Bill Strutton Movies

Keel investigates when the roommate of one of his female patients mysteriously disappears. It turns out that the girl was spirited away by a prostitution ring operating out of a "respectable" hotel. At Keel's behest, another of the victim's girlfriends agrees to pose as a call girl, while John Steed prepares a trap for the head of the ring, whose identity comes as quite a surprise. Written by Bill Strutton, "Toy Trap" was originally telecast July 22, 1961. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In the fourth episode of the six-part story "The Web Planet," the Doctor (William Hartnell) has penetrated the Web Centre of the planet Vortis. Here he discovers that the ant-like Zarbi, ostensibly the rulers of the planet, are actually the slaves of a spider-ish parasite called the Animus. Now, the Doctor must disable the parasite, lest he and his companions become enslaved as well. Written by Bill Strutton, "Crater of Needles" first aired on March 6, 1965. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In the conclusion of the six-part story "The Web Planet," the combined liberation efforts of the Doctor (William Hartnell) and the butterfly-like Menoptra tribe have failed, and the planet Vortis remains in control of the ant-like Zarbi -- who in turn are being controlled by the Animus, a spider-ish parasite. As it turns out, the fate of the planet rests in the hands of the Doctor's traveling companion Barbara (Jacqueline Hill). Though the tables are ultimately turned on the Zarbi, the story is not quite over yet! Written by Bill Strutton, "The Centre" first aired on March 20, 1965. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In the second episode of the six-part story "The Web Planet," the Doctor (William Hartnell) and his traveling companions come face to face with the two warring tribes of the planet Vortis: The ant-like Zarbi, who ruled the roost, and the butterfly-like Menoptera, who hope to return from years of exile. The mysterious force that sucked the TARDIS into Vortis' atmosphere enslaves the mind of Barbara (Jacqueline Hill). It is up to the Doctor and Ian (William Hartnell) to rescue the girl -- if they themselves can avoid the force. Written by Bill Strutton, "The Zarbi" first aired on February 20, 1965. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

This series of videos contains memorable episodes from the British television series that mixed drama with archival footage as it chronicled the exploits of Squadron 697 during WW II. This volume contains "Operation Pickpocket." ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi