The Happiness Patrol (novelisation)

Novelisation

 * This novelisation is based on the original television serial (TV):  The Happiness Patrol, written by Graeme Curry and shown from 2 November 1988.
 * The cover and information on the right are for the only Target edition. It featured the artwork of Alister Pearson.

Publisher's summary
''I would also like to take this opportunity to squash the persistent rumours about mysterious "disappearances" and emphasise that rural and urban areas are now enjoying a life of harmony and peace. I'm sure you're glad to hear this. And I'm happy you're glad.''

Helen A, ruler of colony Terra Alpha, is determined that happiness will prevail. And if any killjoys insist on being miserable, the fun guns of the Happiness Patrol will remove them; or they will vanish into the Kandy Kitchen, where the Kandy Man will deal with them.

When the Doctor and Ace spend a night in the dark streets of Terra Alpha they have to keep a smile on their faces - or else! - while making contact with the native Pipe People and trying to convince the colonists that they can have too much of a good thing - even sweets and happiness.

Deviations from televised story
To be added

Writing and publishing notes

 * There are no individually titled chapters for this book. It is simply broken up into fifteen chapters, each numbered sequentially.
 * Alister Pearson’s original cover design was much simplified in the final cover.
 * Back pages include full page adverts for Doctor Who Magazine and the Target range of Doctor Who Books 1963-1989

British publication history
One single paperback edition, priced £2.50 (UK), estimated print run: 25,000 copies.