Katy Manning Movies

In the second episode of the six-part story "The Mutants," the Doctor (Jon Pertwee) and Jo (Katy Manning) arrive on the planet Solos, there to help the primitive inhabitants begin their crucial evolutionary process. This assignment is complicated by the dictatorial Marshal (Paul Whitsun-Jones) of the orbiting Earth Skybase, who fears that once the Solonians evolve, they will demand full independence. An obvious but entertaining jab at Western colonialism, "The Mutants, Episode 2" was written by Bob Baker and David Martin; the episode first aired on April 15, 1972. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the second episode of the four-part story "Day of the Daleks," the Doctor (Jon Pertwee) and Jo (Katy Manning) are taken prisoner by the Ogrons, a group of guerilla fighters from the 22nd century. Having traveled 200 years back in time, the Ogrons are determined to assassinate diplomat Sir Reginald Styles (Wilfred Carter), whom they hold responsible for a cataclysmic World War which allowed the Daleks to conquer the Earth. First telecast January 8, 1972, "Day of the Daleks, Episode 2" was written by Louis Marks. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the second episode of the four-part story "The Curse of Peladon," the Doctor (Jon Pertwee) and Jo (Katy Manning) investigate a murder which may ruin the planet Peladon's bid for membership in the Galactic Federation. It turns out that the killer may be the resurrected spirit of the sacred Pel beast known as Aggedor -- but who has summoned the beast from its eternal rest? Written by Brian Hayles, "The Curse of Peladon, Episode 2" first aired on February 5, 1972. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the conclusion of the four-part story "Day of the Daleks," the 22nd century Ogrons prepare to journey back in time to assassinate Sir Reginald Styles (Wilfred Carter), the diplomat whom they hold responsible for plunging the world into nuclear war, thereby paving the way for a Dalek takeover. But the Doctor (Jon Pertwee) discovers that Styles was not the culprit; instead, it was a renegade Ogron who caused all the trouble. Now the Doctor must not only save Sir Reginald, but also alter the course of the future. First telecast January 22, 1972, "Day of the Daleks, Episode 4" was written by Louis Marks. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the conclusion of the five-part story "The Daemons," the Doctor (Jon Pertwee) is unable prevent the Master (Roger Delgado) from stealing the powers of Azal, last of the Daemon race. It takes an act of awe-inspiring selflessness on the part of the Doctor's companion, Jo (Katy Manning), to persuade Azal not to destroy the world at the Master's behest. But the story is far from over as the Doctor tries yet again to put the Master out of commission for good and all. The miniature shot of a church exploding resulted in an abundance of call-in complaints to the BBC. Written by Barry Letts and Robert Sloman, "The Daemons, Episode 5" originally aired on June 19, 1971, as the final episode of Doctor Who's eighth season. (All five episodes were edited into a single compilation special on December 28, 1971, and it is this version that has traditionally been telecast since). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the third episode of the five-part story "The Daemons," the renegade Time Lord the Master (Roger Delgado) has summoned the spirit of Azal, last of the Daemon race. Though in the past Azal has benefited mankind with his scientific expertise, the Master hopes to use the spirits awesome powers for his own evil purposes -- and the Doctor (Jon Pertwee) may not be able to thwart this scheme. Written by Barry Letts and Robert Sloman, "The Daemons, Episode 3" originally aired on June 5, 1971. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the fourth episode of the six-part story "The Mind of Evil," the Master (Roger Delgado), renegade Time Lord and perennial nemesis of the Doctor (Jon Pertwee), has revealed his presence at a World Peace Council. Going one better, the Master also reveals his current scheme: By sapping the evil thoughts of criminals, he intends to accumulate enough negative energy to successfully steal -- and activate -- a deadly nerve-gas missile. Written by Don Houghton, "The Mind of Evil, Episode 4" first aired on February 20, 1971. Originally filmed in color, this episode currently exists only in a black-and-white version. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the fifth episode of the six-part story "The Mind of Evil," the Master (Roger Delgado) has set his latest plan in motion. This time, he intends to use the combined negative energy gleaned from imprisoned criminals to seize a nerve-gas missile, with which he hopes to bomb a world peace conference. Will the Doctor (Jon Pertwee) be able to deactivate the weapon in time to save the delegates from descending into mass hatred? Written by Don Houghton, "The Mind of Evil, Episode 5" first aired on February 27, 1971. Originally filmed in color, this episode currently exists only in a black-and-white version. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the third episode of the six-part story "Colony in Space," the Doctor (Jon Pertwee) takes time off from mediating an argument between the Earth colonists of the planet Uxarius and the Interplanetary Mining Corporation to investigate the whereabouts of the planet's original inhabitants. He learns that the local natives worship a machine maintained by the Guardian, the last remaining vestige of a once-great civilization. The machine turns out to be a "doomsday device" -- and this fact will, in weeks to come, prove beneficial for the Doctor's longtime enemy, the Master (Roger Delgado). Written by Malcolm Hulke, "Colony in Space, Episode 3" first aired on April 24, 1971. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

The titular colony in this six-part Doctor Who adventure is located on the planet Uxarius in the year 2472 A.D. Traveling through space and time in the temporarily reactivated TARDIS, the Doctor (Jon Pertwee) and Jo (Katy Manning) hope to retrieve a Time Lord file stolen by the Doctor's perennial nemesis, the Master. Arriving on Uxarius, the time-travelers soon find themselves mediating an argument between the colonists and the Interplanetary Mining Corporation. Written by Malcolm Hulke, "Colony in Space, Episode 1" first aired on April 10, 1971. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the conclusion to the six-part story "Colony in Space," the Adjudicator, sent from earth to mediate a land dispute between the colonists of the planet Uxarius and the Interplanetary Mining Corporation, has revealed himself to be the Master (Roger Delgado), longtime nemesis of the Doctor (Jon Pertwee). Now in control of a doomsday device that is worshipped as an idol by the planet's natives, the Master intends to wreak havoc throughout the Universe. Inasmuch as this story is set in the year 2472 A.D., there is no telling how things will turn out until the very end. Written by Malcolm Hulke, "Colony in Space, Episode 6" first aired on May 15, 1971. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the fourth episode of the six-part story "Colony in Space," the Doctor (Jon Pertwee) discovers that the natives of the planet Uxarius have deified a machine which is capable of wiping out entire planets. Likewise taking an interest in this doomsday device is the Master (Roger Delgado), who has arrived on Uxarius in the guise of a land-dispute mediator. Naturally, the Master wants to steal the machine in order to take over the universe -- or destroy in the process. Written by Malcolm Hulke, "Colony in Space, Episode 4" first aired on May 1, 1971. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the conclusion of the four-part story "Terror of the Autons," the Master (Roger Delgado) steps up his plan to take over the world with the aid of the Nestene Consciousness -- not to mention the Nestene's dreaded Autons. Aware that the Master, as a fellow Time Lord, is savvy to his bag of tricks, the Doctor (Jon Pertwee) deploys two different weapons to save Mankind: A radar telescope and a healthy dose of psychological warfare. Though good wins out over evil, the ending of the episode makes it clear that Evil has not yet been completely counted out. Written by Robert Holmes, "Terror of the Autons, Episode 4" originally aired on January 23, 1971. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide