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No doubt about it.
For my 'O' level I got War of the Worlds and Day of the Triffids in the sci/fi section.
I read Triffids and studied it, but never got round to War of the Worlds for some reason.
Of course it came up in the exam.
I had read the comic strip in Doctor Who Weekly, so answered that question.
Don't know the mark i got for that section, but achieved an 'A' overall, so must have done okay!
Don't forget Saturday's 10 pm my time simultaneous watch of 'Clue' folks.
Get your copy quick, before they all sell out.
Get your copy quick, before they all sell out.
I had Jane Eyre, Romeo and Juliet and "10 twentieth century short stories" as well.
I got a B - as a scientist at heart (Maths, Further Maths and Physics A Level despite the disapproval of my headmaster - girls should do arts ... it was 1980) I preferred reading to discussing literature.
There was a story in among the short stories that stuck with me though. "The machine stops" by EM Forster. Given that it was written in the early 20th century it predicts so much technology (and was also the basis of a Dr Who plot, I'm sure) It's well worth a read if you can find a copy.
Darn it!
Holiday over, wifey says it's potato time again.
So off I go out into the vegetable souk.
Holiday over, wifey says it's potato time again.
So off I go out into the vegetable souk.
Hmmmmm.
No, not read it, will try to locate.
Don't think it was an influence on any 'Who' story.
Should have mentioned, I did read "1984" later and loved it.
Read it again a couple of years back and loved it even more.
As you know, i too specialized in the sciences, but still took Lit as an extra 'A' level just 'cos i love it.
My 'O' level, I also had to do Romeo and Juliet ( I played Mercutio later in Theatre, my favourite role ever). Did Tess of the D'Urbevilles, too, can't remember what else though there was some poetry.
War poets! Dulce et decorum est ... etc
I remember one bit of one of 'em.
"Over seas that have no beaches,
To end their waves upon,
I floated with twelve peaches,
A sofa and a swan.
(Mervyn Peake)
And I don't think "The Machine Stops" was named as a Dr Who source, but when I saw the episode the plot was near identical! Whoever wrote it must have done it for O Level too. I remember looking it up when I watched it.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Machine_Stops
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Machine_Stops
Just went and bought a potato instead so will take her out once I've got my breath back and had a coffee.afternoon guv! silly tidge
How's your day going ?
Good afternoon.she's a sweetheart, honestly
No she's not a sweet heart, honestly and seriously.
Good morning, Bea.Well, it IS the TORTOISE forum after all!!!
Good morning, Ed!
Good afternoon Adam, Wifey and Tidgy.Good morning, Bea.
Good afternoon, Gillian.Good afternoon.
No she's not a sweet heart, honestly and seriously.
Good afternoon, Oli.
Good morning, US Roomies!
Good afternoon, UK Roomies!
Hmmm...I think John's linguistic invention of "mornooning" is very useful!!!!!
I'm going to see if I can check out "Clue" DVD from our local library! Learning to pinch pennies in my retirement!
Good afternoon, UK Roomies!
Hmmm...I think John's linguistic invention of "mornooning" is very useful!!!!!
I'm going to see if I can check out "Clue" DVD from our local library! Learning to pinch pennies in my retirement!
Good mornooning, Adam!
Good mornooning, Gillian!
Good mornooning, Gillian!
Whenever I feed Jacques salmon, he always resists accepting his turtle pellets for a couple of days- hoping for more salmon, no doubt!!!
