Tom Baker Movies

In the second episode of the four-part story "The Creature From the Pit," the Doctor (Tom Baker) comes face to face with the blob-like title character as he attempts to elude the minions of Lady Adrasta (Myra Frances), despotic ruler of the planet Chloris. The creature's system contains an abundance of precious metals, and as such is highly coveted by the selfish Adrasta. Meanwhile, the villainess places the life of Romana (Lalla Ward) in direct jeopardy -- and the Doctor's robotic dog K-9 is unable to offer assistance. Written by David Fisher, "The Creature From the Pit, Episode 2" was originally telecast on November 3, 1979. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In the conclusion of the six-part story "The Armageddon Factor," the Doctor (Tom Baker) has discovered that Princess Astra (Lalla Ward) of the planet Atrios is, in fact, the much sought-after sixth element of the Key to Time. Armed with this knowledge, the Doctor and Romana (Mary Tamm) are at last able to reassemble the Key, thereby restoring the balance between universal Good and Evil. The one remaining fly in the ointment is the dreaded Black Guardian, who has a vested interest in upsetting that aforementioned balance. Capped by a surprising but logical ending (logical by the Doctor's standards, at any rate), "The Armageddon Factor" was written by Bob Baker and David Martin, and originally aired on February 24, 1979, as the final episode of Doctor Who's 16th season. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In the fourth episode of the six-part story "The Armageddon Factor," the Doctor (Tom Baker) is still on the planet Atrios, still determined to locate the sixth and final segment of the Key to Time. In this pursuit, he has offered his aid to Princess Astra (Lalla Ward) in Atrios' war against its twin planet Zeos. Gumming up the works is a secret henchman of the Black Guardian, who has vowed that the Key to Time will never be put together again. The henchman is hiding on a mysterious, hidden Third Planet between Atrios and Zeos -- and it is up to the Doctor to locate that planet. Written by Bob Baker and David Martin, "The Armageddon Factor, Episode 4" originally aired on February 10, 1979. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In the second episode of the six-part story "The Armageddon Factor," the Doctor (Tom Baker) and Romana (Mary Tamm) have materialized on the planet Atrios, in search of the sixth and final missing segment of the Key to Time. Unfortunately, Atrios is locked in deadly combat with its twin planet Zeos -- and the Doctor and Romana are caught in the middle of the fray, along with the fiercely proud and determined Princess Astra (Lalla Ward). Originally telecast on January 27, 1979, as the record-breaking 500th episode of Doctor Who, "The Armageddon Factor, Episode 2" was written by Bob Baker and David Martin. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In the conclusion of the four-part story "Nightmare of Eden," the Doctor (Tom Baker) has successfully disposed of the Mandrels, a breed of space animals who had been set free from an electronic zoo by the collision of two space cruisers. Now he must expose the identity of the man who has been smuggling a dangerously addictive drug, derived from material found in rotting Mandrel corpses. Originally telecast December 15, 1979, "Nightmare of Eden, Episode 4" was written by Bob Baker and codirected by Alan Bromly and (uncredited) Graham Williams. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In the second episode of the four-part story "Nightmare of Eden," the Doctor (Tom Baker) encounters danger in the unstable matter zones created by a collision in hyperspace of two space cruisers, the Empress and the Hecate. In addition to tracking down dozens of bizarre animals called Mandrels who have escaped from an electronic zoo, the Doctor is also threatened by the unchecked activities of two bands of drug smugglers. Originally telecast December 1, 1979, "Nightmare of Eden, Episode 2" was written by Bob Baker and codirected by Alan Bromly and (uncredited) Graham Williams. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In the third episode of the four-part story "The Power of Kroll," the Doctor (Tom Baker) and Romana (Mary Tamm) are forced to deal not only with the superstitious natives of the swamp moon of Delta Magna, but also with a gun smuggler named Rohm Dutt, who has been attempting to foment violence that will benefit the owners of a despotic Methane refinery. Adding to the Doctor's headaches is the fact that he has yet been able to locate the all-important fifth segment of the Key to Time. Written by Robert Holmes, "The Power of Kroll, Episode 3" originally aired on January 6, 1979. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Written by Anthony Read, the four-part Doctor Who adventure "The Horns of Nimon" begins as the TARDIS is immobilized, and the Doctor (Tom Baker) and Romana (Lalla Ward) find themselves caught in a space whirlpool. Also trapped in this dilemma is a vessel from the planet Skonnos, bearing a truly strange and disturbing cargo. The catalyst for this adventure is Soldeed (Graham Crowden), the last surviving Skonnon scientist, who in hoping to restore his world to its past empiric glories, has entered into an unholy alliance with the Nimons, an alien race which sustains itself with radioactive crystals -- and bizarre sacrificial rites. "The Horns of Nimon, Episode 1" first aired on December 22, 1979. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In the third episode of the four-part story "The Destiny of the Daleks," the Doctor (Tom Baker) and Romana (Lalla Ward) find themselves in the middle of a war between the Daleks and the Movellans on the planet Skaros. At first, the robotic Movellans seem to be the "good guys," but the Doctor has his doubts, especially since both warring factions hope to revive the Daleks' creator, mad scientist Davros (David Gooderson). In the course of events, the Doctor and Romana are trapped underground as the Daleks make their final assault. Written by Terry Nation, "The Destiny of the Daleks, Episode 3" originally aired on September 15, 1979. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

A star-studded supporting cast enhances the enjoyment of the four-episode Doctor Who adventure "City of Death." On holiday in modern-day Paris, the Doctor (Tom Baker) and Romana (Lalla Ward) experience what turns out to be a "crack in time." Before long, they have joined forces with a private eye named Duggan (Tom Chadbon) in thwarting the villain of the piece: Count Scarlioni (Julian Glover), who plans to steal the Mona Lisa -- but for reasons that go far beyond financial gain. First telecast September 29, 1979, "City of Death, Episode 1" was written by Douglas Adams and Graham Williams. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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, Rovi

Still roaming about in E-Space, the Doctor (Tom Baker), Romana (Lalla Ward), and Adric (Matthew Waterhouse) land on a mysterious planet governed by a sinister trio known as the Three Who Rule. Though the planet is outwardly primitive, the Doctor cannot help but notice that the aura of high intelligence still lingers in the air. He will soon learn that he is closer to his own Time Lord world of Gallifrey than he suspects. Beginning its four-episode run on November 22, 1980, "State of Decay" was written by Terrance Dicks. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In the third episode of the four-part Meglos, the title character has disguised himself as the Doctor (Tom Baker) and stolen the power source of the planet Tigella, the better to restore the tattered glories of Meglos' own race. Meanwhile, the Doctor tries to figure out a means of escape, so that Tigella will not be destroyed by Meglos' machinations. Jacqueline Hill, who'd played the Doctor's traveling companion Barbara Wright in the earliest episodes, guest stars as Lexa, leader of the Deon race. Written by John Flanagan and Andrew McCullough, "Meglos, Episode 3" first aired on October 11, 1980. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi