Doctor Who: Terror of the Autons, Episode 1 (1971)
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Season eight of Doctor Who began on January 2, 1971, with episode one of the four-part "Terror of the Autons." In a follow-up to the previous season's "Spearhead From Space," the Doctor (Jon Pertwee) investigates the disappearance of the last Nestene Intelligence energy sphere. He does not yet know that he will soon be crossing swords with a longtime nemesis, a renegade Time Lord known as The Master. This adventure introduced two new regulars: Katy Manning as Jo Grant and Richard Franklin as Mike Yates. Written by Robert Holmes, "Terror of the Autons" was for many years available only in a black-and-white version; the original color version was restored in the late '90s. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Complete Cast:
- Jon Pertwee - The Doctor
- Richard Franklin - Capt. Mike Yates
- John Levene - Sgt. John Benton
- Michael Wisher - Rex Farrell
- Christopher Burgess - Prof. George Philips
- David Garth - Time Lord
- Andrew Staines - Albert Goodge
- Katy Manning - Josephine "Jo" Grant
- Nicholas Courtney - Brig. Lethbridge-Stewart
- Roger Delgado - The Master
- John Baskcomb - Luigi Rossinni (Lew Russell)
- Harry Towb - James McDermot
- Frank Mills - Radio Telescope Director
- Dave Carter - Museum Attendant
- Director(s):
- Barry Letts
- Writer(s):
- Robert Holmes
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