Dave Carter Movies
- 1975
In the conclusion of the four-part story "The Android Invasion," the Doctor (Tom Baker) and Sarah (Elisabeth Sladen) have arrived back on Earth, to warn the populace that an army of androids, controlled by the Kraals, are about to infect the planet with a deadly virus. Alas, the Doctor's UNIT contact, the Brigadier (Nicholas Courtney), is out of town, so the warnings go unheeded. Only the Doctor's expertise in the field of electronics stands between Mankind and the Kraals. Written by Terry Nation, "The Android Invasion, Episode 4" originally aired on December 13, 1975. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Tom Baker, Elisabeth Sladen, (more)
- 1974
The six-part Doctor Who adventure "Invasion of the Dinosaurs" begins as the Doctor (Jon Pertwee) and Sarah (Elisabeth Sladen) arrive in London in the not-too-distant future. The two time travelers are surprised to learn that the city is virtually deserted, and what remains has been placed under martial law. Could this disturbing situation have something to do with those disturbing sounds of extremely heavy feet upon the pavement? Written by Malcolm Hulke and first telecast on January 12, 1974, the first episode of "Invasion of the Dinosaurs" was originally titled simply "Invasion," so as not to give away too much of the plot. As a result, the sixth-season story arc "The Invasion" was removed from the BBC archives -- and, unhappily, no longer exists in its complete form. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Jon Pertwee, Elisabeth Sladen, (more)
- 1972
In the third episode of the six-part story "The Time Monster," the Master (Roger Delgado) has unleashed the all-powerful Kronos the Kronavore (Marc Boyle) from centuries of hibernation. Unfortunately, Kronos escapes from the Master and returns to his own time, where he destroys the continent of Atlantis. Unless this rampaging time monster can be reined in by the Doctor (Jon Pertwee), everything in the 20th century will likewise be destroyed -- including the Master. Written by Robert Sloman, Doctor Who: The Time Monster, Episode 3 originally aired on June 3, 1972. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Jon Pertwee, Katy Manning, (more)
- 1971
Season eight of Doctor Who began on January 2, 1971, with episode one of the four-part "Terror of the Autons." In a follow-up to the previous season's "Spearhead From Space," the Doctor (Jon Pertwee) investigates the disappearance of the last Nestene Intelligence energy sphere. He does not yet know that he will soon be crossing swords with a longtime nemesis, a renegade Time Lord known as The Master. This adventure introduced two new regulars: Katy Manning as Jo Grant and Richard Franklin as Mike Yates. Written by Robert Holmes, "Terror of the Autons" was for many years available only in a black-and-white version; the original color version was restored in the late '90s. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Jon Pertwee, Katy Manning, (more)
- 1970
In the fifth episode of the seven-part story "Inferno," the Doctor (Jon Pertwee) is unable to convince the fascist government of the "alternative-universe" England to halt Project Inferno, wherein the earth's core is drilled in search of new energy sources. Just as the Doctor has feared, the project sets in motion the destruction of the earth. But though the fate of the planet is inexorable, there may still be hope for mankind -- if the Doctor acts quickly enough. Written by Don Houghton, "Inferno, Episode 5" first aired on June 6, 1970. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Jon Pertwee, Caroline John, (more)
- 1970
In the sixth episode of the seven-part story "Inferno," the efforts by the alternative-universe English government to find new energy resources at the earth's core have resulted in a chain reaction which dooms the earth to extinction. Fortunately, the Doctor (Jon Pertwee) has found a way to save humankind from being destroyed in the ensuing cataclysm. But he'd better hurry -- the volcanos have begun erupting, and huge red rocks are falling from the sky. Written by Don Houghton, "Inferno, Episode 5" first aired on June 13, 1970. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Jon Pertwee, Caroline John, (more)
- 1970
In the conclusion of the seven-part story "Inferno," the Doctor (Jon Pertwee) is able to escape the destruction of the alternative-universe earth, brought about by a drilling project designed to locate new energy sources. Returning to his own universe, the Doctor races to prevent a similar disaster befalling the "real" earth. But in doing so, he may be profoundly altering the future of humankind in other ways -- and not necessarily for the better. Caroline John makes her farewell appearance as Dr. Liz Shaw. Written by Don Houghton, "Inferno, Episode 7" first aired on June 20, 1970, as the final episode of Doctor Who's seventh season. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Jon Pertwee, Caroline John, (more)
- 1970
In the fourth episode of the seven-part story "Doctor Who and the Silurians," the reptile-like Silurians set in motion their plan to regain control of the Earth from mankind. Though the Doctor (Jon Pertwee) is naturally resistant to these efforts, he cannot help but admire the Silurians' intelligence and tenacity, and tries to negotiate a peace treaty. But his efforts are stymied not only by a group of younger, rebellious Silurians, but also by the trigger-happy Brigadier (Nicholas Courtney). Written by Malcolm Hulke, "Doctor Who and the Silurians, Episode 4" first aired on February 21, 1970. Filmed in color, this episode is presently available in black-and-white only. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Jon Pertwee, Caroline John, (more)
- 1970
In the fifth episode of the seven-part story "Doctor Who and the Silurians," the efforts by the Doctor (Jon Pertwee) to negotiate a truce between the reptile-like Silurians and Humankind fall through disastrously. A faction of younger, more impulsive Silurians launch an epidemic designed to wipe out all "evolved apes" on Earth. Written by Malcolm Hulke, "Doctor Who and the Silurians, Episode 5" first aired on February 28, 1970. Filmed in color, this episode is presently available in black-and-white only. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Jon Pertwee, Caroline John, (more)
