Doctor(s): 7th Doctor (Sylvester McCoy)
Traveled: 1987 – 1989 (the remainder of the classic series’ original run)
Actor: Sophie Aldred (born 20 August 1962)
Episodes & Stories
Dragonfire (introduced), Remembrance of the Daleks, The Happiness Patrol, Ghost Light, The Curse of Fenric, Survival (the classic series’ final broadcast story in 1989).
Personality
A streetwise teenager from 1980s London, Ace is tough, rebellious, quick with an explosive temper (and literal homemade explosives), fiercely loyal, and one of the best-written companions of the classic era.
Interesting Facts
- Ace is often cited as a prototype for the more psychologically complex companions of the revived 2005 series.
- Sophie Aldred later wrote official novels continuing Ace’s story, including 2020’s “At Childhood’s End.”
- Ace’s departure was never resolved on screen because the classic series was cancelled after “Survival” in 1989.
What Happened to the Character
Ace’s fate was left open-ended when the original series ended production in 1989. Extended-universe novels and audio have since depicted various continuations.
The Actor Today
Sophie Aldred has had a long career in British children’s television and voice work, and continues to write and voice Ace in modern audio and book projects.