Alan Rowe Movies

Elderly residents of an Australian retirement home fight for their lives after a crazed slasher comes to call in this horror movie. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide

In the conclusion of the four-part story "Full Circle," the Doctor (Tom Baker) has discovered that the marooned passengers of a crippled starliner have had it within their power to escape Alzarius for centuries. The trouble is, the passengers are unaware of this -- or rather, they don't seem to want to be aware. Will the Doctor be able to realign their thinking, and thereby wrest himself free of E-Space so that he can answer an urgent summons from his fellow Time Lords? Matthew Waterhouse joins the regular cast as the Doctor's new companion Adric. Written by Andrew Smith, "Full Circle, Episode 4" was originally telecast on November 15, 1980. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the second episode of the four-part story "Full Circle," the Doctor (Tom Baker) and Romana (Lalla Ward) have been trapped in E-space, marooned along with several other space travelers on the planet Alzarius. Confined to a crippled starliner during an atmospheric emergency, the Doctor soon discerns a dire threat to the wellbeing of the castaways -- namely, the morphing Marshmen. Written by Andrew Smith, "Full Circle, Episode 2" was originally telecast on November 1, 1980. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the second episode of the four-part story "The Horror of Fang Rock," the Doctor (Tom Baker) and Leela (Louise Jameson) investigate the mysterious goings-on in the British coastal village of Fang Rock in the early 1900s. A strange object, falling from the sky, has already killed one of the lighthouse keepers. No one yet realizes that this event is but the prelude of a full-scale invasion by the alien Rutans. Written by Terrance Dicks, "The Horror of Fang Rock, Episode 2" first aired on September 10, 1977. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the conclusion of the four-part story "The Time Warrior," the Doctor (Jon Pertwee) has arrived in Medieval England in hopes of rescuing several kidnapped 20th century scientists. His efforts are impeded by Sontaran space warrior Lynx (Kevin D. Lindsay) and pirate chieftan Irongron (David Daker). But help arrives in the form of a primitve but most effective weapon, bringing this story to an explosive climax. Worth noting is the fact that the Doctor identifies his home planet, Gallifrey, by name for the first time in the series (after 11 seasons on the air, it's about time). Written by Robert Holmes, Doctor Who: The Time Warrior, Episode 4 first aired on December 29, 1973. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Written by Robert Holmes, the four-part adventure "The Time Warrior" launched Doctor Who's 11th season on December 15 1973. The action begins when a Sontaran spaceship crash-lands in Medieval England, near the castle of the pirate Irongron (David Daker). Discovering that the locals do not have the technological information that he seeks, the space vessel's armor-wearing occupant (Kevin D. Lindsay) vanishes. Flash-forward to the 20th century, where the Doctor (Jon Pertwee) and his UNIT colleagues are investigating the mysterious disappearances of several scientists. Also on hand is journalist Sarah Jane Smith (Elisabeth Sladen, making her series debut) who has bluffed her way into UNIT headquarters. Clearly, the events of the early "medieval" scenes and the 20th century intrigues at UNIT are soon going to merge in a highly dramatic fashion. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Henry VIII and His Six Wives is a feature film based upon the 1971 BBC miniseries The Six Wives of Henry VIII. Keith Michell weathers several makeup changes as the much-married titular monarch. While the miniseries was able to explore the political and personal reasons for the selection (and sometimes rejection) of the wives, the shortened version concentrates chiefly on such highlights as the birth of Queen Elizabeth and the execution of Anne Boleyn. The film is constructed in flashback form, with an aged Henry recalling his marital record. Side note: Donald Pleasence appears as Thomas Cromwell in Henry VIII and His Six Wives; Pleasence's daughter Angela had played Katherine Howard, Bride No. 5, in the original Six Wives of Henry VIII. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the second episode of the four-part story "The Moonbase," the Doctor (Patrick Troughton) finally gets to the bottom of a series of mysterious disappearances at the moon colony which controls the Earth's weather. It turns out that the Cybermen, whom the doctor last confronted on the planet Mondas, have cooked up a scheme to destroy the Earth via germ warfare. Written by Kit Pedler and (uncredited) Gerry Davis, "The Moonbase, Episode 2" was originally broadcast on February 18, 1967; though this episode is presently known to exist, episodes one and three have apparently long since vanished. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the conclusion of the four-part story "The Moonbase," the Cybermen begin their final assault on the moonbase which controls the Earth's weather in the year 2070 A.D. The Doctor (Patrick Troughton) must prevent the Cybermen from emerging triumphant, lest the Earth be devastated by germ warfare. Written by Kit Pedler and (uncredited) Gerry Davis, "The Moonbase, Episode 4" was originally broadcast on March 4, 1967; though this episode is presently known to exist, episodes one and three have apparently long since vanished. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide