Doctor Who: Spearhead from Space, Episode 1 (1970)
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Synopsis of Doctor Who: Spearhead from Space, Episode 1
Jon Pertwee stepped into the role of Doctor Who in the series' seventh-season opener, "Spearhead From Space." Written by Robert Holmes, this adventure finds the Doctor exiled to earth by the Time Lords as punishment for his behavior during the sixth-season finale "The War Games." In the first episode of this four-part adventure, Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart (Nicholas Courtney) of U.N.I.T. investigates a mysterious meteor shower with the help of scientific advisor Dr. Elizabeth "Liz" Shaw (Caroline John). While all this is going on, the "new" Doctor materializes in his familiar police box -- and before long he, too, has joined the investigation. Beginning its run on January 3, 1970 "Spearhead From Space" was the series' first color episode. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Complete Cast of Doctor Who: Spearhead from Space, Episode 1
- Jon Pertwee - The Doctor
- Nicholas Courtney - Brig. Lethbridge-Stewart
- John Breslin - Capt. Munro
- Anthony Webb - Dr. Henderson
- Talfryn Thomas - Mullins
- Tessa Shaw - Unit Officer
- Alan Mitchell - 1st Reporter (Wagstaffe)
- Caroline John - Elizabeth "Liz" Shaw
- Hugh Burden - Channing
- Neil Wilson - Sam Seeley
- George Lee - Cpl. Forbes
- Helen Dorward - Nurse
- Ellis Jones - Technician
- Prentis Hancock - 2nd Reporter (Jimmy)
- Director(s):
- Derek Martinus
- Writer(s):
- Robert Holmes
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