Katy Manning Movies

In the fourth episode of the five-part story "The Daemons," the Doctor (Jon Pertwee) realizes that the spirit of Azal, last of the Daemons, has been summoned by the heavily disguised Master (Roger Delgado), who wants to harness the Daemons' awesome powers for himself. Alas, the Doctor dare not intervene, lest Azal bring about the end of the world. It is up to the Doctor's companion, Jo (Katy Manning), to save the day -- but how? Written by Barry Letts and Robert Sloman, "The Daemons, Episode 4" originally aired on June 12, 1971. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the second episode of the five-part story "The Daemons," an archeological dig at the small and superstition-ridden village of Devil's End has aroused the interest of both the Doctor (Jon Pertwee) and his arch-nemesis, the Master (Roger Delgado). Posing as a clergyman, the Master hopes to use the excavation as a means of reviving Azal, last of the Daemons, a race that has throughout history helped mankind advance itself scientifically. Unfortunately, the Master's motives have nothing to do with helping humanity -- in fact, he's got a lot of "hurt" in mind. Written by Barry Letts and Robert Sloman, "The Daemons, Episode 2" originally aired on May 29, 1971. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the third episode of the six-part story "The Mind of Evil," the Doctor (Jon Pertwee) once more crosses the path of his arch-rival, the Master, who has assumed the guise of mild-mannered Professor Emil Keller, and infiltrated a world peace conference. It doesn't take long for the Master to wreak his usual havoc, this time by utilizing a mind-altering nerve gas. The Doctor knows what is going on, but he still doesn't know why. Written by Don Houghton, "The Mind of Evil, Episode 3" first aired on February 13, 1971. Originally filmed in color, this episode currently exists only in a black-and-white version. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the first episode of the six-part story "The Mind of Evil," the Doctor (Jon Pertwee) and Jo (Katy Manning) head to Stangmoor Prison to see the Keller Machine, a new rehabilitation aid. Alas, the deployment of the machine causes several other observers to literally die of fright. Somehow, this phenomenon is related to an upcoming World Peace Council -- and somewhere in the background lurks the Doctor's perennial nemesis, the Master. Written by Don Houghton, "The Mind of Evil, Episode 1" first aired on January 30, 1971. Originally filmed in color, this episode currently exists only in a black-and-white version. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the conclusion of the six-part story "The Mind of Evil," the Master (Roger Delgado) has launched a nerve-gas missile, armed with the combined negative emotions of a group of imprisoned criminal and aimed at a world peace conference. The Doctor (Jon Pertwee) hurriedly attempts to deactivate the hate-inducing weapon -- and also endeavors, yet again, to put the Master out of business once and for all. The huge sets and props utilized in this story arc pushed the otherwise parsimonious Doctor Who budget far beyond its usual boundaries. Written by Don Houghton, "The Mind of Evil, Episode 6" first aired on March 6, 1971. Originally filmed in color, this episode currently exists only in a black-and-white version. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the second episode of the six-part story "Colony in Space," the Earth colonists on the planet Uxarius are embroiled in a property-rights battle with the Interplanetary Mining Corporation. Hoping to mediate between the two combatants, the Doctor (Jon Pertwee) will soon be aided and abetted by the newly arrived Adjudicator. Unfortunately, this "ally" is actually his old nemesis, the Master (Roger Delgado), in disguise. Written by Malcolm Hulke, "Colony in Space, Episode 2" first aired on April 17, 1971. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Season eight of Doctor Who began on January 2, 1971, with episode one of the four-part "Terror of the Autons." In a follow-up to the previous season's "Spearhead From Space," the Doctor (Jon Pertwee) investigates the disappearance of the last Nestene Intelligence energy sphere. He does not yet know that he will soon be crossing swords with a longtime nemesis, a renegade Time Lord known as The Master. This adventure introduced two new regulars: Katy Manning as Jo Grant and Richard Franklin as Mike Yates. Written by Robert Holmes, "Terror of the Autons" was for many years available only in a black-and-white version; the original color version was restored in the late '90s. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the fifth episode of the six-part story "Colony in Space," the Doctor (Jon Pertwee) tries to persuade the Guardian (Norman Atkyns) of the planet Uxarius to destroy a doomsday machine that is worshipped as a god by the local natives. But he is thwarted in this pursuit by the Master (Roger Delgado), who intends to use the machine for his own nefarious purposes. Written by Malcolm Hulke, "Colony in Space, Episode 5" first aired on May 8, 1971. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

The Master (Roger Delgado) returns to further bedevil his arch rival, the Doctor (Jon Pertwee). This time, the renegade Time Lord arranges for a "friendly" organic spacecraft to land on Earth, offering to give mankind a food-replenishing element called Axonite. But the Doctor suspects that neither the Master nor the residents of the planet Axos are as altrustic as they pretend to be. Beginning its four-episode run on March 13, 1971, "The Claws of Axos" was written by Bob Baker and David Martin. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the third episode of the four-part story "Terror of the Autons," the Doctor (Jon Pertwee) comes face to face with his old enemy, the renegade Time Lord known as the Master (Roger Delgado). Relishing the moment, the Master gleefully reveals his scheme to reawaken the Nestene Consciousness (the antagonist of the previous season's adventure "Spearhead From Space") and thereby take over the world. Knowing that the Master is savvy to his arsenal of Time Lord trickery, the Doctor must rely upon other methods to save Mankind. Written by Robert Holmes, "Terror of the Autons, Episode 3" originally aired on January 16, 1971. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

On May 22, 1971, Doctor Who began the final adventure of its eighth season, the five-part "The Daemons." The story opens in the British village of Devil's End, where a TV crew is providing live coverage of an archeological excavation. The smoothness of the operation is disrupted by the superstitious nature of the locals and the interference of a hostile "black magic" cult. Watching this event unfold on his "telly," the Doctor (Jon Pertwee) is intrigued by the portents of doom surrounding the excavation and before long, he and his friend, Jo Grant (Katy Manning), have arrived in Devil's End -- and, though he doesn't yet know it, for another battle royal with his old enemy, the Master (Roger Delgado). Barry Letts and Robert Sloman co-wrote "The Daemons." This adventure, long available only in a black-and-white version, was restored to its original color in the late '90s. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the third episode of the four-part story "The Claws of Axos," the Doctor believes he can prevent the depletion of the earth's nourishment at the hands of the visitors from Axos. He is even guardedly confident that he can stop the Time Lord (Roger Delgado) from stealing his time-travel secrets. Unfortunately, the Doctor may not be able to rescue the citizens of earth from their worst enemies -- themselves. First telecast March 20, 1971, "The Claws of Axos, Episode 3" was written by Bob Baker and David Martin. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the conclusion of the six-part story "The Time Monster," those eternal enemies the Doctor (Jon Pertwee) and The Master (Roger Delgado) are forced to rely upon each other to survive the rampaging "time-eater" Kronos the Kronavore. In a final showdown, the two TARDISes owned by the rival Time Lords are trapped in a nebulous void with the triumphant Kronos determining the fate of all concerned. Whether or not the story ends happily is entirely in the eye of the beholder. Written by Robert Sloman, Doctor Who: The Time Monster, Episode 6 originally aired on June 24, 1972, as the final episode of Doctor Who's ninth season. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide