Theory:Timeline - Fourth Doctor

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This page lists appearances of the Fourth Doctor in the order in which he experienced them. This timeline is based on observations of the Doctor Who universe and the events in each of these stories. From these observations we have attempted to build a concise timeline. It is assumed, much like their TV story counterparts, that each novel or audio series their published/numbered order is the order they occur in^{[statement unclear]}. There are also many gaps between stories.

The layout of this timeline is based in part on the observations on Doctor Who Reference Guide and Doctor Who - The Complete Adventures, Lance Parkin's AHistory and other sources that allow us to make observations. None of these sources should be used solely as a source or considered a "true" timeline for stories.

Limiting factors

Companions

Any story featuring Harry Sullivan must take place before DW: Terror of the Zygons. Any story with Sarah Jane Smith must take place before DW: The Hand of Fear. Any story with Leela must take place after DW: The Face of Evil and before DW: The Invasion of Time. Any story with K9 Mark I must take place after DW: The Invisible Enemy and before DW: The Invasion of Time. Any story with K9 Mark II must take place after DW: The Invasion of Time and before DW: Warriors' Gate. Any story with Romana I must take place after DW: The Ribos Operation and before DW: Destiny of the Daleks. Any story with Romana I must take place after DW: Destiny of the Daleks and before DW: Warriors' Gate. Any story with Adric must be set after DW: Full Circle.

Series basics

The Fourth Doctor's stories can be sorted roughly by which companions he travels with and also the medium in which the companions first appeared together.