Doctor Who and the Androids of Tara (novelisation)

Novelisation

 * This novelisation is based on the original television serial DW: The Androids of Tara, written by David Fisher and shown from 25 November 1978.
 * 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 editions with different covers).

Publisher's summary
On a peaceful rural planet, where the colourful pageantry of old Ruritania mingles with ultra-modern Android technology, the Fourth Doctor becomes a kingmaker in spite of himself.

In his search for another segment of the Key to Time, the Doctor matches wits and swords with the evil Count Grendel – aided, of course, by Romana and the invaluable K9.

THE ANDROIDS OF TARA is a novel in the Key to Time Sequence. Read THE RIBOS OPERATION and THE STONES OF BLOOD available now.

Coming soon:

THE POWER OF KROLL, THE ARMAGEDDON FACTOR.
 * Note: the "Coming soon" line is not on all printings.

Illustrations

 * None

Deviations from televised story
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Writing and publishing notes

 * First cover appearances of K9 and Romana I; for both this would only happen once more, with Romana appearing on the cover of Doctor Who and the Armageddon Factor and K9 appearing on the novelisation of A Girl's Best Friend.

Additional cover images
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British publication history
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First Publication:
 * Hardback
 * W.H. Allen & Co. Ltd. UK


 * Paperback
 * Target

Re-issues:

Editions published outside Britain
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