Maureen O'Brien Movies

The third season of Doctor Who began on September 11, 1965, with "Four Hundred Dawns," episode one of the four-part adventure "Galaxy 4." The TARDIS' arrival on the planet Galaxy coincides with the crash landings of spaceships carrying members of two alien races, the Rills and the Dravins. Knowing that the planet will explode within a matter of days, the two races battle over who will seize control of the TARDIS and escape -- which would spell the doom of the Doctor (William Hartnell) and his companions. This and the remaining three chapters of "Galaxy 4" were written by William Emms; unfortunately, except for a brief fragment, none of these episodes is presently known to exist. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In the third episode of the four-part story "Galaxy 4," the Doctor (William Hartnell) is pressured to choose sides in the ages-old feud between the two predominant races of the doomed planet Galaxy. The Rills demand the presence of the Doctor's companion Vicki (Maureen O'Brien), which bodes ill for all concerned. Meanwhile, Steven (Peter Purves) finds himself in even more trouble than before. Written by William Emms, "Trap of Steel" originally aired on September 25, 1965; this episode apparently no longer exists. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In the first episode of the six-part story "The Chase," the Doctor (William Hartnell) decides to experiment with the space-time visualizer which he had obtained in the previous adventure "The Space Museum." In so doing, the Doctor makes a horrifying discovery: The dreaded mutant Daleks have created their own time machine and intend to use the device to destroy the TARDIS and its crew. This episode was written by Terry Nation, the man who originally created the Daleks as part and parcel of the overall Doctor Who saga. "The Chase" was first telecast on May 22, 1965. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In the third episode of the six-part story "The Chase," the Doctor (William Hartnell) and his companions are fully aware that the infamous Daleks intend to go on a rampage of destruction throughout space. Alas, the TARDIS has been immobilized, rendering the Doctor helpless. Even so, he tries to determine the next destination of the Daleks, in hopes of at least warning the victims-to-be. Written by Terry Nation, "Flight Through Eternity" was originally telecast June 5, 1965. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In the fifth episode of the six-part story "The Chase," the Doctor (William Hartnell) and his companions encounter terror in the jungles of the planet Mechanus, as the Daleks close in on the TARDIS. Crucial to the plotline is a master plan to replace the Doctor and his friends with robotic duplicates. Captured by the Mechanoids and thrown into prison, the TARDIS crew encounters an unexpected ally. Written by Terry Nation, "The Death of Dr. Who" was originally telecast June 19, 1965. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

The TARDIS travels to the time of the Holy Crusades. Upon arrival, the loyalties of the Doctor (William Hartnell), Ian (William Russell), Barbara (Jacqueline Hill), and Vicki (Maureen O'Brien) are forcibly divided between the Crusaders of Richard the Lionheart (Julian Glover) and the Saracens of Prince Saladin (Bernard Kay). Written by David Whitaker, "The Lion" originally aired March 27, 1965, as the first episode of the four-part story "The Crusade." At present, only episodes one and three ("Wheel of Fortune") exist in their entirety. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In the third episode of the four-part story "The Crusade," the Doctor (William Hartnell) and his companions are still marooned in the Holy Land at the time of the Crusades. The good news is that the Doctor and Vicki (Maureen O'Brien) have caught up with Barbara (Jacqueline Hill), who had been captured by Saracen leader Saladin (Bernard Kay). The bad news is that there's a new plot afoot which endangers the life of Richard the Lionhearted (Julian Glover) -- not to mention the Doctor and his friends. Written by David Whitaker, "The Wheel of Fortune" originally aired April 3, 1965. At present, only this episode and the opening chapter of "The Crusade" ("The Lion") are known to have survived. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In the first episode of the four-part story "The Myth Makers," the TARDIS lands on a sandy plain somewhere in Greece. Disembarking, the Doctor (William Hartnell) soon learns that his ship has been plunked in the middle of the Trojan War. Even sooner, the Doctor is mistaken for the great god Zeus -- and his travelling companion, Steven (Peter Purves), is thrown into prison. Adrienne Hill joins the cast as the Doctor's new travelling companion, Katarina. Written by Donald Cotton, "The Temple of Secrets" first aired on October 16, 1965; unfortunately, only a brief fragment is known to presently exist. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In the third episode of the four-part story "The Myth Makers," the Doctor (William Hartnell) and his friends are still trying to find a way out of their present dilemma, in which their actions may well determine the outcome of the Trojan War. Mistaken for the Greek god Zeus, the Doctor hatches a scheme, that, if successful, will benefit everyone concerned. Unfortunately, his best-laid plans go disastrously awry. Written by Donald Cotton, "Death of a Spy" first aired on October 30, 1965; unfortunately, this episode is no longer in existence. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

"The Powerful Enemy" is the first episode of the two-part Doctor Who adventure "The Rescue." Arriving on the planet Dido, the Doctor (William Hartnell) and his fellow time travelers come across the remains of a crashed spaceship. Rescuing the two survivors, the Doctor endeavors to protect them and the TARDIS crew from the infamous murderer Koquillon. Written by David Whitaker, "The Powerful Enemy" originally aired on January 2, 1965. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In the first episode of the four-part story "The Romans," the Doctor (William Hartnell), Vicki (Maureen O'Brien), Ian (William Russell), and Barbara (Jacqueline Hill) climb into the TARDIS and take a trip to ancient Rome. No sooner have they arrived at a picturesque villa than the Doctor and his companions are attacked by slavers. In the ensuing fracas, Ian and Barbara are captured and sold into bondage. Originally telecast on January 16, 1965, "The Slave Traders" was written by Dennis Spooner. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In the third episode of the four-part story "The Romans," the Doctor (William Hartnell) is still in the court of Roman emperor Nero (Derek Francis), still trying to secure the release of his enslaved travelling companions Ian (William Russell) and Barbara (Jacqueline Hill). As if this isn't peril enough, the tone-deaf Doctor is forcibly pressed into service as a court musician. Meanwhile, conspirators plan to murder Nero in mid-debauch. Originally telecast on January 30, 1965, "Conspiracy" was written by Dennis Spooner. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi