David Maloney Movies

This six-part British drama series was set in Norway. Having inherited a valuable patch of property from a mysterious millionaire benefactor, Catherine Durrell (Tusse Silberg) left her native England for the Norwegian fjords. No sooner had she arrived in Scandinavia than she found herself up to her neck in intrigue and murder. Elements essential to the story included a raging fire and a local "eccentric" who played with dolls in the same ominous manner as Basil Rathbone's Richard III in the 1939 theatrical feature Tower of London. Maelstrom was telecast by the BBC in 1985. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Returning to Liberator with his new friend, Dayna (Josette Simon), Avon (Paul Darrow) finds that the ship has been captured by a Federation death squad, commanded by Tarrant (Steven Pacey, in his first series appearance). Meanwhile, Cally (Jan Chappell) has spirited the wounded Vila (Michael Keating) away to a hospital ship, ostensibly bound for the planet Chenga. Only upon discovering that their longtime enemy, Servalan (Jacqueline Pearce), has likewise boarded the ship do Cally and Vila find out that this "hospital" is actually a bank for human organs -- and that they've been slated to be "donors." "Powerplay" originally aired on January 14, 1980. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

"The Talons of Weng-Chiang, Episode 1" of this six-part Doctor Who adventure, was originally broadcast February 26 1977. The Doctor (Tom Baker) and Leela (Louise Jameson) materialize in Victorian London, where they are plunged into a murder investigation involving what seems to be a pack of gigantic rats. What connection could this possibly have with the Chinese Tong of the Black Scorpion? "The Talons of Weng-Chiang, Episode 1" was written by Robert Holmes. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the fifth episode of the six-part Doctor Who adventure "The Talons of Weng-Chiang," 51st century war criminal Magnus Greel (Michael Spice) has materialized in Victorian London, assuming the guise of Chinese Tong leader Weng-Chiang. Hoping to retrieve his precious time cabinet, currently in the possession of police pathologist Prof. Lightfoot (Trevor Baxter), Greel enlists the aid of the Peking Homonculus (Deep Roy), likewise disguised as one Mr. Sin. The Doctor (Tom Baker) must prevent Greel from carrying out his scheme. Written by Robert Holmes, "The Talons of Weng-Chiang, Episode 5" originally aired on March 26, 1977. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the third episode of the six-part Doctor Who adventure "The Talons of Weng-Chiang," the Doctor (Tom Baker) and 19th century pathologist Prof. Lightfoot (Trevor Baxter) have determined that a prostitution ring and a horde of giant rats are somehow connected to a series of mysterious "Jack the Ripper" style murders in Victorian London. The principal villain would seem to be a Chinese Tong leader named Weng-Chiang (Michael Spice). What no one yet realizes is that Weng-Chiang is actually Magnus Greel, a war criminal from the 51st century. Written by Robert Holmes, "The Talons of Weng-Chiang, Episode 3" originally aired on March 12, 1977. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the conclusion of the four-part story "The Deadly Assassin," the Doctor (Tom Baker) has successfully proven that the Master (Peter Pratt) was behind the assassination of the President of Gallifrey. Alas, the Master has it within his power to destroy all the Time Lords -- one of whom has secretly been helping the villain throughout this adventure. Written by Robert Holmes, "The Deadly Assassin, Episode 3" first aired on November 20, 1976. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the second episode of the four-part story "The Deadly Assassin," the Doctor (Tom Baker) is on trial for his life, accused of murdering the President of his home world Gallifrey. Actually, the Doctor has been framed for the killing by his old nemesis, the Master (Peter Pratt). Complicating matters is the ancient Time Lord edict that all political prisoners be set free upon the inauguration of a new President -- and the efforts by the Master to prolong his own existence with the aid of Gallifrey's sacred Eye of Harmony. Written by Robert Holmes, "The Deadly Assassin, Episode 2" first aired on November 6, 1976. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Created by James Mitchell, the long-running British drama series When the Boat Comes In was set in the decades between the two World Wars. Disillusioned by his wartime experiences in France, ex-sergeant Jack Ford (James Bolam) arrived in the town of Gallowshields on Tyneside in search of a job -- any job. Unfortunately, what with the nationwide financial recession, virtually no one in town had any employment to offer. Aligning himself with the equally impoverished Seaton family, Jack set about to improve his fortunes -- and somewhere along the line, he wed the lovely Jessie Seaton (Susan Jameson). An entertaining capsule of the confusion and sociopolitical upheaval in Britain after WWI, When the Boat Comes In was almost painfully accurate in its period detail, right down to the contemporary-sounding theme tune, performed by Alex Glasgow. Debuting January 8, 1976, the series yielded 51 episodes before folding in 1981. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the second episode of the four-part story "Planet of Evil," the Doctor (Tom Baker) and Sarah (Elisabeth Sladen), acting on behalf of the Moestran army, try to prevent misguided geologist Professor Sorenson (Frederick Jaeger) from transporting deadly anti-matter into the Universe. But these efforts may be too late: a ravenous monster has already sprung up from the planet Zeta Minor, poised to attack the Moestran probe. Written by David Maloney, "Planet of Evil, Episode 2" was originally broadcast on October 4, 1975. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the first episode of the six-part story "Genesis of the Daleks," the Doctor (Tom Baker) and his companions Sarah (Elisabeth Sladen) and Harry (Ian Marter) set out on a return trip to the Nerva Beacon space station. En route, the TARDIS crew is waylaid by a secret Time Lord faction -- and before long, the Doctor has once again been pressed into service to rewrite history (or at least, to give it his best effort). First telecast on March 8, 1975, "Genesis of the Daleks, Episode 1" was written by Terry Nation (the fellow who created the mutant Daleks in the first place). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the third episode of the six-part story "Genesis of the Daleks," the Doctor (Tom Baker) has been sent back in time to the planet Skaro, under orders to prevent the creation of the mutant Daleks. Complicating matters is the fact that the Doctor and his friends find themselves in the middle of the never-ending conflict between the Kaleds and the Thals, whose nuclear war has thrust Skaro into a second Stone Age. One of those Kaleds is the demented, deformed genius Davros (Michael Wisher), who holds the key to the Daleks' creation. First telecast on March 22, 1975, "Genesis of the Daleks, Episode 3" was written by Terry Nation. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the fifth episode of the six-part story "Genesis of the Daleks," the Doctor (Tom Baker) steps up his efforts to prevent the demented, deformed genius Davros (Michael Wisher) from creating the mutant Dalek race. Unfortunately, the Doctor and his companions Harry (Ian Marter) and Sarah (Elisabeth Sladen) are trapped in Kaled City, where they are surrounded by fanatical supporters of Davros. Can the heroes count upon support from the pocket of anti-Davros activists within the city's walls? First telecast on April 5, 1975, "Genesis of the Daleks, Episode 5" was written by Terry Nation. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Answering a distress call from the farthest reaches of the Universe, the Doctor (Tom Baker) and Sarah (Elisabeth Sladen) pilot the TARDIS to the planet Zeta Minor. Here they come across a ship from planet Moestra, whose science officer, Professor Sorenson (Frederick Jaeger) defiantly insists upon transporting deadly anti-matter into the Matter Universe -- which, as will soon be learned, is an act that goes way beyond recklessness. Written by David Maloney, "Planet of Evil" marked the return appearance of the familiar TARDIS control room, which hadn't been seen since Season 11. The first of the adventure's four episodes was originally broadcast September 27, 1975. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide