episode guide
the face of evil
story 89 : season 14 : serial 4Q : 4 episodes
Producer: Philip Hinchcliffe
Director: Pennant Roberts
Writer: Chris Boucher
Script Editor: Robert Holmes
Designer: Austin Ruddy
cast information
Tom Baker (Doctor Who); Louise Jameson (Leela); David Garfield (Neeva); Victor Lucas (Andor); Brendan Price (Tomas); Leslie Schofield (Calib); Colin Thomas (Sole); Lloyd McGuire (Lugo); Tom Kelly (Guard); Brett Forrest (Guard); Leon Eagles (Jabel); Mike Ellis (Gentek); Peter Baldock (Acolyte); Rob Edwards (Xoanon voice); Pamela Salem (Xoanon voice); Anthony Frieze (Xoanon voice); Roy Herrick (Xoanon voice);
crew information
Linda Graeme (Assistant Floor Manager); John Bloomfield (Costumes); Terry Walsh (Fight Arranger); John McGlashan (Film Cameraman); Pam Bosworth (Film Editor); Tariq Anwar (Film Editor); Dudley Simpson (Incidental Music); Ann Ailes (Make-Up); Marion McDougall (Production Assistant); Chris D'Oyly-John (Production Unit Manager); Dick Mills (Special Sounds); Derek Slee (Studio Lighting); Colin Dixon (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 | 1 January 1977 at 18:20 | 24'58" | 10.7mil | PAL 2 inch colour videotape |
| 2 | Part Two | 8 January 1977 at 18:30 | 24'58" | 11.1mil | PAL 2 inch colour videotape |
| 3 | Part Three | 15 January 1977 at 18:20 | 24'40" | 11.3mil | PAL 2 inch colour videotape |
| 4 | Part Four | 22 January 1977 at 18:25 | 24'46" | 11.7mil | PAL 2 inch colour videotape |
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Part One
» Held by the FVTL when audited in 1978 -
Part Two
» Held by the FVTL when audited in 1978 -
Part Three
» Held by the FVTL when audited in 1978 -
Part Four
» Held by the FVTL when audited in 1978
release information
In Print:
Novelised as: Doctor Who and the Face of Evil
Written by: Terrance Dicks
Number 025 in the Target Doctor Who Library
| Versions | |
|---|---|
| 1978 |
Published by W. H. Allen, UK
in hardback With cover artwork by: Jeff Cummins |
| 19 January 1978 |
Published by W. H. Allen, UK
in paperback With cover artwork by: Jeff Cummins ISBN: 0 426 20006 3 |
| 15 April 1993 |
Published by Virgin Publishing Ltd, UK
in paperback With cover artwork by: Alister Pearson ISBN: 0 426 20006 3 |
plot synopsis
On a primitive world, the tribe of the Sevateem fear the mighty God, Xoanon, while the Tesh work for it. The Doctor has been there before, when he helped repair a vast computer by giving it his personality, but it's now totally schizoid and trying to create the perfect species. The Doctor repairs the machine, and bridges the gap between the tribes so they can live in peace. One of the Sevateem, Leela, joins him to travel on the TARDIS
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."