Doctor Who Season 17

Synopsis

It consisted of five stories, plus the incomplete Shada, unfinished as a result of an industrial strike. Lalla Ward joined as Romana II, and the season is notable for the involvement of Douglas Adams in the writing department. This was the last season to use the traditional Delia Derbyshire "Doctor Who theme" arrangement.

Main Cast

Tom Baker

The Doctor

Age : 90 | Popularity : 21%

Lalla Ward

Romana

Age : 72 | Popularity : 6%

David Brierly

K9 (voice)

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Episodes

Episode 1

01 September 1979 - Destiny of the Daleks (1)

Skaro, the Dalek homeworld, some time in the future. The TARDIS lands in the irradiated ruins of the old Kaled city and something is moving underneath the wasted surface of the planet…

Episode 2

08 September 1979 - Destiny of the Daleks (2)

Romana has been captured by the Daleks, the Doctor is the guest of the Movellans. The Daleks are drilling deep into Skaro for something and the Doctor has an awful suspicion about their objective…

Episode 3

15 September 1979 - Destiny of the Daleks (3)

The Daleks have awoken Davros in the heart of Skaro. Only the Doctor and the Movellans stand between them and their objective. But are the Movellans really on the Doctor's side?

Episode 4

22 September 1979 - Destiny of the Daleks (4)

Trapped between the Movellans and the Daleks, the Doctor must find a way to defeat both. Meanwhile, vast space fleets await new orders.

Episode 5

29 September 1979 - City of Death (1)

Paris, 1979. The Doctor and Romana are here on holiday, but something is disturbing the flow of time. Could the time travel experiments of Count Scarlioni be to blame?

Episode 6

06 October 1979 - City of Death (2)

Captured by the Count, the Doctor and Romana uncover an elaborate plan to steal the Mona Lisa. But there is more to Scarlioni's plans than a simple theft.

Episode 7

13 October 1979 - City of Death (3)

The Doctor and Romana unwrap an intricate plot involving aliens, time travel and the Mona Lisa. How is Count Scarlioni living in two times at once? And what does he want?

Episode 8

20 October 1979 - City of Death (4)

Scaroth is determined to go back 400 million years in time to prevent a mistake. But the Doctor must stop him – because the consequences would be disastrous.

Episode 9

27 October 1979 - The Creature from the Pit (1)

The planet Chloris. Drawn here by a mysterious distress signal, the Doctor becomes the prisoner of the ruthless Adrasta. A strange and deadly pit awaits those who displease her.

Episode 10

03 November 1979 - The Creature from the Pit (2)

The Doctor is in a pit with a deadly creature. And Adrasta has plans for Romana and K-9.

Episode 11

10 November 1979 - The Creature from the Pit (3)

The Doctor has come face to face with a massive green creature. Adrasta goes into the mines to kill the monster. But everything is not as it appears…

Episode 12

17 November 1979 - The Creature from the Pit (4)

The truth about the creature is revealed. But its imprisonment may have already set in motion a terrible revenge.

Episode 13

24 November 1979 - Nightmare of Eden (1)

The orbit of the holiday planet, Azure, the year 2116. The starships Empress and Hecate are fused together after an accident in hyperspace. Naturally the Doctor thinks he can find a solution, but has the accident unleashed a far more deadly menace?

Episode 14

01 December 1979 - Nightmare of Eden (2)

Two ships have collided above Azure but that may be the least of the Doctor's problems. Monsters and drug smugglers are loose on the ship. And it all seems to tie in with Tryst's electronic zoo…

Episode 15

08 December 1979 - Nightmare of Eden (3)

The Doctor and Romana begin to uncover the truth about the strange events aboard the luxury liner Empress. They first have to separate the two ships from each other, but they've got Mandrells, drug smugglers and police chasing after them.

Episode 16

15 December 1979 - Nightmare of Eden (4)

The Doctor finally discovers the truth about the drug smuggling ring. But the villains are still one step ahead.

Episode 17

22 December 1979 - The Horns of Nimon (1)

Deep space, an unknown time. The TARDIS encounters a disabled Skonnon battlecruiser transporting Anethan 'tribute'. The co-pilot is determined to reach Skonnos at any cost.

Episode 18

29 December 1979 - The Horns of Nimon (2)

Having reached Skonnos, Romana is sent with the Anethians to face the deadly Nimon.

Episode 19

05 January 1980 - The Horns of Nimon (3)

The Doctor and Romana are trapped in the Nimon's lair. Is he really the last of his race? What are his real intentions toward Skonnos?

Episode 20

12 January 1980 - The Horns of Nimon (4)

Romana is trapped on a ruined planet. The Nimons are launching their invasion of Skonnos. Can the Doctor stop the 'Great Journey of Life' ?

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Production	Producer	Graham Williams
Department	Role	Name

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