The First Men in the Moon

 was a book written by H.G. Wells.

Tommy Morgan had read the book, so he was unfazed when he met the Eighth Doctor, who claimed to be an alien and was searching for another alien in 1928. (PROSE: Far from Home)

Behind the scenes

 * Nigel Planer voiced Professor Cavor in Big Finish Productions' adaptation of The First Men in the Moon.
 * Gethin Anthony voiced Bedford in Big Finish Productions' adaptation of The First Men in the Moon.
 * Alan Cox voiced Shapps, Bartoli and Selinites in Big Finish Productions' adaptation of The First Men in the Moon.