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Mollie Dawson

dutiful reserved helpful
Maid in Theodore Maxtible's 1866 Canterbury household; appears in The Evil of the Daleks trilogy as a dutiful, reserved character with recurring interactions across 11 events.
24 appearances
Maxtible Household Service
Also known as: Mollie, Mollie (Sea Eagle Inn, 1746)

Mollie Dawson's Journey

A timeline through the narrative

12 moments
S4E16 · The Highlanders Part 2
Doctor evades Redcoats in scullery

Neutral with a hint of fatigue—she is focused on her tasks and the immediate demands of her role, unaware of the larger stakes unfolding around her.

Mollie, the scullery maid, is washing dishes when the unseen man calls for her. She tosses her apron aside with a sigh, her movements efficient but weary, and exits the …

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S4E38 · The Evil of the Daleks Part 2
Doctor Accuses Maxtible and Waterfield

Polite and helpful, with no indication of suspicion or awareness of the Daleks’ involvement.

Mollie enters with a tray bearing a restorative drink, tending to the Doctor with polite efficiency. She provides the date (June 2, 1866) and confirms Maxtible as the house’s owner, …

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S4E38 · The Evil of the Daleks Part 2
Waterfield’s Grief Exposes His Vulnerability

Neutral (no active emotional state in this event)

Mollie is not present during this specific event, having exited earlier after tending to the Doctor. Her role in the scene has concluded, but her earlier actions—pouring the restorative drink …

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S4E38 · The Evil of the Daleks Part 2
Doctor discovers Mollie instead of Jamie

Unconscious (no observable emotional state), but her presence suggests she is a victim of circumstance, caught in the crossfire of the Daleks’ manipulations.

Mollie lies unconscious under the blanket, discovered by the Doctor instead of Jamie. Her presence is unexpected and introduces a new dynamic into the Daleks’ experiment. Waterfield’s reaction confirms her …

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S4E39 · The Evil of the Daleks Part 3
Waterfield reveals Jamie’s kidnapping

Mollie’s emotional state is likely one of shock and concern, though not explicitly shown. Waterfield’s frantic delivery of the news would evoke a sense of dread and urgency in her, tying her more closely to the human stakes of the Daleks’ scheme.

Mollie is referenced by Waterfield as the recipient of the news about Jamie’s abduction. Though she does not speak in this snippet, her presence is implied as someone who will …

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S4E39 · The Evil of the Daleks Part 3
Jamie confronts the Doctor over secrets

Nervously helpful, masking her unease with small talk and gossip while subtly guiding Jamie toward the south wing.

Mollie, nervous but helpful, subtly reveals the off-limits south wing as the location where Victoria is being held. She shares gossip about the house being haunted and Terrall’s erratic behavior, …

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S4E39 · The Evil of the Daleks Part 3
Jamie’s Defiance and the Doctor’s Manipulation

Nervous and slightly overwhelmed, Mollie’s anxiety is palpable as she navigates the tension in the room. Her attempts to engage Jamie are tinged with unease, reflecting her awareness of the house’s unsettling atmosphere and her own vulnerability within it.

Mollie Dawson interacts with Jamie, offering to take his and the Doctor’s luggage (which they don’t have) and sharing gossip about the house’s haunted reputation and Terrall’s military past. Her …

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S4E39 · The Evil of the Daleks Part 3
Doctor provokes Jamie into reckless rescue

A mix of curiosity and unease, tinged with empathy for Jamie’s frustration and a lingering fear of the house’s supernatural reputation.

Mollie is present in the sitting room during the early part of the event, engaging in small talk with Jamie about the house’s hauntings and Terrall’s erratic behavior. She offers …

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S4E39 · The Evil of the Daleks Part 3
Mollie reveals the hidden doorway

Anxious yet determined to help, her fear of Maxtible’s wrath tempered by a growing sense of urgency to assist Jamie.

Mollie leads Jamie to the alcove with hesitant but obedient steps, her voice trembling as she recounts Maxtible’s aggressive reaction to her presence here. She stands slightly behind Jamie, her …

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S4E39 · The Evil of the Daleks Part 3
Jamie discovers Dalek trap after scream

Terrified yet compliant, Mollie’s fear is tinged with a sense of duty—she wants to help but is overwhelmed by the threat, making her quick to retreat when given the chance.

Mollie is visibly shaken by the scream, her fear palpable as she clutches at Jamie for reassurance. She complies immediately with Jamie's instruction to leave, her nervous demeanor suggesting she …

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S4E41 · The Evil of the Daleks Part 5
Doctor probes Terrall’s magnetic secrets

Not directly observable, but implied to be compliant and unquestioning, reflecting the Daleks’ control over the household.

Mollie Dawson is not physically present in this event but is referenced indirectly through the Doctor’s earlier interactions with the household staff. Her absence highlights the Daleks’ ability to manipulate …

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S4E41 · The Evil of the Daleks Part 5
Jamie’s duel reveals Terrall’s Dalek control

Submissive and unquestioning, with no visible emotional reaction beyond compliance. Her emotional state is one of detached efficiency—she performs her duties without hesitation or curiosity, making her an unwitting but vital cog in the group's efforts.

Mollie Dawson, the maid, is a passive but crucial participant in this event. She is sent by Ruth to fetch the Doctor and later assists in removing Terrall from the …

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Affiliation

Solicitor Grey's Office
Legal Enforcement of Slave Labor Contracts and Prisoner Sentencing