13 Weeks To 50: Human Nature
We're now into the top 20 of my 50th Anniversary countdown of aggregated poll results for Doctor Who Books, TV Serials & Audio Dramas, with number 13:
13. Human Nature
Doctor: 7th (Sylvester McCoy)
Companions: Benny (plus Wolesy)
Aliens: Aubertides
Synopsis:
In the small town of Farringham, the Doctor has become human and the TARDIS team finally seem to have found some peace. That is until the Aubertides come looking for the essence of a time lord. The world needs the Doctor, but will he want to come back?
Why is it so well loved?
1. At its heart this is a simple tale of two old teachers finding love again but having it ripped apart by war and duty.
2. It is a brilliantly exploration of the time period looking at imperalism, pacificism, women's liberation, racism, sexuality and the dream of an idyllic england that never was.
3. However, the book is truly about what it means to be the Doctor and what it means to be human.
Statistical Snippet
Paul Cornell manages a special distinction of being the only writer with a book (Human Nature), audio (Circular Time) and TV story (Human Nature\Family of Blood) in the top 50.
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13. Human Nature
Doctor: 7th (Sylvester McCoy)
Companions: Benny (plus Wolesy)
Aliens: Aubertides
Synopsis:
In the small town of Farringham, the Doctor has become human and the TARDIS team finally seem to have found some peace. That is until the Aubertides come looking for the essence of a time lord. The world needs the Doctor, but will he want to come back?
Why is it so well loved?
1. At its heart this is a simple tale of two old teachers finding love again but having it ripped apart by war and duty.
2. It is a brilliantly exploration of the time period looking at imperalism, pacificism, women's liberation, racism, sexuality and the dream of an idyllic england that never was.
3. However, the book is truly about what it means to be the Doctor and what it means to be human.
Statistical Snippet
Paul Cornell manages a special distinction of being the only writer with a book (Human Nature), audio (Circular Time) and TV story (Human Nature\Family of Blood) in the top 50.
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