Janet Fielding Movies

Though often listed as an "official" Doctor Who episode, the 15-minute "A Fix With Sontarans" was actually telecast as an episode of the long-running (1973-1989) BBChuman-interest series Jim'll Fix It. On this series, host Jimmy Saville, responding to mailed-in requests, allowed selected viewers to fulfill their fondest dreams; for example, a young boy was allowed to sit in as a drummer with his favorite rock group; a James Bond fan visited the set of The Spy Who Loved Me; and a blind woman heard her music composition performed by Sir Edward Heath. On this particular episode, originally broadcast February 23, 1985, an eight-year-old youngster named Gareth Jenkins assisted Doctor Who (Colin Baker) and his companion, Tegan (Janet Fielding, making a brief return to the Doctor Who fold as a replacement for the otherwise engaged Nicola Bryant), in preventing the Sontarans from planting a bomb on the TARDIS. The fact that the Sontarans were also part of the latest Doctor Who story arc "The Two Doctors" enabled the producers to give this wish-fulfillment episode a professional veneer without going to the trouble of purchasing new costumes or constructing new props. Written by series "regular" Eric Saward, "A Fix With Sontarans" was an interesting footnote to the Doctor Who saga. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

The TARDIS travels to the distant future, only to be apparently destroyed in a crash-landing. Surviving the ordeal, the Doctor (Peter Davison), Tegan (Janet Fielding), and Turlough (Mark Strickson) discover that they have landed on the planet Frontios -- which has been selected as the new home of a group of colonists from the nuclear-devastated planet Earth. Not unexpectedly, there are several dangers lurking behind each corner in the four-episode adventure "Frontios"; written by Christopher H. Bidmead, the first episode originally aired on January 26, 1984. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the third episode of the four-part story "Frontios," the titular planet has become the new home for the crew of the TARDIS, as well as a group of survivors from a nuclear holocaust on planet earth. But all is not tranquil for the new arrivals, thanks to the presence of a hyperintelligent insectoid race called the Tractators. Having burrowed beneath the planet's surface, the Tractators intend to convert Frontios into their own private space vessel -- which of course will spell the doom for everyone else in the vicinity, including the Doctor (Peter Davison). Originally telecast on February 2, 1984, "Frontios, Episode 3" was written by Christopher H. Bidmead. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

The title tells all in the Doctor Who adventure "Resurrection of the Daleks." Caught in a time corridor, the Doctor (Peter Davison) discovers that his old nemeses, the Daleks, are back in business. This time, however, the Daleks are led by a human villain, the power-hungry Commander Lytton (Maurice Colbourne) -- and the worst is yet to come. Written by Eric Saward, "Resurrection of the Daleks" was originally broadcast in England as two 50-minute episodes, the first of which aired on February 8, 1984. It has since been re-edited into a four-part cliffhanger for American television. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

The Doctor (Peter Davison) accompanies Tegan (Janet Fielding) on a visit to Little Hodcombe, the home of her grandfather, historian Andrew Verney. They arrive just in time for a local historical society's reenactment of the English Civil War. The "festivities" unexpectedly awaken a malevolent telekinetic alien called the Malus, which has long slumbered in the crypt of the village church. Written by Eric Pringle, "The Awakening" inaugurated its two-episode run on January 19, 1984. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the conclusion of the pivotal four-part story "The Caves of Androzani," the Doctor (Peter Davison) risks his own life to save his travelling companion, Peri (Nicola Bryant), from the fatal side effects of the "miracle" drug Spectrox. In so doing, the Doctor collapses -- and as he lies in helpless dormancy, a bizarre but familiar metamorphosis takes place. Peter Davison makes his farewell appearance in this episode, which features an unbilled cameo appearance by Colin Baker. Originally telecast on March 16, 1984, "The Caves of Androzani, Episode 4" was written by Robert Holmes. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Doctor Who's record-breaking 21st anniversary was launched January 5, 1984, with episode one of the four-part "Warriors of the Deep." At the height of a 21st century Cold War, the Doctor (Peter Davison) and his companions Tegan (Janet Fielding) and Turlough (Mark Strickson) are accused of being saboteurs. This is a benign threat compared to the one posed by two of the Doctor's former nemeses -- the Sea Devils and the Silurians, last seen on Doctor Who way back in 1972. "Warriors of the Deep, Episode 1" was written by Johnny Byrne. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Doctor Who celebrated its 20th anniversary with the 90-minute special "The Five Doctors." The life of the present Doctor (Peter Davison) is jeopardized when his four previous incarnations -- played by William Hartnell, Patrick Troughton, Jon Pertwee, and Tom Baker -- are taken out of time by an illegal Time Scoop. Even worse, the five doctors are confronted by a seemingly endless series of past enemies, included Daleks, Cybermen, and Yetis. The climax takes place in the Forbidden Zone on Gallifrey, where the instigator of the aforementioned time-scooping forces the five doctors to engage in the potentially deadly Game of Rassilon. Can any of the doctors save themselves -- and if not, will robot dog K-9 come galloping to the rescue? The late William Hartnell appeared only in clips from the second-season episode "Invasion of Earth: Flashpoint"; he was replaced in the body of the 20th anniversary special by Richard Hurndall. Written by Terrance Dicks, "The Five Doctors" was first presented in America on November 23, 1983, two days before its British TV debut. Since that time, it has been reedited into a four-part cliffhanger for syndication. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the second episode of the four-part story "Enlightenment," the Doctor (Peter Davison) finds himself on board an Edwardian-style yacht, presently engaged in a race through space. The prize is the titular "Enlightenment," an element coveted by the Eternals, an alien civilization which survives by syphoning off the thoughts and emotions of its prisoners. Also figuring into the action is the Doctor's old enemy, the Black Guardian (Valentine Dyall). Written by Barbara Clegg, "Enlightenment, Episode 2" first aired on March 2, 1983. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the conclusion of the four-part story "Arc of Infinity," the anti-matter creature that has bonded with the Doctor (Peter Davison) is revealed to be the notorious renegade Time Lord Omega (Ian Collier). Spared execution on his home planet Gallifrey, the Doctor pilots the TARDIS to earth for a final showdown with Omega. Unfortunately, this fateful confrontation may have dire consequences for the Doctor's companion, Tegan (Janet Fielding), who hasn't been seen since the 19th-season adventure "Time-Flight." First broadcast on January 10, 1983, "Arc of Infinity, Episode 3" was written by Johnny Byrne. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the second episode of the four-part story "Mawdryn Undead," the TARDIS is trapped in an orbital pattern around the earth, giving the Black Guardian (Valentine Dyall) ample time to plot vengeance against his old enemy, the Doctor (Peter Davison). To that end, the Guardian has recruited a young, innocent-looking lad named Vizlor Turlough (Mark Strickson) as a potential assassin. This episode features stock-footage "flashbacks" to several previous Doctor Who adventures, notably "The Three Doctors" and "Terror of the Zygons." Originally telecast on February 2, 1983, "Mawdryn Undead, Episode 2" was written by Peter Grimwade. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the conclusion of the four-part story "Enlightenment," the Doctor (Peter Davison) races against the evil Captain Wrack (Lynda Baron) to win a yachting competition in space, the prize of which would prove disastrous should it fall into the wrong hands. The Doctor's old enemy the Black Guardian (Valentine Dyall) attempts to determine the race's outcome, but he eventually faces defeat from an unexpected source. With this episode, Mark Strickson officially becomes a regular in the role of Turlough. Written by Barbara Clegg, "Enlightenment, Episode 4" first aired on March 9, 1983. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the second episode of the four-part story "Snakedance," the Doctor (Peter Davison) has lost control of the TARDIS, which is in the hands of his companion, Tegan (Janet Fielding) -- who, in turn, has become the mind-slave of the malignant force Mara. Arriving on the planet Manussa, the brainwashed Tegan prepares to help the Mara use a local celebration to revitalize itself to its full malevolent power. Written by Christopher Bailey, "Snakedance, Episode 2" first aired on January 19, 1983. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide