Colin Baker Movies
- 1985
In the second episode of the three-part adventure "The Two Doctors," the Sixth Doctor (Colin Baker) comes face to face with his predecessor, Doctor #2 (Patrick Troughton), and that worthy's traveling companion, Jamie (Patrick Hines). Rescuing the Second Doctor and Jamie from a Sontaran attack, the "current" Doctor must also cross swords with a voracious Androgum chef, who intends to feast upon the hapless time travelers. Also placed in jeopardy is the new Doctor's own companion, Peri (Nicola Bryant), who is understandably confused by all this. Written by Robert Holmes, "The Two Doctors" was originally telecast in England on February 16 and 23, and March 2, 1985, then released in a six-part version in the United States. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Colin Baker, Patrick Troughton, (more)
- 1985
Kate O'Mara guest-stars as the Rani, an exiled Time Lady. Encamped in 19th century England, the Rani -- now the dictator of the planet Miasimia Gora -- is draining the brains of the men behind the Industrial Revolution. The Doctor (Colin Baker) must not only stop the Rani, but also a more familiar and even deadlier adversary. Written by Pip and Jane Baker, and largely filmed at Blists Hill, an open-air museum in Britain's Ironbridge Gorge, "The Mark of the Rani" was originally shown in two parts, the first of which aired on February 2, 1985; for American television, the two 45-minute episodes were subdivided into four 22-minute chapters. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Colin Baker, Nicola Bryant, (more)
- 1985
In the conclusion of the Doctor Who adventure "The Mark of the Rani," the title character, a despotic exiled Time Lady (played by Kate O'Mara), has materialized in 19th century England, where she is systematically draining the intelligences of the men behind the Industrial Revolution. In attempting to thwart the Rani, the Doctor (Colin Baker) must also contend with his old enemy the Master (Anthony Ainley), who is pursuing an agenda which could (as usual) spell the end of Civilization As We Know It. Written by Pip and Jane Baker, and largely filmed at Blists Hill, an open-air museum in Britain's Ironbridge Gorge, "The Mark of the Rani" was originally shown in two parts, the second of which aired on February 9, 1985; for American television, the two 45-minute episodes were subdivided into four 22-minute chapters. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Colin Baker, Nicola Bryant, (more)
- 1985
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
- Starring:
- Jimmy Saville, Gareth Jenkins, (more)
- 1985
In the conclusion of the two-part story "Attack of the Cybermen" (originally telecast on January 12, 1985), the title characters have captured the TARDIS, making it difficult for the Doctor (Colin Baker) to prevent the Cybermen from destroying the Earth with Halley's Comet. The crisis intensifies with the presence of Gustave Litton (Maurice Colbourne), a double agent in the employ of the friendly Cryons, whose own agenda is dangerously altered when he is partially converted into a Cyberman. Sarah Greene, host of the popular British TV series Saturday Superstore, makes a guest appearance as one of the Cryon women. Written by Paula Woolsey, "Attack of the Cybermen" was originally telecast in two 45-minute installments; for American consumption, the adventure was re-edited as a four-part cliffhanger. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Colin Baker, Nicola Bryant, (more)
- 1985
"Attack of the Cybermen," Doctor Who's 22nd-season opener, began its two-episode run on January 5, 1985. Having already captured a time vessel, the dreaded Cybermen also snatch the TARDIS. This action prevents the Doctor (Colin Baker) and his new allies, the alien Cryons, from thwarting the Cybermen's plans to harness the power of Halley's Comet to destroy the Earth. Once again, the sewers of London are turned into a battleground as the Doctor tries to square off against his perennial enemies. Written by Paula Woolsey, "Attack of the Cybermen" was originally telecast in two 45-minute installments; for American consumption, the adventure was re-edited as a four-part cliffhanger. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Colin Baker, Nicola Bryant, (more)
- 1985
In the conclusion of the Doctor Who adventure "Revelation of the Daleks," the Doctor discovers that Tranquil Repose, a colony of cryogenics on the planet Necros, houses the supposedly dormant body of Davros (Terry Malloy), creator of the Doctor's perennial adversaries, the Daleks. It is thus up to the hero to "neutralize" Davros before he can foment a full-scale Dalek resurrection. Complicating matters are the entrepreneurial Kara (Eleanor Bron), who uses the bodies of cryogenically frozen people as fuel for her protein factory, and a mercenary bounty hunter named Orcini (William Gaunt). Written by Eric Saward, the two-part "Revelation of the Daleks" was originally telecast on March 23 and 30, 1985. This final adventure of Doctor Who's 22nd season was later re-edited as a four-chapter cliffhanger for American TV. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Colin Baker, Nicola Bryant, (more)
- 1985
The Doctor (Colin Baker) and Peri (Nicola Bryant) arrive at Tranquil Repose, a colony on the planet Necros, where the rich and famous can have their recently deceased loved ones cryogenically frozen. Unfortunately, Tranquil Repose currently houses the dormant body of Davros (Terry Molloy), creator of the dreaded Daleks -- but Davros is not quite as dormant as he seems. Written by Eric Saward, the two-part "Revelation of the Daleks" was originally telecast on March 23 and 30, 1985. This final adventure of Doctor Who's 22nd season was later re-edited as a four-chapter cliffhanger for American TV. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Colin Baker, Nicola Bryant, (more)
- 1985
In the conclusion of the three-part adventure "The Two Doctors," the Sixth Doctor (Colin Baker) rushes to Spain, there to (hopefully) rescue his predecessor, Doctor #2 (Patrick Troughton). Complicating matters is a false ally named Chessen o' the Franzine Grig (Jacqueline Pearce) and a band of surly Sontarans. The ending, in which the Sixth Doctor must not only save his "prior self" but also their respective travelling companions Peri (Nicola Bryant) and Jamie (Frazer Hines), hinges on a carefully laid trap. Part three of "The Two Doctors" originally aired on March 2, 1985. The entire adventure was later released in a six-part version in the United States. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Colin Baker, Patrick Troughton, (more)
- 1984
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
- Starring:
- Peter Davison, Nicola Bryant, (more)
- 1984
In the second episode of the four-part story "The Twin Dilemma," the Doctor (Colin Baker), not yet accustomed to his new body, briefly goes into exile on a tiny moon, accompanied by his friend, Peri (Nicola Bryant). No sooner have they arrived than they find themselves at the mercy of a gang of intagalactic kidnappers, who have also snatched twin mathematical geniuses Romulus and Remus Sylvest (Gavin and Andrew Conrad). And wait until the Doctor confronts the (literally) slimy leader of the gang. Written by Antony Steven, Doctor Who: The Twin Dilemma, Episode 2 was originally telecast on March 23, 1984. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Colin Baker, Nicola Bryant, (more)
- 1984
Colin Baker -- green shoes, orange spats, striped trousers, and all -- steps into the role of the newly regenerated Doctor in the four-part adventure "The Twin Dilemma." In order to accustom himself to his new body, the Doctor hopes to take a brief sabbatical. This, alas, is not to be, as both the Doctor and his companion, Peri (Nicola Bryant) find themselves at the mercy of yet another dangerous adversary. Written by Antony Steven, Doctor Who: The Twin Dilemma, Episode 1 was originally telecast on March 22, 1984. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Colin Baker, Nicola Bryant, (more)
- 1984
In the conclusion of the four-part story "The Twin Dilemma," the Doctor (Colin Baker) must prevent the giant slug Mestor (Edwin Richfield) from polluting the universe with millions of Gastropod eggs. But will the Doctor; his companion, Peri (Nicola Bryant); and twin mathematicians Romulus and Remus Sylvest (Gavin and Andrew Conrad) manage to live through the ordeal? And how does the Doctor's fellow Time Lord, Azmael, fit into the proceedings? Written by Antony Steven, Doctor Who: The Twin Dilemma, Episode 4 was originally telecast on March 30, 1984, bringing season 21 of Doctor Who to a close. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Colin Baker, Nicola Bryant, (more)
- 1984
In the third episode of the four-part story "The Twin Dilemma," the Doctor (Colin Baker) and Peri (Nicola Bryant) have been abducted by the giant slug Mestor (Edwin Richfield), who has also kidnapped twin mathematicians Romulus and Remus Sylvest (Gavin and Andrew Conrad). Mestor intends to force the twins to help him unleash millions of deadly Gastropod eggs upon the Universe -- and, of course, the Doctor and Peri must be killed in the process. Written by Antony Steven, Doctor Who: The Twin Dilemma, Episode 3 was originally telecast on March 29, 1984. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Colin Baker, Nicola Bryant, (more)
- 1983
On January 3, 1983, Doctor Who launched its 20th season with episode one of the four-part "Arc of Infinity." The titular Arc has been commandeered by a mysterious anti-matter creature (Ian Collier), who hopes to return to the normal universe. Not unexpectedly, this turn of events will have profound effects upon our old friend, the Doctor (Peter Davison). "Arc of Infinity, Episode 1" was written by Johnny Byrne. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Peter Davison, Sarah Sutton, (more)
- 1983
In the second episode of the four-part story "Arc of Infinity," the renegade anti-matter creature (Ian Collier) has overtaken the titular Arc as part of an overall scheme to pass over into normal matter. Crucial to the villain's plan is to adopt a physical presence, and thus, the renegade bonds with the Doctor (Peter Davison), making him a huge risk to the well-being of the universe. First broadcast on January 4, 1983, "Arc of Infinity, Episode 2" was written by Johnny Byrne. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Peter Davison, Sarah Sutton, (more)
- 1983
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
- Starring:
- Peter Davison, Sarah Sutton, (more)
- 1983
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
- Starring:
- Peter Davison, Sarah Sutton, (more)
- 1980
Anxious to obtain some crystals necessary to activate the Liberator's weaponry, Avon (Paul Darrow) enters into a slightly unsavory arrangement with criminal leader Bayban the Beserker (Colin Baker). In exchange for Bayban's assistance, Vila (Michael Keating) must use his lock-picking skills to open up a fourth-dimensional space portal. The plot thickens when Vila falls in love with Bayban's henchperson, Kerril (Carol Hawkins). "City at the Edge of the World" first aired on February 11, 1980. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Michael Keating, Paul Darrow, (more)
- 1972
Widely regarded as the first "true" detective novel, Wilkie Collins' gothic thriller The Moonstone has undergone numerous stage, film, and TV adaptations since its publication in 1868. In the TV category, the BBC offered a five-part version of the well-worn story in 1972. The title referred to a valuable but "cursed" yellow diamond, which after leaving a trail of death and devastation amongst its previous owners came into the possession of the lovely Rachel Verinder (Vivien Heilbron). When the Moonstone turned up missing on a dark and stormy night, diligent Sgt. Cuff (Basil Dignam) showed up at Rachel's Yorkshire estate to solve the mystery -- and to protect the heroine from harm. After its original British TV run, The Moonstone was seen in America on PBS' Masterpiece Theatre beginning December 10, 1972. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Basil Dignam
An embittered spinster rains vengeance upon her wealthy family after a beautiful niece steals her handsome protégé in this classic BBC drama based on the novel by Honoré de Balzac and starring revered British actress Helen Mirren in her very first mini-series. Cousin Bette is approaching middle-age, and earns her keep as an embroiderer whose beautiful work belies the pent-up resentment she feels towards her wealthy family. When her handsome protégé runs off with her gorgeous young niece, an infuriated Bette determines to make the lives of her pompous family members a living hell. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
