Gridlock (novel) Gridlock (novel) Gridlock is a 1991 novel by Ben Elton. The novel depicts a near-future London in which traffic congestion has reached almost critical levels, such that accidents in a few key places could bring the entire city's traffic network to a halt. The government is aware of the problem and plans a major new road-building program to relieve the pressure. The alternative, heavy investment in public mass transport systems such as railways, is ignored because it clashes with the government's ideology. The author argues that this is a highly misguided policy since, in his view, more roads have historically
Gridlock (Doctor Who) worked to its advantage, and the appearance of the Macra was a "treat" for long-time fans. Despite the popularity of the later series episodes "Human Nature"/"The Family of Blood" and "Blink", Burk felt that "Gridlock" was the "worthiest candidate for this season's best story". Burk's co-author Robert Smith? also called it "one of the best episodes" of the revived series, particularly praising the acting of Tennant and Agyeman. Topless Robot named it the fifth best Tenth Doctor episode. Gridlock (Doctor Who) "Gridlock" is the third episode of the third series of the British science fiction television series "Doctor Who", which