Tom Baker Movies

In the fourth episode of the six-part Doctor Who adventure "The Talons of Weng-Chiang," the Doctor (Tom Baker) has followed the bizarre trail of clues in a series of murders in Victorian London to the headquarters of Chinese Tong functionary Weng-Chiang (Michael Spice). It turns out that this worthy is actually Magnus Greel, a war criminal who has escaped from the 51st century. Weakened during his journey back in time, Greel requires the life-forces of young women to survive -- hence the murder spree. But why has Greel chosen to materialize at this particular time, in this particular location? Written by Robert Holmes, "The Talons of Weng-Chiang, Episode 4" originally aired on March 19, 1977. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the second episode of the four-part story "The Robots of Death," the robotic crew members of the Sandminer, a huge mining-refining vehicle, inexplicably begin killing their human supervisors. Unfortunately, the Doctor (Tom Baker) and Leela (Louise Jameson), reluctant passengers of the Sandminer, are held responsible for the murders. Written by Chris Boucher, "The Robots of Death, Episode 2" first aired on February 5, 1977. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the conclusion of the four-part story "The Invisible Enemy," the infectuous space virus known as the Swarm has escaped the Doctor's body and is prepared to conquer the Universe. Fortunately, the miniaturized clones of the Doctor (Tom Baker) and Leela (Louise Jameson) have successfully cured the real Doctor, who is thus able to set a trap for the killer virus. This Doctor Who adventure served to introduced the character of robotic dog K-9 (voiced by John Leeson). Written by Bob Baker and David Martin, "The Invisible Enemy, Episode 4" originally aired on October 22, 1977. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the second episode of the four-part story "The Sun Makers," the Doctor (Tom Baker) and Leela (Louise Jameson) have arrived on Pluto in the distant future, only to discover that the previously stone-cold planet is throughly inhabitable thanks to artificial sunlight. On a less positive note, the dictators leaders of Pluto have industrialized the planet by using as slave labor the last remnants of the Earth's population. In attempting to put an end to the overlord's tyranny, the Doctor is himself exposed to the fear-inducing gases which hold the workers in bondage. First telecast December 3, 1977, "The Sun Makers, Episode 2" was written by Robert Holmes. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the conclusion of the four-part story "The Robots of Death," the Doctor (Tom Baker) has discovered that the robot crew members of the mining-refining vehicle Sandminer have been reprogrammed to kill their human supervisors. He also exposes the person responsible for the murder spree, who manages to seal his own doom in the course of a desperate attempt to escape. But this doesn't mean that the Doctor and Leela (Louise Jameson) are completely out of danger yet. Written by Chris Boucher, "The Robots of Death, Episode 4" first aired on February 19, 1977. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the fifth episode of the six-part story "The Seeds of Doom," the Doctor (Tom Baker) saves Sarah (Elisabeth Sladen) from being infected by the Krynoid seeds. Unfortunately, mad plant-fancier Harrison Chase (Tony Beckley) succeeds in transforming his assistant Keeler (Mark Jones) into a host body for the voracious Krynoids. Before long, the Krynoid influence has spread throughout all plants within a one-mile radius of Chase's home -- and from the looks of things, mankind is doomed to destruction. First telecast February 28, 1976, "The Seeds of Doom, Part 5" was written by Robin Banks Stewart. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the second episode of the four-part story "The Mask of Mandragora," the Doctor (Tom Baker) and Sarah (Elisabeth Sladen) find themselves trapped in the Italian village of San Martino in the 15th century. The village is held in the grip of terror by an ancient religious coven called the Brotherhood of Demnos -- which, in turn, is under the control of the Mandragora Helix, an entity been on conquering the world. Norman Jones is cast as Hieronymus, leader of the Brotherhood. Originally telecast on September 11, 1976, "The Mask of Mandragora, Episode 2" was written by Terrance Dicks. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the fourth episode of the six-part story "The Seeds of Doom," the Doctor (Tom Baker) and Sarah (Elisabeth Sladen) arrive on the grounds of the country estate of demented plant fancier Harrison Chase (Tony Beckley). It is Chase's scheme to destroy mankind by allowing the voracious seedlings of a Krynoid pod to grow and multiply. Even worse: Chase intends to transform Sarah into a host body for the Krynoids. First telecast February 21, 1976, "The Seeds of Doom, Part 4" was written by Robin Banks Stewart. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the second episode of the six-part story "The Seeds of Doom," the Doctor (Tom Baker) and Sarah (Elisabeth Sladen) are stranded in the Antarctic while investigating a series of attacks on an expedition party. The attacks are related to the discovery of a mysterious vegetable pod, which the Doctor identifies as a Krynoid pod -- and, according to him, these things are highly dangerous and always travel in pairs. Meanwhile, a second pod is stolen by the minions of demented horticulturalist Harrison Chase (Tony Beckley). First telecast February 7, 1976, "The Seeds of Doom, Part 2" was written by Robin Banks Stewart. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the conclusion of the four-part story "The Deadly Assassin," the Doctor (Tom Baker) has successfully proven that the Master (Peter Pratt) was behind the assassination of the President of Gallifrey. Alas, the Master has it within his power to destroy all the Time Lords -- one of whom has secretly been helping the villain throughout this adventure. Written by Robert Holmes, "The Deadly Assassin, Episode 3" first aired on November 20, 1976. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the second episode of the four-part story "The Deadly Assassin," the Doctor (Tom Baker) is on trial for his life, accused of murdering the President of his home world Gallifrey. Actually, the Doctor has been framed for the killing by his old nemesis, the Master (Peter Pratt). Complicating matters is the ancient Time Lord edict that all political prisoners be set free upon the inauguration of a new President -- and the efforts by the Master to prolong his own existence with the aid of Gallifrey's sacred Eye of Harmony. Written by Robert Holmes, "The Deadly Assassin, Episode 2" first aired on November 6, 1976. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the conclusion of the four-part story "The Hand of Fear," the Doctor (Tom Baker) and Sarah (Elizabeth Sladen) transport the newly regenerated Eldrad (Judith Paris) to her home planet of Kastria. Upon arrival, Eldrad reveals that "she" is really a "he" (Stephen Thorne), determined to revive his long-dead race and conquer both Kastria and the Earth. But things don't quite turn out as planned -- not for Eldrad, not even for the Doctor. This episode represented the final regular series appearance of Elisabeth Sladen as Sarah, though she returned briefly in two future Doctor Who specials in 1983 and 1993. Written by Bob Baker and Dave Martin, "The Hand of Fear, Episode 3" originally aired on October 16, 1976. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide