Katy Manning Movies

In this Australian children's adventure story, the young inventor Cody Walpole (Henry Thomas) is forced to move to the outback with his father's best friend following the death of both parents. Upon arrival, he becomes intrigued by local lore of a "donkejin," or "bunyip," a legendary, dinosaur-like creature that is said to inhabit a defunct mine that lies nearby. Soon, his girlfriend and her younger, wisecracking sister are indeed nearly attacked by something that resembles the bunyip, while rafting in the local lake. Cody begins to suspect that the bunyip is a kind of Loch Ness monster that inhabits the body of water, and he is determined to prove it. A fisherman has died in the lake under mysterious circumstances and it inspires Cody to confront the monster head-on. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi

In the conclusion of the four-part story "The Three Doctors," the first, second, and third Doctor (played respectively by William Hartnell, Patrick Troughton, and Jon Pertwee) are still trapped in Omega's black hole, along with the third Doctor's friends Jo (Katy Manning), the Brigadier (Nicholas Courtney), and Sgt. Benton (John Levene). Using their combined energies, the three Doctors attempt to escape their cosmic prison and to prevent the vengeful time lord, Omega (Stephen Thorne), to carry out his terrible campaign of revenge against his own race. Without giving away the ending, it can be noted that actor William Hartnell retired after the completion of filming. First telecast on January 20, 1973, Doctor Who: The Three Doctors, Episode 4 was written by Bob Baker and David Martin. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In the second episode of the four-part story "The Three Doctors," the present Doctor (Jon Pertwee) and his two predecessors (William Hartnell, Patrick Troughton) investigate the strange, roving black hole in space which has been depleting the Time Lords of their energy. It turns out that the instigator of this crisis is the vengeful Time Lord Omega (Stephen Thorne), who intends to destroy his brethren for abandoning him in time and space -- and to either control the universe, or dash it to bits. First telecast on January 6, 1973, Doctor Who: The Three Doctors, Episode 2 was written by Bob Baker and David Martin. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In the fifth episode of the six-part story "The Green Death," the Doctor (Jon Pertwee) must prevent the takeover of the world by the malevolent super-computer BOSS. He manages to break the computer's hypnotic hold on Stevens (Jerome Willis), the head of the eco-unfriendly Globe Chemical Plant. But how will the Good Guys be able to prevent an invasion of giant, infectious maggots? First telecast on June 16, 1973, "The Green Death, Episode 5" was written by Robert Sloman. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In the third episode of the six-part story "The Green Death," the Doctor (Jon Pertwee) runs up against a stone wall of corporate resistance in trying to persuade the Global Chemical Plant from polluting the nearby Welsh countryside. Adopting a disguise, he invades the company's executive offices, where he makes a startling discovery concerning Global's "CEO." Meanwhile, Jo (Katy Manning) has concluded that even greater dangers than mere toxic waste are lurking in the shadows. First telecast on June 2, 1973, "The Green Death, Episode 3" was written by Robert Sloman. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

The six-episode Doctor Who adventure "The Green Death" is set in Wales in the near future. After paying a visit to Metebelis 3, the Doctor (Jon Pertwee) and Jo (Katy Manning) arrive in the Welsh village of Llanfairfach to investigate several mysterious deaths near the Global Chemical Plant. It is suspected that the deaths have been caused by chemical pollution of the local coal mines -- but no one yet knows the horrible extent of that pollution, nor its devastating long-range consequences. First telecast on May 19, 1973, "The Green Death, Episode 1" was written by Robert Sloman. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In the fifth episode of the six-part story "Planet of the Daleks," the mutant Daleks are on the verge of discovering the Spiridons' secret of invisibility. Despite this grim turn of events, the enslaved Spiridons may still turn on their Dalek masters. Either way, the Doctor (Jon Pertwee) and his friends remain in dire jeopardy as they try to make their way out of the Spiridon jungle. Written by Terry Nation, "Planet of the Daleks, Episode 5" first aired on May 5, 1973. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In the third episode of the six-part story "Planet of the Daleks," the Doctor (Jon Pertwee) and Jo (Katy Manning) continue their efforts to thwart a Dalek scheme to conquer the universe from their new headquarters on planet Spiridon. Rescued from peril by a group of Thals, Jo revives the Doctor from his comatose state, while the Daleks, now some 10,000 strong, endeavor to learn the Spiridon's secret of invisibility. Written by Terry Nation, "Planet of the Daleks, Episode 3" first aired on April 21, 1973. Originally filmed in color, this episode is presently available in black-and-white only. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In the fourth episode of the six-part story "Frontier in Space," Jo Grant (Katy Manning), traveling companion of the Doctor (Jon Pertwee), experiences some strange and disturbing visions. Meanwhile, the commissioner of Sirius 4 reveals himself to be the Doctor's old nemesis, the Master (Roger Delgado), who has been using his hypnotic powers -- and an army of Ogrons -- to foment a war between the planets Earth and Draconia. Written by Malcolm Hulke, "Frontier in Space, Episode 4" originally aired on March 17, 1973. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In the conclusion of the six-part story "Frontier in Space," the Doctor (Jon Pertwee) attempts to rescue Jo (Katy Manning) from the clutches of the Master (Roger Delgado), who has been trying to foment a war between the Earth and Draconia. In a surprise twist, it turns out that the Master is not the true villain of the piece -- a revelation which neatly segues into the series' next story arc, "Planet of the Daleks." David Maloney directed the final scene in this episode, without credit. Written by Malcolm Hulke, "Frontier in Space, Episode 6" originally aired on March 31, 1973. This program marked the final appearance of Roger Delgado as the Master; the actor was killed in a car crash shortly after wrapping up production. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In the conclusion of the four-part story "Carnival of Monsters," the miniaturized Doctor and Jo attempt to escape from the traveling carnival sideshow display in which they have been imprisoned. Their getaway is impeded by such nuisances as a political revolution, a swarm of carnivorous worms, a pair of crooked carnival entrepreneurs, and a team of obstreperous customs officials. Written by Robert Holmes, "Carnival of Monsters, Episode 4" first aired on February 17, 1973. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi