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Doctor Who: Rose

By: Russell T Davies
Narrated by: Camille Coduri
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Camille Coduri reads this brand new novelisation of the Ninth Doctor’s debut TV adventure. “Nice to meet you, Rose. Run for your life!”

In a lair somewhere beneath central London, a malevolent alien intelligence is plotting the end of humanity. Shop window dummies that can move – and kill – are taking up key positions, ready to strike.

Rose Tyler, an ordinary Londoner, is working her shift in a department store, unaware that this is the most important day of her life. She’s about to meet the only man who understands the true nature of the threat facing Earth, a stranger who will open her eyes to all the wonder and terror of the universe – a traveller in time and space known as the Doctor. This is the story that relaunched Doctor Who for the 21st Century, novelised by showrunner Russell T Davies from his original script. Running time: 4 hours 10 mins.

Novelisation copyright © Russell T Davies 2018
Original script copyright © Russell T Davies 2005

Cover illustration by Anthony Dry

BBC logo © BBC 1996
Doctor Who logo © BBC 2014

For BBC Worldwide:
Reading produced by Neil Gardner
Recorded at Ladbroke Audio Ltd
Sound design by David Darlington
Executive producer: Michael Stevens
TARDIS sound effect composed by Brian Hodgson

For BBC Books:
Editorial Director: Albert DePetrillo
Project Editor: Steve Cole
Cover design: Two Associates
Cover illustration: Anthony Dry

Doctor Who: Rose first published by BBC Books in 2018

©2018 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2018 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

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Brilliant!

The book itself was exactly what I expected: chock full of extra details which made me happy as a reader (listener?), but also gave new layers of meaning to the episode when I went back and watched it again after having ‘read’ this book. Because I am that kind of reader. And honestly, some of the details involved actually make the episode a lot more heartbreaking. Clive, my man, I am so, so sorry. Mickey, my dude…..I am so sorry.

If you’re looking for a gentle introduction into science fiction, or into the general Doctor Who franchise, I really would recommend this audiobook or the novel itself, which I will be acquiring when I have the space to do so. I thoroughly enjoyed the plot, the detail, and the denouement of the novel.

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Staggering.

A very brilliant, very Russell story !!! It’s everything you want and expands the universe. A must must must listen/read for any fan of modern who.

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  • Amazon Customer
  • 21-09-2018

Better then the Episode!!!!!!

Simply gorgeous! I only wish RTD could have filmed this version!! Nine is MY Doctor!

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  • Vail
  • 16-08-2018

Enjoyed

It was enjoyable to listen to. The reader was engaging. Gave a nice review of back history.

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  • Bad Wolf
  • 23-04-2020

Rose with additional context

Just a bit more context in the novelization when compared to the TV story. I’m a true believer that I love the character Rose bc her creator, Russell T Davies clearly did (and still does). A nod to the parallel world, a fateful New Year’s encounter and an oblivious Donna Noble are a few examples of why this is worthwhile to RTD loving Whovians. Also a great performance from Camille Coduri.

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  • KS
  • 23-04-2023

Loved it!

Excellent as always. I enjoyed how much more in depth the story went. The episode was good. It'll always be a favorite of mine, but the story rounded it out very nicely. Not only did I learn more about Rose and her mother, but I also got more info about side characters so that they weren't just random faces to later be forgotten.

And I absolutely loved Camille Coduri as the narrator. It's odd at first hearing Rose's mother as both the Doctor and Rose, but you get used to it. It just goes to show how good I find her that I can forget who she really plays and lose myself in the story.

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  • Anonymous User
  • 14-10-2022

Dr who fan

Listening to it being read, I was rewatching the episode in my mind - that's a good reader.

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  • J Robbins
  • 05-06-2022

perfunctory

Not bad but a little like listening to the episode with the viewing ompared audio turned on.

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  • Wendy Wade
  • 19-07-2019

Brilliant retelling

One of my favorites. The narrator is perfect. Recommended for all fans of Doctor Who.

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  • Daniel C.
  • 10-08-2021

addition of the Disgraceful chib’s era doctor who

brilliant retelling but think its abit disgraceful that they added the addison of Jodie in it and ruined the emersion for me. as in my head cannon the doctor died after Capaldi. over all story 5 stars but that addition takes it down to a 2 star sorry :/

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  • Anonymous User
  • 27-10-2018

doctor who rose

i love doctor who and rose is my favourite of all companions. loved this book

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  • 01-06-2018

At last 😁

superb to hear new series finally getting the Target novel treatment. True to original format, the story expands from what was televised making it more enjoyable imo. Looking forward to hearing more releases very soon. excellent 🤘

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  • Alfie Butler
  • 30-05-2018

Love it! Please do more of these books!

Can't wait for Day of the Doctor and Twice apon a time books!!!! Great story. I'm in love with these books. Thank you!!

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  • Amazon Customer
  • 25-05-2018

excellent

this is a terrific novel. rtd has expanded and added so much more than was in rhe original tv episode. highly recommended

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  • Serenity
  • 06-11-2022

Fun introduction into the target books

Great story as an introduction into the target books, this novelisation added so much to an already great story, including making Mickey Smith feel like a more warmer character and you can see why him and Rose together, there is also some trans representation which I appreciate so much.🏳️‍⚧️

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  • Another Shadow
  • 11-02-2022

I hope they do more of these

nice to get some back stories, and to see RTD included some references to the post Rose days. I grew up on James Blish star Trek episode adaptations, so this type of novelisation is exactly what I like. Camille is always a great narrator.

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  • Mrs K Johnson
  • 22-07-2020

Brilliant Story, Brilliant Narrator. Loved it

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The begining of the new era for Doctor Who and some of my favourite characters. Rose, Jackie, Ricky.
This story may have been played on the small screen as the first episode of the re-invented Doctor Who, but the audio book was still exciting.
Camille Coduri is a great narrator and brings the story to life. I loved it and was sad when it ended.

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  • EmJ
  • 02-05-2020

Good Listen having watched the episode

I have just watched the TV episode aswell and enjoyed all the extra detail contained within this audio book. It was nice that it was Jackie the TV character reading it. I felt like I could visualise the episode.

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