episode guide
the creature from the pit
story 106 : season 17 : serial 5G : 4 episodes
Producer: Graham Williams
Director: Christopher Barry
Writer: David Fisher
Script Editor: Douglas Adams
Designer: Valerie Warrender
cast information
Tom Baker (Doctor Who); Lalla Ward (Romana); David Brierley (voice of K-9); Myra Frances (Lady Adrasta); Eileen Way (Karela); Geoffrey Bayldon (Organon); John Bryans (Torvin); Edward Kelsey (Edu); Tim Munro (Ainu); David Telfer (Huntsman); Morris Barry (Tollund); Terry Walsh (Doran); Tommy Wright (Guardmaster); Philip Denyer (Guard); Dave Redgrave (Guard);
crew information
David Tilley (Assistant Floor Manager); Kate Osborne (Assistant Floor Manager); June Hudson (Costumes); David Feig (Film Cameraman); M A C Adams (Film Editor); Dudley Simpson (Incidental Music); Gillian Thomas (Make-Up); Romey Allison (Production Assistant); John Nathan-Turner (Production Unit Manager); Dick Mills (Special Sounds); Warwick Fielding (Studio Lighting); Anthony Philpott (Studio Sound); Delia Derbyshire (Theme Arrangement); Ron Grainer (Title Music); Mat Irvine (Visual Effects);
episode information
| Title | First UK Transmission | Duration | Ratings | Archive Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Part One | 27 October 1979 at 18:00 | 23'32" | 9.3mil | PAL 2 inch colour videotape |
| 2 | Part Two | 3 November 1979 at 18:05 | 24'03" | 10.8mil | PAL 2 inch colour videotape |
| 3 | Part Three | 10 November 1979 at 18:00 | 23'55" | 10.2mil | PAL 2 inch colour videotape |
| 4 | Part Four | 17 November 1979 at 18:00 | 24'07" | 9.6mil | 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
» A 71-edit exists also -
Part Four
» Always held by the FVTL
release information
In Print:
Novelised as: Doctor Who and the Creature from the Pit
Written by: David Fisher
Number 011 in the Target Doctor Who Library
| Versions | |
|---|---|
| 1981 |
Published by W. H. Allen, UK
in hardback With cover artwork by: Steve Kyte ISBN: 0 491 02991 8 |
| 15 January 1981 |
Published by W. H. Allen, UK
in paperback With cover artwork by: Steve Kyte ISBN: 0 426 20123 X |
plot synopsis
Metal is practically priceless on the planet Chloris, as it is such a rare object, and when the Tythonian Ambassador arrived wishing to swap metal ore for vegetation, Lady Adastra had it thrown down a pit fearing that such trading would threaten her hold on the population. The Doctor finds a way to communicate with the creature, which explains that there has been such a protracted silence from him communicating with his race, that they have sent a neutron star towards Chloris to destroy it. The Doctor has to join forces with the creature to save the planet. .
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- 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."