Liza Goddard Movies

In the third episode of the four-part story "Terminus," young Turlough (Mark Strickson), acting on orders from the Black Guardian (Valentine Dyall), has locked the TARDIS into the flight pattern of a space stration peopled by victims of the dreaded Lazar's Disease. The Doctor (Peter Davison) tries to deal with this contingency, as well as a greater danger: An unstable thrust engine which may explode at any minute -- thereby destroying the entire Universe. First telecast on February 23, 1983, "Terminus, Episode 3" was written by Stephen Gallagher. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Originally a nine-hour British miniseries, this film on the last four decades in the life of Richard Wagner may have taken its long-winded cue from the lengthy operas of the famous 19th-century German composer and musical theorist -- the Ring des Nibelungen is 14-15 hours in itself, divided into four separate operas. This biographical film begins when Wagner is first recognized for his work, yet in that same year, 1848, he was forced out of his homeland for his radical politics (he supported the unification of separate kingdoms under one Germany) and settled in Zurich for awhile. Focusing on character traits that are well-known and would not endear him to anyone, the film details his bigotry (a confirmed anti-Semitic), his insensitivity, and his obsession with money -- he went after the bottom line even if it meant losing friendships or ruining his marriage. Although Wagner is known for his music theory and the contribution he made to opera during his lifetime, very little attention is given to his actual works in this film. Venerable British thespians (Laurence Olivier, John Gielgud, Ralph Richardson, Vanessa Redgrave, Joan Plowright, and Richard Burton as Wagner) light up the cast but not always with the same brightness. In the final analysis, the slow-paced story is simply too long in the telling, and even the visually sumptuous costumes and production design cannot make up for a slow script, uneven acting, and problems in direction. The film version runs 300 minutes. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi

Hand-picked by the Black Guardian (Valentine Dyall) to assassinate the Doctor (Peter Davison) in the previous adventure "Mawdryn Undead," juvenile delinquent Turlough (Mark Strickson) sets his deadly plan in motion in the four-episode follow-up "Terminus." Not yet under suspicion, Turlough materializes in the hold of the TARDIS -- then promptly proceeds to sabotage the vessel's console. First telecast on February 15, 1983, "Terminus, Episode 1" was written by Stephen Gallagher. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Expectations ran high for the success of this daffy British sitcom about a busy advertising agency. Christopher Biggins starred as Brian Reeves, head man of the agency, who presided over a crew that gave "motley" a whole new meaning. Among the supporting players was future TV favorite Liza Goddard as Claire. Unfortunately, few British viewers accepted the invitation posed by the series' title, and thus Watch This Space lasted only six episodes, from January 17 to February 21, 1980. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

A sensitive Englishman experiences an intense sexual identity crisis after realizing he is a man trapped in a woman's body. The only time Roy (Anne Heywood) feels truly comfortable is when he's wearing women's clothing. But when Roy's cruel father catches him dressed up like a lady, the conflicted young man escapes to a place where he can be safe, and fully embraces his female persona. Now living under the name Wendy, he suffers a harrowing encounter with a vicious new neighbor who beats him mercilessly after discovering his sexual secret. In the wake of that brutal attack, Wendy decides that his only option is to rid himself of his troublesome manhood once and for all. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi