Mel wants to go swimming so the Doctor takes her to a tower block called Paradise Towers where there is reputed to be a fantastic pool. When they arrive they discover that the place is far from being the superb leisure resort they had expected – it is run-down and dilapidated. The hallways are roamed by gangs of young girls known as Kangs; the apartments are inhabited by cannibalistic old ladies, the Rezzies; and the building is managed by a group of dictatorial caretakers, presided over by the Chief Caretaker…
Story Order
- Story 145 from Doctor Who
- Story 2 of 4 from Season 24
Episodes
Monday
5th October 1987
7:35PM
BBC 1 (24 mins)
The Doctor and Mel arrive at the legendary Paradise Towers which is supposed to be the height of luxury.
Monday
12th October 1987
7:35PM
BBC 1 (24 mins)
With the Doctor condemned to death by the caretakers and their bizarre rulebook, Mel faces cannibalistic OAPS.
Monday
19th October 1987
7:35PM
BBC 1 (24 mins)
The Doctor and the surviving Kangs learn all about Kroagnon the Great Architect.
Monday
26th October 1987
7:35PM
BBC 1 (24 mins)
Kroagnon has been reborn, and is using the Chief Caretaker's reanimated corpse to move.
Credits
- The DoctorSylvester McCoy
- MelanieBonnie Langford
- Chief CaretakerRichard Briers
- Deputy ChiefClive Merrison
- TildaBrenda Bruce
- TabbyElizabeth Spriggs
- Fire EscapeJulie Brennon
- Bin LinerAnnabel Yuresha
- PexHoward Cooke
- Blue Kang LeaderCatherine Cusack
- Yellow KangAstra Sheridan
- Young CaretakerJoseph Young
- MaddyJudy Cornwell
- Video CommentarySimon Coady