>>I take it Alistair Stuart of WHO isn't related to Alastair
>>Lethbridge-Stewart of UNIT.
>
>No; he's a Marvel Universe character, a member of Britain's Weird
>Happenings Organisation. Featured in Excalibur, along with
>his sister Alysande.

Of course, the truth is that the Weird Happenings Organisation, and the Stuarts themselves, are gentle swipes from Dr. Who (I mean, come on - look at the acronym...)

So I guess the best answer is, "Nope, more of a tribute."

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