Tom Baker Movies

In the third episode of the four-part story "City of Death," the Doctor (Tom Baker) discovers that Count Scarlioni (Julian Glover) has been stealing and selling valuable works of art in order to raise funds for his time-travel experiments. But there is a more pressing matter at hand: Romana (Lalla Ward) and detective Duggan (Tom Chadbon) are in immediate danger of losing their lives at the Count's hands. Catherine Schell co-stars as Countess Scarlioni. First telecast October 13, 1979, "City of Death, Episode 3" was written by Douglas Adams and Graham Williams. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the conclusion of the six-part story "The Invasion of Time," the Sontarans launch their invasion of the Time Lords' home world of Gallifrey. As Lord President, the Doctor (Tom Baker) tackles the responsibility of fending off the Sontarans. But first, he must assemble the forbidden de-mat gun, controlled by the Great Key of Rassilon -- and this act has a very profound effect on both the Doctor and his traveling companion, Leila (Louise Jameson, making her farewell Doctor Who appearance). Written by Graham Williams and Anthony Read under the joint pen name of David Agnew, "The Invasion of Time, Episode 6" originally aired on March 11, 1978, as the final episode of Doctor Who's 15th season. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the second episode of the four-part story "The Pirate Planet," the Doctor (Tom Baker) and Romana (Mary Tamm) have traced the second segment of the Key to Time to the planet Calufrax. Unfortunately, the planet is under the control of a band of pirates who use their awesome (and mysterious) powers to rob other worlds of their life forces. Written by Douglas Adams, "The Pirate Planet, Episode 2" first aired on October 7, 1978. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the conclusion of the four-part story "The Pirate Planet," the Doctor (Tom Baker) tries to free the planet Calufrax from the grip of a band of space pirates, who are using their own planet to suck the life-forces from other world. Unless the Doctor succeeds, the second segment of the Key to Time will be forever lost -- and with it, the universal balance between Good and Evil. But in rescuing Calufrax, the Doctor may also be destroying his ability to locate the Key's remaining elements. Written by Douglas Adams, "The Pirate Planet, Episode 3" first aired on October 14, 1978. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the second episode of the four-part story "The Power of Kroll," the Doctor (Tom Baker) and Romana (Mary Tamm) trace the fifth segment of the Key to Time on the swamp moon of Delta Magna. Almost immediately, the two time travellers incur the wrath of the local Swampies, who worship a God called Kroll. In time-honored Doctor Who tradition, Kroll requires a human sacrifice -- and Romana is chosen for that honor. Written by Robert Holmes, "The Power of Kroll, Episode 2" originally aired on December 30, 1978. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the second episode of the four-part story "The Androids of Tara," the Doctor (Tom Baker) and Romana (Mary Tamm) arrive on the medieval planet Tara, in search of the fourth segment of the Key to Time. No sooner has Romana located the segment than she is seized by the minions of the wicked Count Grendel of Gracht (Peter Jeffrey). The reason? Romana happens to be a dead ringer for Princess Strella (also played by Mary Tamm), the reluctant bride-to-be of Prince Reynart (Neville Jason). Written by David Fisher, "The Androids of Tara, Episode 2" first aired on December 2, 1978. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the conclusion of the four-part story "The Androids of Tara," the Doctor (Tom Baker) and Romana (Mary Tamm) are still mired in a medieval power struggle on the arborial planet Tara. Hoping to arrange a wedding between Prince Reynart (Neville Jason) and Princess Strella, then kill Reynart and wed the Princess himself in order to ascend to the royal throne, Count Grendel of Gracht (Peter Jeffrey) has forced Romana to pose as Strella, her exact double (both roles are played by Mary Tamm). As intrigue piles upon intrigue, the Doctor wonders if he will ever be able to retrieve the fourth segment of the Key to Time, thereby restoring the balance between Good and Evil throughout the universe. Written by David Fisher, "The Androids of Tara, Episode 2" first aired on December 16, 1978. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the second episode of the six-part story "The Invasion of Time," the Doctor (Tom Baker), newly appointed the Lord President of Gallifrey, is assigned to help a telepathic race called the Vardans. Curiously, he is also supposed to assist the Vardans in the invasion and takeover of Gallifrey -- and his dedication to duty may have dire consequences for his fellow Time Lords. First telecast February 11, 1978, "The Invasion of Time, Episode 2" was written by Graham Williams and Anthony Read, under the joint pen name of David Agnew. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the fourth episode of the six-part story "The Invasion of Time," the bizarre and eccentric behavior of the Doctor (Tom Baker) causes Leela (Louise Jameson) to seriously question his ability to rule Gallifrey as Lord President. For one thing, the Doctor seems determined to allow the telepathic Vardans to invade and conquer Gallifrey. But despite all outward appearances, there is a method in the Doctor's "madness." First telecast February 25, 1978, "The Invasion of Time, Episode 4" was written by Graham Williams and Anthony Read, under the joint pen name of David Agnew. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

The Doctor (Tom Baker) and Leela (Louise Jameson) materialize on the deck of the R1C, a spaceship from the dying planet Minyos. Under the leadership of Commander Jackson (James Maxwell), the ship's crew has embarked upon a desperate search for their species' "race bank" in hopes of revitalizing their world. At least that's the story that the Doctor (Tom Baker) is told by the Minyans -- but he has good reason to be wary. Beginning its four-episode run on January 4, 1978, "Underworld" was written by Bob Baker and Dave Martin. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the third episode of the four-part story "Underworld," the Minyan space ship R1C has located its sister ship P7E, containing the "race bank" with which the ancient Minyan astronauts hope to revitalize their race. Alas, the P7E is under control of a malevolent computer, which has no intention of yielding its race banks. In fact, unless the Doctor (Tom Baker) acts quickly, everyone on board the R1C will perish -- including the Doctor and his companion Leela (Louise Jameson. First telecast January 18, 1978, "Underworld, Part 3" was written by Bob Baker and Dave Martin. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

The 16th season of Doctor Who commenced on September 2, 1978, with episode one of the four-part "The Ribos Operation." Cyril Luckham appears as the White Guardian, who orders the Doctor (Tom Baker) to restore the balance between Good and Evil. To do this, the Doctor must locate and reassemble the missing segments of the Key to Time. Not only does this introduce an epic quest that will continue throughout the season, but it also serves to provide the Doctor with an attractive new companion: Time Lady Romana, played by Mary Tamm. "The Ribos Operation, Episode 1" was written by Robert Holmes. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide