Shada

Never broadcast “It’s a troublesome place, difficult to administer, and as a piece of real estate it’s worthless because by definition there’d be no one to sell it to.” The Doctor discussing the Universe with Skagra, episode 6 Tom as the Doctor reads The Ancient Law of Gallifrey book. Picture © BBC An aged Time…

Nightmare of Eden

24th November 1979 – 15th December 1979 “Interfere? Of course we should interfere. Always do what you’re best at, that’s what I say.” The Doctor to Romana, episode 1 Tom as the Doctor in the bear-hug grip of a Mandrel. Picture © BBC Above the planet Azure two spaceships fuse together as they emerge from…

City of Death

29th September 1979 – 20th October 1979 “My dear, nobody could be as stupid as he seems!” Count Scarlioni discussing the Doctor with Countess Scarlioni, episode 1 Tom as the Doctor confronted by Leonardo’s guards in City of Death. Picture © BBC On a plain in prehistoric Earth a damaged spacecraft, carrying the last members…

Destiny of the Daleks

1st September 1979 – 22nd September 1979 “If you’re supposed to be the superior race of the universe, why don’t you try climbing after us?” The Doctor to a Dalek, episode 2 Concerned that the Doctor might have disliked her original personality, Romana voluntarily regenerates her body, taking on the face and form of Princess…