Tom Baker Movies

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

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

In the second episode of the four-part story "Warrior's Gate," both the TARDIS and a slave ship captained by Rorvik (Clifford Rose) are trapped in the void between E-Space and N-Space. The Doctor (Tom Baker) soon realizes that the void is rapidly shrinking, imperiling the lives of all concerned. As for Rorvik, he seems interested only in "having his way" with the Doctor's companion Romana (Lalla Ward). Written by Steve Gallagher, "Warrior's Gate, Episode 2" first aired on January 10, 1981. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the conclusion of the four-part story "Warrior's Gate," the efforts by Rorvik (Clifford Rose) to save himself from the rapidly shrinking void between E-Space and N-Space result in the release of the Tharil slaves imprisoned on Rorvik's vessel. Joing the Tharils, Romana (Lalla Ward) prepares to embark upon a lengthy journey in E-Space, while the Doctor (Tom Baker) and Adric (Matthew Waterhouse are catapulted in an entirely different direction. Written by Steve Gallagher, "Warrior's Gate, Episode 4" first aired on January 24, 1981. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the second episode of the four-part story "State of Decay," the Doctor (Tom Baker), Romana (Lalla Ward), and Adric (Matthew Waterhouse), still lost in E-Space, have landed on a feudalistic planet run by three mysterious, highly intelligent Lords. The Doctor eventually discovers that the rulers are from Earth and that it was on this planet that his own race, the Time Lords, first developed their aversion to violence. If this is true, why does it appear that the Lords keep themselves alive by feeding on the other residents of the planet? First shown on November 29, 1980, "State of Decay, Episode 2" was written by Terrance Dicks. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the conclusion of the four-part Meglos, the Doctor (Tom Baker) has managed to escape a time loop, not to mention his mercenary captors. Will he be in time to prevent Meglos (Christopher Owen), the power-hungry solo survivor of the Zolfa-Thuran civilization, from destroying the planet Tigella? Aiding and abetting the Doctor is Lexa, leader of the Deon race, played by Jacqueline Hill, some 17 years after her portrayal of the Doctor's traveling companion Barbara Wright. Written by John Flanagan and Andrew McCullough, "Meglos, Episode 4" first aired on October 18, 1980. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the second episode of the four-part Meglos, the title character (Christopher Owen) is determined to restore his past glories as the ruler of the now-extinct Zolfa-Thuran civilization. To do this, Meglos kidnaps the Doctor (Tom Baker) and assumes his identity, the better to tap the precious power sources of the planet Tigella. Jacqueline Hill, who'd played the Doctor's traveling companion Barbara Wright in the earliest episodes, guest stars as Lexa, leader of the cultish Deon race. Written by John Flanagan and Andrew McCullough, "Meglos, Episode 2" first aired on October 4, 1980. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

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

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

The 18th season of Doctor Who was inaugurated August 30, 1980, with episode one of the four-part "The Leisure Hive." The Doctor (Tom Baker) and Romana (Lalla Ward) arrive on Argolis, a tourist planet run by the survivors of a nuclear holocaust. The time travelers soon learn that it isn't all fun and games on Argolis, thanks to some diabolical experiments conducted by something called the Tachyon Recreation Generator. "The Leisure Hive, Episode 1" was written by David Fisher. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the third episode of the four-part story "The Leisure Hive," the Doctor (Tom Baker) and Romana (Lalla Ward), visiting a recreational facility on the war-ravaged planet Argolis, have been arrested for the murder of Earth scientist Hardin (Nigel Lambert). It turns out the actual culprit is Pagnol (David Haig), a humanoid creation of the Tachyon Recreation Generator, who intends to generate an army of duplicates of himself to attack Argolis' arch-enemy, the Foamasi. Though Pagnol's motivations are (relatively) pure, they may have devastating consequences for the few survivors of the Argolis-Foamasi nuclear war. Originally telecast September 13, 1980, "The Leisure Hive, Episode 3" was written by David Fisher. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the third episode of the four-part story "State of Decay," the Doctor (Tom Baker) discovers that the planet on which he is stranded is ruled by the minions of the Great Vampire, who was exiled after a bloody war with the Time Lords. Bound to an ancient edict, the Doctor must destroy the Vampires' henchmen. How can he do this while simultaneously bound to the edict that no Time Lord should ever resort to violence? First shown on December 6, 1980, "State of Decay, Episode 3" was written by Terrance Dicks. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the third episode of the four-part story "The Horns of Nimon," both the Doctor (Tom Baker) and Romana (Lalla Ward) are captured by the Nimon, and prepared for human sacrifice. This pleases demented scientist Soldeed (Graham Crowden), who hopes that by serving the Nimon he can restore the past empiric glories of his home planet Skonnos. The Nimon has a slightly different agenda in mind. Written by Anthony Read, "The Horns of Nimon, Episode 3" first aired on January 4, 1980. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide