Sophie Aldred Movies

In the final episode of the three-part story "Dragonfire," the Doctor (Sylvester McCoy) finally comes face to face with exiled criminal Kane (Edward Peel), the ruler of the frozen trading colony Iceworld. Threatening dire consequences for innocent waitress Ace (Sophie Aldred), the villain forces the Doctor and con man Glitz (Tony Selby) to locate the Dragon's Treasure, which will enable Kane to escape Iceworld forever. Chris Clough's teleplay is chock full of "inside" pop-cultural references, including the character names McLuhan (as in Marshall) and Bazin (as in French film critic Andre Bazin). Bonnie Langford makes her final appearance as Mel. "Iceworld, Episode 3" originally aired on December 7, 1987, bringing Doctor Who's 24th season to a rousing conclusion. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

The principal heavy in the three-part Doctor Who adventure "Dragonfire" is exiled criminal Kane (Edward Peel), now the reluctant ruler of the frozen planet Iceworld, a trading colony. The Doctor (Sylvester McCoy) is tricked into visiting Iceworld, as is his perennial nemesis, con artist Sabalon Glitz (Tony Selby). Sophie Aldred makes her first series appearance as teenaged waitress Ace. The 150th story in the Doctor Who saga, "Dragonfire" was written by Chris Clough; Episode 1 first aired on November 23, 1987. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the second episode of the four-part story "Remembrance of the Daleks," the Doctor (Sylvester McCoy) and Ace (Sophie Aldred) have arrived in 1963 London, in search of a stellar manipulator known as the Hand of Omega. Impressed by the pop-cultural trappings of her new surroundings, Ace is blissfully unaware that her movements are being monitored by the two armies in a Dalek civil war -- both of whom are willing to wipe out all mankind to get their mitts on the Hand of Omega before the Doctor does. First telecast October 12, 1988, "Remembrance of the Daleks, Episode 2" was written by Ben Aaronovitch. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

The Totter's Land Junkyard site that had figured so prominently in many an earlier episode of Doctor Who is again given a good workout in the four-episode adventure "Remembrance of the Daleks." Having reprogrammed the Hand of Ortega, a remote stellar manipulator, the Doctor (Sylvester McCoy) hands the device over to one of two warring Dalek factions. It is the Doctor's fervent hope that the device will end up destroying not only both Dalek armies, but also their home planet Skaro. But what effect will all this destruction have on poor London? First telecast October 26, 1988, "Remembrance of the Daleks, Episode 4" was written by Ben Aaronovitch. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the third episode of the four-part story "The Greatest Show in the Galaxy," the Doctor (Sylvester McCoy) and Ace (Sophie Aldred) are trapped in the Psychic Circus on the planet Segonax, where a triumvirate of evil demigods from Ragnarok have demanded that the two time-travelers entertain them -- or suffer a violent demise. Facing such perils as killer-robot clowns and ancient spirits, the Doctor and Ace are also in danger of being literally bored to death. Written by Stephen Wyatt, "The Greatest Show in the Galaxy, Episode 3" first aired on December 28, 1988. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the second episode of the three-part story "The Happiness Patrol," the Doctor (Sylvester McCoy) and Ace (Sophie Aldred) have arrived on Terra, a planet governed by the Happiness Patrol, who punish those not expressing eternal joy by killing them on the spot. Since both the Doctor and Ace have been designated as "Killjoys," they are targeted for extinction by the robotic Kandyman (David John Pope). The only hope for the time-travelers is to foment a rebellion against the smiley-faced dictator, Helen A (Sheila Hancock). Written by Graeme Curry, "The Happiness Patrol, Episode 2" first aired on November 9, 1988. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the second episode of the three-part story "Silver Nemesis," the Doctor (Sylvester McCoy) and Ace (Sophie Aldred) attempt to retrieve the deadly statue Nemesis, which threatens the earth with utter destruction. In this effort, the two time-travelers run into formidable opposition in the form of 17th century aristocrat Lady Peinforte (Fiona Walker), a group of neo-Nazis, and the Doctor's perennial enemies, the Cybermen. Written by Kevin Clarke, "Silver Nemesis, Episode 2" originally aired on November 30, 1988. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

The 25th season of Doctor Who came to an end with the modestly titled four-parter "The Greatest Show in the Galaxy." Attracted by an advertising satellite, the Doctor (Sylvester McCoy) and Ace (Sophie Aldred) attend the famous "Psychic Circus" on the planet Segonax. Before long, however, the Doctor stumbles upon several ominous warnings -- including a buried robot and an abandoned hippie bus -- that all is not fun and games at the circus. Written by Stephen Wyatt, "The Greatest Show in the Galaxy, Episode 1" first aired on December 14, 1988. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the first episode of the three-part Doctor Who adventure "Ghost Light," the Doctor (Sylvester McCoy) accompanies Ace (Sophie Aldred) on a visit to her home town of Perivale. Arriving during the Victorian era, the time travelers try to determine the source of a terrifying experience in Ace's childhood -- one which has given her nightmares ever since. Written by Marc Platt, "Ghost Light, Episode 1" originally aired on October 4, 1989. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the conclusion of the three-part story "Ghost Light," the Doctor (Sylvester McCoy) and Ace (Sophie Aldred) have arrived at Ace's ancestral home, Gabriel Chase, in 1883. Hoping to discover the source of Ace's nightmares, the Doctor at first concludes that the house is haunted by traditional ghosts. He quickly changes his mind when he is confronted with a spectral light, a pantry full of radioactive silverware, a Neanderthal house servant -- and a spaceship in the cellar. Written by Marc Platt, "Ghost Light, Episode 2" originally aired on October 18, 1989. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

With episode one of the four-part "Battlefield," Doctor Who launched its 26th (and thus far final) season. The Doctor (Sylvester McCoy) and Ace (Sophie Aldred) travel to the England of the not-too-distant future, arriving on the battlefield where King Arthur once battled Mordred over possession of the sword Excalibur. He soon discovers that this ancient war is far from over and that a UNIT convoy headed by stalwart Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart (Nicholas Courtney) is in danger of being destroyed -- not only by a group of extra-dimensional villains, but also by galloping inflation. Jean Marsh of Upstairs, Downstairs fame, who previously appeared in the 1965 Doctor Who adventure "The Dalek Masterplan," is here cast as the sorceress Morgaine. Originally telecast on September 6, 1989, "Battlefield, Episode 1" was written by Ben Aaronovitch. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the second episode of the four-part story "Battlefield," the Doctor (Sylvester McCoy) discovers that the long-ago battle between King Arthur and Mordred of possession of the sword Excalibur has spilled over into the 20th century. A group of warriors from another dimension insist that the Doctor is actually the ancient wizard Merlin -- a conclusion also jumped to by the resurrected Mordred (Christopher Bowen). Meanwhile, the Doctor's friends, Ace (Sophie Aldred) and the Brigadier (Nicholas Courtney), face their own separate perils. Jean Marsh of Upstairs, Downstairs fame, who previously appeared in the 1965 Doctor Who adventure "The Dalek Masterplan," is here cast as the sorceress Morgaine. Originally telecast on September 13, 1989, "Battlefield, Episode 2" was written by Ben Aaronovitch. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the second episode of the four-part story "The Curse of Fenric," the Doctor (Sylvester McCoy) and Ace (Sophie Aldred) have arrived at a Northumberland secret naval base in the waning days of WWII. The ongoing efforts of a group of Russian commandos to steal a British code-breaking device has inadvertently triggered an ancient Viking curse -- and the results could prove fatal for everyone at the base, including the two time-travelers. Written by Ian Briggs, "The Curse of Fenric, Episode 2" originally aired on November 1, 1989. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide