Over the past half-century Doctor Who has defined science fiction television. The women in the series - from orphans and heroic mothers to seductresses and clever teachers - flourish in their roles yet rarely surmount them. Covering all of the series - classic and new - this book examines the women archetypes in Doctor Who.

Table of Contents Acknowledgments Introduction Sweet Girls The Innocent: Susan and Friends Kid Power: Maria, Rani and Jorjie Loyal Assistant: Jo Grant The Disciple: Martha Jones Sexy Damsel: Peri and Mel The Heart: Rose and Charley Sacrifices and Fridgings: ­One-Off Companions Childlike Wonder: Amy Pond Experts Warrior Babe: Leela The Scientist: Zoe and Liz Seasoned Professional: Barbara Wright Wisewoman: Evelyn Smythe Bad Ladies Collaborator: Sara Kingdom Margaret Thatcher: Helen A Evil Ice Queen: The Rani The Fool: Missy The Monster: Miss Quill Tough Girls Galactic Orphan: Ace and Lady Me Brash Equal: Donna Noble Feminist: Sarah Jane Smith Hero Mom: The Sarah Jane Adventures Adventuress: Bernice Summerfield Soldier: Roz Forrester Sovereign: Erimem Outsiders The Alien: Destrii and Izzy Cyborg: Compassion and Feyde Perceptive Minority: Bill and Anji The ­Shadow-Self: Gwen, Suzie and the Mara Relationships Companions’ Mothers: Jackie, Francine, Sylvia Family Unit: Nyssa and Tegan Controlling Caregiver: Clara Oswald Time Lady: Romana Trickster-Seductress: River, Trix and Iris Love Interests: Grace and the Tardis Conclusion: The Female Doctor Question Appendix: Doctors and Companions Works Cited Index