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Polly Wright

quick-witted determined curious sociable loyal deceptive convincing resourceful courageous resilient calm
Polly Wright began as a secretary in the Post Office Tower laboratory under Professor Brett, where her quick-witted nature and sociable disposition rendered her both efficient in her duties and loyal to those she befriended, particularly Ben Jackson. Her curiosity about the Doctor’s blue police box led her to unlock the TARDIS, stepping into the unknown as a companion of the Second Doctor alongside Ben Jackson. The rigors of interstellar travel sharpened her resourcefulness and courage, as she faced adversaries such as the Cybermen during their attempts to convert her and the alien conspiracy in 'The Faceless Ones,' where her humanity and determination distinguished her from the synthetic duplicate sent to impersonate her. Her experiences transformed her from a grounded professional to a resilient voyager, though her underlying loyalty to companions—both human and alien—remained constant. She navigated evolving threats from Karkus aggressors to UNIT’s operations, her relationships maturing as much as her resolve, before ultimately embracing the role of TARDIS companion with unwavering dedication.
470 appearances
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Also known as: Doctor’s companion, Polly, TARDIS companion, Ben Jackson’s companion, POLLY

Polly Wright's Journey

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470 moments

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Rogue AI Command of War Machines and Human Agents