Sophie Aldred Movies
- 1988
About 350 years ago, the Doctor (Sylvester McCoy) launched into space a statue made out of a deadly living metal called Nemesis. Now the statue has returned, threatening the universe in general -- and earth in particular -- with total destruction. Watch for a cameo appearance by British jazz great Courtney Pine. Written by Kevin Clarke, the first episode of the three-part story "Silver Nemesis" was originally shown on November 23, 1988. Appropriately enough, it was also the "silver" 25th anniversary of the very first Doctor Who telecast. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Sylvester McCoy, Sophie Aldred, (more)
- 1988
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
- Starring:
- Sylvester McCoy, Sophie Aldred, (more)
- 1988
In the conclusion of the three-part story "Silver Nemesis," the Doctor (Sylvester McCoy) steps up his efforts to hurl the deadly living-metal Nemesis statue back into Deep Space. Meanwhile, Ace (Sophie Aldred) finds herself locked in mortal combat with the Cybermen, who want to get their hands on the precious validium within the statue. Musical-comedy favorite Dolores Gray makes a rare TV appearance as Mrs. Remington. Written by Kevin Clarke, "Silver Nemesis, Episode 3" originally aired on December 7, 1988. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Sylvester McCoy, Sophie Aldred, (more)
- 1988
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
- Starring:
- Sylvester McCoy, Sophie Aldred, (more)
- 1988
In the conclusion of the three-part story "The Happiness Patrol," the Doctor (Sylvester McCoy) sparks a revolution against Helen A (Sheila Hancock), dictator of Terra, where the punishment for not expressing constant happiness is death. Once he has neutralized Helen A's robotic henchman, Kandyman (David John Pope), the Doctor goes to work on the dictator herself -- and he doesn't intend to resort to violence. A poignant ending caps Graeme Curry's teleplay for "The Happiness Patrol, Episode 3," which first aired on November 16, 1988. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Sylvester McCoy, Sophie Aldred, (more)
- 1987
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
- Starring:
- Sylvester McCoy, Bonnie Langford, (more)
- 1987
In the second episode of the three-part story "Dragonfire," the Doctor (Sylvester McCoy) and con artist Glitz (Tony Selby) have both been drawn to the frigid trading colony Iceworld. Here both men face death at the hands of the elusive exiled criminal Kane (Edward Peel), who now reluctantly rules the colony. Items essential to the action are a herd of surly dragons and a lost umbrella. Written by Chris Clough, "Iceworld, Episode 2" first aired on November 30, 1987. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Sylvester McCoy, Bonnie Langford, (more)
- 1987
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
- Starring:
- Sylvester McCoy, Bonnie Langford, (more)
