Synopsis
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Doctor Who: The Keeper of Traken, Episode 1 (1981)
Doctor Who: The Keeper of Traken, Episode 2 (1981)
Doctor Who: The Keeper of Traken, Episode 4 (1981)
Doctor Who: The Keeper of Traken, Episode 3 (1981)
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: 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 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: 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
