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* The story is a clear commentary on {{w|in vitro fertilisation|''in vitro'' fertilisation}} and features literal test tube babies. The author makes their opposition to the process quite obvious in the conclusion of the story, deeming it as unnatural, although the Doctor himself never expresses such concerns. In the real world, the first IVF baby was born in [[1978]], almost thirteen years after this story was published.
* The story is a clear commentary on {{w|in vitro fertilisation|''in vitro'' fertilisation}} and features literal test tube babies. The author makes their opposition to the process quite obvious in the conclusion of the story, deeming it as unnatural, although the Doctor himself never expresses such concerns. In the real world, the first IVF baby was born in [[1978]], almost thirteen years after this story was published.
*The story was read by [[Dan Starkey]] for the audio anthology ''[[Time Wake & Other Stories]]''.
*The story was read by [[Dan Starkey]] for the audio anthology ''[[Time Wake & Other Stories]]''.
*In these early adventures, the Doctor is exploring on his own, perhaps looking for a new home where he and Susan can be safe.
*This story is known to take place between [[Doctor Who activity books|Dr Who Travels in Space]] and [[The Lost Ones (short story)|The Lost Ones]]


== Continuity ==
== Continuity ==
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