Sophie Aldred’s Ace was a Doctor Who companion ahead of her time.
We look back at the girl from Perivale’s time in the TARDIS…
So that was our starting point.
Not just to ask questions; although some of that is necessary.
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Ian Briggs contribution cannot be overstated.
The evolution of the character, through their contributions, was an organic process.
At the time, I just knew I liked it.
Remembrance Of The Dalekskicked off the programmes 25th anniversary season in spectacular, action-packed style.
Arguably, the remaining stories of the season were crafted around Ace.
Professor… Im not a little girl.
Having vanquished her inner pain, the brash exterior Ace had developed to mask it now fell away.
Whatever happened to Dorothy McShane?
That sounds very much like a spin-off just waiting to happen.
And fittingly, unlike most companions, Aces final fate has never truly been realised.
Perhaps, that baseball bat really will live to swing another day.
