In The Hitch Hiker's Guide To The Galaxy, Marvin hated the talking doors on the Heart Of Gold. I reckon he would have much preferred Dooreen.
Appearing in Series 4, Dooreen was the Level 3 counterpart of Weeping Doors Dooris and Doorkis (who were located on Levels 1 and 2 respectively). Like them, Dooreen was a spellbound drawbridge who rambled lugubriously and pessimistically ("Abandon 'ope... I see evil portents... tomorrow will be as bad as today!" - Treguard claimed this was indicative of her manic depression) and could only be opened by correct answers to true or false questions.

Dooreen was encountered by Team 6 of Series 4, and required correct answers to all of the three questions she asked, before lowering herself and allowing the dungeoneer (Dickon) to proceed.

Dooreen was played by Zoe Loftin.

[Earlier version: 2005-06-04 02:34:52]

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