Ep 1 - The Exiles

Doctor  - First

Companions - Susan

Time frame

How long exactly passes is unclear although I would say less than 1 day. They spend a couple of hours working out the controls but have come straight into the TARDIS from an unrecorded adventure. The Doctor falls asleep and Susan ventures alone into the TARDIS. Susan specifically says that she is unsure how long passes in the wardrobe.

Past Adventures

The Doctor is stated to have been an Ambassador for the Time Lords who traveled in a TARDIS which was piloted by technicians. He is stated to have visited many worlds and many times. Not made clear how long he worked in this role.

It is not made clear what Susan sees in the mirror the Doctor suggests that this is an echo from Gallifreys past it could equally be the echo of some future event.

Notes

The Doctor is never named and is referred to as Grandfather throughout the story. Although reference is made to Susan she is not explicitly named as this by the Doctor in the dialogue.

Review

As openings go I was impressed but what is going on is kept deliberately vague and there is little chance that we will ever find out what is actually seen in the mirror or who it is in fact waiting for. I am actually looking forward to this more having read this short story.

Summary

Approximately 1 day.