The TARDIS materializes within the workings of the Sandminer, huge mining-refining machine on a faraway planet. Barely escaping the ravages of a violent sandstorm, the Doctor (Tom Baker) and his new companion Leela (Louise Jameson) soon learn that their troubles are just beginning. "The Robots of Death, Episode 1" of the four-part series first aired on January 29, 1977. This Doctor Who adventure was written by Chris Boucher. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi