Michael Wisher Movies

In the conclusion of the four-part story "Revenge of the Cybermen," the Doctor (Tom Baker) is on the verge of successfully preventing the destruction of the solid-gold asteroid Voga at the hands of the Cybermen. All that is needed for the Doctor's triumph is the willingness of the plague-ridden Vogans to protect their own home world. Alas, this may not come to pass -- and if it does not, the future of the universe is dire jeopardy. Written by Gerry Davis, "Revenge of the Cybermen, Episode 4" first aired on May 10, 1975, as the final episode of Doctor Who's 12th season. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the second episode of the four-part story "Planet of Evil," the Doctor (Tom Baker) and Sarah (Elisabeth Sladen), acting on behalf of the Moestran army, try to prevent misguided geologist Professor Sorenson (Frederick Jaeger) from transporting deadly anti-matter into the Universe. But these efforts may be too late: a ravenous monster has already sprung up from the planet Zeta Minor, poised to attack the Moestran probe. Written by David Maloney, "Planet of Evil, Episode 2" was originally broadcast on October 4, 1975. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the first episode of the six-part story "Genesis of the Daleks," the Doctor (Tom Baker) and his companions Sarah (Elisabeth Sladen) and Harry (Ian Marter) set out on a return trip to the Nerva Beacon space station. En route, the TARDIS crew is waylaid by a secret Time Lord faction -- and before long, the Doctor has once again been pressed into service to rewrite history (or at least, to give it his best effort). First telecast on March 8, 1975, "Genesis of the Daleks, Episode 1" was written by Terry Nation (the fellow who created the mutant Daleks in the first place). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the third episode of the six-part story "Genesis of the Daleks," the Doctor (Tom Baker) has been sent back in time to the planet Skaro, under orders to prevent the creation of the mutant Daleks. Complicating matters is the fact that the Doctor and his friends find themselves in the middle of the never-ending conflict between the Kaleds and the Thals, whose nuclear war has thrust Skaro into a second Stone Age. One of those Kaleds is the demented, deformed genius Davros (Michael Wisher), who holds the key to the Daleks' creation. First telecast on March 22, 1975, "Genesis of the Daleks, Episode 3" was written by Terry Nation. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the fifth episode of the six-part story "Genesis of the Daleks," the Doctor (Tom Baker) steps up his efforts to prevent the demented, deformed genius Davros (Michael Wisher) from creating the mutant Dalek race. Unfortunately, the Doctor and his companions Harry (Ian Marter) and Sarah (Elisabeth Sladen) are trapped in Kaled City, where they are surrounded by fanatical supporters of Davros. Can the heroes count upon support from the pocket of anti-Davros activists within the city's walls? First telecast on April 5, 1975, "Genesis of the Daleks, Episode 5" was written by Terry Nation. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Answering a distress call from the farthest reaches of the Universe, the Doctor (Tom Baker) and Sarah (Elisabeth Sladen) pilot the TARDIS to the planet Zeta Minor. Here they come across a ship from planet Moestra, whose science officer, Professor Sorenson (Frederick Jaeger) defiantly insists upon transporting deadly anti-matter into the Matter Universe -- which, as will soon be learned, is an act that goes way beyond recklessness. Written by David Maloney, "Planet of Evil" marked the return appearance of the familiar TARDIS control room, which hadn't been seen since Season 11. The first of the adventure's four episodes was originally broadcast September 27, 1975. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the third episode of the four-part story "Death to the Daleks," the Doctor (Jon Pertwee) is caught between two warring factions on the planet Exxilon. Helped by rebel leader Bellal (Arnold Yarrow), the Doctor and Sarah (Elisabeth Sladen) continue their search for a plague that threatens the entire galaxy. But the dreaded Daleks put a crimp in the Doctor's humanitarian scheme. Written by Terry Nation, "Death to the Daleks, Episode 3" first aired on March 9, 1974. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Unable to control the TARDIS, the Doctor (Jon Pertwee) and Sarah (Elisabeth Sladen) materialize just outside a huge "living city" on the planet Exxilon. The Doctor soon discovers that, in a manner of speaking, he has been brought to the planet for a purpose: to locate the missing antidote for a galactic plague which has been brought about by the dreaded Daleks. Written by Terry Nation, "Death to the Daleks" lasted four episodes. The first of these was originally broadcast by the BBC on February 23, 1974. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the fourth episode of the six-part story "Planet of the Daleks," the Daleks have enslaved the inhabitants of the planet Spiridon, in hopes of learning their captors' secret of invisibility. Meanwhile, the Doctor (Jon Pertwee), Jo (Katy Manning), and a group of Thals step up their efforts to prevent the Daleks from conquering the universe. The highlight of this episode is a terrifying evening in the Spiridon jungle. Written by Terry Nation, "Planet of the Daleks, Episode 4" first aired on April 28, 1973. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the second episode of the six-part story "Planet of the Daleks," the Doctor (Jon Pertwee) and Jo (Katy Manning) arrive on the planet Spiridon, whence the Daleks intend to inaugurate their takeover of the Universe. Having placed himself in a coma to recharge his energies, the Doctor is in danger of freezing to death. Meanwhile, Jo, determined to carry on the Doctor's efforts to stop the Daleks, is knocked out by a falling rock. Written by Terry Nation, "Planet of the Daleks, Episode 2" first aired on April 14, 1973. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the conclusion of the six-part story "Frontier in Space," the Doctor (Jon Pertwee) attempts to rescue Jo (Katy Manning) from the clutches of the Master (Roger Delgado), who has been trying to foment a war between the Earth and Draconia. In a surprise twist, it turns out that the Master is not the true villain of the piece -- a revelation which neatly segues into the series' next story arc, "Planet of the Daleks." David Maloney directed the final scene in this episode, without credit. Written by Malcolm Hulke, "Frontier in Space, Episode 6" originally aired on March 31, 1973. This program marked the final appearance of Roger Delgado as the Master; the actor was killed in a car crash shortly after wrapping up production. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

The four-part adventure "Carnival of Monsters" begins on a positive note, as the Doctor (Jon Pertwee), finally released from his earthly exile, takes Jo (Katy Manning) for a trip in his newly repaired TARDIS. Unfortunately, the time-traveling machine still has a few bugs in it, and instead of landing on the blue planet Meteblis 3 as the Doctor had intended, the TARDIS materializes on the "S.S. Bernice," a 1930s-vintage ocean liner. But are the Doctor and Jo really adrift on the Indian Ocean, or is everything around them merely an illusion? Written by Robert Holmes, "Carnival of Monsters, Episode 1" first aired on January 27, 1973. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide