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The charming Sophie Aldred fields some questions from me. (The potted plant had no comment.) [Photo by Adrienne Wise]
During the era of the seventh Doctor ( Sylvester McCoy ), writers gave Ace a pretty extensive backstory – something that previous companions rarely had. She also was strong and feisty, questioning the Doctor’s authority and blowing stuff up. Memorably, she also fought a Dalek with a baseball bat – and won.
When the show returned in 2005, Ace proved to be an inspiration for Rose and the other companions who followed.