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 Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Brigadier Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart is a fictional character in the British science fiction television series Doctor Who, played by Nicholas Courtney.
The spin-off UNIT videos Downtime and Dæmos Rising feature Kate Lethbridge-Stewart, the Brigadier's daughter from his first marriage.
While on duty in Sierra Leone as a young lieutenant, Lethbridge-Stewart met and was intimate with a local girl named Mariatu, the daughter of a village chief, and unknown to Lethbridge-Stewart, she had a son.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Brigadier_Lethbridge-Stewart   (1309 words)

  
 Doctor Who and the Silurians
The Brigadier and Liz are standing beside a map of the caves, trying to determine where the Doctor may have gone.
Liz meets with the Brigadier again and he tells her that Masters is dead and the plague is breaking out all over London.
The Brigadier asks him if still thinks the small creatures are not hostile and the Doctor points out the farmer attacked the creature with a pitchfork.
www.drwhoguide.com /who_3b.htm   (9452 words)

  
 NADW Script: Mind Trap Pt 5
Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart (the real Brig) came thru the portal and told a tale of the inhuman creature that held their friends captive.
Brigadier Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart - [Cody] retired original UNIT CO, he has been out of service for almost 20 years, but still remains among their top list of notaries called in for special assignments.
When Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart refused to give up his weapon and surrender, Brigadier Bamberra ordered her men to open fire.
www.whosim.org /outpost/plots/doctor10/mindtrap5.html   (1626 words)

  
 Doctor Who LogBook - Season 7: 1970
This also makes for a wonderfully strong introduction for Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart and Liz Shaw, who are the only characters the audience really is sure of until the Doctor gets to his feet two episodes into the story.
The Brigadier is able to trace the source of the reply and finds that the people who transmitted it are better organized and better armed than anyone suspected, and they even have allies within Space Command who try to sabotage the Doctor's analysis of the original message.
But the Brigadier's luck improves with the arrival of a police box in the midst of the most recent meteor shower, though its sole occupant is a man he's never seen before.
www.thelogbook.com /tardis/wholog7.html   (1755 words)

  
 From A to 7Q - Brigadier Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart
Brigadier Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart first encountered the Doctor as a Colonel, during the Yeti invasion of London.
When the much-loved Colonel Pemberton was killed, Lethbridge-Stewart took over the operation from him, and soon encountered the Doctor wandering the Underground tunnels.
The Brigadier's motto seems to be "when in doubt, blow it up!" The Doctor, of course, is vehemently opposed to it, but the Brigadier would rather destroy a potentially dangerous enemy than treat it with kid gloves and be killed later.
iaith.tapetrade.net /doctorwho/brigadier.html   (533 words)

  
 Doctor Who's Companion (Capt Mike Yates)
Captain Mike Yates was Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart's second in command and had a very different outlook to military life then the Brigadier.
After he was exposed and because of the unfortunate circumstances the Brigadier arranged for the misguided Yates to be given a period of extended sick leave and to retire quietly (Invasion of the Dinosaurs).
He did however, get into trouble with the Brigadier a few times but the Brigadier knew he could depend on his second in command in moments of crisis.
www.whotopia.keen2host.co.uk /drwho/companions/yates.htm   (875 words)

  
 Brigadier Winifred Bambera
I have based most of her skills on those of Brigadier Lethbridge Stewart, as they seem to relate to a military background.
Brigadier Bambera is a stern faced black woman with short dark reddish-brown hair and dark eyes.
Brigadier Bambera is head of the UK section of U.N.I.T. in the 1990s.
www.btinternet.com /~alan.catherine/wargames/bambera.htm   (363 words)

  
 Downtime
Fighting alone this time, without their famous scientific advisor, The Brigadier and Sarah Jane Smith of UNIT are hard pressed to decide who is friend or foe as they search for the missing Locus which still binds the Intelligence's power.
Victoria and the Brigadier are escorted to the university courtyard, where Rice, Cavendish and the Chillys are waiting around the Intelligence’s control sphere pyramid.
The Brigadier and Harrods arrive at the school, where the Brigadier realizes too late that he left is gun at Kate’s boat.
www.drwhoguide.com /downtime.htm   (3652 words)

  
 Amazon.ca: Video: Doctor Who: The Invasion
The Doctor and Jamie are reunited with Lethbridge-Stewart, now promoted to brigadier, who are keeping an eye on International Electromatics, a major player in supplying computer circuits to the world--a 60's version of Intel, if you will.
The missing bits are narrated by Nicholas Courtney (the Brigadier), sitting in a chair in a Masterpiece Theatre type room, and even having a large volume in his lap, and briefly filling in the gaps.
However, she is independent-minded, and she reacts to the Brigadier's male chauvinism by saying, "Oh, you...
www.amazon.ca /exec/obidos/ASIN/B00004WG7D   (1465 words)

  
 Who's Doctor Who? - The Second Doctor 4
He sees a story in The Times about Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart's speech at a UNIT reunion the day before, and travels back to see him.
The Doctor and the Brigadier encounter a Cyberman and a Yeti while journeying to the Tomb of Rassilon, where The Doctor believes the answers to their dilemma lie.
The Third Doctor and Jo are transported from UNIT HQ, and when the Brigadier sees The Doctor he initially believes that The Third Doctor has somehow reverted to his previous appearance.
www.whosdw.com /doctor2c.html   (2104 words)

  
 Doctor Who - The Green Death - Episode Six
BRIGADIER LETHBRIDGE STEWART: Right, Benton, now we know how to deal with these creatures, the next thing is to get the National Coal Board to open up that emergency shaft.
BRIGADIER LETHBRIDGE STEWART: Rather have a slice of beef.
BRIGADIER LETHBRIDGE STEWART: Then we can't stop them.
dwtpscripts.tripod.com /3rddoc/ttt/ttt6.html   (4004 words)

  
 Battlefield
Returning after a long absence is Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart (played by Nicholas Courtney) as well as U.N.I.T. This marks his final appearance in Doctor Who (although he has reprised his role twice on the audio adventures produced by Big Finish).
The Doctor’s old friend the Brigadier is sent in to investigate, but the Doctor’s happiness is short-lived.
It seems his friend must take on the might of the deadly Destroyer, a horned demon intent on bringing about the end of the world.
www.dwwa.net /dwvwe/vhs/dr7/battlefield.html   (340 words)

  
 Who's Doctor Who? - The Companions 3
Liz was selected by the Brigadier to serve as UNIT's scientific advisor, but was quickly replaced in that post when The Doctor arrived on Earth and agreed to help UNIT (Spearhead from Space).
The Brigadier, while not actually a traveling companion, was involved in more of The Doctor's adventures than any of his other allies.
His performance in that affair led to his promotion to sergeant, and he was assigned to the Brigadier's permanent staff during the Mars Probe recovery (The Ambassadors of Death).
www.whosdw.com /compan3.html   (1261 words)

  
 A Brief History Of Time (Travel): Battlefield
The return of Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart -- whose last appearance had been in The Five Doctors in 1983 -- was planned all along, although initially he had promoted to General.
His death at the story's climax was seriously contemplated, but ultimately it was decided to have the Brigadier survive.
It was originally due to be made first, but Nicholas Courtney, playing the Brigadier, was not available for the April recording dates.
www.physics.mun.ca /~sps/serials/7n.html   (937 words)

  
 dwrpg057.txt
Brigadier: Brigadier> :::Stares at the boy and girl in their strange uniforms::: TeganJ: Jesse> To protect the world from devastation.
Brigadier: Brigadier> (To Tegan and Ace) I would suggest that you two stay here, but frankly your knowledge could be quite useful.
The snake disappears as the beam of light retracts into the ball::: Brigadier: Brigadier> :::Falls backward as the snake disappears::: DocFive: 5th Doc> :::Collapses in a heap.
www.angelfire.com /scifi/drwhoandcorpg/logs/dwrpg057.txt   (2241 words)

  
 Doctor Who - Big Finish Productions
But Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart has another agenda which has been laid down by his old employers, UNIT.
The Doctor, with the help of the Brigadier and Evelyn, soon realises that an ancient conflict is nearing its conclusion and that Lanyon Moor is set to become the final battleground as something very old, very vicious and very deadly is stirring...
However, something very ancient and very evil is gathering up its power in and around Lanyon Moor and before long the Doctor discovers that not only does everyone in the village harbour secrets but some of those secrets could lead to the destruction of the whole planet.
www.whotopia.keen2host.co.uk /drwho/bigfinish/bigfinish-09.htm   (581 words)

  
 Doctor Who - Spearhead from Space
Nicholas Courtney and John Levene are great to watch as Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart and Sergeant Benton, respectively.
"Spearhead from Space" launchedDoctor Whointo the 1970s with not only a new Doctor, Jon Pertwee, but a new assistant, the scientist Liz Shaw (Caroline John) and a regular place in the show for UNIT and Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart (Nicholas Courtney).
Regenerating in a country hospital, the Doctor finds himself helping the Brigadier investigate an unusual meteorite and its links with a sinister doll factory.
www.virtshops.com /dvds/reviews/B00005LMAC.html   (871 words)

  
 The Invasion
Back on Earth, the newly-formed United Nations Intelligence Taskforce, led by Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart, is disturbed by a series of UFO sightings over Southern England.
Under surveillance by the Brigadier's top secret United Nations Intelligence Taskforce (UNIT), it soon becomes apparent that there is more to Vaughan's activities than meets the eye.
Materialising in outer space, the TARDIS is attacked by a missle fired from the dark side of the moon.
tatooine.fortunecity.com /spock/388/Stories/2nd/VV.html   (295 words)

  
 UNIT Switchboard
Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart's Office, the Lady of the Watch speaking...
Yes, well, I’m sure he’s not at all brusque as he appears.I hear tale that his granddaughter is quite approachable, though.Try chatting with her first.Yes, yes.Please hold while I will connect you through to the Brigadier.
birthday?Well, jolly good for you!I am sure you will be so proud.I’m sorry?Your daughter is only nine years old at present?Well.You know what they say.Time will tell.Yes, I understand, one moment while I put you through to the Brigadier.
www.iowantimelords.com /switchboard.htm   (485 words)

  
 Doctor Who
The British branch of U.N.I.T. and it's leader, the redoubtable Brigadier Alestair Lethbridge-Stewart, would later play a significant part in the Doctor's life.
The second Doctor's career was brought to an end during his conflict with the War Lords, who were aided by a renegade Time Lord.
capnben0.tripod.com /madsci/doctor.html   (1130 words)

  
 Lethbridge-Stewart (An Improvised Mystery) at Rare - Improv Message Boards
If you are interested in learning more about Lethbridge-Stewart (the improvisation duo) or Brigadier Alistair Lethbridge-Stewart (the Doctor Who character), please visit the Lethbridge-Stewart FAQ.
Stewart will present to you a mystery never fully explained.
Is the word "kooky" an accurate description of what you will see?
www.improvisation.ws /mb/showthread.php?t=18510   (201 words)

  
 Doctor Who In Detail 4 - Sylvester McCoy - Battlefield
Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart: Nicholas Courtney; Morgaine: Jean Marsh; Brigadier Winifred Bambera: Angela Bruce; Mordred: Christopher Bowen; Shou Yuing: Ling Tai; Ancelyn: Marcus Gilbert; Patrick Rawlinson: Noel Collins (1-3); Elizabeth Rawlinson: June Bland (1-3); Peter Warmsley: James Ellis (1-3); Doris Lethbridge-Stewart: Angela Douglas (1,4); Sgt.
Beofre the final confrontation Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart knocks the Doctor unconcious and shoots silver bullets into the destroyer, annihilating it.
The U.N.I.T. patrol, commanded by Brigadier Winifred Bambera, is too busy to notice the Doctor and Ace entered the area with old pass cards.
www.mentalis.co.uk /dwid4/7/tv/7n.htm   (408 words)

  
 The UNIT Files: Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart
the formation of U.N.I.T. As a result of this involvement and his handling of the London Event, Lethbridge-Stewart was promoted to Brigadier and given command of the UK branch of U.N.I.T. in liason with department C-19 from August 3rd 1968.
He was recalled to service by Brigadier Bambera during
This was despite opposition from a number of senior military figures, who disliked his approach and his active involvement in setting up UNIT.
www.whoniverse.org /unit/brig.php   (445 words)

  
 A Brief History Of Time (Travel): Mawdryn Undead
The 1977 edition retained the character's familiar moustache, while the 1983 Brigadier was clean-shaven; the 1983 Lethbridge-Stewart also had greyer hair, including a bald spot.
Courtney was made up slightly differently to play the two versions of the Brigadier.
For the third year running, Nathan-Turner decided to feature a montage of old clips in Mawdryn Undead, this time highlighting the Doctor's past relationship with the Brigadier.
www.physics.mun.ca /~sps/serials/6f.html   (1662 words)

  
 Doctor Who - The Green Death - Episode Four
BRIGADIER LETHBRIDGE STEWART: (Smiles.) Well, I'm not such a dunderhead as you all seem to think.
BRIGADIER LETHBRIDGE STEWART: Well, I never thought I'd fire in anger at a...dratted caterpillar, but...
BRIGADIER LETHBRIDGE STEWART: (Into phone.) Your report, Captain Yates.
dwtpscripts.tripod.com /3rddoc/ttt/ttt4.html   (3942 words)

  
 The UNIT Files: Brigadier Bambera
During this incident, Bambera called in Brigadier Lethbridge Stewart as an advisor, suggesting that she felt inadequate to deal with certain elements of the job.
She was promoted to Brigadier and commander of UNIT UK soon afterwards, on the retirement of Brigadier Crichton.
If you have any other information about UNIT, Brigadier Bambera, or any persons or incidents connected to either, then please E-mail me.
www.whoniverse.org /unit/bambera.php   (148 words)

  
 Spearhead from Space (DVD)
Led by Brigadier Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart, UNIT are soon called into action when people and meteorites start going missing.
Commentary is provided by Nicolas Courtney (Brigadier Lethbridge Stewart) and Caroline John (Liz Shaw).
Most puzzling of all is the attempted kidnapping of a strange hospital patient - a man with two hearts, who insists that he knows the Brigadier...
www.dwwa.net /dwvwe/dvd/dr3/spearhead.html   (789 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Chuck Cunningham syndrome
Doctor Who: The recurring character of Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart of UNIT also disappeared in the mid 1970s without a farewell scene.
The actor who portrayed Lethbridge-Stewart, Nicholas Courtney, was unavailable for The Android Invasion, final story where UNIT personnel are prominently featured, and this story features a new commander played by Patrick Newell.
The character of Stewart Minkus, a classmate of Cory and Shawn's in elementary school, disappears after the first season, and is never mentioned again until the episode in which they graduate from High School.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Chuck-Cunningham-syndrome   (13306 words)

  
 Lethbridge-Stewart! That's right! [Archive] - Improv Message Boards
Lethbridge-Stewart, Alistair (continued): It was then that the Brigadier watched the Doctor regenerate into his Fourth Incarnation, with whom he (and Harry Sullivan) fought Professor Kettlewell's Giant Robot and the Scientific Reform Society (4A), and the Zygons (4F).
The show is named after Brigadier Alistair Lethbridge-Stewart, the former leader of the United Nations Intelligence Taskforce's (UNIT) British branch.
Lethbridge-Stewart's later adventures will be posted on Thursday.
www.improvisation.ws /mb/archive/index.php/t-18026   (865 words)

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