Peter Davison Movies

Beginning with its first episode on March 8, 1984, the four-part Doctor Who adventure "The Caves of Androzani" marked yet another milestone in the life of the venerable Doctor, played by Peter Davison (at least at the beginning of the story). Arriving on the planet Androzani Minor, the Doctor and his new companion, Peri (Nicola Bryant), investigate a set of strange tracks leading to a cave -- and promptly become infected with a bizarre "miracle" drug. "The Caves of Androzani, Episode 1" was written by Robert Holmes. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In the third episode of the pivotal four-part story "The Caves of Androzani," the planet of Androzani Minor continues to be the setting for a three-pronged power struggle between a mad doctor, a corrupt businessman, and an insurrectionist. The catalyst for all the carnage is a drug called Spectrox, which purportedly prolongs life. Both infected with Spectrox, the Doctor (Peter Davison) and Peri (Nicola Bryant) learn to their horror that Spectrox has the exact opposite of the desired effect. Originally telecast on March 15, 1984, "The Caves of Androzani, Episode 3" was written by Robert Holmes. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Doctor Who celebrated its 20th anniversary with the 90-minute special "The Five Doctors." The life of the present Doctor (Peter Davison) is jeopardized when his four previous incarnations -- played by William Hartnell, Patrick Troughton, Jon Pertwee, and Tom Baker -- are taken out of time by an illegal Time Scoop. Even worse, the five doctors are confronted by a seemingly endless series of past enemies, included Daleks, Cybermen, and Yetis. The climax takes place in the Forbidden Zone on Gallifrey, where the instigator of the aforementioned time-scooping forces the five doctors to engage in the potentially deadly Game of Rassilon. Can any of the doctors save themselves -- and if not, will robot dog K-9 come galloping to the rescue? The late William Hartnell appeared only in clips from the second-season episode "Invasion of Earth: Flashpoint"; he was replaced in the body of the 20th anniversary special by Richard Hurndall. Written by Terrance Dicks, "The Five Doctors" was first presented in America on November 23, 1983, two days before its British TV debut. Since that time, it has been reedited into a four-part cliffhanger for syndication. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Written by Terence Dudley and first telecast March 16, 1983, the conclusion of the two-part story "The King's Demons" finds the Doctor's old enemy, the Master (Anthony Ainley), attempting to alter the course of history (for the worst, of course). Hurtling himself back to the year 1215 A.D., the Master creates a shapeshifting robot to impersonate King John (Gerald Flood) at the signing of the Magna Carta -- while the Doctor (Peter Davison) races against time to prevent a disaster of far-reaching proportions. With "The King's Demons, Episode 2," Doctor Who wrapped up its 20th season on the air. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In the second episode of the four-part story "The Visitation," the Doctor (Peter Davison) and his companions arrive in 17th century London at the height of the Great Plague. Their visit coincides with the crash-landing of an alien spacecraft. Could these visitors from another world pose an even greater threat to humanity than the "Black Death?" Written by Eric Saward, Doctor Who: The Visitation, Episode 2 first aired on February 16, 1982. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In the conclusion of the four-part story "The Visitation," the Doctor (Peter Davison) squares off against the alien Tereleptils, who hope to capitalize upon the Black Plague sweeping through 17th century London by spreading a deadly viral epidemic throughout the rest of the world. This episode proposes to answer the age-old question: Who really ignited the Great Fire of London? Written by Eric Saward, "The Visitation, Episode 4" first aired on February 23, 1982. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In the second episode of the four-part story "Time-Flight," the Doctor investigates the disappearance of a Concorde jet from Heathrow Airport. In hopes of solving the mystery, the Doctor and his companions, Tegan (Janet Fielding) and Nyssa (Sarah Sutton), board a second Concorde to reconstruct the events leading up to the disappearance -- whereupon the three time travelers end up vanishing from sight themselves! First telecast March 23, 1982, "Time-Flight, Episode 2" was written by Peter Grimwade. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In the conclusion of the four-part story "Time-Flight," the renegade Time Lord the Master (Anthony Ainley) has split the alien Xeraphin in two halves, one good, one evil. Fortunately, the "good" half aligns itself with the Doctor (Peter Davison), who fully intends to thwart the Master's latest scheme to take over the universe. The Doctor also hopes to pilot a stolen Concorde jet from 140 million B.C. to contemporary London! Written by Peter Grimwade, "Time-Flight, Episode 4" was first telecast March 30, 1982, as the final episode of Dr. Who's 19th season. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In the second episode of the four-part story "Warriors of the Deep," the Doctor (Peter Davison), Tegan (Janet Fielding), and Turlough (Mark Strickson) have arrived on earth in the year 2084 A.D., at the height of yet another Cold War. Accused of being saboteurs, the time travelers are detained at a high-tech nuclear sea base -- where the long-dormant Sea Devils and Silurians are poised to attack, with the aid of a new and deadly ally. Originally telecast January 6, 1984, "Warriors of the Deep, Episode 2" was written by Johnny Byrne. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In the conclusion of the four-part story "Warriors of the Deep," the Doctor (Peter Davison) has exposed a scheme hatched by the sea-dwelling Silurians to destroy all mankind, using a 21st century Cold War as their cover and an electrically charged beast called the Myrka as the main instrument of destruction. The Doctor's only hope rests with several canisters of hexachromite, which is lethal to the Silurians and all similar races -- but he is reluctant to unleash so deadly a chemical on the unsuspecting world. Originally telecast January 13, 1984, "Warriors of the Deep, Episode 4" was written by Johnny Byrne. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Adapted from the novel by H.E. Bates, the British miniseries Love for Lydia featured Mel Martin in the title role. A young and giddy heiress, Lydia spent the better part of the 1930s holding several eligible bachelors in her thrall. Meanwhile, long-suffering Edward Richardson (Christopher Blake), convinced that he'd be the heroine's one true love if only given the chance, stood quietly on the sidelines as the impulsive Lydia toyed with the emotions of his rivals. The 13 hour-long episodes of Love for Lydia were originally aired over London Weekend Television in 1977, then telecast in America as part of PBS' Masterpiece Theatre anthology beginning September 23, 1979. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In the conclusion of Magnum, P.I.'s two-part Season Six opener (originally telecast as a single two-hour episode), Magnum (Tom Selleck) and Higgins (John Hillerman) are still in London, still battling their inner demons. Having had premonitions of the death of his friend Geoffrey St. Clair, Magnum finds himself drawing ever closer to Geoffrey's widow Penelope--which opens the floodgates for even more disturbing visions of the past and the future when the detective discovers that his late friend had been a member of a gang specializing in political assassinations. Meanwhile, Higgins comes face to face with his stern, unforgiving father Albert (also played by John Hillerman), with whom he hasn't spoken since being expelled from Sandhurst in 1934. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi