Patrick Troughton Movies

In the fourth episode of the five-part story "The Mind Robber," the Doctor (Patrick Troughton) and Zoe (Wendy Padbury) discover that their new acquaintance (Bernard Horsfall) is actually that other celebrated traveler, Lemuel Gulliver. Now the Doctor realizes that he has been summoned to the Land of Fiction -- but he still doesn't know why. Meanwhile, Jamie enters the citadal of the mysterious Master (Emrys Jones). Written by Derrick Sherwin and Peter Ling, "The Mind Robber, Episode 4" originally aired on October 5, 1968. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the conclusion of the six-part story "The Wheel in Space," the Cybermen reveal their master plot to attack and take over the Earth. Back on the Space Wheel, the Doctor (Patrick Troughton) and his companions steel themselves for a final all-out assault against the Cybermen. Guest star Wendy Padbury) becomes a regular cast member in the role of Zoe Heriot. Scripted by David Whitaker from a story by Kit Parker, "The Wheel in Space, Part 6" originally aired on June 1, 1968, as the final episode of Doctor Who's fifth season. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the fourth episode of the six-part story "The Wheel in Space," the Cybermen continue their attack on the Space Wheel defense station. In helping the crew fend off the aliens, the Doctor (Patrick Troughton) and Jamie (Frazer Hines) are faced with the gravest of grave dangers. Even worse, morale on the Wheel drops to the point that the crew members are their own worst enemies. Scripted by David Whitaker from a story by Kit Parker, "The Wheel in Space, Part 4" first aired on May 18, 1968; excerpt for a very brief action sequence, this episode apparently no longer exists. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the second episode of the six-part story "The Wheel in Space," the Doctor (Patrick Troughton) and Jamie (Frazer Hines) are rescued from the Cybermen and brought to the huge Space Wheel defense station. The crew of the Wheel are all for destroying the derelict vessel where the TARDIS had materialized in episode one, but the Doctor begs them not to do so, lest he have no way of returning to his own time and place. Wendy Padbury makes her series debut as astrophysicist Zoe Heriot, who joins Jamie in attempting to retrieve the TARDIS' all-important vector generator rod. Scripted by David Whitaker from a story by Kit Parker, "The Wheel in Space, Part 2" first aired on May 4, 1968; this episode apparently no longer exists. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the conclusion of the six-part story "The Web of Fate," Col. Lethbridge-Stuart (Nicholas Courtney) has successfully driven back the invasion of the Yeti robots. Even so, the Great Intelligence persists in his scheme to conquer the world with his robot army. It falls to the Doctor (Patrick Troughton to try to foil the Intelligence, just as he'd done in the previous Dr. Who adventure "The Abominable Snowmen." Originally telecast March 9, 1968, "The Web of Fear, Episode 6" was written by Mervyn Haisman and Henry Lincoln; this episode apparently no longer exists. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

The second-longest Doctor Who adventure of the series' sixth season, "The Invasion" ran for eight episodes, the first of which was originally telecast on November 2 1968. This was the story arc that introduced the United Nations Intelligence Taskforce, or U.N.I.T. It all begins when the TARDIS lands in the England of 1965, where virtually all of the world's computers are controled by a powerful corporation called International Electromatics. Here, the Doctor (Patrick Troughton) and his companions investigate a strange and sinister story, unfolded by professional photographer Isobel Watkins (Sally Faulkner). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the third episode of the eight-part story "The Invasion," the Doctor (Patrick Troughton) and Jamie (Frazer Hines) are still being forcibly detained by Tobias Vaughn (Kevin Stoney), the head of the all-powerful electronics firm which controls the world's computers in the year 1975. Eventually, the Doctor realizes that Vaughn is in league with his old enemies, the Cybermen, in their latest bid to rule the world. Series regular Wendy Padbury (Zoe) does not appear in this episode. Originally shown on November 16, 1968, "The Invasion, Episode 3" apparently no longer exists. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the third episode of the six-part story "The Enemy of the World," the Doctor (Patrick Troughton) impersonates his lookalike, 21st century would-be dictator Salamander (also Patrick Troughton). He does this to penetrate a research station controlled by Salamander's minions, the better to find out if the villain truly is a villain -- and if so, who his most fervent (and dangerous) followers may be. All of this intrigue naturally has an ominous trickle-down effect on the Doctor's traveling companions, Jamie (Frazer Hines) and Victoria (Deborah Watling). Written by David Whitaker, "The Enemy of the World, Episode 3" first aired on January 6, 1968. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the fifth episode of the six-part story "The Enemy of the World," traitorous scientist Kent (Bill Kerr) has blown up the research station infiltrated by the Doctor (Patrick Troughton). Not long afterward, 21st century dictator Salamander, who bears a startling resemblance to the Doctor, makes an appearance. But is Salamander really the Doctor -- or is it the other way around? Also in the cast is Mary Peach as dauntless copter pilot Astrid. Written by David Whitaker, "The Enemy of the World, Episode 5" first aired on January 20, 1968; this episode is presently unavailable. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

The Doctor (Patrick Troughton) and his companions land on the planet of the Gonds, a primitive race. The Gonds are held in mental bondage by the Krotons, highly advanced beings who exist in a state of crystalline suspended animation. In trying to determine exactly what the Krotons are up to, the Doctor plunges himself and his companions, Zoe (Wendy Padbury) and Jamie (Frazer Hines), into the direst of dire perils. Written by Robert Holmes, "The Krotons" ran four episodes, the first of which originally aired December 26, 1968. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the second episode of the five-part story "The Mind Robber," the Doctor (Patrick Troughton) is drawn out of the TARDIS by the same irresistable force that has sucked Zoe (Wendy Padbury) and Jamie (Frazer Hines) into a white void. Though he is successful in rescuing his companions from the fearsome White Robots, the Doctor can only look on in helpless horror as the TARDIS is destroyed. Somehow or other, the three time travellers land on a planet that vaguely resembles Earth -- an Earth that exists only in the imaginations of the world's most famous authors. Written by Derrick Sherwin and Peter Ling, "The Mind Robber, Episode 2" originally aired on September 21, 1968. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the fifth episode of the eight-part story "The Invasion," megalomanic electronics executive Tobias Vaughn (Kevin Stoney) plots to double-cross his powerful allies, the Cybermen. Meanwhile, the Doctor (Patrick Troughton) and the agents of U.N.I.T. try to prevent the Cybermen from carrying out their plans for world domination. On another front, the Doctor's companions, Jamie (Frazer Hines) and Zoe (Wendy Padbury), are trapped along with photographer Isobel Watkins (Sally Faulkner) in the London sewer system. Originally shown on November 30, 1968, "The Invasion, Episode 5" apparently no longer exists. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the seventh episode of the eight-part story "The Invasion," villainous electronics executive Tobias Vaughn (Kevin Stoney) has crippled London's computer system, leaving the city defenseless as the Cyberman prepare their final assault. Even without any computers at their disposal, the Doctor (Patrick Troughton) and Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart (Nicholas Courtney) hope to alert the rest of the world of London's plight. And what of the Doctor's companions, Jamie (Frazer Hines) and Zoe (Wendy Padbury)? Originally shown on December 14, 1968, "The Invasion, Episode 7" apparently no longer exists. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide