episode guide
the androids of tara
story 101 : season 16 : serial 5D : 4 episodes
Producer: Graham Williams
Director: Michael Hayes
Writer: David Fisher
Script Editor: Anthony Read
Designer: Valerie Warrender
cast information
Tom Baker (Doctor Who); Mary Tamm (Romana); John Leeson (voice of K-9); Peter Jeffrey (Count Grendel); Neville Jason (Prince Reynart); Lois Baxter (Lamia); Simon Lack (Zadek); Paul Lavers (Farrah); Declan Mulholland (Till); Cyril Shaps (Archimandrite); Martin Matthews (Kurster);
crew information
Rosemary Webb (Assistant Floor Manager); Doreen James (Costumes); Terry Walsh (Fight Arranger); John Walker (Film Cameraman); David Yates (Film Editor); Dudley Simpson (Incidental Music); Jill Hagger (Make-Up); Teresa-Mary Winders (Production Assistant); John Nathan-Turner (Production Unit Manager); Dick Mills (Special Sounds); Brian Clemett (Studio Lighting); Richard Chubb (Studio Sound); Delia Derbyshire (Theme Arrangement); Ron Grainer (Title Music); Len Hutton (Visual Effects);
episode information
| Title | First UK Transmission | Duration | Ratings | Archive Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Part One | 25 November 1978 at 18:20 | 24'53" | 8.5mil | PAL 2 inch colour videotape |
| 2 | Part Two | 2 December 1978 at 18:20 | 24'27" | 10.1mil | PAL 2 inch colour videotape |
| 3 | Part Three | 9 December 1978 at 18:20 | 23'52" | 8.9mil | PAL 2 inch colour videotape |
| 4 | Part Four | 16 December 1978 at 18:20 | 24'49" | 9.0mil | PAL 2 inch colour videotape |
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Part One
» Always held by the FVTL -
Part Two
» Always held by the FVTL -
Part Three
» Always held by the FVTL -
Part Four
» Always held by the FVTL
release information
In Print:
Novelised as: Doctor Who and the Androids of Tara
Written by: Terrance Dicks
Number 003 in the Target Doctor Who Library
| Versions | |
|---|---|
| 1980 |
Published by W. H. Allen, UK
in hardback With cover artwork by: Andrew Skilleter ISBN: 0 491 02651 X |
| 24 April 1980 |
Published by W. H. Allen, UK
in paperback With cover artwork by: Andrew Skilleter ISBN: 0 426 20108 6 |
plot synopsis
The planet of Tara holds the fourth segment of the Key as a statue, and the Doctor becomes involved in the feud that exists between Count Grendel and Prince Reynart. Grendel has kidnapped Reynart in an attempt to seize the throne, but the Prince's followers have substituted an android in his place so that the coronation can go ahead. Grendel manages to sabotage the device. Reynart's true love is Princess Strella, whom Grendel also holds captive and much to his surprise; he finds that Romana is a doppelganger for her when they meet. The Doctor has to defeat Grendel and ensure the Prince inherits his rightful title, as well as rescuing Romana, before he can leave to search fur the fifth segment.
links to other sites
- Episode Guide and Production Documents: BBC Official Site -- Official episode guide entry. Based on information combined from The Television Companion and The Discontinuity Guide. Also contains links to original production documents.
- Rankings and Ratings: GEOS Listing -- Online rankings, ratings and reviews database. Vote on this story and view ratings and broadcast information of this story for over ten countries. Also contains details of production credits and summary information
- Episode Guide: Outpost Gallifrey -- A general overview of the story. Includes information from the Doctor Handbook series of books.
- Background Information: A Brief History of Time (Travel) -- Detailed background and behind-the-scenes information
- Detailed Synopsis: Dr. Who Reference Guide -- Contains an episode-by-episode detailed breakdown
- Story Reviews: The Doctor Who Ratings Guide -- Story reviews "by fans, for fans"
- Target Novelisation: On Target -- Details of the Target Novelisation for this story.
- Images: Doctor Who's Tragical History Tour -- Images from the story from "The history of Doctor Who in images."