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|image= Mawdryn Undead novel.jpg |
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| − | |series= |
+ | |series=Publication Order |
|number= 82 (given to later editions) |
|number= 82 (given to later editions) |
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|doctor=Fifth Doctor |
|doctor=Fifth Doctor |
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|setting= [[Earth]], [[1983]] and [[June]] [[1977]] |
|setting= [[Earth]], [[1983]] and [[June]] [[1977]] |
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|writer= [[Peter Grimwade]] |
|writer= [[Peter Grimwade]] |
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| + | |read by= [[David Collings]] |
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|publisher= Target Books |
|publisher= Target Books |
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|publisher2= W.H. Allen |
|publisher2= W.H. Allen |
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|format= Hardcover and paperback editions; 8 chapters, 119 Pages |
|format= Hardcover and paperback editions; 8 chapters, 119 Pages |
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|isbn= ISBN 0-426-19393-8 |
|isbn= ISBN 0-426-19393-8 |
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| − | |prev= |
+ | |prev= The Five Doctors (novelisation) |
| − | |next= |
+ | |next= Kinda (novelisation) |
| + | |series2 = [[List of Doctor Who television stories|TV series order]] |
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| + | |prev2=Snakedance (novelisation) |
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| + | |next2=Terminus (novelisation) |
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== Publisher's summary == |
== Publisher's summary == |
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| − | === 1984 edition === |
+ | === 1984 Target Books edition === |
[[Fifth Doctor|The Doctor]]'s [[the Doctor's TARDIS|time-travelling machine]] is trapped in the flight-path of an alien spacecraft in orbit around the [[Earth]]. To avoid the fatal impact of a head-on collision the TARDIS resorts to the only escape possible and materialises onboard the on-coming liner. |
[[Fifth Doctor|The Doctor]]'s [[the Doctor's TARDIS|time-travelling machine]] is trapped in the flight-path of an alien spacecraft in orbit around the [[Earth]]. To avoid the fatal impact of a head-on collision the TARDIS resorts to the only escape possible and materialises onboard the on-coming liner. |
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| − | This solves the immediate problem, but a new difficulty arises- the TARDIS cannot get off the ship until a radio signal transmitting from Earth has been disconnected. |
+ | This solves the immediate problem, but a new difficulty arises - the TARDIS cannot get off the ship until a radio signal transmitting from Earth has been disconnected. |
The Doctor sets off in a [[Transmat]] Capsule, having programmed the TARDIS to enable [[Tegan Jovanka|Tegan]] and [[Nyssa]] to follow him once he has dealt with the interference. |
The Doctor sets off in a [[Transmat]] Capsule, having programmed the TARDIS to enable [[Tegan Jovanka|Tegan]] and [[Nyssa]] to follow him once he has dealt with the interference. |
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| − | Naturally enough, things don't go quite as |
+ | Naturally enough, things don't go quite as planned... |
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| + | === 1992 Target Books edition === |
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| + | '[[Vislor Turlough|THURLOUGH]] PICKED UP A BOULDER AND RAISED IT OVER THE UNSURSPECTING DOCTOR...' |
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| + | Thurlough hated it all: the routine, the discipline , the invented traditions and petty snobbery of a minor [[Brendon Public School|English public school]]. He hated Earth, and when the mysterious [[Black Guardian|Guardian]] offered him the chance to escape, he jumped at it. Naturally. All he had to do was to kill the Doctor. |
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| + | This is a novelization by [[Peter Grimwade]] of his own original story, first broadcast in [[1983 (releases)|1983]] and featuring [[Peter Davison]] in the role of the Doctor. ''Mawdryn Undead'' was also the first story to feature [[Alastair Lethbridge-Stewart|Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart]] since ''Terror of the Zygons'' ([[1975 (releases)|1975]]). |
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== Chapter titles == |
== Chapter titles == |
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* The Brigadier's decline is explored. |
* The Brigadier's decline is explored. |
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* Turlough feels contempt for his school. |
* Turlough feels contempt for his school. |
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| + | * The [[Headmaster]] is named as Mr. [[Sellick]] and the [[Matron (Mawdryn Undead)|Matron]] as Miss Cassidy. |
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| + | * The [[Black Guardian]] is more obviously controlling Turlough throughout the story than on screen, causing him to attack the Doctor with the rock. |
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| + | * The Brigadier sees Turlough stealing his car as a reason to bring back corporal punishment. |
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| + | * Turlough lets the Doctor know he has advanced technical knowledge as a way of tipping him off that something else is going on. |
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| + | * The Doctor's explanation of what Mawdryn's people want of him is clearer than the third episode cliffhanger makes it. |
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| + | * The Black Guardian criticising Turlough for not getting the 1977 Brigadier to the transmit as the Doctor instructed is left out. |
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| + | * The Doctor and Tegan's opening conversation about the [[Mara]], a holdover from the previous story, is omitted. |
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== Writing and publishing notes == |
== Writing and publishing notes == |
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* Early artworked covers were rejected for reasons relating to the use of the likeness of certain actors on covers without permission, approval and remuneration. |
* Early artworked covers were rejected for reasons relating to the use of the likeness of certain actors on covers without permission, approval and remuneration. |
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| − | * Featured quotation: |
+ | * Featured quotation: "You cannot know or dream just who I am! But every sea and every ocean and every sailor who sails across the world will know this ship, the terror of the godly: the 'Flying Dutchman' is my name!" {{w|Richard Wagner}} |
| − | * Dedication: |
+ | * Dedication: "For Keith Shand" |
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| + | == Additional cover images == |
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| + | <gallery position=center captionalign=center hideaddbutton="true" > |
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| + | File:MawdrynUndead1992.jpg|1992 edition.<br />Cover by [[Alister Pearson]] |
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| + | </gallery> |
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== British publication history == |
== British publication history == |
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First publication: |
First publication: |
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| − | * Hardback |
+ | * Hardback |
| − | : W.H. Allen & Co. Ltd. |
+ | : W.H. Allen & Co. Ltd. UK |
* Paperback |
* Paperback |
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: Target |
: Target |
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| + | == Audiobook == |
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| + | This Target Book was released on [[5 July (releases)|5 July]] [[2018 (releases)|2018]] complete and unabridged by [[BBC Audio]] and read by [[David Collings]]. |
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| + | The cover blurb and thumbnail illustrations were retained in the accompanying booklet with sleevenotes by [[David J. Howe]]. Music and sound effects by [[Simon Power]]. |
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| + | <gallery position=center captionalign=center hideaddbutton="true" > |
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| + | File:Mawdryn Undead audiobook.jpg|Audiobook cover |
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| + | </gallery> |
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== External links == |
== External links == |
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+ | * [http://www.personal.leeds.ac.uk/~ecl6nb/OnTarget/general/main.htm ''On Target'' a comprehensive guide to the Target novelisations by Tim Neal] |
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[[Category:Target novelisations]] |
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| + | [[Category:Stories set in 1977]] |
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| + | [[Category:Stories set in England]] |
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| + | [[Category:Regeneration novels]] |
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Revision as of 22:55, 3 September 2020
Mawdryn Undead was a novelisation based on the 1983 television serial Mawdryn Undead.
Publisher's summary
1984 Target Books edition
The Doctor's time-travelling machine is trapped in the flight-path of an alien spacecraft in orbit around the Earth. To avoid the fatal impact of a head-on collision the TARDIS resorts to the only escape possible and materialises onboard the on-coming liner.
This solves the immediate problem, but a new difficulty arises - the TARDIS cannot get off the ship until a radio signal transmitting from Earth has been disconnected.
The Doctor sets off in a Transmat Capsule, having programmed the TARDIS to enable Tegan and Nyssa to follow him once he has dealt with the interference.
Naturally enough, things don't go quite as planned...
1992 Target Books edition
'THURLOUGH PICKED UP A BOULDER AND RAISED IT OVER THE UNSURSPECTING DOCTOR...'
Thurlough hated it all: the routine, the discipline , the invented traditions and petty snobbery of a minor English public school. He hated Earth, and when the mysterious Guardian offered him the chance to escape, he jumped at it. Naturally. All he had to do was to kill the Doctor.
This is a novelization by Peter Grimwade of his own original story, first broadcast in 1983 and featuring Peter Davison in the role of the Doctor. Mawdryn Undead was also the first story to feature Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart since Terror of the Zygons (1975).
Chapter titles
- An Accidental Meeting
- A New Enemy
- An Old Friend
- The Alien in the TARDIS
- Return to the Ship
- Rising of the Undead
- Double Danger of the Brigadier
- All Present and Correct
Deviations from televised story
- The Brigadier's decline is explored.
- Turlough feels contempt for his school.
- The Headmaster is named as Mr. Sellick and the Matron as Miss Cassidy.
- The Black Guardian is more obviously controlling Turlough throughout the story than on screen, causing him to attack the Doctor with the rock.
- The Brigadier sees Turlough stealing his car as a reason to bring back corporal punishment.
- Turlough lets the Doctor know he has advanced technical knowledge as a way of tipping him off that something else is going on.
- The Doctor's explanation of what Mawdryn's people want of him is clearer than the third episode cliffhanger makes it.
- The Black Guardian criticising Turlough for not getting the 1977 Brigadier to the transmit as the Doctor instructed is left out.
- The Doctor and Tegan's opening conversation about the Mara, a holdover from the previous story, is omitted.
Writing and publishing notes
- Early artworked covers were rejected for reasons relating to the use of the likeness of certain actors on covers without permission, approval and remuneration.
- Featured quotation: "You cannot know or dream just who I am! But every sea and every ocean and every sailor who sails across the world will know this ship, the terror of the godly: the 'Flying Dutchman' is my name!" Richard Wagner
- Dedication: "For Keith Shand"
Additional cover images
1992 edition.
Cover by Alister Pearson
Cover by Alister Pearson
British publication history
First publication:
- Hardback
- W.H. Allen & Co. Ltd. UK
- Paperback
- Target
Audiobook
This Target Book was released on 5 July 2018 complete and unabridged by BBC Audio and read by David Collings.
The cover blurb and thumbnail illustrations were retained in the accompanying booklet with sleevenotes by David J. Howe. Music and sound effects by Simon Power.
Audiobook cover
