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Doctor Who and the Invasion from Space
- First Doctor Story
- Narrated by: Peter Purves
- Length: 2 hrs and 2 mins
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Publisher's summary
Peter Purves reads two vintage stories, first published in the 1960s, featuring the First Doctor.
First published as an illustrated book in the 1960s and now a collector’s item, Doctor Who and the Invasion from Space sees the Doctor land in the futuristic world of The One. Along with the Mortimer family, whom he rescued from the Great Fire of London, he finds himself recruited to lead a galactic invasion from Andromeda - with the TARDIS instrumental in the plan!
In Ten Fathom Pirates, a story from The Doctor Who Annual 1967, the Doctor encounters underwater raiders on a distant planet. Forced to accompany them on a mission to find parts for the TARDIS, he must use all his wits and ingenuity if he is ever to escape their company.
Peter Purves, who played the First Doctor’s companion Steven Taylor in the BBC TV series, reads two stories brimming with the charm and naivety of a bygone age.
World Distributors' Doctor Who Annuals were originally published from 1965 to 1986, a highlight of the year for fans of the programme, featuring text stories and comic strips based on the TV series.
Stories taken from Doctor Who and the Invasion from Space and The Doctor Who Annual 1967, first published in 1966 by World Distributors Ltd. Text © BBC 1966.
Readings produced by Neil Gardner
Sound design by David Darlington
TARDIS sound effect composed by Brian Hodgson
Executive Producer: Michael Stevens
(P) & © 2018 BBC Worldwide Ltd t/as BBC Studios
Text © BBC 1966
Cover images © BBC Studios 2018
Cover design by Minty Design
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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- k93
- 02-02-23
Love these vintage stories!
I'm really enjoying these vintage releases from the BBC, when Doctor Who wasn't yet *quite* The Doctor as we know them today - but you can hear the beginnings in these stories. The Invasion from Space is a wonderfully imaginative and unique story, with captivating visual imagery. (It would be amazing if remade into a TV story with modern special effects!) The second story seems a bit generic - could have done with a lot more fleshing out - but was an enjoyable listen nevertheless. Peter Purves is a fantastic narrator for these stories! Very enjoyable overall.
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