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original novel written by Chris Boucher and based on the long-running British

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series ''

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''. It features the

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and Leela. The concepts and characters are derived from the 1977 television serial ''

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'' and reused in the spinoff audio series ''

Kaldor City ''Kaldor City'' is a series of audio plays using elements from the British TV series '' Doctor Who'' and ''Blake's 7''. Many of the elements borrowed from these series for use in ''Kaldor City'' were originated by Chris Boucher, who wrote for '' ...

''. It is notable for acting as a crossover story, albeit a slight one, to ''

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'', which Boucher script-edited, as the Psychostrategist Carnell (who appeared in the

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episode "Weapon" in 1979) plays a prominent role.

Synopsis

The events which took place on the Sandminer were covered up and only three survivors now living in Kaldor City know the truth. When the robots begin a second murderous spree in the city, the Doctor and Leela must intervene to stop them.

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