A sonic time scan draws the TARDIS to the Fetch Priory on Earth. There, the Doctor and Leela discover an impossibly old human skull that is the key to a nightmare from the Time Lords’ past. A murderous monster stalks the priory grounds; and within, someone is intent on unleashing a malevolent creature that feeds on death itself…
Story Order
- Story 94 from Doctor Who
- Story 3 of 6 from Season 15
Episodes
Saturday
29th October 1977
6:10PM
BBC 1 (24 mins)
A mysterious skull that is older than mankind is exerting a deadly influence on those around it.
Saturday
5th November 1977
6:10PM
BBC 1 (24 mins)
The Doctor realises that an ancient horror from the mythology of his own people is manifesting at Fetch Priory.
Saturday
12th November 1977
6:05PM
BBC 1 (24 mins)
The Doctor and Leela take a trip in the TARDIS to discover the truth about the ancient evil from the dawn of time.
Saturday
19th November 1977
6:10PM
BBC 1 (20 mins)
Thea has become the Fendahl Core and Stahl realises that he is out of his depth.
Credits
- Doctor WhoTom Baker
- LeelaLouise Jameson
- Thea RansomeWanda Ventham
- Martha TylerDaphne Heard
- Dr. FendelmanDenis Lill
- Ted MossEdward Evans
- Maximillian StaelScott Fredericks
- Adam ColbyEdward Arthur
- David MitchellDerek Martin
- HikerGraham Simpson
- Jack TylerGeoffrey Hinsliff