Frazer Hines Movies

King Shadov (Charles Chaplin), the newly deposed monarch of a small European country, arrives in New York to face a life in exile. No sooner does he get here, however, than he discovers that his prime minister has stolen the entire royal treasury and departed for parts unknown. Stranded in New York in a luxury hotel without any money, the king tries to adjust to life in America and elicit interest in his plan for the peaceful use of nuclear power. He finds America in 1957 to be too noisy for his taste, however -- a run-in with some rock & roll dancers leads to some slapstick antics, and he doesn't take much to modern movies or the blaring entertainment that goes with them. He meets a pretty young lady (Dawn Addams) in a slightly risqué slapstick encounter in which he is trying to "rescue" her, and she maneuvers him into helping to plug a deodorant on television. The king proves so beguiling on the small screen that he is deluged by offers from advertising agencies, which he rejects at first. But the king soon finds that advertising may be the only thing he can do to earn enough money to keep him living like a king in exile, and he tries to work the system to his advantage, his earnings from television enabling him to remain in the country and push his peaceful nuclear plan. He soon finds the true dark side of life in the United States, however, when he crosses paths with an unhappy little boy (Michael Chaplin, the star/director's own son) whose parents are about to be jailed as part of the anti-Communist hysteria of the period. In the end, the king provides a shelter to the boy but compromises himself in the process, and while he does make the Congressional committee investigating him look foolish, he sees that he has done all of the good that he can do for now in the United States and leaves. ~ Bruce Eder, All Movie Guide

When the TARDIS lands in the North Sea, the vessel's arrival coincides with the mysterious disappearance of several oil-refinery drilling crews. The authorities natural assume that the Doctor (Patrick Troughton) and his companions are responsible for endangering the world's oil supply. But the Doctor has heard strange sounds emanating from one of the gaspipe lines -- strange, inhuman sounds. Written by Victor Pemberton, the first episode of the Doctor Who adventure "Fury of the Deep" originally aired on March 16, 1968. None of the adventure's six episodes are presently available for viewing, though a fragment exists from Episode 1, showing the Doctor's friend Victoria (Deborah Watling) in her usual state of peril. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the third episode of the six-part story "Fury From the Deep," several more workers mysteriously vanish from an oil refinery in the North Sea. The Doctor (Patrick Troughton) and his companions follow the trail of evidence to a horrifying conclusion: The culprits, it seems, are parasitic weed creatures, determined to prevent humankind from despoiling the oceans by any means possible. Written by Victor Pemberton, "Fury From the Deep, Episode 3" originally aired on March 30, 1968. Except for a very brief expository scene, this episode no longer exists. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the fifth episode of the six-part story "Fury From the Deep," the Doctor (Patrick Troughton) continues to fend off an attack by a race of seaweed creatures on a North Sea oil refinery. One of the Doctor's supposed allies, Robson (Victor Maddern), turns out to be among the villains, who have taken human form to avoid capture. Kidnapping the Doctor's companion, Victoria (Deborah Watling), Robson makes a desperate bid for escape, thereby imperiling not only everyone at the refinery, but the rest of the world as well. Written by Victor Pemberton, "Fury From the Deep, Episode 5" originally aired on April 13, 1968. Except for a fragment or two, this episode no longer exists. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

The Doctor (Patrick Troughton) arrives at the Det-sen monastery in Tibet, sometime in the mid-'30s. Almost immediately, a colleague of one Professor Travers (Jack Watling) is murdered, and the Doctor finds himself the number one suspect. Written by Mervyn Haisman and Henry Lincoln, the six-part adventure "The Abominable Snowmen" was filmed in North Wales, a surprisingly suitable substitute for the rocks and rills of ancient Tibet. The first episode originally aired on September 30, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the third episode of the six-part story "The Abominable Snowmen," the Doctor (Patrick Troughton) has learned that the Tibetan monastery of Det-sen is being held in thrall by the malevolent Great Intelligence. He also now knows that his alien adversary intends to use an army of Yeti robots to take over the world. But he doesn't what to do about it -- especially since one of his oldest friends is unwillingly mixed up in the intrigue. Written by Mervyn Haisman and Henry Lincoln, "The Abominable Snowmen, Episode 3" first aired on October 14, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the fifth episode of the six-part story "The Abominable Snowmen," the Doctor (Patrick Troughton) continues to face great danger at the Det-sen monastery in Tibet. His only hope for survival is to banish the Great Intelligence, an alien force bent on world domination, from the earth's Solar System. Unfortunately, the Intelligence holds prisoner the soul of the Doctor's very old friend Padmasambhava (Wolfe Morris), the creator of a race of robotic Yetis. Written by Mervyn Haisman and Henry Lincoln, "The Abominable Snowmen, Episode 5" first aired on October 28, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Doctor Who's sixth season was launched on August 10, 1968, with episode one of the five-part "The Dominators." The Doctor (Patrick Troughton) and his friends land on the planet Dulkis, an orb populated entirely by pacifists. The tranquility of Dulkis is sorely threatened by the invasion of the warmongering Dominators and their minions, the Quarks. But for what sinister purpose have the Dominators arrived? This adventure was written by Mervyn Haisman and Henry Lincoln. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the third episode of the five-part story "The Dominators," the Doctor (Patrick Troughton) warns the citizens of the planet Dulkis that their world is in danger of wholesale energy depletion at the hands of the Dominators. Alas, the Dulcians are strict pacifists and refuse to defend themselves or their planet. Meanwhile, Jamie (Frazer Hines) fights off the Dominators' minions, the deadly Quarks. Written by Mervyn Haisman and Henry Lincoln, "The Dominators, Episode 3" first aired on August 24, 1968. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the conclusion of the five-part story "The Dominators," the Doctor (Patrick Troughton) is able to free himself and Jamie (Frazer Hines) from the Dominators' clutches. He must now make a final, desperate effort to prevent the Dominators and their Quarks from destroying the planet Dulkis. The success of this effort hinges upon the willingness of the Dulcians to forego their pacifistic credo and take up arms against their enemies. Written by Mervyn Haisman and Henry Lincoln under the joint pen name Norman Ashby, "The Dominators, Episode 5" first aired on September 7, 1968. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the second episode of the six-part story "The Enemy of the World," the Doctor (Patrick Troughton) has arrived on earth in the year 2017 A.D. Rescued from certain death by helicopter pilot Astrid (Mary Peach), the Doctor is informed by Astrid's boss, Kent (Bill Kerr), that the world is on the verge of domination by a charismatic scientist/politician named Salamander. The fact that the Doctor is a dead ringer for Salamander (indeed, both roles are played by Troughton) leads to several even more perplexing plot developments: Who among Kerr's staff can be trusted not to betray their comrades to Salamander's minions, and is Salamander truly the despotic villain that he is made out to be? Written by David Whitaker, "The Enemy of the World, Episode 2" first aired on December 30, 1967; this episode is presently unavailable. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the fifth episode of the six-part story "The Enemy of the World," traitorous scientist Kent (Bill Kerr) has blown up the research station infiltrated by the Doctor (Patrick Troughton). Not long afterward, 21st century dictator Salamander, who bears a startling resemblance to the Doctor, makes an appearance. But is Salamander really the Doctor -- or is it the other way around? Also in the cast is Mary Peach as dauntless copter pilot Astrid. Written by David Whitaker, "The Enemy of the World, Episode 5" first aired on January 20, 1968; this episode is presently unavailable. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the first episode of the seven-part story "The Evil of the Daleks," the TARDIS inexplicably vanishes, leaving the Doctor (Patrick Troughton) and Jamie (Frazer Hines) stranded in contemporary London. Following a slim trail of clues, the Doctor ends up at a Chinese antique shop run by Professor Edward Waterfield (John Bailey) -- a man who obviously has something to hide. Written by David Whitaker, "The Evil of the Daleks, Episode 1" was first shown on May 20, 1967. This episode apparently no longer exists. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide