Matthew Waterhouse Movies

1980  
 
Still roaming about in E-Space, the Doctor (Tom Baker), Romana (Lalla Ward), and Adric (Matthew Waterhouse) land on a mysterious planet governed by a sinister trio known as the Three Who Rule. Though the planet is outwardly primitive, the Doctor cannot help but notice that the aura of high intelligence still lingers in the air. He will soon learn that he is closer to his own Time Lord world of Gallifrey than he suspects. Beginning its four-episode run on November 22, 1980, "State of Decay" was written by Terrance Dicks. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

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Tom BakerLalla Ward, (more)
1980  
 
In the second episode of the four-part story "State of Decay," the Doctor (Tom Baker), Romana (Lalla Ward), and Adric (Matthew Waterhouse), still lost in E-Space, have landed on a feudalistic planet run by three mysterious, highly intelligent Lords. The Doctor eventually discovers that the rulers are from Earth and that it was on this planet that his own race, the Time Lords, first developed their aversion to violence. If this is true, why does it appear that the Lords keep themselves alive by feeding on the other residents of the planet? First shown on November 29, 1980, "State of Decay, Episode 2" was written by Terrance Dicks. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

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Starring:
Tom BakerLalla Ward, (more)
1980  
 
In the third episode of the four-part story "Full Circle," the Doctor (Tom Baker) realizes that he and Romana (Lalla Ward) have been marooned in E-space on the planet Alzarius, where the full evolutionary cycle repeats itself every 50 years. He also makes a startling discovery about the "disabled" starliner where he and several other space castaways have been confined. Written by Andrew Smith, "Full Circle, Episode 3" was originally telecast on November 8, 1980. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

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Starring:
Tom BakerLalla Ward, (more)
1980  
 
In the conclusion of the four-part story "Full Circle," the Doctor (Tom Baker) has discovered that the marooned passengers of a crippled starliner have had it within their power to escape Alzarius for centuries. The trouble is, the passengers are unaware of this -- or rather, they don't seem to want to be aware. Will the Doctor be able to realign their thinking, and thereby wrest himself free of E-Space so that he can answer an urgent summons from his fellow Time Lords? Matthew Waterhouse joins the regular cast as the Doctor's new companion Adric. Written by Andrew Smith, "Full Circle, Episode 4" was originally telecast on November 15, 1980. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

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Starring:
Tom BakerLalla Ward, (more)
1980  
 
While heading toward Gallifrey to answer an urgent summons, the TARDIS passes through a CVE (Charged Vacuum Embodiment). As a result, the vessel ends up in E-Space, where the Doctor (Tom Baker) and Romana (Lalla Ward) land on the planet Alzarius, currently the "home" of several other marooned space travelers. Written by Andrew Smith, "Full Circle" lasted four episodes, the first of which was originally telecast on October 25, 1980. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

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Starring:
Tom BakerLalla Ward, (more)
1980  
 
In the second episode of the four-part story "Full Circle," the Doctor (Tom Baker) and Romana (Lalla Ward) have been trapped in E-space, marooned along with several other space travelers on the planet Alzarius. Confined to a crippled starliner during an atmospheric emergency, the Doctor soon discerns a dire threat to the wellbeing of the castaways -- namely, the morphing Marshmen. Written by Andrew Smith, "Full Circle, Episode 2" was originally telecast on November 1, 1980. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

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Starring:
Tom BakerLalla Ward, (more)
1980  
 
In the conclusion of the four-part story "State of Decay," the Doctor (Tom Baker) must find a way to destroy the minions of the Great Vampire without breaking his Time Lord oath of avoiding violence. Even if he solves this dilemma, will the Doctor, Romana (Lalla Ward), and Adric (Mathew Waterhouse) be able to escape E-Space and answer an urgent summons to Gallifrey? First shown on December 13, 1980, "State of Decay, Episode 4" was written by Terrance Dicks. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

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Starring:
Tom BakerLalla Ward, (more)
1980  
 
In the third episode of the four-part story "State of Decay," the Doctor (Tom Baker) discovers that the planet on which he is stranded is ruled by the minions of the Great Vampire, who was exiled after a bloody war with the Time Lords. Bound to an ancient edict, the Doctor must destroy the Vampires' henchmen. How can he do this while simultaneously bound to the edict that no Time Lord should ever resort to violence? First shown on December 6, 1980, "State of Decay, Episode 3" was written by Terrance Dicks. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

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Starring:
Tom BakerLalla Ward, (more)
1981  
 
In the second episode of the four-part story "The Keeper of Traken," the title character (Denis Carey) must quickly transfer his power to another, and elicits the aid of the Doctor (Tom Baker) in finding a worthy successor. Unfortunately, a sinister figure from the Doctor's past intends to become the new Keeper, the better to spread evil throughout the Universe. Written by Johnny Byrne, "The Keeper of Traken, Episode 2" originally aired on February 7, 1981. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

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Tom BakerMatthew Waterhouse, (more)
1981  
 
While travelling through N-Space, the Doctor (Tom Baker) and Adric (Matthew Waterhouse) find that a visitor has materialized on the TARDIS: the Keeper (Denis Carey) of the Union of Traken. Hovering between life and death, the Keeper must transfer his power to another, lest the Union be dissolved and evil emerge triumphant. Written by Johnny Byrne, episode one of the four-part Doctor Who adventure "The Keeper of Traken" originally aired on January 31, 1981. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

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Tom BakerMatthew Waterhouse, (more)
1981  
 
In the conclusion of the four-part story "The Keeper of Traken," the Melkur (Anthony Ainley) has revealed himself to be the Doctor's perennial nemesis, the renegade Time Lord, the Master. The Doctor (Tom Baker) and Adric (Matthew Waterhouse) must prevent the Master from becoming the new Keeper of the Union of Traken, a contingency that would result in disaster and devastation throughout the universe. Sarah Sutton joins the cast as the Doctor's new companion, Nyssa. Written by Johnny Byrne, "The Keeper of Traken, Episode 4" originally aired on February 21, 1981. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

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Starring:
Tom BakerMatthew Waterhouse, (more)
1981  
 
In the third episode of the four-part story "The Keeper of Traken," the Doctor (Tom Baker) and Adric (Matthew Waterhouse) continue their efforts to find a worthy successor for the present Keeper (Denis Carey), lest the precious Union of Traken be dissolved. Among the candidates is a dignitary known as the Melkur (Anthony Ainley) -- who turns out to be an old and dangerous enemy of the Doctor's. Written by Johnny Byrne, "The Keeper of Traken, Episode 3" originally aired on February 14, 1981. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

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Starring:
Tom BakerMatthew Waterhouse, (more)
1981  
 
In the second episode of the four-part story "Logopolis," the Doctor (Tom Baker) tries to repair the TARDIS' chameleon circuit by traveling to the planet Logopolis, a world ruled by mathematicians. Unfortunately, his calculations are sabotaged, and as result, both he and the TARDIS begin to shrink into nothingness -- the first stage in what turns out to be the total breakdown of the Universe's structure. First telecast March 7, 1981, "Logopolis, Episode 2" was written by Christopher H. Bidmead. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

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Tom BakerMatthew Waterhouse, (more)
1981  
 
The Doctor (Tom Baker) endeavors to make some necessary repairs on the TARDIS' chameleon circuit by returning to London in the year 1981. Lurking somewhere in the shadows is the Doctor's old nemesis, the Master (Anthony Ainley), whose current scheme involves the total breakdown of the Universe's structure. Janet Fielding joins the cast as Tegan. The final adventure of Doctor Who's 18th season, "Logopolis" was written by Christopher H. Bidmead and lasted four episodes, the first of which aired on February 28, 1981. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

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Starring:
Tom BakerMatthew Waterhouse, (more)
1981  
 
In the conclusion of the four-part story "Logopolis," the Master (Anthony Ainley) is revealed to be the cause of the breakdown of the universe's entire structure. Caught in his own trap, the Master must rely upon his old enemy, the Doctor (Tom Baker), for his survival -- thereby creating one of the uneasiest alliances since the days of WWII. As the episode rushes to a close, the Doctor undergoes yet another of his periodic regenerations, obliging the series' fans to bid farewell to star Tom Baker after seven years' worth of episodes. Written by Christopher H. Bidmead, "Logopolis, Episode 4" originally aired on March 21, 1981, as the final episode of Doctor Who's 18th season. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

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Starring:
Tom BakerMatthew Waterhouse, (more)
1981  
 
In the third episode of the four-part story "Logopolis," the titular planet becomes the temporary home base of the Doctor (Tom Baker), who along with his companions Adric (Matthew Waterhouse), Lylla (Sarah Sutton), and Tegan (Janet Fielding), has been gathered by the Watcher (Adrian Gibbs) to prevent a total breakdown of the universe's structure. The instigator of this temporal outrage is the Doctor's old enemy, the Master (Anthony Ainley) -- who, this time, may have hoisted himself with his own petard. First telecast March 14, 1981, "Logopolis, Episode 3" was written by Christopher H. Bidmead. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

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Tom BakerMatthew Waterhouse, (more)
1981  
 
In the first episode of the four-part adventure "Warriors' Gate," the Doctor (Tom Baker), Romana (Lalla Ward), and Adric (Matthew Waterhouse) continue their efforts to escape E-Space and return to Gallifrey. En route, the TARDIS is trapped in the void near the stone gateway between E-Space and N-Space. Also imprisoned in this void is a ship full of time-sensitive Tharil slaves, captained by the ruthless Rorvik (Clifford Rose). Written by Steve Gallagher, "Warrior's Gate, Episode 1" first aired on January 3, 1981. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

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Starring:
Tom BakerLalla Ward, (more)
1981  
 
In the second episode of the four-part story "Warrior's Gate," both the TARDIS and a slave ship captained by Rorvik (Clifford Rose) are trapped in the void between E-Space and N-Space. The Doctor (Tom Baker) soon realizes that the void is rapidly shrinking, imperiling the lives of all concerned. As for Rorvik, he seems interested only in "having his way" with the Doctor's companion Romana (Lalla Ward). Written by Steve Gallagher, "Warrior's Gate, Episode 2" first aired on January 10, 1981. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

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Tom BakerLalla Ward, (more)
1981  
 
In the third episode of the four-part story "Warrior's Gate," the void separating E-Space from N-Space is rapidly shrinking. Aware of this disturbing phenomenon, the Doctor (Tom Baker) tries to convince pirate captain Rorvik (Clifford Rose) that the crews of the TARDIS and Rorvik's slave ship must work together if they want to survive. Rorvik is concerned only with his own safety, and he doesn't care how many innocent souls must die in order to secure his escape from the void. Written by Steve Gallagher, "Warrior's Gate, Episode 3" first aired on January 17, 1981. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

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Tom BakerLalla Ward, (more)
1981  
 
In the conclusion of the four-part story "Warrior's Gate," the efforts by Rorvik (Clifford Rose) to save himself from the rapidly shrinking void between E-Space and N-Space result in the release of the Tharil slaves imprisoned on Rorvik's vessel. Joing the Tharils, Romana (Lalla Ward) prepares to embark upon a lengthy journey in E-Space, while the Doctor (Tom Baker) and Adric (Matthew Waterhouse are catapulted in an entirely different direction. Written by Steve Gallagher, "Warrior's Gate, Episode 4" first aired on January 24, 1981. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

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Tom BakerLalla Ward, (more)
1982  
 
The TARDIS lands on the jungle planet Deva Loka, around the same time as an expeditionary vessel from earth. Leaving a temporarily disabled Nyssa (Sarah Sutton) behind, the Doctor (Peter Davison), Adric (Matthew Waterhouse), and Tegan (Janet Fielding) decide to explore the planet -- and, eventually, to solve the disappearance of several earth astronauts. Written by Christopher Bailey, the first episode of the four-part "Kinda" originally aired on February 1, 1982. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

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Starring:
Peter DavisonMatthew Waterhouse, (more)
1982  
 
In the second episode of the four-part story "Kinda," the TARDIS and an expeditionary earth vessel have both landed on the outwardly tranquil jungle planet of Deva Loka. While helping the Doctor (Peter Davison) explore the planet, Tegan Jovanka (Janet Fielding) falls under the evil spell of a malignant force known as the Mara. Written by Christopher Bailey, "Kinda, Episode 2" originally aired on February 2, 1982. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

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Starring:
Peter DavisonMatthew Waterhouse, (more)
1982  
 
In the third episode of the four-part story "Four to Doomsday," the Doctor (Peter Davison) is still imprisoned on an Urbankan space vessel, still at the mercy of two frog-like aliens who hope to conquer the world. Hoping to prevent this catastrophe, the Doctor enlists the aid of four earthling passengers, each from a different race and time period. Unfortunately, this foursome is not quite what they appear to be. First telecast January 25, 1982, "Four to Doomsday, Episode 3" was written by Terence Dudley. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

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Peter DavisonMatthew Waterhouse, (more)
1982  
 
In the conclusion of the four-part story "Four to Doomsday," the Doctor (Peter Davison) discovers that the alien Urbankans intend to wipe out humankind, then repopulate the earth with androids designed to resemble the planet's various ethnic types. Only by hoodwinking the androids into performing a series of frenzied ritualistic dances will the Doctor be able to prevent this cataclysmic disaster. Stratford Johns guest stars as the frog-like Urbankan Monarch. First telecast January 26, 1982, "Four to Doomsday, Episode 4" was written by Terence Dudley. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

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Starring:
Peter DavisonMatthew Waterhouse, (more)
1982  
 
The four-part adventure "The Visitation" begins as the Doctor (Peter Davison) attempts to take Tegan (Janet Fielding) back to contemporary London. Unfortunately, the TARDIS materializes in the London of 1666 at the height of the Great Plague. As if this wasn't enough to worry about, the Doctor discovers that an alien spacecraft may have landed in the disease-ridden city. Written by Eric Saward, Doctor Who: The Visitation, Episode 1 first aired on February 15, 1982. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

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