Louise Jameson Movies

Four years after its "official" demise as a weekly series, Doctor Who briefly resurfaced in the form of a two-part, 14-minute special. Created to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the series' birth, Part One of "Dimensions in Time" was shown as a segment of the BBC's Children in Need Telethon. The plot proper pitted five of the Doctor's seven incarnations -- played by surviving series stars Jon Pertwee, Tom Baker, Peter Davison, Colin Baker, and Sylvester McCoy -- against renegade Time Lady Rani (Kate O'Mara), who hoped to determine the outcome of the universe's evolution. This cliffhanger was resolved on November 27, 1993 with Part Two of "Dimensions in Time," shown as a six-minute component of the series' Noel's House Party. It was truly an "interactive" effort, with the home viewers calling in their suggestions for the outcome. Also appearing were several cast members of the popular British soap opera Eastenders (one of whom was selected by popular vote to "save" the Doctor). Written by John Nathan-Turner and David Roden, "Dimensions in Time" represented the Doctor's last TV appearance until the 1996 two-hour "revival" film. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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, Rovi

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, Rovi

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, Rovi

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, Rovi

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, Rovi

In the second episode of the four-part story "The Horror of Fang Rock," the Doctor (Tom Baker) and Leela (Louise Jameson) investigate the mysterious goings-on in the British coastal village of Fang Rock in the early 1900s. A strange object, falling from the sky, has already killed one of the lighthouse keepers. No one yet realizes that this event is but the prelude of a full-scale invasion by the alien Rutans. Written by Terrance Dicks, "The Horror of Fang Rock, Episode 2" first aired on September 10, 1977. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In the conclusion of the four-part story "The Face of Evil," the Doctor (Tom Baker) continues his efforts to make up for his own past misdeeds by disabling the despotic, dangerously schizophrenic super-computer Xoanan. But will he also be able to end the long-raging war between the Sevateems and the Technicians? With this episode, Louise Jameson becomes a series regular in the role of the Doctor's new traveling companion, Leela. Originally broadcast January 15, 1977, "The Face of Evil, Episode 4" was written by Chris Boucher. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In the second episode of the four-part story "The Invisible Enemy," the Doctor (Tom Baker) has been infected by an intelligent space virus called the Swarm. At the Bi-Al foundation, miniaturized clones of the Doctor, Leela (Louise Jameson), and robotic dog K-9 are injected into the real Doctor's bloodstream, in hopes of locating and destroying the virus before it can succeed in its takeover of the Universe. Obviously inspired by the 1966 theatrical feature Fantastic Voyage, "The Invisible Enemy, Episode 2" was written by Bob Baker and David Martin, and originally aired on October 8, 1977. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In the third episode of the four-part story "The Horror of Fang Rock," the Doctor (Tom Baker) and Leela (Louise Jameson) help the keepers of the lighthouse in the English coastal village of Fang Rock fend off an invasion from space by the alien Rutans. Unfortunately, these efforts are undermined by one of the keepers, who is actually a Rutan scout in human form. Written by Terrance Dicks, "The Horror of Fang Rock, Episode 3" first aired on September 17, 1977. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

This four-part Doctor Who adventure is motivated by the discovery of an ancient skull that seems to predate humankind by several million years. Professor Fendelman (Dennis Lill) and his staff perform a brain scan on the skull -- thereby potentially exposing the universe to the wrath of the Fendahl, a malevolent force from Gallifreyan mythology. The Doctor (Tom Baker), Leila (Louise Jameson), and (briefly) robotic dog K-9 are literally drawn into the action in "Image of the Fendahl, Episode 1," which was written by Chris Boucher, and first aired on October 29, 1977. ~ 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 "Image of the Fendahl," the title character, a malevolent figure of Gallifreyan mythology, assumes its original form after 12 million years of dormancy, using the hapless Thea Ransome (Wanda Ventham) as its medium. Knowing only too well the destructive potential of the Fendahl, the Doctor (Tom Baker) must stop this evil entity from regaining its power -- a process already well under way, thanks to a group of black arts practitioners led by Maximillian Staehl (Scott Fredericks). Written by Chris Boucher, "Image of the Fendahl, Episode 3" first aired on November 12, 1977. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi