Matthew Waterhouse Movies
- 1982
Arriving on earth in the year 1925, the Doctor (Peter Davison) is mistaken for a champion cricket player. As a result, the Doctor and his companions are whisked off to the lavish country estate of team owner Lord Cranleigh (Michael Cochrane) to be wined and dined on the eve of an important test match. But the time-travelers -- Nyssa (Sarah Sutton) in particular -- suspect that there is something sinister about the whole situation. Written by Terence Dudley, "Black Orchid" was one of the shorter stories of Doctor Who's 19th season, lasting a mere two episodes, the first of which aired on March 1, 1982. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Peter Davison, Matthew Waterhouse, (more)
- 1982
In the conclusion of the two-part story "Black Orchid," the Doctor (Peter Davison), mistaken for a champion cricket player, is invited to a fancy dress ball on the eve of an important test match. Alas, he is unable to enjoy the festivities thanks to the presence of a demented killer who has targeted the Doctor's companion, Nyssa (Sarah Sutton), as his next victim. Written by Terence Dudley, "Black Orchid, Episode 2" was first telecast on March 2, 1982. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Peter Davison, Matthew Waterhouse, (more)
- 1982
Peter Davison takes over as Doctor Who in "Castrovalva," the opening adventure of the series' 19th season. Escaping from the planet Logopolis with his companions, the Doctor gradually discovers that his latest regeneration has not been entirely successful. While seeking refuge until the transformation is complete, the Doctor, Tegan (Janet Fielding), and Nyssa (Sarah Sutton) are separated from Adric (Matthew Waterhouse), who has fallen into the clutches of the Doctor's old nemesis, the Master (Anthony Ainley). Written by Christopher H. Bidmead, "Castrovalva, Episode 1" originally aired on January 4, 1982. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Peter Davison, Matthew Waterhouse, (more)
- 1982
In the second episode of the four-part story "Castrovalva," the new Doctor (Peter Davison) continues his search for a safe refuge where he can remain until his latest regeneration has taken hold. Barely escaping Event One (the "big bang" creation of the Universe), the Doctor's companion, Tegan (Janet Fielding), pilots the TARDIS towards the peaceful, bountiful planet of Castrovalva -- or so she thinks. Written by Christopher H. Bidmead, "Castrovalva, Episode 2" originally aired on January 5, 1982. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Peter Davison, Matthew Waterhouse, (more)
- 1982
In the third episode of the four-part story "Castrovalva," the titular planet has become a temporary home for the TARDIS crew, at least until the Doctor's (Peter Davison) latest regeneration is complete. Unfortunately, Castrovalva is not a planet at all, but instead a huge Block Transfer Computation, created by a brainwashed Adric (Matthew Waterhouse) at the behest of the Doctor's old enemy, the Master (Anthony Ainley). Written by Christopher H. Bidmead, "Castrovalva, Episode 3" originally aired on January 11, 1982. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Peter Davison, Matthew Waterhouse, (more)
- 1982
In the conclusion of the four-part story "Castrovalva," the TARDIS crew is trapped on huge Block Transfer Computation, which the Master (Anthony Ainley) has disguised as an arboreal planet. Knowing that he and his companions must escape this false world lest the Master succeed in his latest bid to take over the Universe, the Doctor (Peter Davison) must first rescue the brainwashed Adric (Matthew Waterhouse) from the villain's evil influence. Written by Christopher H. Bidmead, "Castrovalva, Episode 4" originally aired on January 12, 1982. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Peter Davison, Matthew Waterhouse, (more)
- 1982
The Doctor (Peter Davision) and his companions Nyssa (Sarah Sutton) and Tegan (Janet Fielding) arrive on Earth in the 26th century. Almost immediately, they are suspected of causing the disappearance of a group of paleontologists. Little does the Doctor suspect that he is to be forced into another deadly confrontation with an old and much-feared enemy. Written by Eric Saward, "Earthshock" lasted four episodes, the first of which was originally broadcast March 8, 1982. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Peter Davison, Matthew Waterhouse, (more)
- 1982
In the second episode of the four-part story "Earthshock," the Doctor (Peter Davison) and two of his companions are held responsible when four 26th century paleontologists disappear. The actual culprits turn out to be a brace of blank-faced robots who are jealously guarding a giant bomb within a huge cave. Clearly, the robots are acting under someone's orders -- but whose? Written by Eric Saward, "Earthshock, Episode 2" originally aired on March 9, 1982. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Peter Davison, Matthew Waterhouse, (more)
- 1982
In the third episode of the four-part story "Earthshock," the Doctor (Peter Davison) has materialized on earth in the 26th century, where a huge super-bomb of alien origin is sequestered in a cave, guarded by a pair of murderous robots. To his chagrin, the Doctor learns that the bomb is the handiwork of his old nemeses, the Cybermen, who are (again) scheming to destroy the world -- beginning with a conference where the delegates are discussing the destruction of the Cybermen. Written by Eric Saward, "Earthshock, Episode 3" originally aired on March 15, 1982. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Peter Davison, Matthew Waterhouse, (more)
- 1982
In the conclusion of the four-part story "Earthshock," the leader of the Cybermen intends to destroy the earth by forcing the crash-landing of a huge, heavily armed space vessel. The Doctor (Peter Davison), Tegan (Janet Fielding), and Nyssa (Sarah Sutton), all locked in the TARDIS, are unable to prevent this catastrophe. It is up to Adric (Matthew Waterhouse) to save the day -- and without giving away the ending, it should be noted that this episode represented Adric's final Doctor Who appearance, at least until a surprise guest-shot in the 21st season adventure "The Curse of Androzani." Written by Eric Saward, "Earthshock, Episode 4" originally aired on March 16, 1982. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Peter Davison, Matthew Waterhouse, (more)
- 1982
The Doctor (Peter Davison) and his companions materialize on a huge Urbankan space vessel. They soon learn that their frog-like "hosts" intend to attack and plunder the earth -- but at first, the Doctor does not know how this is going to be accomplished. Beginning its four-episode run on January 18 1982, "Four to Doomsday" was the first adventure to feature Peter Davison as the fifth Doctor, but was telecast second, after the season-opening "Castrovalva." It was written by Terence Dudley. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Peter Davison, Matthew Waterhouse, (more)
- 1982
In the second episode of the four-part story "Four to Doomsday," the Doctor (Peter Davidson) and his companions are trapped aboard a space vessel commandeered by the frog-like Urbankans. Likewise in the same predicament are four other passengers, all apparently earthlings, each from a different race (Greek, Chinese, Mayan, and Aboriginal Australian) and different time periods. First telecast January 19, 1982, "Four to Doomsday, Episode 2" was written by Terence Dudley. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Peter Davison, Matthew 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
- Starring:
- Peter Davison, Matthew 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
- Starring:
- Peter Davison, Matthew Waterhouse, (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
- Starring:
- Tom Baker, Lalla 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
- Starring:
- Tom Baker, Lalla 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
- Starring:
- Tom Baker, Lalla 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
- Starring:
- Tom Baker, Lalla 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
- Starring:
- Peter Davison, Matthew 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
- Starring:
- Peter Davison, Matthew Waterhouse, (more)
- 1982
In the third episode of the four-part story "Kinda," the titular telepathic race tries to make contact with several visitors to the planet Deva Loka, including the Doctor (Peter Davison) and his companions. Alas, the Kindas' thoughts are poisoned by a malignant influence known as the Mara, which drives two earth astronauts to madness before going to work on the Doctor's friend Tegan (Janet Fielding). Written by Christopher Bailey, "Kinda, Episode 3" originally aired on February 8, 1982. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Peter Davison, Matthew Waterhouse, (more)
- 1982
In the conclusion of the four-part story "Kinda," the Doctor (Peter Davison) is among the visitors to the planet Deva Loka who have fallen under the evil spell of a malignant telepathic force known as the Mara. His desperate efforts to free himself, his colleagues, and the native Kinda tribe are dramatically played out amidst a Welles-ian circle of mirrors. Written by Christopher Bailey, "Kinda, Episode 4" originally aired on February 9, 1982. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Peter Davison, Janet Fielding, (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
- Starring:
- Tom Baker, Matthew 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
- Starring:
- Tom Baker, Matthew 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
- Starring:
- Tom Baker, Matthew Waterhouse, (more)
