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Doctor Who The Underwater Menace TV Story

The Underwater Menace Synopsis

The TARDIS arrives on an extinct volcanic island, beneath which lies a fantastic subterranean world inhabited by the primitive Atlanteans. The Doctor and his companions move from the frying pan to fire when they are rescued, from death at the jaws of hungry sharks, by the mad Professor Zaroff – whose plans involve nothing less than the destruction of the whole world.

Story Order

  • Story 32 from Doctor Who
  • Story 5 of 9 from Season 4

Episodes

Saturday
14th January 1967
5:50PM
BBC 1 (24 mins)

Doctor Who - The Underwater Menace - Episode 1

Taken into the depths of the Earth, where they find a hidden civilisation - the lost city of Atlantis

Saturday
21st January 1967
5:50PM
BBC 1 (25 mins)

Doctor Who - The Underwater Menace - Episode 2

As the Doctor talks to Zaroff, Jamie and Ben are sent to the mines but try to escape.

Saturday
28th January 1967
5:50PM
BBC 1 (24 mins)

Doctor Who - The Underwater Menace - Episode 3

The Fish People to revolt against their masters and put a stop to the production of food.

Saturday
4th February 1967
5:50PM
BBC 1 (22 mins)

Doctor Who - The Underwater Menace - Episode 4

As Zaroff's insane scheme to destroy the world nears completion, the Doctor plans to break down the sea wall.

Credits

The Underwater Menace

Credits
  • Writer Geoffrey Orme
  • Director Julia Smith
  • Producer Innes Lloyd
  • Script Editor Gerry Davis
  • Dr. Who Patrick Troughton
  • Polly Anneke Wills
  • Ben Michael Craze
  • Jamie Frazer Hines
  • Ara Catherine Howe
  • Ramo Tom Watson
  • Lolem Peter Stephens
  • Damon Colin Jeavons
  • Zaroff Joseph Furst
  • Damon's assistant Gerald Taylor
  • Overseer Graham Ashley
  • Zaroff's guard Tony Handy
  • Jacko Paul Anil
  • Sean P.G. Stephens
  • Thous Noel Johnson
  • Nola Roma Woodnutt
  • Overseer Ralph Watson
  • Fish Voice Ralph Watson