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

In the third episode of the four-part story "Arc of Infinity," a renegade anti-matter creature (Ian Collier) has passed over into the normal universe by bonding with the Doctor (Peter Davison). The High Council of Gallifrey decrees that the only way to destroy the deadly creature is to execute the Doctor -- a fate to which he reluctantly but valiantly acquiesces. First broadcast on January 10, 1983, "Arc of Infinity, Episode 3" was written by Johnny Byrne. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

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

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

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

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

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

The four-part "Enlightenment" begins as the Doctor (Peter Davison), acting upon a warning from the White Guardian, materializes the TARDIS on the deck of a vessel which bears a striking resemblance to an Edwardian sailing yacht. The yacht is about to embark upon a race, the prize of which is dearly coveted by a rather nasty alien species known as the Eternals. Written by Barbara Clegg, "Enlightenment, Episode 1" first aired on March 1, 1983. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the third episode of the four-part story "Enlightenment," the Doctor (Peter Davison) must prevent the Eternals, a parasitic alien race, from winning an extraterrestrial yachting competition, thereby placing themselves in a position to rule the Universe. Complicating matters is Captain Wrack (Lynda Baron) of the space yacht Buccaneer, who has been anointed with awesome special powers by the Doctor's old nemesis, the Black Guardian (Valentine Dyall). Written by Barbara Clegg, "Enlightenment, Episode 3" first aired on March 8, 1983. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

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

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

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