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From: mom@sfmag.UUCP (M.Modig)
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Subject: Re: Nicola Bryant taking off
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Date: Wed, 12-Feb-86 23:03:54 EST
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> I just talked to a friend of mine who has a friend who got a letter from a
> friend in England who said that it's official:  Nicola Bryant (Peri) is
> leaving the series.  I believe that the new companion was also named, but I
> don't remember (I certainly didn't recognize the name; I think the person's
> first name was Connie, but who knows?).  Could someone who is in-touch post
> the 'real scoop' and illuminate us all?  Thanks.
> 

Nicola Bryant will be leaving sometime during the upcoming season. 
The new companion will be played by Bonnie Langford; she has little
acting experience, but she is well-known as a singer and dancer. 
According to DWFCA, British fans are not too happy with this
change-- they accuse JN-T of selecting someone he could take to U.S.
cons and put in the cabarets.  No details yet on the new companion's
character, but I'm sure we'll hear more.

Mark Modig
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