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The Doctor
The Fifth Doctor
Portrayed by Peter Davison
Tenure 1981–1984
First appearance Logopolis (Part 4)
Last appearance The Caves of Androzani (regular)
Time Crash (charity special)
Number of series 3
Appearances 20 stories (69 episodes)
Companions on television:
Adric
Nyssa
Tegan Jovanka
Vislor Turlough
Kamelion
Peri Brown
in spin-offs:
Sir Justin
Gus
Erimem
Robert McIntosh
Chronology
Preceding Fourth Doctor (Tom Baker)
Succeeding Sixth Doctor (Colin Baker)
Series Seasons 19 to 21

The Fifth Doctor is the name given to the fifth incarnation of the fictional character known as the Doctor seen on screen in the long-running BBC television science-fiction series Doctor Who. The Doctor is the central character in the long-running BBC television science-fiction series Doctor Who, and also features in Peter Davison (born Peter Moffett 13 April 1951 is an English Actor, best known for his roles as Tristan Farnon in the television version of Year 1981 ( MCMLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) Logopolis is a serial in the British Science fiction television series Doctor Who, which was first broadcast in four weekly The Caves of Androzani is a serial in the British Science fiction television series Doctor Who, which was first broadcast "Time Crash" is a mini-episode of the British Science fiction television series Doctor Who. Adric is a Fictional character played by Matthew Waterhouse in the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who Tegan Jovanka is a fictional character played by Janet Fielding in the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who Vislor Turlough (also spelled Vizlor Turlough) or simply Turlough was a fictional character played by Mark Strickson in the long-running British Kamelion is a Fictional character from the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who. Peri Brown, full name Perpugilliam Brown, is a fictional character played by Nicola Bryant in the long-running British science fiction television This is a list of fictional characters who were companions of the Doctor, in various spin-off media based on the long-running British science fiction This is a list of fictional characters who were companions of the Doctor, in various spin-off media based on the long-running British science fiction Erimemushinteperem, or simply Erimem, is a fictional character played by Caroline Morris in a series of audio plays produced by Big Finish Productions based This is a list of fictional characters who were companions of the Doctor, in various spin-off media based on the long-running British science fiction The Fourth Doctor is the name given to the fourth incarnation of the Fictional character known as the Doctor seen on screen in the long-running Thomas Stewart "Tom" Baker (born 20 January 1934 is an English Actor. The Sixth Doctor is the name given to the sixth incarnation of the Fictional character known as the Doctor, seen on screen in the long-running Colin Baker (born London, 8 June 1943 is an English Actor who is best known for playing the sixth incarnation of the Doctor This is a list of Doctor Who television serials and episodes. The Doctor is the central character in the long-running BBC television science-fiction series Doctor Who, and also features in The Doctor is the central character in the long-running BBC television science-fiction series Doctor Who, and also features in Science fiction first appeared on Television during the Golden age of science fiction, first in Britain (UK and then in the United States Doctor Who is a British science fiction television programme produced by the BBC. He was portrayed by actor Peter Davison. Peter Davison (born Peter Moffett 13 April 1951 is an English Actor, best known for his roles as Tristan Farnon in the television version of

Contents

Overview

After the famous and popular Fourth Doctor (as played by Tom Baker), the decision was taken for the next Doctor to be played by someone who presented something of a physical contrast to Baker and by an actor who was already firmly established in the British public's mind. The Fourth Doctor is the name given to the fourth incarnation of the Fictional character known as the Doctor seen on screen in the long-running Thomas Stewart "Tom" Baker (born 20 January 1934 is an English Actor. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Peter Davison was chosen, due in no small part to his popular and critically acclaimed role as Tristan Farnon in All Creatures Great and Small, a BBC series based on the books of James Herriot. James Herriot is the Pen name of James Alfred Wight OBE, also known as Alf Wight (3 October 1916 &ndash

The Fifth Doctor's era was notable for a "back to basics" attitude, in which "silly" humour (and, to an extent, horror) was kept to a minimum, and more scientific accuracy was encouraged by the producer, John Nathan-Turner. John Nathan-Turner (born Jonathan Turner; August 12, 1947 &ndash May 1, 2002) was the ninth producer of the long-running It was also notable for the reintroduction of many of the Time Lord's enemies; such as the Master, Cybermen, Omega (a founding-father of Gallifrey), the Black and White Guardians, the Sea Devils, and the Silurians. The Time Lords are a fictional race and civilization in the British Science fiction television series Doctor Who, of which the series' The Master is a recurring character in the British Science fiction television series Doctor Who. The Cybermen are a Fictional race of Cyborgs who are amongst the most persistent enemies of the Doctor in the British Science fiction television Omega is a Fictional character from the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who. Gallifrey is a fictional planet in the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who and is the homeworld The Black Guardian is a character in the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who. The White Guardian is a character in the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who. The Sea Devils are a Fictional race of amphibious Reptile -like beings in the long-running British Science fiction television series The name Silurians refers to a fictional race of Reptile -like beings in the long-running British Science fiction television series

Biography

The Fourth Doctor's regeneration into the Fifth was a problematic one, and nearly failed, with the Doctor briefly taking on personality aspects from his four previous incarnations. The Fourth Doctor is the name given to the fourth incarnation of the Fictional character known as the Doctor seen on screen in the long-running After recovering in the fictional city Castrovalva, he continued his travels with Tegan Jovanka, Nyssa of Traken and Adric. Castrovalva is a serial in the British Science fiction television series Doctor Who, which was first broadcast in four Tegan Jovanka is a fictional character played by Janet Fielding in the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who Adric is a Fictional character played by Matthew Waterhouse in the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who After trips to the future and the past encountering villains such as Monarch and the Mara, the Fifth Doctor was confronted with tragedy when Adric died trying to stop a space freighter from crashing into prehistoric Earth (Earthshock). This is a list of villains from the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who. Earthshock is a serial in the British Science fiction television series Doctor Who, which was first broadcast in four twice-weekly

When the Doctor met a new companion, an alien boy stranded on Earth by the name of Vislor Turlough, he did not know that Turlough had been commissioned by the Black Guardian to kill him. History of the Doctor Who companion When Doctor Who was created the dramatic structure of the programme's cast was rather different from the hero-and-sidekick Vislor Turlough (also spelled Vizlor Turlough) or simply Turlough was a fictional character played by Mark Strickson in the long-running British The Black Guardian is a character in the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who. Soon after, Nyssa left to help cure Lazar's Disease on the space station Terminus. Terminus is a serial in the British Science fiction television series Doctor Who, which was originally broadcast in four After meeting the entities known as Eternals racing in yacht-like spacecraft for the prize of "Enlightenment", Turlough broke free from the Black Guardian's influence, and continued to travel with the Doctor and Tegan. Enlightenment is a serial in the British Science fiction television series Doctor Who, which was originally broadcast in The Doctor met three of his previous incarnations when they were summoned to the Death Zone on Gallifrey by President Borusa, who was attempting to gain Rassilon's secret of immortality. Borusa is a Fictional character in the British Science fiction television series Doctor Who. Rassilon is a Fictional character in the British science fiction television series Doctor Who.

After further adventures in which the Doctor re-encountered old foes including the Silurians and the Sea Devils both Tegan and Turlough left the TARDIS. The name Silurians refers to a fictional race of Reptile -like beings in the long-running British Science fiction television series The Sea Devils are a Fictional race of amphibious Reptile -like beings in the long-running British Science fiction television series Tegan would find the death and violence they encountered on their travels too much to bear (Resurrection of the Daleks), and Turlough returned to his home planet of Trion. Resurrection of the Daleks is a serial in the British Science fiction television series Doctor Who, which was first broadcast

Ultimately, the Fifth Doctor and his last companion Peri Brown were exposed to the drug spectrox in its deadly toxic raw form on Androzani Minor. Peri Brown, full name Perpugilliam Brown, is a fictional character played by Nicola Bryant in the long-running British science fiction television This is a list of planets fictional or otherwise that are mentioned in the British Science fiction Television series Doctor Who and its spinoff With only one dose of the antidote available, he nobly sacrificed his own existence to save Peri, regenerating into the Sixth Doctor having expressed doubt (for the first time) that regeneration might not be possible. The Sixth Doctor is the name given to the sixth incarnation of the Fictional character known as the Doctor, seen on screen in the long-running

A sketch of the Fifth Doctor is seen in John Smith's book in the new series episode "Human Nature". The Tenth Doctor is the name given to the tenth incarnation of the Fictional character known as the Doctor seen on screen in the long-running "Human Nature" is the eighth episode of Series 3 of the revived British Science fiction television series Doctor Who

The Fifth Doctor meets the Tenth Doctor.
The Fifth Doctor meets the Tenth Doctor. The Tenth Doctor is the name given to the tenth incarnation of the Fictional character known as the Doctor seen on screen in the long-running

Somewhere in his life (perhaps set after the events of Snakedance) he crashed his TARDIS into the TARDIS of the Tenth Doctor and consequently nearly opened a "Belgium sized" black hole because of the paradox caused. Snakedance is a serial in the British Science fiction television series Doctor Who, which was first broadcast in four twice-weekly The TARDIS ( T ime A nd R elative D imension(s I n S pace is a time machine and Spacecraft in the The Tenth Doctor is the name given to the tenth incarnation of the Fictional character known as the Doctor seen on screen in the long-running However the Tenth Doctor, remembering the event, knew how to stop it because he recalled watching himself correct the mistake when he was the Fifth Doctor. (Time Crash)

Personality

The Fifth Doctor was far more vulnerable, sensitive and reserved than his previous incarnations, and would often react to situations rather than initiate them. "Time Crash" is a mini-episode of the British Science fiction television series Doctor Who. Unlike his more authoritative predecessors, he would treat his young companions as parts of a team, and would often willingly participate in situations under the leadership of someone else who had the strong command presence that he apparently lacked. However, the Fifth Doctor's boyish appearance, nervous energy and charm all hid the fact that he was a Time Lord of great age, compassion and experience. The Time Lords are a fictional race and civilization in the British Science fiction television series Doctor Who, of which the series'

This Doctor greatly abhorred violence and would often hesitate about taking matters into his own hands. For the first time indecision weighed seriously on the character, and it had its consequences. But this Doctor was also one of the most courageous of his incarnations. It was perhaps the awful realisation that his very existence begat violence, and the weight of companion Adric's death on his conscience, that led him to sacrifice his own existence to save his last companion, Peri. Adric is a Fictional character played by Matthew Waterhouse in the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who

The Fifth Doctor was the last to use the original sonic screwdriver, which was destroyed during The Visitation, although the Seventh and subsequent Doctors were later seen using new versions of the tool. sonic screwdriver is a Fictional Tool in the British Science fiction television series Doctor Who. This article refers to the Doctor Who serial For the novel by Frank E In Time Crash, he declined to borrow the Tenth Doctor's sonic screwdriver, prompting the Tenth Doctor's sarcastic remark, "Oh no, of course, you mostly went hands free didn't you? It's like, 'Hey I'm the Doctor, I can save the universe using a kettle and some string. "Time Crash" is a mini-episode of the British Science fiction television series Doctor Who. '"

Appearance

The Fifth Doctor's chosen mode of dress was a variation of an Edwardian cricketer's uniform, and he was even seen to carry a cricket ball in one of his pockets (which saved his life in one adventure). Cricket is a bat-and-ball team Sport that originated in England and is now played in more than 100 countries Cricket is a bat-and-ball team Sport that originated in England and is now played in more than 100 countries He wore a cream-coloured frock coat, striped trousers, plimsoll shoes and occasionally a pair of spectacles. A plimsoll shoe or simply plimsoll is a type of Athletic shoe with a canvas Glasses, also called eyeglasses or spectacles, are frames bearing lenses worn in front of the Eyes normally for vision correction, The Tenth Doctor, who inherited various traits from this incarnation such as spectacle use, revealed in Time Crash that the spectacles weren't actually needed to aid the Doctor's eyesight but were just for show to make him look clever (perhaps to counter his youthful appearance). The Tenth Doctor is the name given to the tenth incarnation of the Fictional character known as the Doctor seen on screen in the long-running "Time Crash" is a mini-episode of the British Science fiction television series Doctor Who. The Fifth Doctor's costume also retained red question marks embroidered onto the collar which producer John Nather-Turner added to the Fourth Doctor's costume in 1980. The Fourth Doctor is the name given to the fourth incarnation of the Fictional character known as the Doctor seen on screen in the long-running The Fifth Doctor also displayed an unusually acute sense of taste in Planet of Fire, also inherited by the Tenth Doctor. Planet of Fire is a serial in the British science fiction television series Doctor Who, which was first broadcast in four

On his lapel, this Doctor wore a celery stalk. He claimed in The Caves of Androzani that the celery would turn purple in the presence of certain gases in the "Praxis" range to which he was allergic, although this allergy was not mentioned by any incarnations before or since. The Caves of Androzani is a serial in the British Science fiction television series Doctor Who, which was first broadcast He said that if that happened, he would then eat the celery (explaining, "If nothing else, I'm sure it's good for my teeth"). In the same story, while attempting to revive a feverish Peri from Spectrox Toxemia, he had noted that celery was an "excellent restorative from where I come from", but that the human olfactory system was "comparatively feeble. " The Tenth Doctor repeatedly poked fun at the celery in Time Crash, describing it as a "decorative vegetable".

Peter Davison stated in an interview on the DVD of Castrovalva that he thought the clothes he wore were far too "designed" and that he would have still kept them, but wanted to add some individual flair to them, as other actors portraying the Doctor have done in the past. Castrovalva is a serial in the British Science fiction television series Doctor Who, which was first broadcast in four

Appearances

The Fifth Doctor was first seen on television in the last episode of Logopolis, broadcast on 21 March 1981. Logopolis is a serial in the British Science fiction television series Doctor Who, which was first broadcast in four weekly Events 630 - Byzantine emperor Heraclius restores the True Cross to Jerusalem. Year 1981 ( MCMLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Davison played the role through the 19th and 20th seasons of Doctor Who, including the 20th anniversary special The Five Doctors. The Five Doctors is a special feature-length episode of the British Science fiction television series Doctor Who, produced Patrick Troughton, who played the Second Doctor, advised Davison to stay in the role for three years, and acting on this advice Davison informed producer John Nathan-Turner that he would leave the role after the 21st season. Patrick George Troughton (25 March 1920 – 28 March 1987 was an English Actor most widely known in his role as the second incarnation of the The Second Doctor is the name given to the second incarnation of the Fictional character known as the Doctor seen on screen in the long-running John Nathan-Turner (born Jonathan Turner; August 12, 1947 &ndash May 1, 2002) was the ninth producer of the long-running In a break from recent tradition, Nathan-Turner decided to regenerate the Doctor in the season's penultimate story, in order to introduce the Sixth Doctor to audiences before the seasonal hiatus. The Sixth Doctor is the name given to the sixth incarnation of the Fictional character known as the Doctor, seen on screen in the long-running Davison's last regular appearance as the Fifth Doctor was in the last episode of The Caves of Androzani, broadcast on 16 March 1984. The Caves of Androzani is a serial in the British Science fiction television series Doctor Who, which was first broadcast Events 597 BC - Babylonians capture Jerusalem, replace Jehoiachin with Zedekiah as king Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar)

Davison returned to the role briefly in the 1993 charity special Dimensions in Time. Dimensions in Time is a charity special crossover between the British Science fiction television series Doctor Who and Beginning in 1999, he recorded a series of Doctor Who audio plays for Big Finish Productions. This article is about audio performance for other uses see Radio (disambiguation. Big Finish Productions is a British company that produces books and audio plays (released straight to Compact disc and In 2007, Davison, at age 56, appeared alongside Tenth Doctor David Tennant in a Doctor Who special for Children in Need, written by Steven Moffat titled "Time Crash". The Tenth Doctor is the name given to the tenth incarnation of the Fictional character known as the Doctor seen on screen in the long-running David Tennant (born David John McDonald; 18 April 1971 is a Scottish Actor. BBC Children in Need is an annual British charity appeal organised by the BBC. Steven Moffat (born 1961 in Paisley, Scotland) is a Scottish Comedy / Drama writer who has contributed to Television series "Time Crash" is a mini-episode of the British Science fiction television series Doctor Who. This was the first official time that a Doctor from the New Series met a Doctor from the original 26-year run. [1] This is the first "multi-Doctor" story in the New Series and the first televised one since The Two Doctors. The Two Doctors is a serial in the British Science fiction television series Doctor Who, which was first broadcast in three

The Fifth Doctor has also appeared in officially licensed novels, short stories and comics.

Non-television appearances

Short stories

Novels

Virgin Missing Adventures

Past Doctor Adventures

Eighth Doctor Adventures

Telos Doctor Who novellas

Comics

Doctor Who Magazine

Doctor Who Yearbook

Audio

References

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Eric Saward (pronounced SAY-ward was born in December 1944 and became a script writer and Script editor for the BBC resigning from the latter post on the TV programme The Virgin Missing Adventures (often referred to simply as MA s in fandom were a series of novels from Virgin Publishing based on the British science-fiction Goth Opera is an original Doctor Who novel published by Virgin Publishing in their Missing Adventures range of Doctor Paul Cornell (born July 18 1967) is a British writer best known for his work in television drama as well as Doctor Who fiction The Crystal Bucephalus is an original novel written by Craig Hinton and based on the long-running British science fiction television series Craig Paul Alexander Hinton ( May 7 1964 &ndash December 3 2006) was a British writer best known for his work on various spin-offs Lords of the Storm is an original novel written by David A McIntee and based on the long-running British science fiction television series David A McIntee is a British writer He has written many spin-off novels based on the BBC Science fiction Television series Doctor The Sands of Time is a Virgin Missing Adventures original novel written by Justin Richards based on the long-running British science fiction Justin Richards is a British writer He has written many spin off novels based on the BBC Science fiction Television series Doctor Cold Fusion is an original novel written by Lance Parkin and based on the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Lance Parkin is a British Author, best known for writing Fiction and reference books for Television series, in particular Doctor Who The Past Doctor Adventures (sometimes known by the abbreviation PDA or PDAs were a series of spin-off novels based on the long running BBC Science fiction The Ultimate Treasure is a BBC Books original novel written by Christopher Bulis and based on the long-running British science fiction television Christopher Bulis is a writer best known for his work on various Doctor Who spin-offs. Zeta Major is a BBC Books original novel written by Simon Messingham and based on the long-running British science fiction television Simon Messingham is a British science fiction writer who has written six Doctor Who novels and wrote and performed in the Cable television programmes Deep Blue is a BBC Books original novel written by Mark Morris and based on the long-running British science fiction television series Mark Morris (born in 1963 in Bolsover) is an author most well known for his series of horror novels although he has also written two novels based on the BBC Television Divided Loyalties is a BBC Books original novel written by Gary Russell and based on the long-running British science fiction television Gary Russell (born 18 September 1963) is a freelance Writer and former Child actor. Imperial Moon is a BBC Books original novel written by Christopher Bulis and based on the long-running British science fiction television The King of Terror is a BBC Books original novel written by Keith Topping and based on the long-running British science fiction television Keith Andrew Topping (born in Walker, Tyneside) is an author journalist and broadcaster most closely associated with his work relating to the BBC Television Superior Beings is a BBC Books original novel written by Nick Walters and based on the long-running British science fiction television Nick Walters is a British writer He has written many spin off novels based on the BBC Science fiction Television series Doctor Who Warmonger is a BBC Books original novel written by Terrance Dicks and based on the long-running British science fiction television Terrance Dicks (born 10 May 1935 in East Ham, Essex (now Greater London) is an English Writer, best known for Fear of the Dark is a BBC Books original novel written by Trevor Baxendale and based on the long-running British science fiction television Trevor Baxendale is a novelist who has penned several Doctor Who tie-in novels and audio dramas Empire of Death is a BBC Books original novel written by David Bishop and based on the long-running British science fiction television David Bishop is an award-winning screenwriter and author Born in New Zealand, he was a UK comics editor during the 1990s running such titles as the Judge Dredd The Eighth Doctor Adventures (sometimes abbreviated as EDA or referred to as the EDAs are a series of spin off novels based on the long running BBC Science fiction The Eight Doctors is a BBC Books original novel written by Terrance Dicks and based on the long-running British science fiction television Camera Obscura is a BBC Books original novel written by Lloyd Rose and based on the long-running British science fiction television The Telos Doctor Who novellas were a series of tie-in Novellas based on the long-running BBC Science fiction Television series Blood and Hope is an original novella written by Iain McLaughlin and based on the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who Magazine (abbreviated as DWM) is a Magazine devoted to the long-running British Science fiction television Sara Nathan (born 3 September, 1977) is an English Journalist and newspaper columnist "Dr Peter is back in the Tardis", The Sun, 2007-08-21. The Sun is a Tabloid daily newspaper published in the United Kingdom and Ireland with the highest circulation of any daily English-language Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1192 - Minamoto Yoritomo becomes Seii Tai Shōgun and the De facto ruler of Japan. Retrieved on 2007-08-22. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 392 - Arbogast has Eugenius elected Western Roman Emperor.  
Preceded by
Borusa		 Lord-President of Gallifrey
(Fifth Doctor)
about 30 seconds		 Succeeded by
Flavia

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