Synopsis
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Doctor Who: Logopolis, Episode 1 (1981)
Doctor Who: The Keeper of Traken, Episode 3 (1981)
Doctor Who: The Keeper of Traken, Episode 2 (1981)
Doctor Who: The Keeper of Traken, Episode 1 (1981)
Doctor Who: Logopolis, Episode 4 (1981)
Doctor Who: Logopolis, Episode 3 (1981)
Doctor Who: Logopolis, Episode 2 (1981)
Doctor Who: The Keeper of Traken, Episode 4 (1981)
Doctor Who: Castrovalva, Episode 4 (1982)
Doctor Who: Castrovalva, Episode 2 (1982)
Doctor Who: Castrovalva, Episode 1 (1982)
Doctor Who: Castrovalva, Episode 3 (1982)
Doctor Who: Logopolis, Episode 1
The Doctor (Tom Baker) endeavors to make some necessary repairs on the TARDIS' chameleon circuit by returning to London in the year 1981. Lurking somewhere in the shadows is the Doctor's old nemesis, the Master (Anthony Ainley), whose current scheme involves the total breakdown of the Universe's structure. Janet Fielding joins the cast as Tegan. The final adventure of Doctor Who's 18th season, "Logopolis" was written by Christopher H. Bidmead and lasted four episodes, the first of which aired on February 28, 1981. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Doctor Who: The Keeper of Traken, Episode 3
In the third episode of the four-part story "The Keeper of Traken," the Doctor (Tom Baker) and Adric (Matthew Waterhouse) continue their efforts to find a worthy successor for the present Keeper (Denis Carey), lest the precious Union of Traken be dissolved. Among the candidates is a dignitary known as the Melkur (Anthony Ainley) -- who turns out to be an old and dangerous enemy of the Doctor's. Written by Johnny Byrne, "The Keeper of Traken, Episode 3" originally aired on February 14, 1981. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Doctor Who: The Keeper of Traken, Episode 2
In the second episode of the four-part story "The Keeper of Traken," the title character (Denis Carey) must quickly transfer his power to another, and elicits the aid of the Doctor (Tom Baker) in finding a worthy successor. Unfortunately, a sinister figure from the Doctor's past intends to become the new Keeper, the better to spread evil throughout the Universe. Written by Johnny Byrne, "The Keeper of Traken, Episode 2" originally aired on February 7, 1981. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Doctor Who: The Keeper of Traken, Episode 1
While travelling through N-Space, the Doctor (Tom Baker) and Adric (Matthew Waterhouse) find that a visitor has materialized on the TARDIS: the Keeper (Denis Carey) of the Union of Traken. Hovering between life and death, the Keeper must transfer his power to another, lest the Union be dissolved and evil emerge triumphant. Written by Johnny Byrne, episode one of the four-part Doctor Who adventure "The Keeper of Traken" originally aired on January 31, 1981. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Doctor Who: Logopolis, Episode 4
In the conclusion of the four-part story "Logopolis," the Master (Anthony Ainley) is revealed to be the cause of the breakdown of the universe's entire structure. Caught in his own trap, the Master must rely upon his old enemy, the Doctor (Tom Baker), for his survival -- thereby creating one of the uneasiest alliances since the days of WWII. As the episode rushes to a close, the Doctor undergoes yet another of his periodic regenerations, obliging the series' fans to bid farewell to star Tom Baker after seven years' worth of episodes. Written by Christopher H. Bidmead, "Logopolis, Episode 4" originally aired on March 21, 1981, as the final episode of Doctor Who's 18th season. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Doctor Who: Logopolis, Episode 3
In the third episode of the four-part story "Logopolis," the titular planet becomes the temporary home base of the Doctor (Tom Baker), who along with his companions Adric (Matthew Waterhouse), Lylla (Sarah Sutton), and Tegan (Janet Fielding), has been gathered by the Watcher (Adrian Gibbs) to prevent a total breakdown of the universe's structure. The instigator of this temporal outrage is the Doctor's old enemy, the Master (Anthony Ainley) -- who, this time, may have hoisted himself with his own petard. First telecast March 14, 1981, "Logopolis, Episode 3" was written by Christopher H. Bidmead. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Doctor Who: Logopolis, Episode 2
In the second episode of the four-part story "Logopolis," the Doctor (Tom Baker) tries to repair the TARDIS' chameleon circuit by traveling to the planet Logopolis, a world ruled by mathematicians. Unfortunately, his calculations are sabotaged, and as result, both he and the TARDIS begin to shrink into nothingness -- the first stage in what turns out to be the total breakdown of the Universe's structure. First telecast March 7, 1981, "Logopolis, Episode 2" was written by Christopher H. Bidmead. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Doctor Who: The Keeper of Traken, Episode 4
In the conclusion of the four-part story "The Keeper of Traken," the Melkur (Anthony Ainley) has revealed himself to be the Doctor's perennial nemesis, the renegade Time Lord, the Master. The Doctor (Tom Baker) and Adric (Matthew Waterhouse) must prevent the Master from becoming the new Keeper of the Union of Traken, a contingency that would result in disaster and devastation throughout the universe. Sarah Sutton joins the cast as the Doctor's new companion, Nyssa. Written by Johnny Byrne, "The Keeper of Traken, Episode 4" originally aired on February 21, 1981. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Doctor Who: Castrovalva, Episode 4
In the conclusion of the four-part story "Castrovalva," the TARDIS crew is trapped on huge Block Transfer Computation, which the Master (Anthony Ainley) has disguised as an arboreal planet. Knowing that he and his companions must escape this false world lest the Master succeed in his latest bid to take over the Universe, the Doctor (Peter Davison) must first rescue the brainwashed Adric (Matthew Waterhouse) from the villain's evil influence. Written by Christopher H. Bidmead, "Castrovalva, Episode 4" originally aired on January 12, 1982. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Doctor Who: Castrovalva, Episode 2
In the second episode of the four-part story "Castrovalva," the new Doctor (Peter Davison) continues his search for a safe refuge where he can remain until his latest regeneration has taken hold. Barely escaping Event One (the "big bang" creation of the Universe), the Doctor's companion, Tegan (Janet Fielding), pilots the TARDIS towards the peaceful, bountiful planet of Castrovalva -- or so she thinks. Written by Christopher H. Bidmead, "Castrovalva, Episode 2" originally aired on January 5, 1982. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Doctor Who: Castrovalva, Episode 1
Peter Davison takes over as Doctor Who in "Castrovalva," the opening adventure of the series' 19th season. Escaping from the planet Logopolis with his companions, the Doctor gradually discovers that his latest regeneration has not been entirely successful. While seeking refuge until the transformation is complete, the Doctor, Tegan (Janet Fielding), and Nyssa (Sarah Sutton) are separated from Adric (Matthew Waterhouse), who has fallen into the clutches of the Doctor's old nemesis, the Master (Anthony Ainley). Written by Christopher H. Bidmead, "Castrovalva, Episode 1" originally aired on January 4, 1982. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Doctor Who: Castrovalva, Episode 3
In the third episode of the four-part story "Castrovalva," the titular planet has become a temporary home for the TARDIS crew, at least until the Doctor's (Peter Davison) latest regeneration is complete. Unfortunately, Castrovalva is not a planet at all, but instead a huge Block Transfer Computation, created by a brainwashed Adric (Matthew Waterhouse) at the behest of the Doctor's old enemy, the Master (Anthony Ainley). Written by Christopher H. Bidmead, "Castrovalva, Episode 3" originally aired on January 11, 1982. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
