Roses (short story)
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Roses was a Brief Encounter short story published in DWM 214.
Summary
Somewhere in space, following the events of The Daleks' Master Plan, the First Doctor tends the roses in a garden, while Steven rests in the TARDIS. But the Doctor's plans for a spot of relaxing gardening are short-lived, as a sinister black spinning obelisk suddenly appears in the sky...
Characters
References
- Susan's name in High Gallifreyan was Arkytior, which means "rose". This means that the first companion of both the Classic and New series were both named "Rose".
- The Doctor wears fingerless woollen gloves whilst tending the roses.
Notes
- The events of this story take place after TV: The Daleks' Master Plan, as well as during those of TV: The Five Doctors.
- PROSE: The Five Doctors describes the Doctor at this time as being "a Doctor nearing the end of his first incarnation" (quote, page 10).
Continuity
- The Doctor talks about his recent adventure with Mavic Chen. (TV: The Daleks' Master Plan)
- The Doctor left Susan with David Campbell on 22nd century Earth in TV: The Dalek Invasion of Earth, a decision which he once again contemplates.
External links
- Roses at the Doctor Who Reference Guide
- Doctor Who short fiction – a personal blast from the past - A blog post made by the author on how the story was made.
