Patrick Troughton Movies

The long-running British sitcom The Two of Us made its London Weekend Television debut on October 31, 1986. The premise was deceptively simple: Hero Ashley (Nicholas Lyndhurst) wanted to marry his live-in girlfriend Elaine (Janet Dibley), but she turned down his proposals time and time again. Even the efforts of Ashley's lovable grandpa Perce (played originally by former Dr. Who Patrick Troughton, then by Tenniel Evans) to persuade Elaine to march to the altar met with failure. Ultimately, however, Elaine and Ashley were wed, and as the series concluded its fourth and final season, Elaine was pregnant. The 32 episodes of The Two of Us were spread out over a four-year span, ending on March 18, 1990. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the second episode of the three-part adventure "The Two Doctors," the Sixth Doctor (Colin Baker) comes face to face with his predecessor, Doctor #2 (Patrick Troughton), and that worthy's traveling companion, Jamie (Patrick Hines). Rescuing the Second Doctor and Jamie from a Sontaran attack, the "current" Doctor must also cross swords with a voracious Androgum chef, who intends to feast upon the hapless time travelers. Also placed in jeopardy is the new Doctor's own companion, Peri (Nicola Bryant), who is understandably confused by all this. Written by Robert Holmes, "The Two Doctors" was originally telecast in England on February 16 and 23, and March 2, 1985, then released in a six-part version in the United States. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

The Box of Delights, based on the children's book by English poet laureate John Masefield, was produced by the BBC, from a screenplay by Alan Seymour under director Renny Rye in mid-1984. Set in 1934, the six-part miniseries tells the story of young Kay Harker (Devin Stanfield), who, while on his way home from school to join his family for Christmas, meets an old Punch and Judy man named Cole Hawlings (Patrick Troughton), and then a pair of clergymen (Geoffrey Larder, Jonathan Stephens) who seem to have picked his pocket -- and all of whom seem to know all about Kay, who he is, and where he is going. Before long, he is in the center of a struggle for the title object, an artifact dating from pagan times that allows the holder to manipulate time and space. The evil Abner Brown (Robert Stephens) wants the box and will stop at nothing, including kidnapping and murder to get it, while Cole Hawlings, who is actually a 500-year-old alchemist, has sought out Kay's help to keep Brown and the forces he serves from stealing the box. Kay's adventures include a visit to an embattled Arthurian camp beset by wolves, an encounter with flying unicorns and other magical beasts, and other fantastic visions. Kay gradually comes to understand the magical world he has entered, but can he learn enough of the powers he controls before Abner -- who has embarked on a final great wickedness, culminating on Christmas Eve -- can succeed? ~ Bruce Eder, All Movie Guide

Inept scientist Troughton provides time traveling machine for youngsters McVey and McLellan who use the opportunity to travel through time and meet their ancestors. ~ All Movie Guide

In the third episode of the four-part story "The Three Doctors," the ancient and revered Time Lord Omega (Stephen Thorne) has vowed to destroy his brethren and take over the universe. To this end, he traps the current Doctor (Jon Pertwee) and the two previous Doctors (William Hartnell, Patrick Troughton) in a huge, roving black hole. The Doctors try to summon aid from the other Time Lords, but there is not enough energy in the universe to rescue them from their current plight. First telecast on January 13, 1973, Doctor Who: The Three Doctors, Episode 3 was written by Bob Baker and David Martin. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

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, All Movie Guide

In the fifth episode of the six-part story "The Seeds of Death," the Doctor (Patrick Troughton) has managed to escape the possibility of a fatal materialization in Deep Space. But he is still stranded on the Moon, still attempting valiantly -- and vainly -- to thwart the destructive schemes of the Martian Ice Warriors. Meanwhile, the Martian seed pods have begun to pop open on the Earth's surface, spreading a fungus that will wipe out all humankind. Originally telecast on February 22, 1969, "The Seeds of Death, Episode 5" was written by Brian Hayles. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the third episode of the six-part story "The Seeds of Death," the 21st century teleportation system T-Mat has broken down, leaving the Doctor (Patrick Troughton) drifiting helplessly in space. Desperate, the Doctor tries to land on the moon, hoping to use it as a base from which to counterattack the Martian Ice Warriors. Meanwhile, those aforementioned warriors launch phase two of their plan to spread deadly seed pods throughout the Earth. Originally telecast on February 8, 1969, "The Seeds of Death, Episode 3" was written by Brian Hayles. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the second episode of the six-part story "The Seeds of Death," the Doctor (Patrick Troughton) wants to find out the reason that T-Mat, Earth's principal transportation system of the 21st century, has broken down. He eventually learns that the system has been targeted for takeover by his old nemeses, the Ice Warriors, who intend to use T-Mat to spread deadly seed pods throughout the world. Originally telecast on February 1, 1969, "The Seeds of Death, Episode 2" was written by Brian Hayles. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the conclusion of the four-part story "The Krotons," the Doctor (Patrick Troughton) joins forces with scientist Beta (James Cairncross) in a last-ditch effort to destroy the highly advanced but eminently dangerous Krotons. Alas, these efforts may well come to naught, as the Krotons prepare to escape the planet of the Gonds, with the Doctor and Zoe (Wendy Padbury) as their captives -- and principal "energy sources." Written by Robert Holmes, "The Krotons, Episode 4" first aired on January 18, 1969. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide