The TARDIS materialises at a secret naval base off the coast of Northumberland toward the end of the Second World War. Dr Judson, a scientist there, has created the Ultima Machine, an early computer designed to break German codes. The base’s Commander Millington plans to let a Russian commando unit led by Captain Sorin steal the Machine’s core, which he has booby-trapped with deadly toxin…
Story Order
- Story 154 from Doctor Who
- Story 3 of 4 from Season 26
Episodes
Wednesday
25th October 1989
7:35PM
BBC 1 (24 mins)
As Russian forces approach the English coastline, an ancient evil stirs beneath the surface of the water.
Wednesday
1st November 1989
7:35PM
BBC 1 (24 mins)
Millington and Judson's Ultima machine offers to break the chains of the Wolves of Fenric.
Wednesday
8th November 1989
7:35PM
BBC 1 (24 mins)
The Haemovores attack St Jude's church and the insane Millington willingly sacrifices his men.
Wednesday
15th November 1989
7:35PM
BBC 1 (24 mins)
The Ancient Haemovore stands upon the Earth once again, determined to change the future.
Credits
- The DoctorSylvester McCoy
- AceSophie Aldred
- Dr. JudsonDinsdale Landen
- Commander MillingtonAlfred Lynch
- The Rev. Mr. WainwrightNicholas Parsons
- Miss HardakerJanet Henfrey
- Captain SorinTomek Bork
- Sgt. ProzorovPeter Czajkowski
- VershininMarek Anton
- PetrossianMark Conrad
- JeanJoann Kenny
- PhyllisJoanne Bell
- Nurse CraneAnne Reid
- Kathleen DudmanCory Pulman
- BabyAaron Hanley
- Captain BatesStevan Rimkus
- Sgt. LeighMarcus Hutton
- PerkinsChristien Anholt
- Ancient HaemovoreRaymond Trickett