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Doctor Who - The Wheel in Space

Pages
144
Published
1988
Language
English

Synopsis

When the TARDIS lands inside a rocket, the Doctor and Jamie find themselves on a giant space station, the Wheel in Space. They are quickly overwhelmed by its size and complexity, and the unsettling presence of a hostile Servo-Robot. As they investigate, the Doctor uncovers a sinister plot involving the deadly Cybermen. He must race against time to stop their evil plans and discover who on board can be trusted.

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About the author

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Terrance Dicks

Terrance Dicks is an English writer and former script editor, best known for his work in television and as the author of many popular children's books during the 1970s and 1980s. His best known association during his television career was with Doctor Who, working as a writer and - from 1968 to 1974 - the program's script editor. He also adapted many of the televised stories into novelisations for Target Books. Source: Wikipedia

Characters

Jamie McCrimmonProtagonist
The Doctor (Doctor Who)Protagonist

The travelling Time Lord at the centre of the series, who moves through time and space in the TARDIS and changes appearance on regenerating.

CybermenAntagonist
CybermatsAntagonist
All characters in Doctor Who - The Wheel in Space

Frequently asked questions

  • Is this book an adaptation of a Doctor Who television story?

    This novelization by Terrance Dicks is based on the 1968 Doctor Who television serial of the same name, which featured Patrick Troughton as the Second Doctor. It expands on the original script, offering additional internal monologues and descriptive passages.

  • Do I need to have seen the original TV serial to understand this book?

    No, the novel is written to be fully accessible as a standalone story, providing all necessary context for new readers. It functions as a complete narrative without requiring prior knowledge of the television episode.