Daphne Heard Movies
- 1977
In the second episode of the four-part story "Image of the Fendahl," the Doctor (Tom Baker) is among those scrutinizing a recently excavated, 12-million-year-old skull. It doesn't take long for the Doctor to recognize the skull as an artifact of the Fendahl, a malevolent mythological figure from his home world of Gallifrey. What he doesn't yet realize is that the Fendahl is very much alive, and has infested itself in the body and soul of innocent Thea Ransome (Wanda Ventham). Written by Chris Boucher, "Image of the Fendahl, Episode 2" first aired on November 5, 1977. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Tom Baker, Louise Jameson, (more)
- 1977
This four-part Doctor Who adventure is motivated by the discovery of an ancient skull that seems to predate humankind by several million years. Professor Fendelman (Dennis Lill) and his staff perform a brain scan on the skull -- thereby potentially exposing the universe to the wrath of the Fendahl, a malevolent force from Gallifreyan mythology. The Doctor (Tom Baker), Leila (Louise Jameson), and (briefly) robotic dog K-9 are literally drawn into the action in "Image of the Fendahl, Episode 1," which was written by Chris Boucher, and first aired on October 29, 1977. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Tom Baker, Louise Jameson, (more)
- 1977
In the conclusion of the four-part story "Image of the Fendahl," the malevolent mythological Gallifreyan figure Fendahl has taken over the minds and bodies of black-arts practitioner Maximillian Staehl (Scott Frederick) and his followers. The Doctor (Tom Baker) struggles to prevent these new "Fendahleens" from wreaking havoc and destruction throughout the universe. His only weapon: a small but potent supply of rock salt. Robotic dog K-9 (voiced by John Leeson) makes a cameo appearance. Written by Chris Boucher, "Image of the Fendahl, Episode 3" first aired on November 19, 1977. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Tom Baker, Louise Jameson, (more)
- 1977
In the third episode of the four-part story "Image of the Fendahl," the title character, a malevolent figure of Gallifreyan mythology, assumes its original form after 12 million years of dormancy, using the hapless Thea Ransome (Wanda Ventham) as its medium. Knowing only too well the destructive potential of the Fendahl, the Doctor (Tom Baker) must stop this evil entity from regaining its power -- a process already well under way, thanks to a group of black arts practitioners led by Maximillian Staehl (Scott Fredericks). Written by Chris Boucher, "Image of the Fendahl, Episode 3" first aired on November 12, 1977. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Tom Baker, Louise Jameson, (more)
- 1973
Set in England during WWII, this drama, also known as Soldiers in Skirts, stars Glenda Jackson as Alice, a bitter woman whose husband is captured and held as a Japanese prisoner of war. When a wandering soldier, Barton (Brian Deacon), comes by her farm, she invites him in for tea. They fall in love. In order to remain in the town with Alice and escape the military police who are looking for deserters, Barton disguises himself as a woman. A sergeant (Oliver Reed), who commands a tank unit, comes to town and makes advances toward Barton, whom he thinks is a woman. ~ Michael Betzold, Rovi
- Starring:
- Glenda Jackson, Oliver Reed, (more)
This six-episode British TV adaptation of the classic Thomas Hardy novel finds Robert Powell as the title character, whose aspirations toward the priesthood are undone by his love for the licentious Sue Bridehead (Fiona Walker). ~ Michael Hastings, Rovi
- 1971
In this comedy, a London school teacher has full hands trying to cope with rowdy slum kids when they go for their annual camping excursion. The film is based on a popular British television series. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
Russian playwright Anton Chekhov's three upper-class Prozorov sisters -- Masha, Olga, and Irina -- come no closer to their dream of returning to Moscow in director Laurence Olivier's 1970 film version of Three Sisters than they did in Chekhov's original 1900 play. This melancholy classic about shattered dreams, self-delusion, and compromise was directed by Olivier for Britain's National Theatre in 1967. The film, a literal record of Olivier's stage version, was produced in order to raise money for the ever-imperiled National. Olivier, who'd just recovered from a serious illness, plays the mischievous army doctor Chebutikin, while Olivier's wife, Joan Plowright, essays the major role of Masha, the snobbish general's daughter who tries to escape the stultifying banality of her provincial marriage by having an affair. Three Sisters was released in the U.S. in 1974 as part of the American Film Theatre series. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Jeanne Watts, Joan Plowright, (more)
Two 20 year old twins have a bizarre incestuous relationship. Julian (Martin Potter) and his sister Jacki (Judy Geeson) carry on the affair and only reveal their secrets to a stuffed teddy bear named Agamemnon. While their father is absent, they murder the housekeeper and run wild at night. Drugged out parties with transvestites and homosexuals leads to blackmail, debauchery and murder. Julian soon finds himself unable to escape the dark and strange world and finds his fantasies have becomes his worst nightmares. Michael Redgrave appears briefly as a member of Parliament. ~ Dan Pavlides, Rovi
- Starring:
- Judy Geeson, Martin Potter, (more)
