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Doctor Who: The Smugglers
- 1st Doctor Novelisation
- Narrated by: Anneke Wills
- Length: 3 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Science Fiction
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Summary
Anneke Wills reads this exciting novelisation of a classic First Doctor TV adventure set in Cornwall.
On the 17th Century Cornish coast, villainous pirates roam the seas searching for treasure, while the townspeople have turned to smuggling, wheeling and dealing in contraband.
The TARDIS materialises in this wild and remote place and the Doctor and his new companions, Ben and Polly, find themselves caught up in the dubious activities of the locals.
When the Doctor is unwittingly given a clue to the whereabouts of the treasure, the pirates are determined to extract the information - whatever the cost....
Anneke Wills, who played Polly in the BBC TV series, reads Terrance Dicks's complete and unabridged novelisation of a 1966 TV serial by Brian Hayles, first published by Target Books in 1988.
Critic reviews
"This range of classic Target audiobooks continues to go from strength to strength...." (Doctor Who Magazine)
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- Stuart Reid
- 29-10-21
A lost classic comes back to life
An excellent reading of a highly enjoyable story. Highly recommended!
A lost classic is beautifully brought back to life.
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- phillip
- 07-08-20
By Hook or Crook
Enjoyable historical yarn that has vibes of old tv swash buckling matinee movies. Read wonderfully by the them tv companion 10/10
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- Jennifer Baratta She/Her
- 24-08-20
For fellow Whovians
This story takes place after Susan leaves but still with the first Doctor. Anneke Willis is an outstanding narrator.