Patrick Troughton Movies

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

In the conclusion of the pivotal ten-part story "The War Games," the Doctor has successfully thwarted the universe-conquering schemes of the War Lord (Philip Madoc). In doing so, however, he has violated his own ethics, and now finds himself hunted down by his own race, the Time Lords. Captured, the Doctor is subjected to a trial, the outcome of which will profoundly alter not only his own existence, but also the lives of his traveling companions Jamie and Zoe. It can be safely stated that every Doctor Who fan in good standing already knows how this particular story ended. For the benefit of the uninitiated, we will observe only that "The War Games, Episode 10," written by Malcolm Hulke and Terrance Dicks, was originally telecast on June 21, 1969 as the final episode of Doctor Who's sixth season, and represented the series swan song for regulars Patrick Troughton (the Doctor), Frazer Hines (Jamie), and Wendy Padbury (Zoe). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the conclusion of the six-part story "The Space Pirates," Argonite pirate chieftain Craven (Dudley Foster) draws up plans to destroy the Space Corps -- and the entire planet Ta -- with a super bomb. It is up to the Doctor (Patrick Troughton), his friends Zoe (Wendy Padbury) and Jamie (Frazer Hines), eccentric miner Milo Clancey (Gordon Gostelow), and reformed pirate-girl Madeleine (Lisa Danniely) to prevent this catastrophe. Written by Robert Holmes, "The Space Pirates, Part 6" originally aired on April 12, 1969. This episode apparently no longer exists. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the fourth episode of the six-part story "The Space Pirates," the Doctor (Patrick Troughton) and his companions have become enmeshed in a series of intrigues involving the Instellar Mining Corps, a band of renegade Argonite pirates, and eccentric mining expert Milo Clancey (Gordon Gostelow). Captured by the pirates, the Doctor, Jamie (Frazer Hines), and Zoe (Wendy Padbury) are aided in their escape by the enigmatic Clancey. Unfortunately, the foursome runs right into a trap set by pirate chieftain Craven (Dudley Foster). Written by Robert Holmes, "The Space Pirates, Part 4" originally aired on March 29, 1969. This episode apparently no longer exists. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the second episode of the six-part story "The Space Pirates," the renegade Argonites have captured the TARDIS and abandoned the Doctor (Patrick Troughton), Jamie (Frazier Hines), and Zoe (Wendy Padbury) in Deep Space. Though without a ship to his name, the Doctor concocts a scheme to save himself and his marooned companions. Meanwhile, a second plot line develops, involving a long-standing conflict between the Interstellar Mining Corps and eccentric engineer Milo Clancey (Gordon Gostelow). Written by Robert Holmes, "The Space Pirates, Part 2" originally aired on March 15, 1969. ~ 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

In the fifth episode of the six-part story "The Web of Fear," the Great Intelligence continues to deploy his army of Yeti robots to take over London, and then the world. Fortunately, the villain's efforts to steal the mind of the Doctor (Patrick Troughton) have failed. But how can the Doctor turn the tables on the Great Intelligence, using the alien's villainous scheme for good rather than evil? Originally telecast March 2, 1968, "The Web of Fear, Episode 5" was written by Mervyn Haisman and Henry Lincoln; this episode apparently no longer exists. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the third episode of the six-part story "The Web of Fear," an army of Yeti robots runs amok in the London subway system, controlled by the alien Great Intelligence. To prevent this havoc from reaching the surface, the Doctor (Patrick Troughton) enlists the aid of the entire British Army. Nicholas Courtney makes his first series appearance as Colonel Lethbridge-Stewart. Originally telecast February 17, 1968, "The Web of Fear, Episode 3" was written by Mervyn Haisman and Henry Lincoln; this episode apparently no longer exists. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

The Doctor (Patrick Troughton) once more crosses paths with the robotic Yeti from the earlier Doctor Who adventure "The Abominable Snowmen" -- and with the alien Great Intelligence who controls the monsters. The adventure begins when the Doctor investigates some unusual activity in the contemporary London subway system -- little realizing that there's more to this case than a few renegade commuters who refuse to pay their fare! Written by Mervyn Haisman and Henry Lincoln, this adventure lasted six episodes, beginning its run on February 3, 1968. Unfortunately, only episode one of "The Web of Fear" is available; the rest have apparently vanished from the earth. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide