Tom Baker Movies

In the fifth episode of the six-part story "The Armageddon Factor," the Doctor (Tom Baker) has arrived on the "hidden" planet between the warring twin worlds of Atrios and Zeos. With the help of his old friend Drax (Barry Jackson), the Doctor is able to free himself and Romana (Mary Tamm) from the grip of the Shadow (William Squire), chief henchman of the dreaded Black Guardian. But several tasks still lie before the Doctor, not least of which is retrieving the sixth segment of the Key to Time, thereby restoring the balance between Good and Evil in the universe. Originally telecast on February 17, 1979, "The Armageddon Factor, Episode 5" was written by Bob Baker and David Martin. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

On the planet Karn, mad doctor Mehendri Solon (Philip Madoc) is keeping alive the brain of Morbius, the most evil of the Time Lord criminals. Fortunately, the Doctor (Tom Baker) arrives on Karn, and immediately sets about to destroy the brain. Unfortunately, he may well end up housing the brain himself, if Karn, and a mystic cult known as the Sisterhood, have any say in the matter. Beginning its four-episode run on January 3, 1976, "The Brain of Morbius" was written by Terrance Dicks. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In the third episode of the four-part story "The Brain of Morbius," the Sisterhood of Karn are convinced that the Doctor (Tom Baker) intends to steal the precious elixir which keeps them alive. Thus, the Doctor is captured and sentenced to be burned at the stake -- something of a setback for mad doctor Solon (Philip Madoc), who intends to use the Doctor's body as the new home for the brain of infamous Time Lord criminal Morbius. Meanwhile, Sarah (Elisabeth Sladen) finds herself with the unusual responsibly of rescuing the Doctor, thereby reversing the usual procedure. Originally telecast on January 18, 1976, "The Brain of Morbius, Episode 3" was written by Terrance Dicks. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In episode one of the four-part story "The Creature From the Pit," the Doctor (Tom Baker) and Romana (Lalla Ward) answer a distress call from the planet Chloris. Upon their arrival, they discover that the planet's precious metal supply has been monopolized by the covetous, power-hungry Lady Adastra (Myra Frances), who keeps the inhabitants in line with the help of the sinister Huntsman (David Telfer) and his wolf weeds. Complicating matters are two other antagonists: bandit leader Torvin (John Bryans) and a huge, amorphous blob (hence the title of this adventure). Former Doctor Who director Morris Barry appears in a cameo role as Tollund. Written by David Fisher, "The Creature From the Pit, Episode 1" was originally telecast on October 27, 1979. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In the third episode of the four-part story "The Creature From the Pit," the Doctor (Tom Baker) learns that the titular creature is actually an ambassador from the planet Tythonus, who has been imprisoned by the despotic Lady Adrasta (Myra Frances). The villainess hopes to drain the creature of the precious metals in its system, thereby strengthening her hold on the planet Chloris. Meanwhile, Romana (Lalla Ward) endeavors to rescue both the Doctor and the Creature, with Adrasta's henchmen hot on her heels. Written by David Fisher, "The Creature From the Pit, Episode 3" was originally telecast on November 10, 1979. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Called back to his home planet Gallifrey, the Doctor (Tom Baker) arrives in time for Presidential Resignation Day. Having experience a premonition that the current president is to be assassinated, the Doctor is framed for the inevitable murder by an old enemy, the Master (played by Peter Pratt, replacing the late Roger Delgado). Written by Robert Holmes, "The Deadly Assassin, Episode 1" of the four-part adventure, first aired on October 30, 1976. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In the third episode of the four-part story "The Deadly Assassin," the Doctor (Tom Baker) persists in his efforts to prove himself innocent of assassinating the President of Gallifrey, and in so doing confronts a fearsome, faceless enemy. Meanwhile, the Master (Peter Pratt), who has framed the Doctor for murder, persists in his efforts to absorb the awesome powers of Gallifrey's Eye of Harmony. Could it be that the Master has a secret ally within the highest ranks of the Time Lords? Written by Robert Holmes, "The Deadly Assassin, Episode 3" first aired on November 13, 1976. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Lalla Ward, who had guest-starred as Princess Astra in the final 16th season adventure of Doctor Who, took over the role of Romana in the first adventure of the series' 17th season, "The Destiny of the Daleks." The Doctor and the newly regenerated Romana find themselves on Skaro, the now-desolate home planet of the Doctor's perennial enemies, the mutant Daleks. Threatened by the planet's dangerous radioactive levels, the two time-travellers are rescued by the robotic Movellas, who likewise have reason to despise their Dalek foes. Written by Terry Nation, episode one of the four-part "The Destiny of the Daleks" originally aired on September 1, 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

In the first episode of the four-part story "The Face of Evil," the Doctor (Tom Baker) lands on an unknown planet, where he is captured by a warrior race known as the Sevateem. Managing to escape assassination, the Doctor must now repair the damage he'd inadvertently caused during a previous visit to this selfsame planet. This Doctor Who adventure introduced Louise Jameson as the Doctor's new traveling companion, Leila. Originally broadcast January 1, 1977, "The Face of Evil" was written by Chris Boucher. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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, Rovi

Doctor Who celebrated its 20th anniversary with the 90-minute special "The Five Doctors." The life of the present Doctor (Peter Davison) is jeopardized when his four previous incarnations -- played by William Hartnell, Patrick Troughton, Jon Pertwee, and Tom Baker -- are taken out of time by an illegal Time Scoop. Even worse, the five doctors are confronted by a seemingly endless series of past enemies, included Daleks, Cybermen, and Yetis. The climax takes place in the Forbidden Zone on Gallifrey, where the instigator of the aforementioned time-scooping forces the five doctors to engage in the potentially deadly Game of Rassilon. Can any of the doctors save themselves -- and if not, will robot dog K-9 come galloping to the rescue? The late William Hartnell appeared only in clips from the second-season episode "Invasion of Earth: Flashpoint"; he was replaced in the body of the 20th anniversary special by Richard Hurndall. Written by Terrance Dicks, "The Five Doctors" was first presented in America on November 23, 1983, two days before its British TV debut. Since that time, it has been reedited into a four-part cliffhanger for syndication. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi