Tom Baker Movies

In the conclusion of the four-part story "The Ribos Operation," the Doctor (Tom Baker) and Romana (Mary Tamm) must prevent the first segment of the Key to Time from falling into the proverbial "wrong hands." Their success hinges upon the Doctor's ability to pass himself off as a minion of the fearsome Graff Vynda-K (Paul Seed) -- and to avoid being blown to bits in the process. Originally telecast on Septmeber 16 1978, "The Ribos Operation, Episode 3" was written by Robert Holmes. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the second episode of the four-part story "The Stones of Blood," the Doctor (Tom Baker) and Romana (Mary Tamm) have come to Earth in hopes of retrieving the third segment of the Key to Time. Unfortunately, the segment rests within an ancient Druidic stone circle, fiercely guarded by the Cailleach, a powerful pagan goddess who has assumed human form, and her ambulatory stone "pets." First telecast November 4, 1978, "The Stones of Blood, Part 2" was written by David Fisher). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the conclusion of the four-part story "The Stones of Blood," archeologist Vivien Fay (Susan Engel) has revealed herself to be the Cailleach, a 4,000-year-old pagan goddess. Determined to prevent the Doctor (Tom Baker) from retrieving the third segment of the Key to Time from a Druidic stone circle, the Cailleach kidnaps Romana (Mary Tamm) and heads off to deep space. In his efforts to rescue Romana, the Doctor accidentally unleashes a fearsome fleet of "justice machines" called the Megara -- and for a while, it looks as though the reconstruction of the Key and the ultimate restoration of the balance between Good and Evil will never come to pass. First telecast November 11, 1978, "The Stones of Blood, Episode 3" was written by David Fisher. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

The Doctor (Tom Baker) and Leela (Louise Jameson) materialize near the lighthouse of Fang Rock, a small English seacoast town in the early 20th century. The two time travelers quickly make friends with lighthouse keepers Reuben (Colin Douglas), Vince (John Abbott), and Ben (Ralph Watson), who are humorously contending with that newfangled invention known as electricity. But the fun comes to an abrupt end when Ben suddenly and mysteriously disappears. Written by Terrance Dicks, the four-part "The Horror of Fang Rock" launched Doctor Who's 15th season on September 3, 1977. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the third episode of the four-part story "The Face of Evil," the Doctor (Tom Baker) endeavors to release the Sevateem warriors from the dictatorial grip of the schizophrenic super-computer Xoanan. Making his task all the more difficult is the fact that Xoanan has been endowed with the negative side of the Doctor's own personality, the result of a long-ago, and long-forgotten, visit to the Sevateem world. Originally broadcast January 15, 1977, "The Face of Evil, Episode 3" was written by Chris Boucher. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

The "Invisible Enemy" of the title is an intelligent space virus called the Swarm, which the crew of an earth base on the Jupiterian moon Titan. In his efforts to stop the Swarm, the Doctor (Tom Baker) is himself infected -- leading to a truly "fantastic voyage" for the miniaturized clones of the Doctor and Leela (Louise Jameson), not to mention a brand-new edition to the Doctor Who supporting cast. Written by Bob Baker and David Martin, "The Invisible Enemy" began its four-episode run on October 1, 1977. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the second episode of the four-part story "Image of the Fendahl," the Doctor (Tom Baker) is among those scrutinizing a recently excavated, 12-million-year-old skull. It doesn't take long for the Doctor to recognize the skull as an artifact of the Fendahl, a malevolent mythological figure from his home world of Gallifrey. What he doesn't yet realize is that the Fendahl is very much alive, and has infested itself in the body and soul of innocent Thea Ransome (Wanda Ventham). Written by Chris Boucher, "Image of the Fendahl, Episode 2" first aired on November 5, 1977. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the second episode of the four-part story "The Face of Evil," the Doctor (Tom Baker) learns that the previously peaceful planet of the Sevateem has been split into two warring factions -- and that he, or one of his previous incarnations, is to blame. The Doctor also discovers the planet is being used as a personal "playground" by Xoanan, a rogue computer who is posing as a god. Originally broadcast January 8, 1977, "The Face of Evil, Episode 2" was written by Chris Boucher. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the conclusion of the four-part story "Image of the Fendahl," the malevolent mythological Gallifreyan figure Fendahl has taken over the minds and bodies of black-arts practitioner Maximillian Staehl (Scott Frederick) and his followers. The Doctor (Tom Baker) struggles to prevent these new "Fendahleens" from wreaking havoc and destruction throughout the universe. His only weapon: a small but potent supply of rock salt. Robotic dog K-9 (voiced by John Leeson) makes a cameo appearance. Written by Chris Boucher, "Image of the Fendahl, Episode 3" first aired on November 19, 1977. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

"The Talons of Weng-Chiang, Episode 1" of this six-part Doctor Who adventure, was originally broadcast February 26 1977. The Doctor (Tom Baker) and Leela (Louise Jameson) materialize in Victorian London, where they are plunged into a murder investigation involving what seems to be a pack of gigantic rats. What connection could this possibly have with the Chinese Tong of the Black Scorpion? "The Talons of Weng-Chiang, Episode 1" was written by Robert Holmes. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the third episode of the four-part story "The Sun Makers," the Doctor (Tom Baker) has been exposed to the fear-inducing PCM gas which holds the human laborers on the planet Pluto in a state of enforced servitude. Fortunately, the Doctor and Leela (Louise Jameson) are rescued by a resistance movement, dedicated to toppling the ruling Usurians from power. This, of course, puts the two time travelers on top of the "hit list" of Pluto's despotic human leader, Gatherer Hade (Richard Leech). First telecast December 10, 1977, "The Sun Makers, Episode 3" was written by Robert Holmes. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the fifth episode of the six-part Doctor Who adventure "The Talons of Weng-Chiang," 51st century war criminal Magnus Greel (Michael Spice) has materialized in Victorian London, assuming the guise of Chinese Tong leader Weng-Chiang. Hoping to retrieve his precious time cabinet, currently in the possession of police pathologist Prof. Lightfoot (Trevor Baxter), Greel enlists the aid of the Peking Homonculus (Deep Roy), likewise disguised as one Mr. Sin. The Doctor (Tom Baker) must prevent Greel from carrying out his scheme. Written by Robert Holmes, "The Talons of Weng-Chiang, Episode 5" originally aired on March 26, 1977. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide