Lalla Ward Movies

Based on a novel by Graham Greene that uses the rise of Nazi Germany as its backdrop, this drama stars Michael York as Anthony Farrant, an idealistic young British businessman. On his way home after a trip to the Far East, Anthony takes a friend up on her advice and makes a stop in Germany, where he calls upon Erich Krogh (Peter Finch), a highly successful financier. While Anthony was taught to value fairness and decency, he soon falls under Erich's spell, in which opportunism, corruption, and decadence hold sway. England Made Me was filmed in Yugoslavia, doubling for both Germany and France; Tony Wollard's art direction was nominated for a British BAFTA Award. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

Based on a novel by Joan Hemingway and Paul Bonnecarrere, Rosebud opens with five young women vacationing aboard a luxurious yacht called the Rosebud. All five of the women are the daughters of wealthy and powerful men; one of them is the daughter of an influential American senator. Their vacation is shortlived, however, as the Rosebud has been targeted by a group of Middle Eastern terrorists who kidnap the girls and hold them as hostages until their demands are met. Quickly alerted to the situation is reporter Larry Martin (Peter O'Toole), who it turns out is really an agent for the CIA. Martin enlists the aid of agents from Israel and West Germany, as well as a strange Islamic Englishman who, as he is working to destroy Israel, would seem to be on the side of the terrorists. Martin has his work cut out for him, as he must rescue the hostages quickly and with no injury coming to any of them. Adapted by Eric Lee Preminger for his father, director Otto Preminger, Rosebud was initially set to star Robert Mitchum, who left or was fired after experiencing one of the director's customary heated confrontations. ~ Craig Butler, All Movie Guide

In the second episode of the four-part story "The Destiny of the Daleks," the Doctor (Tom Baker) and Romana (Lalla Ward) are the guests of the robotic Movellans on the Daleks' home planet of Skaro. Locked in an ages-old war against the Daleks, the Movellans are able to anticipate their enemy's every move -- and (unfortunately) vice-versa. Both the Daleks and the Movellans hope to revive the Daleks' creator, Davros (David Gooderson), but though the Movellans' motivations seem pure, the Doctor is highly suspicious. Written by Terry Nation, "The Destiny of the Daleks, Episode 2" originally aired on September 8, 1979. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the conclusion of the four-part story "The Creature From the Pit," the title character -- actually an ambassador from the planet Tythonus -- harbors a terrible secret which will profoundly affect the fate of the planet Chloris. The Doctor (Tom Baker) eventually discovers that Chloris is slated for destruction by a neutron star, a disaster that will, of course, also affect him. Once the villainous Lady Adrasta (Mary Frances) is disposed of, the Doctor hopes to be able to save the residents of Chloris from their predetermined annihilation. Written by David Fisher, "The Creature From the Pit, Episode 4" was originally telecast on November 17, 1979. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the second episode of the four-part story "The Creature From the Pit," the Doctor (Tom Baker) comes face to face with the blob-like title character as he attempts to elude the minions of Lady Adrasta (Myra Frances), despotic ruler of the planet Chloris. The creature's system contains an abundance of precious metals, and as such is highly coveted by the selfish Adrasta. Meanwhile, the villainess places the life of Romana (Lalla Ward) in direct jeopardy -- and the Doctor's robotic dog K-9 is unable to offer assistance. Written by David Fisher, "The Creature From the Pit, Episode 2" was originally telecast on November 3, 1979. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the conclusion of the six-part story "The Armageddon Factor," the Doctor (Tom Baker) has discovered that Princess Astra (Lalla Ward) of the planet Atrios is, in fact, the much sought-after sixth element of the Key to Time. Armed with this knowledge, the Doctor and Romana (Mary Tamm) are at last able to reassemble the Key, thereby restoring the balance between universal Good and Evil. The one remaining fly in the ointment is the dreaded Black Guardian, who has a vested interest in upsetting that aforementioned balance. Capped by a surprising but logical ending (logical by the Doctor's standards, at any rate), "The Armageddon Factor" was written by Bob Baker and David Martin, and originally aired on February 24, 1979, as the final episode of Doctor Who's 16th season. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the fourth episode of the six-part story "The Armageddon Factor," the Doctor (Tom Baker) is still on the planet Atrios, still determined to locate the sixth and final segment of the Key to Time. In this pursuit, he has offered his aid to Princess Astra (Lalla Ward) in Atrios' war against its twin planet Zeos. Gumming up the works is a secret henchman of the Black Guardian, who has vowed that the Key to Time will never be put together again. The henchman is hiding on a mysterious, hidden Third Planet between Atrios and Zeos -- and it is up to the Doctor to locate that planet. Written by Bob Baker and David Martin, "The Armageddon Factor, Episode 4" originally aired on February 10, 1979. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the second episode of the six-part story "The Armageddon Factor," the Doctor (Tom Baker) and Romana (Mary Tamm) have materialized on the planet Atrios, in search of the sixth and final missing segment of the Key to Time. Unfortunately, Atrios is locked in deadly combat with its twin planet Zeos -- and the Doctor and Romana are caught in the middle of the fray, along with the fiercely proud and determined Princess Astra (Lalla Ward). Originally telecast on January 27, 1979, as the record-breaking 500th episode of Doctor Who, "The Armageddon Factor, Episode 2" was written by Bob Baker and David Martin. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the conclusion of the four-part story "Nightmare of Eden," the Doctor (Tom Baker) has successfully disposed of the Mandrels, a breed of space animals who had been set free from an electronic zoo by the collision of two space cruisers. Now he must expose the identity of the man who has been smuggling a dangerously addictive drug, derived from material found in rotting Mandrel corpses. Originally telecast December 15, 1979, "Nightmare of Eden, Episode 4" was written by Bob Baker and codirected by Alan Bromly and (uncredited) Graham Williams. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the second episode of the four-part story "Nightmare of Eden," the Doctor (Tom Baker) encounters danger in the unstable matter zones created by a collision in hyperspace of two space cruisers, the Empress and the Hecate. In addition to tracking down dozens of bizarre animals called Mandrels who have escaped from an electronic zoo, the Doctor is also threatened by the unchecked activities of two bands of drug smugglers. Originally telecast December 1, 1979, "Nightmare of Eden, Episode 2" was written by Bob Baker and codirected by Alan Bromly and (uncredited) Graham Williams. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Written by Anthony Read, the four-part Doctor Who adventure "The Horns of Nimon" begins as the TARDIS is immobilized, and the Doctor (Tom Baker) and Romana (Lalla Ward) find themselves caught in a space whirlpool. Also trapped in this dilemma is a vessel from the planet Skonnos, bearing a truly strange and disturbing cargo. The catalyst for this adventure is Soldeed (Graham Crowden), the last surviving Skonnon scientist, who in hoping to restore his world to its past empiric glories, has entered into an unholy alliance with the Nimons, an alien race which sustains itself with radioactive crystals -- and bizarre sacrificial rites. "The Horns of Nimon, Episode 1" first aired on December 22, 1979. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the third episode of the four-part story "The Destiny of the Daleks," the Doctor (Tom Baker) and Romana (Lalla Ward) find themselves in the middle of a war between the Daleks and the Movellans on the planet Skaros. At first, the robotic Movellans seem to be the "good guys," but the Doctor has his doubts, especially since both warring factions hope to revive the Daleks' creator, mad scientist Davros (David Gooderson). In the course of events, the Doctor and Romana are trapped underground as the Daleks make their final assault. Written by Terry Nation, "The Destiny of the Daleks, Episode 3" originally aired on September 15, 1979. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide