Object

Victoria's Pressed Flower

A fragile, preserved pressed flower discovered in Maxtible’s laboratory during the Dalek trap sequence in The Evil of the Daleks Part 6. It serves as physical evidence of Victoria’s transport to Skaro, examined by Jamie amid the facility’s detonation.

5 appearances

Purpose

Clue signaling transport to Skaro

Significance

Confirms Victoria's captivity and Kemel's presence on Skaro, shattering the Doctor's illusions and forcing immediate flight through the transmat; embodies personal ties against Dalek schemes.

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

5 moments

S4E42 · The Evil of the Daleks Part 6

Daleks expose their humanization ruse

The pressed flower is a poignant clue discovered by Jamie amid the chaos of the laboratory's destruction. It belongs to Victoria and was dropped by Kemel, confirming her abduction and transport to Skaro. The flower symbolizes Victoria's innocence, her connection to her past, and the emotional stakes of her captivity. Its discovery galvanizes the Doctor and Jamie to pursue her, adding a personal and urgent dimension to their mission.

Before: Preserved and carried by Victoria, later dropped by Kemel during her abduction.

After: Discovered by Jamie on the laboratory floor, serving as proof of Victoria's capture and her whereabouts.

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S4E42 · The Evil of the Daleks Part 6

Daleks reveal their deception and trap

Jamie discovers the pressed flower on the floor of Maxtible’s laboratory as the Daleks reveal their trap and detonate the facility. This fragile relic from Victoria’s past, carefully preserved until dropped, alerts him to her transport to Skaro alongside Kemel. The flower serves as a poignant clue, symbolizing Victoria’s innocence and the urgency of her rescue. Its discovery underscores the emotional stakes of the pursuit and the Doctor’s protective instincts.

Before: Pressed and preserved by Victoria, carried by Kemel, dropped in the lab during the chaos of transport.

After: Found by Jamie on the laboratory floor, serving as a clue to Victoria and Kemel’s fate.

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S4E42 · The Evil of the Daleks Part 6

Maxtible’s betrayal and Waterfield’s assault

The pressed flower is a poignant clue left behind by Victoria, symbolizing her presence and the urgency of her rescue. Jamie discovers it on the laboratory floor, realizing it must have been dropped during her abduction by the Daleks. The flower represents Victoria’s innocence, her connection to her past, and the hope that she is still alive. It serves as a catalyst for the Doctor and Jamie’s determination to follow the Daleks to Skaro and find her.

Before: Dropped on the laboratory floor by Victoria during her abduction, unnoticed until Jamie finds it.

After: Clutched by Jamie as a reminder of Victoria’s captivity and a symbol of their mission to rescue her.

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S4E42 · The Evil of the Daleks Part 6

Daleks detonate lab forcing Doctor to Skaro

Jamie discovers the pressed flower on the floor of Maxtible’s laboratory as the Daleks reveal their trap and detonate the facility. This fragile relic from Victoria’s past, carefully preserved until dropped, serves as a critical clue confirming her transport to Skaro alongside Kemel. Jamie examines it closely, realizing its implication for their pursuit.

Before: Pressed and preserved, likely carried by Victoria until dropped during her transport.

After: Found by Jamie on the lab floor, serving as evidence of Victoria’s whereabouts.

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S4E42 · The Evil of the Daleks Part 6

Daleks Force Doctor to Skaro

The pressed flower, a fragile relic from Victoria's past, is discovered by Jamie on the floor of Maxtible's laboratory. Its presence serves as a critical clue, suggesting Victoria's possible transport to Skaro alongside Kemel. The flower symbolizes her innocence, vulnerability, and the emotional stakes of her rescue. Its discovery heightens the urgency of the Doctor and Jamie's mission to follow the Daleks to Skaro.

Before: Lying on the floor of Maxtible's laboratory, unnoticed until Jamie discovers it amid the chaos of the Daleks' betrayal and the impending explosion.

After: Clutched by Jamie as he, the Doctor, and Waterfield escape through the transmat to Skaro, serving as a tangible reminder of Victoria's plight and a motivating factor for their pursuit.

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