David Savile Movies

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

Produced with the full cooperation of the Royal Navy, the long-running British drama series Warship was set aboard the HMS "Hero." Its action taking place during WWII, the series concentrated on the individual travails of the ship's officers and seamen. Several different commanders took the helm during the series' four-season, 45-episode run, played by such stage luminaries as David Savile and John Lee. Warship was originally telecast from 1973 to 1977. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the second episode of the four-part story "The Claws of Axos," the Doctor (Jon Pertwee) is not entirely trustful of the visitors from Axos, who have come to earth bearing a food-replenishing element called Axonite. As it turns out, the Doctor's insticts are right on target; in league with the Master (Roger Delgado), the aliens intend to strip the earth of its own nourishment -- and the dumb earthlings unwittingly cooperate every inch of the way. First telecast March 20, 1971, "The Claws of Axos, Episode 2" was written by Bob Baker and David Martin. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Based on a novel by Winston Graham, The Walking Stick stars Samantha Eggar as Deborah, a polio-stricken woman courted by charming artist Leigh Hartley (David Hemmings). She moves in with Leigh, who immediately suggests that she help him rob the antique store where she works. Her common sense clouded by love, Deborah agrees. She is laboring under the misapprehension that Leigh will use the stolen loot to open up their own antique shop. He of course has no such intention, having orchestrated the whole romance for his own greedy gain. Both Samantha Eggar and David Hemmings are too talented for the sluggish goings-on in The Walking Stick, but actors do have to eat once in a while. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the third episode of the ten-part story "The War Games," the Doctor (Patrick Troughton), Jamie (Frazer Hines), and Zoe (Wendy Padbury) manage to escape their uniformed captors and make their getaway across a charred and bloodied battlefield. As they continue their flight, with their pursuers hot on their heels, the TARDIS crew is confronted with all manner of soldiers from a variety of armies -- and different centuries. Who, or what, is behind all this confusion? Written by Malcolm Hulke and Terrance Dicks, "The War Games, Episode 3" first aired on May 3, 1969. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the fifth episode of the ten-part story "The War Games," the Doctor (Patrick Troughton) and his companions, still trapped on an Earth-like planet where the combatants from different wars and different armies are hypnotically locked into eternal combat, have joined up with a Resistance movement dedicated to ending the hostilities. The plot thickens when Zoe (Wendy Padbury) is captured by the minions of the all-powerful Alien Control, with the Doctor unable to intercede. Meanwhile, Jamie (Frazer Hines) joins the Resistance in hopes of rescuing his comrades. Written by Malcolm Hulke and Terrance Dicks, "The War Games, Episode 5" first aired on May 17, 1969. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the seventh episode of the ten-part story "The War Games," the Doctor (Patrick Troughton), Jamie (Frazer Hines), and Zoe (Wendy Padbury) are still trapped on an Earth-like planet where the world's most famous battles are being bloodily re-enacted. Eluding the minions of Alien Control, the Doctor and his companions are hunted from one "time zone" to the next. The chase comes to an abrupt end when the TARDIS crew is captured by one of the Doctor's oldest and most formidable enemies. Philip Madoc makes his first appearance as the War Lord. Written by Malcolm Hulke and Terrance Dicks, "The War Games, Episode 7" first aired on May 31, 1969. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the ninth episode of the ten-part story "The War Games," the Doctor (Patrick Troughton) prepares to put the War Lord (Philip Madoc) out of business, only to be thwarted by a traitor in the Resistance movement. But an even greater crisis looms on the horizon: Should the Doctor be successful in foiling the villain and ending the war games that have ravaged the planet, he will be captured and placed on trial by his own race, the Time Lords -- a contingency that would not only spell the doom of the Doctor, but also seriously imperil his traveling companions Jamie (Frazer Hines) and Zoe (Wendy Padbury). Written by Malcolm Hulke and Terrance Dicks, "The War Games, Episode 9" first aired on June 14, 1969. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide