Doctor Who: The Newbies Guide
Telos Novella
Released: August 2002
Author: Keith Topping
Editor: David J Howe
ISBN: 1 903 88908 1 1 903 88909 X
Season: Season 14
Other Guides to this Story
Ghost Ship
This is the fourth Doctor Who novella published by Telos
Where does this fit?
This happens shortly after The Deadly Assassin (Classic Series Season 14).
Story Arcs
This is a standalone story.
The characters listed below are the series regulars, important recurring characters, and real life historical characters. If a character's appearance is a major spoiler, then their details will be hidden in spoiler tags. In general, recurring characters are not listed here on their first appearance unless they become a series regular during the story, or they are a real life historical character.
Doctor
The fourth Doctor is tall, has curly brown hair, a distinctive smile, a floppy hat, and a ridiculously long scarf. He comes across as otherworldly and bohemian
Companion(s)
None.
Recurring and Historical Characters
None.
The following stories and other resources are not necessary in order to follow the plot (we've summed up the essential bits for you). But being familiar with them will probably enhance your enjoyment of this story.
Recommended Viewing
In The Deadly Assassin (Classic Series Season 14), the Doctor defeated his old enemy the Master, who plotted to install a puppet President on their homeworld of Gallifrey. However, he was unable to prevent the Master from killing the President of Gallifrey or the Master's ally Chancellor Goth.
Recommended Reading
None.
Recommended Listening
None.
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