions of Doctor Who was an imprint of Target Books which published novels about the Doctor's companions after they had stopped travelling with him. It was notable for being the first series of books to include wholly original novels set in the Doctor Who universe.
Prior to the advent of the imprint, novel-length prose set in the Whoniverse was strictly reserved for novelisations of televised serials. By 1986, however, BBC Enterprises was willing to let Target tell a few of its own stories, although not with the Doctor as the central character.
The first release in the series was Turlough and the Earthlink Dilemma, focusing on Vislor Turlough after he left the Doctor. It stands as the longest novel published in the standard Target Books format which was in use from 1973-1991, though a few releases in the later Virgin Missing Adventures format were longer.
This book was followed by the second release of 1986, Harry Sullivan's War. As the title suggests, it focused on the military exploits of Harry Sullivan. It is notable for being one of only five instances in which an actor playing a regular character on Doctor Who was able to write an original, published work featuring that character. Author Ian Marter is joined only by John Barrowman, Tom Baker, Sophie Aldred, and Alex Kingston in the distinction.
The third and final release broke the format of the imprint somewhat by being a novelisation of A Girl's Best Friend, the pilot episode of the aborted K9 and Company spin-off series. Unlike its predecessors, however, it was published in 1987.
Further books were planned, but not published. Thus, the imprint died after only about a year's operation. Richard Franklin said in 1989 that The Killing Stone was originally pitched for a WH Allen imprint that had been recently discontinued, which most likely means for the Companions of range. [1]
Novels[[edit] | [edit source]]
| # | Title | Author | Featuring | Released | Read by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Turlough and the Earthlink Dilemma | Tony Attwood | Turlough | 15 May 1986 | |
| 2 | Harry Sullivan's War | Ian Marter | Harry, Sarah, the Brigadier | 11 September 1986 | |
| 3 | K9 and Company | Terence Dudley | Sarah, K9 Mark III | 15 October 1987 | John Leeson |
Cover gallery[[edit] | [edit source]]
- ↑ Downtime: The Lost Years of Doctor Who Chapter 29 (Dylan Rees)
