Anthony Ainley Movies

In the second episode of the three-part story "Survival," the Doctor (Sylvester McCoy) and Ace (Sophie Aldred) are baffled by the strange goings-on in Ace's hometown of Perivale. While trying to help Sgt. Paterson (Julian Holloway) solve a series of disappearances, Ace herself vanishes, only to reappear in the Hunting World, where death is not the worst thing that can happen to her -- at least, not so long as the Cheetah People are around and about. First telecast on December 12, 1989, "Survival, Episode 2" was written by Rona Munro. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the conclusion of the three-part story "Survival," the Doctor (Sylvester McCoy), Ace (Sophie Aldred), and Sgt. Paterson (Julian Holloway) have been whisked away to the Hunting World, where they find themselves the quarry of the dreaded Cheetah People. Pulling the strings of this situation is the Doctor's perennial nemesis, the Master (Anthony Ainley), who has aligned himself with the Cheetah People -- an alliance that may have devastating consequences on everyone in the universe, including the Master. It is up to the Doctor to set things right by summoning what a psychiatrist might refer to as "The Inner Beast." Written by Rona Munro, "Survival, Episode 3" was originally seen on December 19, 1989, at which point the 26-year-old series Doctor Who went into mothballs until the 30th anniversary special four years later. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the conclusion of the 14-episode continuity "The Trial of a Time Lord," the Doctor (Colin Baker) discovers the real reason that he has been put on trial for violating the Laws of Time. But his troubles are far from over, as he and his chief accuser, the Valeyard (Michael Jayston) embark upon a harrowing virtual-reality tour of the Matrix. The climax finds the Doctor locked in mortal combat with an evil incarnation of himself. Written by Pip and Jane Baker and originally telecast on December 6, 1986, this episode, officially known as Doctor Who: The Ultimate Foe, Episode 2, represented not only the final chapter of Doctor Who's 23rd season, but also Colin Baker's farewell appearance as the Doctor. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the conclusion of the Doctor Who adventure "The Mark of the Rani," the title character, a despotic exiled Time Lady (played by Kate O'Mara), has materialized in 19th century England, where she is systematically draining the intelligences of the men behind the Industrial Revolution. In attempting to thwart the Rani, the Doctor (Colin Baker) must also contend with his old enemy the Master (Anthony Ainley), who is pursuing an agenda which could (as usual) spell the end of Civilization As We Know It. Written by Pip and Jane Baker, and largely filmed at Blists Hill, an open-air museum in Britain's Ironbridge Gorge, "The Mark of the Rani" was originally shown in two parts, the second of which aired on February 9, 1985; for American television, the two 45-minute episodes were subdivided into four 22-minute chapters. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the second episode of the four-part story "Planet of Fire," the Doctor's (Peter Davison) efforts to return Turlough (Mark Strickson) to his home planet Trion are stymied when the TARDIS is redirected to the volcanic planet Sarn. The Doctor's abduction has been engineered by his old enemy, the Master (Anthony Ainley), with the considerable assistance of the shape-shifting robot Kamelion. Written by Peter Grimwade, "Planet of Fire, Episode 2" first aired on February 24, 1984. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the conclusion of the four-part story "Planet of Fire," Turlough (Mark Strickson) is reconciled with his past on the planet Trion, while the evil Master (Anthony Ainley) is again caught in one of his own traps. Now the Doctor (Peter Davison) must figure out a way to neutralize the pesky shape-shifting robot Kamelion -- with Kamelion's full permission. Nicola Bryant becomes a series regular as the Doctor's new American companion, Perpugilliam "Peri" Brown. Written by Peter Grimwade, "Planet of Fire, Episode 4" first aired on March 2, 1984. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

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, All Movie Guide

Written by Terence Dudley and first telecast March 16, 1983, the conclusion of the two-part story "The King's Demons" finds the Doctor's old enemy, the Master (Anthony Ainley), attempting to alter the course of history (for the worst, of course). Hurtling himself back to the year 1215 A.D., the Master creates a shapeshifting robot to impersonate King John (Gerald Flood) at the signing of the Magna Carta -- while the Doctor (Peter Davison) races against time to prevent a disaster of far-reaching proportions. With "The King's Demons, Episode 2," Doctor Who wrapped up its 20th season on the air. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the second episode of the four-part story "Time-Flight," the Doctor investigates the disappearance of a Concorde jet from Heathrow Airport. In hopes of solving the mystery, the Doctor and his companions, Tegan (Janet Fielding) and Nyssa (Sarah Sutton), board a second Concorde to reconstruct the events leading up to the disappearance -- whereupon the three time travelers end up vanishing from sight themselves! First telecast March 23, 1982, "Time-Flight, Episode 2" was written by Peter Grimwade. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the conclusion of the four-part story "Time-Flight," the renegade Time Lord the Master (Anthony Ainley) has split the alien Xeraphin in two halves, one good, one evil. Fortunately, the "good" half aligns itself with the Doctor (Peter Davison), who fully intends to thwart the Master's latest scheme to take over the universe. The Doctor also hopes to pilot a stolen Concorde jet from 140 million B.C. to contemporary London! Written by Peter Grimwade, "Time-Flight, Episode 4" was first telecast March 30, 1982, as the final episode of Dr. Who's 19th season. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the conclusion of the four-part story "Castrovalva," the TARDIS crew is trapped on huge Block Transfer Computation, which the Master (Anthony Ainley) has disguised as an arboreal planet. Knowing that he and his companions must escape this false world lest the Master succeed in his latest bid to take over the Universe, the Doctor (Peter Davison) must first rescue the brainwashed Adric (Matthew Waterhouse) from the villain's evil influence. Written by Christopher H. Bidmead, "Castrovalva, Episode 4" originally aired on January 12, 1982. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the second episode of the four-part story "Castrovalva," the new Doctor (Peter Davison) continues his search for a safe refuge where he can remain until his latest regeneration has taken hold. Barely escaping Event One (the "big bang" creation of the Universe), the Doctor's companion, Tegan (Janet Fielding), pilots the TARDIS towards the peaceful, bountiful planet of Castrovalva -- or so she thinks. Written by Christopher H. Bidmead, "Castrovalva, Episode 2" originally aired on January 5, 1982. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

While travelling through N-Space, the Doctor (Tom Baker) and Adric (Matthew Waterhouse) find that a visitor has materialized on the TARDIS: the Keeper (Denis Carey) of the Union of Traken. Hovering between life and death, the Keeper must transfer his power to another, lest the Union be dissolved and evil emerge triumphant. Written by Johnny Byrne, episode one of the four-part Doctor Who adventure "The Keeper of Traken" originally aired on January 31, 1981. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide