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The Highest Science was the fifth serial of Season 30 of Doctor Who. It was written by Gareth Roberts, directed by Kevin Davies and starred Richard Griffiths as the Eighth Doctor & Lisa Bowerman as Bernice Summerfield.

Synopsis[]

Sakkrat - Many legends speak of this world, home of an ancient empire destroyed by its own greatest achievement: the Highest Science, the pinnacle of technological discovery.

When the TARDIS alerts the Doctor and Bernice to the presence of an enormous temporal fluctuation on a large, green, unremarkable planet, they are not to know of any connection with the legend.

But the connection is there, and it will lead them into conflict with the monstrous Chelonians, with their contempt for human parasites; into adventure with a group of youngsters whose musical taste has suddenly become dangerously significant; and will force them to face Sheldukher, the most wanted criminal in the galaxy.

Plot[]

To be added.

Cast[]

  • The Doctor - Richard Griffiths
  • Bernice Summerfield - Lisa Bowerman
  • General Fakrid - To be added.
  • Sheldukher - To be added.
  • Cell - To be added.
  • Gustaf Urnst - To be added.
  • Jinkwa - To be added.
  • Klift - To be added.
  • Jab Molassi - To be added.
  • Ozaran - To be added.
  • Marjorie Postine - To be added.
  • Rodomonte - To be added.
  • Rosheen - To be added.
  • Sendei - To be added.
  • Hazel - To be added.
  • Vanessa - To be added.
  • Witcher - To be added.
  • Jobez - To be added.
  • Ostryn - To be added.
  • Construct One - To be added.
  • Construct Two - To be added.
  • Environments Officer - To be added.
  • Linta - To be added.
  • Izta - To be added.
  • Nefril - To be added.
  • Mr Peploe - To be added.

Crew[]

To be added.

Worldbuilding[]

Astronomical objects[]

  • The planet Vaagon was an isolated Earth colony settled in 5665.

Location[]

  • The Doctor ran Taunton for two weeks in the 18th century.
  • The fourth zone is an area of the galaxy.

People from the real world[]

  • Bernice wants to meet Virginia Woolf.

Books[]

  • The Everywoman Guide to Hassle Free Space Travel is mentioned.

Foods and beverages[]

  • Bernice drinks Bubbleshake, an oral appetite suppressant containing Fabi weed extract.
  • During Bernice's era there was ration-card chocolate.
  • Bernice drinks a cocktail called Kronka.

Sports[]

  • Bernice knows some aikido.

Theories and concepts[]

  • The Fortean Flickers are metaphysical phenomenon associated with random events.

Newspapers[]

  • The Daily Mail reported that a shower of sardines fell on Shrewsbury.

Species[]

  • The Draconians have legends that mention the Highest Science. The Eternals are aware of these legends.

Notes[]

To be added.

Continuity[]

To be added.

Home video and audio releases[]

VHS[]

  • This story was first released on VHS.

DVD[]

  • This story along with the other stories in Season 30 were released as Doctor Who: The Complete Thirtieth Season in 2001.

Blu-ray[]

  • This story along with the other stories in Season 30 were upscaled in 1080i50 high definition and were released as Doctor Who: The Collection - Season 30 in the UK.
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