James Cook

James Cook was the captain of the Endeavour in 1770, during which time he met the First Doctor and Ian Chesterton, who unintentionally joined him on his voyage to New Zealand and Australia. (AUDIO: The Transit of Venus)

He was killed by a member of a Hawaiian tribe in 1779. (PROSE: The Adventuress of Henrietta Street)

Barbara Wright was inspired as a child by a book she had on Captain Cook. According to Barbara herself, her interest in history stemmed from there. (AUDIO: An Unearthly Woman)