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{{Infobox Novel| | {{Infobox Novel| | ||
novel name= The Eight Doctors | | novel name= The Eight Doctors | | ||
image=[[ | image=[[File:eight_doctors_cover.jpg|250px]] | | ||
series=[[Doctor Who]] -<br/>[[BBC Eighth Doctor Adventures]] | | series=[[Doctor Who]] -<br />[[BBC Eighth Doctor Adventures]] | | ||
number= 1 | | number= 1 | | ||
doctor=[[First Doctor]]<br/>[[Second Doctor]]<br/>[[Third Doctor]]<br/>[[Fourth Doctor]]<br/>[[Fifth Doctor]]<br/>[[Sixth Doctor]]<br/>[[Seventh Doctor]]<br/>[[Eighth Doctor]] | | doctor=[[First Doctor]]<br />[[Second Doctor]]<br />[[Third Doctor]]<br />[[Fourth Doctor]]<br />[[Fifth Doctor]]<br />[[Sixth Doctor]]<br />[[Seventh Doctor]]<br />[[Eighth Doctor]] | | ||
companions= [[Sam Jones]] (Introduction) | | companions= [[Sam Jones]] (Introduction) | | ||
enemy= [[Ryoth]]<br/>[[Celestial Intervention Agency|CIA]] | | enemy= [[Ryoth]]<br />[[Celestial Intervention Agency|CIA]] | | ||
year= [[Earth]], [[England]], [[Shoreditch]], [[76 Totter's Lane|Totters Lane]], [[1997]] <br> [[Earth]], [[BC|100,000 BC]] <br> [[War Planet]] <br> [[Earth]], [[England]], [[London]], circa [[1970s]] <br> [[E-Space]], [[Unnamed planet (State of Decay)|Vampire Planet]] <br> [[Eye of Orion]] <br> [[Space Station Zenobia]] <br> [[Gallifrey]] <br> [[Metebelis III]] | | year= [[Earth]], [[England]], [[Shoreditch]], [[76 Totter's Lane|Totters Lane]], [[1997]] <br /> [[Earth]], [[BC|100,000 BC]] <br /> [[War Planet]] <br /> [[Earth]], [[England]], [[London]], circa [[1970s]] <br /> [[E-Space]], [[Unnamed planet (State of Decay)|Vampire Planet]] <br /> [[Eye of Orion]] <br /> [[Space Station Zenobia]] <br /> [[Gallifrey]] <br /> [[Metebelis III]] | | ||
writer= [[Terrance Dicks]] | | writer= [[Terrance Dicks]] | | ||
publisher= [[BBC Books]] | | publisher= [[BBC Books]] | | ||
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format= Paperback Book, 280 Pages | | format= Paperback Book, 280 Pages | | ||
isbn= ISBN 0-563-40563-5 | | isbn= ISBN 0-563-40563-5 | | ||
previous story= BBC: [[Doctor Who - The Novel of the Film]]<br>[[NA]]: [[The Dying Days]]| | previous story= BBC: [[Doctor Who - The Novel of the Film]]<br />[[NA]]: [[The Dying Days]]| | ||
next story= [[Vampire Science]] | next story= [[Vampire Science]] | ||
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== Publisher's summary == | == Publisher's summary == | ||
Recuperating after the trauma of his recent regeneration, the [[ | Recuperating after the trauma of his recent regeneration, the [[Eighth Doctor]] falls foul of a final booby trap set by his arch-enemy, [[the Master]]. | ||
When he recovers, the disorientated Doctor looks in a mirror and sees the face of a stranger. He knows only that he is called the Doctor - nothing more. But something deep inside tells him to trust the [[The Doctor's TARDIS|TARDIS]], and his hands move over the controls of their own accord. | When he recovers, the disorientated Doctor looks in a mirror and sees the face of a stranger. He knows only that he is called the Doctor - nothing more. But something deep inside tells him to trust the [[The Doctor's TARDIS|TARDIS]], and his hands move over the controls of their own accord. | ||
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But the Doctor soon finds the TARDIS transporting him to various other places in order to recover all his memories - and that involves seeing seven strangely-familiar faces... | But the Doctor soon finds the TARDIS transporting him to various other places in order to recover all his memories - and that involves seeing seven strangely-familiar faces... | ||
==Plot== | == Plot == | ||
''to be added'' | ''to be added'' | ||
== Characters == | == Characters == | ||
*[[Eighth Doctor]] | * [[Eighth Doctor]] | ||
*[[First Doctor]] | * [[First Doctor]] | ||
*[[Second Doctor]] | * [[Second Doctor]] | ||
*[[Third Doctor]] | * [[Third Doctor]] | ||
*[[Fourth Doctor]] | * [[Fourth Doctor]] | ||
*[[Fifth Doctor]] | * [[Fifth Doctor]] | ||
*[[Sixth Doctor]] | * [[Sixth Doctor]] | ||
*[[Seventh Doctor]] | * [[Seventh Doctor]] | ||
*[[Sam Jones]] | * [[Sam Jones]] | ||
*[[The Master]] | * [[The Master]] | ||
*[[The Valeyard]] | * [[The Valeyard]] | ||
*Miss [[Olive Hawthorne]] | * Miss [[Olive Hawthorne]] | ||
*[[Tarak]] | * [[Tarak]] | ||
*[[Ivo]] | * [[Ivo]] | ||
*[[Rassilon]] | * [[Rassilon]] | ||
*[[Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart|Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart]] | * [[Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart|Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart]] | ||
*[[Flavia]] | * [[Flavia]] | ||
*[[Susan Foreman]] | * [[Susan Foreman]] | ||
*[[Barbara Wright]] | * [[Barbara Wright]] | ||
*[[Ian Chesterton]] | * [[Ian Chesterton]] | ||
*[[Jamie McCrimmon]] | * [[Jamie McCrimmon]] | ||
*[[Zoe Heriot]] | * [[Zoe Heriot]] | ||
*[[Jo Grant]] | * [[Jo Grant]] | ||
*[[John Benton]] | * [[John Benton]] | ||
*[[Romana II]] | * [[Romana II]] | ||
*[[Tegan Jovanka]] | * [[Tegan Jovanka]] | ||
*[[Vislor Turlough]] | * [[Vislor Turlough]] | ||
*[[Raston Warrior Robot]] | * [[Raston Warrior Robot]] | ||
*[[Ryoth]] | * [[Ryoth]] | ||
*[[Trev Selby]] | * [[Trev Selby]] | ||
*[[Vicky Latimer]] | * [[Vicky Latimer]] | ||
*[[Vrag]] | * [[Vrag]] | ||
*[[Charlie (The Eight Doctors)|Machete Charlie]] | * [[Charlie (The Eight Doctors)|Machete Charlie]] | ||
*[[John Hart (The Sea Devils)|John Hart]] | * [[John Hart (The Sea Devils)|John Hart]] | ||
*[[Jane Blythe]] | * [[Jane Blythe]] | ||
*[[Jack Harris]] | * [[Jack Harris]] | ||
*[[Zarn]] | * [[Zarn]] | ||
*[[Hurda]] | * [[Hurda]] | ||
*[[Xan]] | * [[Xan]] | ||
*[http://tardis.wikia.com/wiki/Engin Engin] | * [http://tardis.wikia.com/wiki/Engin Engin] | ||
===Baz's gang=== | === Baz's gang === | ||
*[[Basil Bailey|Baz Bailey]] | * [[Basil Bailey|Baz Bailey]] | ||
*[[Mikey]] | * [[Mikey]] | ||
*[[Pete (The Eight Doctors)|Pete]] | * [[Pete (The Eight Doctors)|Pete]] | ||
*[[Monster (The Eight Doctors)|Monster]] | * [[Monster (The Eight Doctors)|Monster]] | ||
===Coal Hill [[police]]=== | === Coal Hill [[police]] === | ||
*[[Foster (The Eight Doctors)|Foster]] | * [[Foster (The Eight Doctors)|Foster]] | ||
*[[Sanders (The Eight Doctors)|Sanders]] | * [[Sanders (The Eight Doctors)|Sanders]] | ||
*[[Ballard]] | * [[Ballard]] | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
===[[:Category:Foods and beverages|Foods and beverages]]=== | === [[:Category:Foods and beverages|Foods and beverages]] === | ||
* [[Rassilon's Red]] is Gallifrey's finest vintage. The Sixth Doctor and Eighth Doctor drink several goblets of it. | * [[Rassilon's Red]] is Gallifrey's finest vintage. The Sixth Doctor and Eighth Doctor drink several goblets of it. | ||
* The [[Fourth Doctor]] and [[Romana II|Romana]] drink [[Alcohol|red wine]]. | * The [[Fourth Doctor]] and [[Romana II|Romana]] drink [[Alcohol|red wine]]. | ||
===[[:Category:Gallifreyan culture|Gallifreyan culture]]=== | === [[:Category:Gallifreyan culture|Gallifreyan culture]] === | ||
* [[Shobogan]]s speak highly of the Doctor. | * [[Shobogan]]s speak highly of the Doctor. | ||
* The [[Eye of Harmony]] in the Doctor's TARDIS is a symbolic manifestation. | * The [[Eye of Harmony]] in the Doctor's TARDIS is a symbolic manifestation. | ||
===[[:Category:Individuals|Individuals]]=== | === [[:Category:Individuals|Individuals]] === | ||
*[[Olive Hawthorne]] may have latent [[Telekinesis|telekinetic]] abilities. | * [[Olive Hawthorne]] may have latent [[Telekinesis|telekinetic]] abilities. | ||
*The Eighth Doctor meets the Brigadier. | * The Eighth Doctor meets the Brigadier. | ||
===[[:Category:Individual Time Lords|Individual Time Lords]]=== | === [[:Category:Individual Time Lords|Individual Time Lords]] === | ||
* [[Flavia]] is president. | * [[Flavia]] is president. | ||
*The Eighth Doctor loses his memory from a trap left by the Master. | * The Eighth Doctor loses his memory from a trap left by the Master. | ||
===[[:Category:Locations|Locations]]=== | === [[:Category:Locations|Locations]] === | ||
*The Master left [[The Master's TARDIS|his TARDIS]] in [[Devil's End]]. He retrieves it following his escape from Fortress Island. | * The Master left [[The Master's TARDIS|his TARDIS]] in [[Devil's End]]. He retrieves it following his escape from Fortress Island. | ||
===[[:Category:Species|Species]]=== | === [[:Category:Species|Species]] === | ||
* [[Drashig]]s, [[Sontaran]]s and the [[Raston Warrior Robot]] are [[time scoop]]ed in order to launch an attack on the [[Fifth Doctor]] and the [[Eighth Doctor]]. | * [[Drashig]]s, [[Sontaran]]s and the [[Raston Warrior Robot]] are [[time scoop]]ed in order to launch an attack on the [[Fifth Doctor]] and the [[Eighth Doctor]]. | ||
* [[Deathworm]]s were tamed by the [[Morg]]. [[The Master]] experimented on them for his own purposes. | * [[Deathworm]]s were tamed by the [[Morg]]. [[The Master]] experimented on them for his own purposes. | ||
===[[:Category:Technology|Technology]]=== | === [[:Category:Technology|Technology]] === | ||
* The [[Raston Warrior Robot]] feeds on atomic [[radiation]] in the [[atmosphere]]. It can be confused by two similar [[brain]] wave patterns combined with the principle of [[Buridan's ass]]. | * The [[Raston Warrior Robot]] feeds on atomic [[radiation]] in the [[atmosphere]]. It can be confused by two similar [[brain]] wave patterns combined with the principle of [[Buridan's ass]]. | ||
*The Master uses his [[Tissue Compression Eliminator]]. | * The Master uses his [[Tissue Compression Eliminator]]. | ||
==Notes== | == Notes == | ||
*The title of chapter eleven, ''The Vampire Mutation'', was a working title for ''[[State of Decay]]''. | * The title of chapter eleven, ''The Vampire Mutation'', was a working title for ''[[State of Decay]]''. | ||
* There are several discontinuities within The Eight Doctors, owing perhaps to Dicks's tendency to insert continuity links everywhere. | * There are several discontinuities within The Eight Doctors, owing perhaps to Dicks's tendency to insert continuity links everywhere. | ||
* Flavia is president. However according to continuity so far, [[Romana II|Romana]] is President (Dicks' own novel [[NA]]: ''[[Blood Harvest]]'' established it). | * Flavia is president. However according to continuity so far, [[Romana II|Romana]] is President (Dicks' own novel [[NA]]: ''[[Blood Harvest]]'' established it). | ||
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:* Borusa testifies in a future where he's still locked in the [[Dark Tower]]. | :* Borusa testifies in a future where he's still locked in the [[Dark Tower]]. | ||
*It has long been acknowledged by ''some'' fans (according to the [http://drwhoguide.com/who.htm Doctor Who Reference Guide]) that the Eighth Doctor audio dramas and comic strips are set in the gap between ''The Eight Doctors'' and ''[[Vampire Science]]''. | * It has long been acknowledged by ''some'' fans (according to the [http://drwhoguide.com/who.htm Doctor Who Reference Guide]) that the Eighth Doctor audio dramas and comic strips are set in the gap between ''The Eight Doctors'' and ''[[Vampire Science]]''. | ||
== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
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* The Master retrieves his TARDIS from where he hid it in [[PDA]]: ''[[The Face of the Enemy]]''. | * The Master retrieves his TARDIS from where he hid it in [[PDA]]: ''[[The Face of the Enemy]]''. | ||
*[[AG]]: ''[[Bounty (audio story)|Bounty]]'' follows on directly from this story. | * [[AG]]: ''[[Bounty (audio story)|Bounty]]'' follows on directly from this story. | ||
*While pondering the Doctor's interaction with his other selves, Flavia mentions the events of [[DW]]: ''[[The Three Doctors]]'', ''[[The Five Doctors]]'', and ''[[The Two Doctors]]'' as other events where multiple incarnations were present. | * While pondering the Doctor's interaction with his other selves, Flavia mentions the events of [[DW]]: ''[[The Three Doctors]]'', ''[[The Five Doctors]]'', and ''[[The Two Doctors]]'' as other events where multiple incarnations were present. | ||
*The Eighth Doctor would later meet the Fifth, Sixth and Seventh Doctors again in [[BFA]]: ''[[The Four Doctors]]''. | * The Eighth Doctor would later meet the Fifth, Sixth and Seventh Doctors again in [[BFA]]: ''[[The Four Doctors]]''. | ||
==Timeline== | == Timeline == | ||
===For the [[First Doctor - Timeline|First Doctor]]=== | === For the [[First Doctor - Timeline|First Doctor]] === | ||
*This story occurs during Episode 3 of [[DW]]: ''[[An Unearthly Child]]'' | * This story occurs during Episode 3 of [[DW]]: ''[[An Unearthly Child]]'' | ||
===For the [[Second Doctor - Timeline|Second Doctor]]=== | === For the [[Second Doctor - Timeline|Second Doctor]] === | ||
*This story occurs during Episode 9 of [[DW]]: ''[[The War Games]]'' | * This story occurs during Episode 9 of [[DW]]: ''[[The War Games]]'' | ||
===For the [[Third Doctor - Timeline|Third Doctor]]=== | === For the [[Third Doctor - Timeline|Third Doctor]] === | ||
*This story occurs after [[DW]]: ''[[The Sea Devils]]'' | * This story occurs after [[DW]]: ''[[The Sea Devils]]'' | ||
*This story occurs before [[DWY]]: ''[[Under Pressure]]'' | * This story occurs before [[DWY]]: ''[[Under Pressure]]'' | ||
===For the [[Fourth Doctor - Timeline|Fourth Doctor]]=== | === For the [[Fourth Doctor - Timeline|Fourth Doctor]] === | ||
*This story occurs after [[DW]]: ''[[State of Decay]]'' | * This story occurs after [[DW]]: ''[[State of Decay]]'' | ||
*This story occurs before [[DWM]]: ''[[Pathfinders]]'' | * This story occurs before [[DWM]]: ''[[Pathfinders]]'' | ||
===For the [[Fifth Doctor - Timeline|Fifth Doctor]]=== | === For the [[Fifth Doctor - Timeline|Fifth Doctor]] === | ||
*This story occurs after [[DW]]: ''[[The Five Doctors]]'' | * This story occurs after [[DW]]: ''[[The Five Doctors]]'' | ||
*This story occurs before [http://tardis.wikia.com/wiki/VG VG]: ''[http://tardis.wikia.com/wiki/Destiny_of_the_Doctors Destiny of the Doctors]'' | * This story occurs before [http://tardis.wikia.com/wiki/VG VG]: ''[http://tardis.wikia.com/wiki/Destiny_of_the_Doctors Destiny of the Doctors]'' | ||
===For the [[Sixth Doctor - Timeline|Sixth Doctor]]=== | === For the [[Sixth Doctor - Timeline|Sixth Doctor]] === | ||
*This story occurs during episode 1 of [[DW]]: ''[[The Ultimate Foe]]'' | * This story occurs during episode 1 of [[DW]]: ''[[The Ultimate Foe]]'' | ||
===For the [[Seventh Doctor - Timeline|Seventh Doctor]]=== | === For the [[Seventh Doctor - Timeline|Seventh Doctor]] === | ||
*This story occurs after [[PDA]]: ''[[Bullet Time]]'' | * This story occurs after [[PDA]]: ''[[Bullet Time]]'' | ||
*This story occurs before [[NA]]: ''[[The Room With No Doors]]'' (when the Doctor returns to Chris) | * This story occurs before [[NA]]: ''[[The Room With No Doors]]'' (when the Doctor returns to Chris) | ||
===For the [[Eighth Doctor - Timeline|Eighth Doctor]]=== | === For the [[Eighth Doctor - Timeline|Eighth Doctor]] === | ||
*This story occurs after [[DW]]: ''[[Doctor Who (1996)|Doctor Who]]'' | * This story occurs after [[DW]]: ''[[Doctor Who (1996)|Doctor Who]]'' | ||
*This story occurs before [[AG]]: [[Bounty (audio story)|''Bounty'']] | * This story occurs before [[AG]]: [[Bounty (audio story)|''Bounty'']] | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
*{{dwrefguide|whobbc01.htm|The Eight Doctors}} | * {{dwrefguide|whobbc01.htm|The Eight Doctors}} | ||
*{{whoniverse|ED01.php|The Eight Doctors}} | * {{whoniverse|ED01.php|The Eight Doctors}} | ||
{{Master stories}} | {{Master stories}} | ||
