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'''''Earthshock''''' was the first episode of the series ''[[Tales of the TARDIS]]''. It was written by Russell T Davies and directed by Joshua M.G Thomas. This story consists of two newly recorded scenes placed on either side of an omnibus version of the TV story ''[[Earthshock (TV story)|Earthshock]]''. This episode is notable for featuring the televised returns of the [[Fifth Doctor]] and companion [[Tegan Jovanka|Tegan]]. | '''''Earthshock''''' was the first episode of the series ''[[Tales of the TARDIS]]''. It was written by Russell T Davies and directed by Joshua M.G Thomas. This story consists of two newly recorded scenes placed on either side of an omnibus version of the TV story ''[[Earthshock (TV story)|Earthshock]]''. This episode is notable for featuring the televised returns of the [[Fifth Doctor]] and companion [[Tegan Jovanka|Tegan]]. | ||
==Synopsis== | == Synopsis == | ||
The Doctor and Tegan meet again and remember their terrifying adventure against the Cybermen to save the Earth… and the friend they lost along the way. | The Doctor and Tegan meet again and remember their terrifying adventure against the Cybermen to save the Earth… and the friend they lost along the way. | ||
==Plot== | == Plot == | ||
The Fifth Doctor is exploring a strange TARDIS, comprised of a mishmash of old elements when Tegan appears behind him, they see each other and hug, remarking on how they never really used to. The Doctor remarks that he thinks the TARDIS they are in is a memory. The Doctor figures out the TARDIS wants them to tell stories and as he says this, the lights in the TARDIS begin to swirl. Two chairs appear in the middle of the room, on either side of a miniature version of the Thirteenth Doctor's TARDIS console, its appearance mimicking a campfire. The Doctor says they need to tell the strongest story of all, the day they met the cybermen. Tegan agrees and the two start reminiscing about the story. The camera pans over to a television in the back of the TARDIS, the aspect ratio changes to 4:3 and the memories start to fade in. | The Fifth Doctor is exploring a strange TARDIS, comprised of a mishmash of old elements when Tegan appears behind him, they see each other and hug, remarking on how they never really used to. The Doctor remarks that he thinks the TARDIS they are in is a memory. The Doctor figures out the TARDIS wants them to tell stories and as he says this, the lights in the TARDIS begin to swirl. Two chairs appear in the middle of the room, on either side of a miniature version of the Thirteenth Doctor's TARDIS console, its appearance mimicking a campfire. The Doctor says they need to tell the strongest story of all, the day they met the cybermen. Tegan agrees and the two start reminiscing about the story. The camera pans over to a television in the back of the TARDIS, the aspect ratio changes to 4:3 and the memories start to fade in. | ||
There is an omnibus version of the TV story Earthshock that plays, as the story ends, the aspect ratio changes back and we fade back into the current time. The Doctor and Tegan talk about [[Adric]] and about how they never stopped to talk about him. The Doctor asks Tegan to tell him stories about her life. Tegan tells him she started campaigning for the environment as the camera pans out to the exterior of the TARDIS. | There is an omnibus version of the TV story Earthshock that plays, as the story ends, the aspect ratio changes back and we fade back into the current time. The Doctor and Tegan talk about [[Adric]] and about how they never stopped to talk about him. The Doctor asks Tegan to tell him stories about her life. Tegan tells him she started campaigning for the environment as the camera pans out to the exterior of the TARDIS. | ||
==Cast== | == Cast == | ||
*[[Fifth Doctor]] - [[Peter Davison]] | * [[Fifth Doctor]] - [[Peter Davison]] | ||
*[[Tegan Jovanka]] - [[Janet Fielding]] | * [[Tegan Jovanka]] - [[Janet Fielding]] | ||
==Continuity== | == Continuity == | ||
*This story takes place after [[The Passenger (webcast)|The Passenger]], Tegan says "I was fast asleep, in bed, I said goodbye to Nyssa and..." | * This story takes place after ''[[The Passenger (webcast)|The Passenger]]'', Tegan says "I was fast asleep, in bed, I said goodbye to Nyssa and..." | ||
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Earthshock was the first episode of the series Tales of the TARDIS. It was written by Russell T Davies and directed by Joshua M.G Thomas. This story consists of two newly recorded scenes placed on either side of an omnibus version of the TV story Earthshock. This episode is notable for featuring the televised returns of the Fifth Doctor and companion Tegan.
Synopsis
The Doctor and Tegan meet again and remember their terrifying adventure against the Cybermen to save the Earth… and the friend they lost along the way.
Plot
The Fifth Doctor is exploring a strange TARDIS, comprised of a mishmash of old elements when Tegan appears behind him, they see each other and hug, remarking on how they never really used to. The Doctor remarks that he thinks the TARDIS they are in is a memory. The Doctor figures out the TARDIS wants them to tell stories and as he says this, the lights in the TARDIS begin to swirl. Two chairs appear in the middle of the room, on either side of a miniature version of the Thirteenth Doctor's TARDIS console, its appearance mimicking a campfire. The Doctor says they need to tell the strongest story of all, the day they met the cybermen. Tegan agrees and the two start reminiscing about the story. The camera pans over to a television in the back of the TARDIS, the aspect ratio changes to 4:3 and the memories start to fade in.
There is an omnibus version of the TV story Earthshock that plays, as the story ends, the aspect ratio changes back and we fade back into the current time. The Doctor and Tegan talk about Adric and about how they never stopped to talk about him. The Doctor asks Tegan to tell him stories about her life. Tegan tells him she started campaigning for the environment as the camera pans out to the exterior of the TARDIS.
Cast
Continuity
- This story takes place after The Passenger, Tegan says "I was fast asleep, in bed, I said goodbye to Nyssa and..."
