Kit Pedler Movies

In the conclusion of the six-part story "The Wheel in Space," the Cybermen reveal their master plot to attack and take over the Earth. Back on the Space Wheel, the Doctor (Patrick Troughton) and his companions steel themselves for a final all-out assault against the Cybermen. Guest star Wendy Padbury) becomes a regular cast member in the role of Zoe Heriot. Scripted by David Whitaker from a story by Kit Parker, "The Wheel in Space, Part 6" originally aired on June 1, 1968, as the final episode of Doctor Who's fifth season. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In the fourth episode of the six-part story "The Wheel in Space," the Cybermen continue their attack on the Space Wheel defense station. In helping the crew fend off the aliens, the Doctor (Patrick Troughton) and Jamie (Frazer Hines) are faced with the gravest of grave dangers. Even worse, morale on the Wheel drops to the point that the crew members are their own worst enemies. Scripted by David Whitaker from a story by Kit Parker, "The Wheel in Space, Part 4" first aired on May 18, 1968; excerpt for a very brief action sequence, this episode apparently no longer exists. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In the second episode of the six-part story "The Wheel in Space," the Doctor (Patrick Troughton) and Jamie (Frazer Hines) are rescued from the Cybermen and brought to the huge Space Wheel defense station. The crew of the Wheel are all for destroying the derelict vessel where the TARDIS had materialized in episode one, but the Doctor begs them not to do so, lest he have no way of returning to his own time and place. Wendy Padbury makes her series debut as astrophysicist Zoe Heriot, who joins Jamie in attempting to retrieve the TARDIS' all-important vector generator rod. Scripted by David Whitaker from a story by Kit Parker, "The Wheel in Space, Part 2" first aired on May 4, 1968; this episode apparently no longer exists. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

The second-longest Doctor Who adventure of the series' sixth season, "The Invasion" ran for eight episodes, the first of which was originally telecast on November 2 1968. This was the story arc that introduced the United Nations Intelligence Taskforce, or U.N.I.T. It all begins when the TARDIS lands in the England of 1965, where virtually all of the world's computers are controled by a powerful corporation called International Electromatics. Here, the Doctor (Patrick Troughton) and his companions investigate a strange and sinister story, unfolded by professional photographer Isobel Watkins (Sally Faulkner). ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In the third episode of the eight-part story "The Invasion," the Doctor (Patrick Troughton) and Jamie (Frazer Hines) are still being forcibly detained by Tobias Vaughn (Kevin Stoney), the head of the all-powerful electronics firm which controls the world's computers in the year 1975. Eventually, the Doctor realizes that Vaughn is in league with his old enemies, the Cybermen, in their latest bid to rule the world. Series regular Wendy Padbury (Zoe) does not appear in this episode. Originally shown on November 16, 1968, "The Invasion, Episode 3" apparently no longer exists. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In the fourth episode of the eight-part story "The Invasion," the Doctor (Patrick Troughton) and Jamie (Frazer Hines) are rescued from sinister electronics executive Tobias Vaughn (Kevin Stoney) by an old friend, Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart (Nicholas Courtney). Now aligned with a group called U.N.I.T. (United Nations Intelligence Taskforce), the Brigadier elicits the Doctor's aid in preventing Vaughn from taking over the world. But the villain is equipped with an "army" of his own -- comprised of the Doctor's perennial enemies, the Cybermen. "The Invasion, Episode 4" was originally shown on November 23, 1968. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In the sixth episode of the eight-part story "The Invasion," London is helpless on the eve of the Cybermen's final attack. In hopes of saving humanity, the Doctor (Patrick Troughton) must first try to figure out the baffling computer circuits created by evil electronics executive Tobias Vaughn (Kevin Stoney). Meanwhile, the uneasy alliance between Vaughn and the Cybermen begins to unravel. Originally shown on December 7, 1968, "The Invasion, Part 6" apparently no longer exists. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In the second episode of the four-part story "The Moonbase," the Doctor (Patrick Troughton) finally gets to the bottom of a series of mysterious disappearances at the moon colony which controls the Earth's weather. It turns out that the Cybermen, whom the doctor last confronted on the planet Mondas, have cooked up a scheme to destroy the Earth via germ warfare. Written by Kit Pedler and (uncredited) Gerry Davis, "The Moonbase, Episode 2" was originally broadcast on February 18, 1967; though this episode is presently known to exist, episodes one and three have apparently long since vanished. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In the conclusion of the four-part story "The Moonbase," the Cybermen begin their final assault on the moonbase which controls the Earth's weather in the year 2070 A.D. The Doctor (Patrick Troughton) must prevent the Cybermen from emerging triumphant, lest the Earth be devastated by germ warfare. Written by Kit Pedler and (uncredited) Gerry Davis, "The Moonbase, Episode 4" was originally broadcast on March 4, 1967; though this episode is presently known to exist, episodes one and three have apparently long since vanished. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In the second episode of the four-part story "The Tomb of the Cybermen," the Doctor (Patrick Troughton) and his friends have joined an archeological expedition on the planet Telos. Upon finding the ice tombs of the dreaded Cybermen, the Doctor also uncovers a horrible secret. Without giving the game away, it can be noted that there are at least three other members of the expedition who have their own agenda. Originally telecast September 9, 1967, Doctor Who: The Tomb of the Cybermen, Episode 2 was written by Kit Pedler and Gerry Davis. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In the conclusion of the four-part story "The Tomb of the Cybermen," the titular villains unleash their Cybermat army on the members of an expedition on the planet Telos. Among those threatened is the Doctor (Patrick Troughton), who fortunately has the wherewithal to destroy the Cybermen. Unfortunately, he is also armed with the knowledge that if the Cybermen are indeed wiped out, the consequences could be devastating. Originally telecast September 23, 1967, Doctor Who: The Tomb of the Cybermen, Episode 4 was written by Kit Pedler and Gerry Davis. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In the conclusion of the four-part story "The War Machines," the robot army created by power-hungry computer WOTAN (Will Operating Thought Analogue) continues its devastating attack on London. The only hope for mankind's survival rests with the Doctor (William Hartnell), who reasons that the only way to stop a supercomputer is by deploying another supercomputer. With this episode, Anneke Wells and Michael Craze become series regulars in the roles of Polly and Ben. Scripted by Ian Stuart Black from a story idea by Kit Pedler, "The War Machines, Episode Four" first aired on July 2, 1966, as the final episode of Doctor Who's third season. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In the second episode of the four-part story "The Tenth Planet," the Doctor (William Hartnell) and his companions come face to face with the Cybermen from the Earth's twin planet Mondas. In his effort to prevent the aliens from taking over the world, the Doctor begins to undergo a very profound change. Written by Kit Pedler and Gerry Davis, Doctor Who: The Tenth Planet, Episode 2 first aired on October 15, 1966. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi