Doctor Who universe character | |
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Romana | |
With | Fourth Doctor, Time Lords |
Race | Time Lord |
Home planet | Gallifrey |
Home era | Rassilon Era |
First appearance | The Ribos Operation |
Last appearance | Warriors' Gate |
Actor | Mary Tamm Lalla Ward |
Romana, short for Romanadvoratrelundar, is a fictional character in the British science fiction television series Doctor Who. She is a Time Lady from the planet Gallifrey, and she was a companion of the Fourth Doctor. Because she was a Time Lord, Romana was able to regenerate, having two on-screen incarnations with somewhat different personalities (called Romana I and Romana II by fans). Romana I was played by Mary Tamm from 1978 to 1979. When she became pregnant and chose not to return for another series, the part was recast. Romana II was played by Lalla Ward from 1979 to 1981.