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novel name= Doctor Who and Galaxy Four| | novel name= Doctor Who and Galaxy Four| | ||
image= [[ | image= [[File: Galaxy_Four_novel.jpg|250px]] | | ||
series=[[Target novelisation]]s | | series=[[Target novelisation]]s | | ||
number= 104 | | number= 104 | | ||
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writer= [[William Emms]] | | writer= [[William Emms]] | | ||
publisher= [[Target Books]], [[W.H. Allen & Co]] | | publisher= [[Target Books]], [[W.H. Allen & Co]] | | ||
release date= [[November]] [[1985]] (hardcover)<br>[[April]] [[1986]] (paperback) | | release date= [[November]] [[1985]] (hardcover)<br />[[April]] [[1986]] (paperback) | | ||
format= Hardcover and paperback editions, 141 Pages | | format= Hardcover and paperback editions, 141 Pages | | ||
isbn= ISBN 0-426-20202-3| | isbn= ISBN 0-426-20202-3| | ||
previous story=[[The Time Meddler (novelisation) | Doctor Who – The Time Meddler]] | | previous story= [[The Time Meddler (novelisation)|Doctor Who – The Time Meddler]] | | ||
next story=''[[Mission to the Unknown]]'' (novelised as part of ''[[The Daleks' Master Plan Part 1: Mission to the Unknown|The Daleks' Master Plan Part 1]]'')<br>[[The Myth Makers (novelisation) | Doctor Who – The Myth Makers]] }} | next story=''[[Mission to the Unknown]]'' (novelised as part of ''[[The Daleks' Master Plan Part 1: Mission to the Unknown|The Daleks' Master Plan Part 1]]'')<br /> [[The Myth Makers (novelisation)|Doctor Who – The Myth Makers]] }} | ||
==Novelisation== | == Novelisation == | ||
* This novelisation is based on the original television serial generally referred to as [[DW]]: '' [[Galaxy 4 (TV story)| Galaxy 4]], '' which included individual episode titles. It was written by [[William Emms]] and shown from 11th September 1965. | * This novelisation is based on the original television serial generally referred to as [[DW]]: '' [[Galaxy 4 (TV story)|Galaxy 4]], '' which included individual episode titles. It was written by [[William Emms]] and shown from 11th September 1965. | ||
* The cover and information shown on the right is for the original Target novel. It featured the artwork of [[Andrew Skilleter]]. (See below for information on other editions published with different covers). | * The cover and information shown on the right is for the original Target novel. It featured the artwork of [[Andrew Skilleter]]. (See below for information on other editions published with different covers). | ||
==Publisher's summary== | == Publisher's summary == | ||
Following a skirmish in deep space, two alien spacecraft have crash landed on a barren planet in [[Galaxy 4|Galaxy Four]].<br> | Following a skirmish in deep space, two alien spacecraft have crash landed on a barren planet in [[Galaxy 4|Galaxy Four]].<br /> | ||
The [[Drahvin]]s are a race of beautiful females, led by the imperious [[Maaga]]. The [[Rill]]s are hideous tusked monstrosities, accompanied by their robotic servants, the [[Chumblie]]s.<br> | The [[Drahvin]]s are a race of beautiful females, led by the imperious [[Maaga]]. The [[Rill]]s are hideous tusked monstrosities, accompanied by their robotic servants, the [[Chumblie]]s.<br /> | ||
When the [[ | When the [[First Doctor]] arrives, he discovers that the planet will explode in two days’ time. The Drahvins desperately ask for his help in escaping the planet and the belligerent Rills.<br /> | ||
But things are not always as they seem… | But things are not always as they seem… | ||
==Illustrations== | == Illustrations == | ||
None | None | ||
== Deviations from televised story == | == Deviations from televised story == | ||
*The [[First Doctor]] hints he is not in his first incarnation by saying 'It is hard to find a good body'. This however would be a contradiction of later stories, and also not in the televised episode as the concept of regeneration had not yet been introduced. | * The [[First Doctor]] hints he is not in his first incarnation by saying 'It is hard to find a good body'. This however would be a contradiction of later stories, and also not in the televised episode as the concept of regeneration had not yet been introduced. | ||
*He also mentions his second heart, another thing not introduced until [[DW]]: ''[[Spearhead from Space]]''. In the story [[DW]]: ''[[The Edge of Destruction]]'', [[Ian Chesterton|Ian]] checks the [[First Doctor|First Doctor's]] pulse and doesn't notice a second heart, implying he only has one. Other stories would suggest that the Doctor grew his second heart after regenerating for the first time. [[MA]]: ''[[The Man in the Velvet Mask]]''. | * He also mentions his second heart, another thing not introduced until [[DW]]: ''[[Spearhead from Space]]''. In the story [[DW]]: ''[[The Edge of Destruction]]'', [[Ian Chesterton|Ian]] checks the [[First Doctor|First Doctor's]] pulse and doesn't notice a second heart, implying he only has one. Other stories would suggest that the Doctor grew his second heart after regenerating for the first time. [[MA]]: ''[[The Man in the Velvet Mask]]''. | ||
==Writing and publishing notes== | == Writing and publishing notes == | ||
* The inside back cover includes colour details of Fantastic Doctor Who Poster Offers! | * The inside back cover includes colour details of Fantastic Doctor Who Poster Offers! | ||
''To be added'' | ''To be added'' | ||
==Additional cover images== | == Additional cover images == | ||
''To be added'' | ''To be added'' | ||
==British publication history== | == British publication history == | ||
''To be added'' | ''To be added'' | ||
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==Editions published outside Britain== | == Editions published outside Britain == | ||
''To be added'' | ''To be added'' | ||
==See also== | == See also == | ||
* '''[[The Target Book]]''' by [[David J Howe]] ([[Telos Publishing]] 2007) | * '''[[The Target Book]]''' by [[David J Howe]] ([[Telos Publishing]] 2007) | ||
==External links== | == External links == | ||
* {{On target|1986/galaxy/86galaxy.htm|Doctor Who - Galaxy Four}} | * {{On target|1986/galaxy/86galaxy.htm|Doctor Who - Galaxy Four}} | ||
{{DWN}} | {{DWN}} | ||
Revision as of 07:03, 4 November 2011
Novelisation
- This novelisation is based on the original television serial generally referred to as DW: Galaxy 4, which included individual episode titles. It was written by William Emms and shown from 11th September 1965.
- The cover and information shown on the right is for the original Target novel. It featured the artwork of Andrew Skilleter. (See below for information on other editions published with different covers).
Publisher's summary
Following a skirmish in deep space, two alien spacecraft have crash landed on a barren planet in Galaxy Four.
The Drahvins are a race of beautiful females, led by the imperious Maaga. The Rills are hideous tusked monstrosities, accompanied by their robotic servants, the Chumblies.
When the First Doctor arrives, he discovers that the planet will explode in two days’ time. The Drahvins desperately ask for his help in escaping the planet and the belligerent Rills.
But things are not always as they seem…
Illustrations
None
Deviations from televised story
- The First Doctor hints he is not in his first incarnation by saying 'It is hard to find a good body'. This however would be a contradiction of later stories, and also not in the televised episode as the concept of regeneration had not yet been introduced.
- He also mentions his second heart, another thing not introduced until DW: Spearhead from Space. In the story DW: The Edge of Destruction, Ian checks the First Doctor's pulse and doesn't notice a second heart, implying he only has one. Other stories would suggest that the Doctor grew his second heart after regenerating for the first time. MA: The Man in the Velvet Mask.
Writing and publishing notes
- The inside back cover includes colour details of Fantastic Doctor Who Poster Offers!
To be added
Additional cover images
To be added
British publication history
To be added
First Publication:
- Hardback
- W.H.Allen & Co. Ltd. UK
- Paperback
- Target
Re-issues:
- None
Editions published outside Britain
To be added
See also
- The Target Book by David J Howe (Telos Publishing 2007)
