Tegan Jovanka facts for kids

Tegan Jovanka is a brave and feisty character from the famous British science fiction TV show Doctor Who. She was played by the actress Janet Fielding. Tegan was an Australian airline stewardess who became a close friend and travel companion to both the Fourth Doctor and the Fifth Doctor. She was a regular character on the show from 1981 to 1984. Tegan was the companion who stayed with the Doctor for the longest time, serving for over three years.

Tegan's Adventures with the Doctor

Tegan first appeared in the very last story of the Fourth Doctor, called Logopolis. She was on her way to Heathrow Airport to begin her new job as a flight attendant. Her car got a flat tire, so she looked for help. She saw a blue police box by the road and went inside, not knowing it was the Doctor's amazing time-travel machine, the TARDIS.

She was there when the Fourth Doctor got hurt and changed into his next form, the Fifth Doctor. This change is called regeneration. After this, Tegan continued to travel through time and space with the Doctor. She saw many strange planets and met many different creatures.

Tegan was known for being very direct and often told the Doctor exactly what she thought. She was also very loyal to her friends. After many exciting and sometimes scary adventures, Tegan decided to leave the Doctor. The events of a story called Resurrection of the Daleks were too much for her. She chose to stay in London in 1984, leaving the Doctor and his other companion, Turlough.

Fun Facts About Tegan

Did you know that another actor from Doctor Who named John Barrowman has a dog named Tegan? John Barrowman plays Captain Jack Harkness in the newer Doctor Who series and its spin-off show, Torchwood. He named his dog after the companion Tegan Jovanka. This was mentioned in a video diary by David Tennant, who played the Tenth Doctor.

Tegan's TV Appearances

Tegan Jovanka appeared in many Doctor Who stories during her time with the Doctor. Here is a list of the television episodes where she was a main character:

Season 18

• Logopolis

Season 19

• Castrovalva
• Four to Doomsday
• Kinda
• The Visitation
• Black Orchid
• Earthshock
• Time-Flight

Season 20

• Arc of Infinity
• Snakedance
• Mawdryn Undead
• Terminus
• Enlightenment
• The King's Demons

20th anniversary special

• The Five Doctors

Season 21

• Warriors of the Deep
• The Awakening
• Frontios
• Resurrection of the Daleks
• The Caves of Androzani (cameo)

See also

In Spanish: Tegan Jovanka para niños

• Tegan Jovanka at The TARDIS Index File website