Francine Jones
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| Doctor Who character | |
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 Francine Jones talking to the Doctor in "The Lazarus Experiment"[1] |
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| Francine Jones | |
| Affiliated with | Martha Jones |
| Race | Human |
| Home planet | Earth |
| Home era | Early 21st century |
| First appearance | "Smith and Jones" |
| Portrayed by | Adjoa Andoh |
Francine Jones is a recurring fictional character in the British science fiction television series Doctor Who, played by Adjoa Andoh.
She is the mother of the Tenth Doctor's companion Martha Jones and of Tish and Leo Jones. She is divorced from her children's father, Clive Jones. Her niece, Adeola Oshodi, died in "Army of Ghosts" (2006)[2].
She first appeared in "Smith and Jones" (2007). She was seen arguing with Clive's girlfriend, Annalise, at her son's 21st birthday party.[3]
Francine returns in "The Lazarus Experiment" (2007) which sees Martha's first trip home since starting her travels in the TARDIS. In "The Lazarus Experiment", it is the day after Leo's party and Francine rings Martha to tell her that Tish is on the television. As she talks to Leo and Tish, it is clear she is still annoyed with Clive and his girlfriend. Francine meets the Doctor for the first time and is suspicious of him, especially after a mysterious man informs her that the Doctor is dangerous. She slaps the Doctor and tells him to leave Martha alone. As Martha once again leaves with the Doctor, Francine is heard to leave a message on Martha's answering machine warning Martha of the danger the Doctor poses, saying she knows who the Doctor really is, and that this information comes from Harold Saxon himself.[1]
In "42", Martha calls home on Election Day and asks Francine to look up on the Internet whether Elvis Presley or The Beatles had more number one singles. Martha calls her later when she believes she is going to die. On both occasions, Francine attempts to warn Martha about the Doctor. During the second phone call, Francine is joined by a sinister woman who listens in to the phonecall. When Martha rings for a third time, Miss Dexter listens in again, confiscates the telephone and asks Francine if she has voted, informing her that Mr Saxon is grateful for what she is doing. Francine refuses to tell her who she has voted for."42"[4]
In "The Sound of Drums", Francine is once more seen to be conspiring with Miss Dexter. She attempts to lure Martha to her house claiming she and Clive have decided to get back together and want to discuss this with her. Martha does not believe her and Clive warns her away on the phone. Francine is then arrested along with Clive despite her co-operation and is transported to the Valiant, where she, Clive and Tish are held.[5]
In "Last of the Time Lords", Francine is seen to have been forced to work as a servant for the Master (the true identity of Harold Saxon) aboard the Valiant for a year. During this time, she and Clive appear to have reconciled their differences. Francine conspires with the Doctor, Jack Harkness, Clive and Tish against the Master, but their rebellion is quashed. She vows secretly to kill the Master and indeed when Martha saves Earth and the Master is defeated, Francine threatens to shoot the Master. The Doctor talks her round telling her she is better than the Master.[6]
As Francine was aboard the Valiant, (in the "eye of the storm" as the Doctor termed it), she was one of few people to remember the past year's events when time was rolled back. She is later seen at home with her family including Clive with whom she has rekindled her relationship.[6]
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[edit] Trivia
Although Francine Jones is supposed to be Martha's mother there is only a nine year age gap between Adjoa Andoh and Freema Agyeman.
[edit] References
- ^ a b "The Lazarus Experiment". Writer Stephen Greenhorn, Director Richard Clark, Producer Phil Collinson. Doctor Who. BBC. BBC One, Cardiff. 2007-05-05.
- ^ "Army of Ghosts". Writer Russell T. Davies, Director Graeme Harper, Producer Phil Collinson. Doctor Who. BBC. BBC One, Cardiff. 2006-07-01.
- ^ "Smith and Jones". Writer Russell T. Davies, Director Charles Palmer, Producer Phil Collinson. Doctor Who. BBC. BBC One, Cardiff. 2007-03-31.
- ^ "42". Writer Chris Chibnall, Director Graeme Harper, Producer Phil Collinson. Doctor Who. BBC. BBC One, Cardiff. 2007-05-19.
- ^ "The Sound of Drums". Writer Russell T. Davies, Director Colin Teague, Producer Phil Collinson. Doctor Who. BBC. BBC One, Cardiff. 2007-06-23.
- ^ a b "Last of the Time Lords". Writer Russell T. Davies, Director Colin Teague, Producer Phil Collinson. Doctor Who. BBC. BBC One, Cardiff. 2007-06-30.
