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Doctor Who The Krotons TV Story

The Krotons Synopsis

When the TARDIS arrives on the planet of the Gonds, the Doctor, Jamie and Zoe discover a world ruled and enslaved by the Krotons. The brightest Gonds are always chosen to serve as companions of the Krotons and are never seen again. The Doctor and his companions decide to put a stop to their rule – but in doing so, inadvertently unleash the true power and terror of the Krotons instead.

Story Order

  • Story 47 from Doctor Who
  • Story 4 of 7 from Season 6

Episodes

Saturday
28th December 1968
5:15PM
BBC 1 (22 mins)

Doctor Who - The Krotons - Episode One

On the planet of the Gonds, every year, two students are sent to the mysterious Krotons.

Saturday
4th January 1969
5:15PM
BBC 1 (23 mins)

Doctor Who - The Krotons - Episode Two

Zoe and the Doctor submit themselves to the Krotons’ tests and are selected to enter the Dynatrope.

Saturday
11th January 1969
5:15PM
BBC 1 (21 mins)

Doctor Who - The Krotons - Episode Three

The Doctor and Zoe are pursued by a Kroton as they attempt to return to the TARDIS.

Saturday
18th January 1969
5:15PM
BBC 1 (22 mins)

Doctor Who - The Krotons - Episode Four

The Krotons demand that the Gonds hand over the Doctor and Zoe so that their mental energy can be drained.

Credits

The Krotons

Credits
  • Writer Robert Holmes
  • Director David Maloney
  • Producer Peter Bryant
  • Script Editor Terrance Dicks
  • Dr. Who Patrick Troughton
  • Selris James Copeland
  • Abu Terence Brown
  • Vana Madeleine Mills
  • Thara Gilbert Wynne
  • Eelek Philip Madoc
  • Axus Richard Ireson
  • Jamie Frazer Hines
  • Zoe Wendy Padbury
  • Beta James Cairncross
  • Student Bronson Shaw
  • Custodian Maurice Selwyn
  • Kroton Voice Roy Skelton
  • Kroton Robert La'Bassiere
  • Kroton Miles Northover
  • Kroton Voice Patrick Tull