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'''Great Britain''' was the largest of the [[British Isles]]. Politically, it was made up of [[England]], [[Scotland]] and [[Wales]]. Its capital cities included [[London]], [[Edinburgh]] and [[Cardiff]]. Along with at least parts of the island of [[Ireland]], it comprised the [[United Kingdom]]. People from Great Britain were variously self-identified as "English", "Scottish" or "Welsh" — although members of any of these groups were also more generally referred to as "British". [[The Doctor]]'s long association with the island led him to be identified as British, typically when he was visiting | '''Great Britain''' was the largest of the [[British Isles]]. Politically, it was made up of [[England]], [[Scotland]] and [[Wales]]. Its capital cities included [[London]], [[Edinburgh]] and [[Cardiff]]. Along with at least parts of the island of [[Ireland]], it comprised the [[United Kingdom]]. People from Great Britain were variously self-identified as "English", "Scottish" or "Welsh" — although members of any of these groups were also more generally referred to as "British". [[The Doctor]]'s long association with the island led him to often be identified as British, typically when he was visiting other parts of [[Earth]]. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Gunfighters]]'', ''[[Doctor Who (1996)]]''). | ||
Aliens seemed particularly interested in Great Britain. It perhaps attracted more extra-terrestrials than any other single land mass on Earth. | Aliens seemed particularly interested in Great Britain. It perhaps attracted more extra-terrestrials than any other single land mass on Earth. | ||
==Quick facts== | ==Quick facts== | ||
*In the year [[4000]], London, now named Central City, served as apparent capital of [[Earth]]. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Daleks' Master Plan]]'') | *In the year [[4000]], London, now named Central City, served as apparent capital of [[Earth]]. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Daleks' Master Plan]]'') | ||
Revision as of 17:06, 24 July 2009
Great Britain was the largest of the British Isles. Politically, it was made up of England, Scotland and Wales. Its capital cities included London, Edinburgh and Cardiff. Along with at least parts of the island of Ireland, it comprised the United Kingdom. People from Great Britain were variously self-identified as "English", "Scottish" or "Welsh" — although members of any of these groups were also more generally referred to as "British". The Doctor's long association with the island led him to often be identified as British, typically when he was visiting other parts of Earth. (DW: The Gunfighters, Doctor Who (1996)).
Aliens seemed particularly interested in Great Britain. It perhaps attracted more extra-terrestrials than any other single land mass on Earth.
Quick facts
- In the year 4000, London, now named Central City, served as apparent capital of Earth. (DW: The Daleks' Master Plan)
- During one of the later Ice Ages, Brittanicus Base was located here. (DW: The Ice Warriors)
- 21st century Britain was identified as one of the most obese areas of the galaxy (DW: Partners in Crime)
See also
