klotz@ihuxe.UUCP (Dave Klotzbach) (01/04/84)
Dr. Who(Tom Baker) had 4 lady companions, 3 left during his tenure. Who were they? When did they leave? Why did they leave? Hint: One got married! who and when.
argo@hou2a.UUCP (W.GARRETT) (01/05/84)
This one I can answer, although actually Tom Baker had more than 4 lady companions, even if you don't count Romana I and II as different companions (which I do, and I really don't care if you disagree.) Sarah Jane Smith - A carry over from Pertwee's time. She was a journalist and a feminist, although she didn't mind the doctor's help on the many occasions she got in trouble. She left before the doctor left to Gallifrey for The Deadly Assassin because he thought it too dangerous(as though Daleks aren't) Leela - Picked up after The Deadly Assassin, she was a savage, and much different from all past and current companions. She always wore the leather breaches and carried the dagger. She left to get married when Gallifrey was invaded, The Invasion of Time I believe the episode was. She married a Time Lord guard. Romana I - She was told to go with the doctor during the Time Key season. She had graduated top of her class, and was a general know-it-all and a pest (in my opinion). Romana II - Romana regenerated for no apparent reason for Destiny of the Daleks (maybe to stop being such a pest.) Now she was a knockout blond, who Baker married in real life. She was also now a "good budy" of the doctors, especially compared to what she was before. Nyssa - She was picked up on Trakken when her father the Prime Minister was taken over by the Master. I haven't seen too much of her, so I'll refrain from commenting on her character, which seemed rather whimpy in Keeper of Trakken. Tegan - I think she was forgotten in the question that I'm answering. She was picked up in Logopolis, and I believe she's still around. I haven't seen much of her either, but I gather she's not too well liked from some of the articles I've seen. I'd like to hear what other people think of the doctor's companions also. Specifically, which are your favorite companinions of the various doctors. If I get enough response over the mail I'll post my findings to the net. Also, did anyone get a videotape of The Five Doctors. I managed to miss it by a fantastic combination of bad luck. I would appreciate it if some one could lend me a copy. Lost in time and space, Andrew Garrett