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{{Infobox Novel| | {{Infobox Novel| | ||
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! | ||
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==Additional cover images== | == Additional cover images == | ||
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==British publication history== | == British publication history == | ||
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==Editions published outside Britain== | == Editions published outside Britain == | ||
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==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}} | ||
