It is the turn of the century, and the TARDIS materialises by a lighthouse on the desolate isle of Fang Rock. When the engineer dies in mysterious circumstances, the remaining crew blame the mythical Beast of Fang Rock – until the Doctor and Leela turn up…
Story Order
- Story 92 from Doctor Who
- Story 1 of 6 from Season 15
Episodes
Saturday
3rd September 1977
6:15PM
BBC 1 (24 mins)
The TARDIS lands on Fang Rock island at the start of the 20th century.
Saturday
10th September 1977
6:15PM
BBC 1 (24 mins)
A thick fog surrounds Fang Rock and a ship is wrecked.
Saturday
17th September 1977
6:15PM
BBC 1 (23 mins)
The Doctor seals the survivors inside the lighthouse but discovers that the creature might be with them.
Saturday
24th September 1977
6:15PM
BBC 1 (23 mins)
The Doctor devises a desperate plan to defeat the alien and repel the approaching Rutan mothership.
Credits
- Doctor WhoTom Baker
- LeelaLouise Jameson
- ReubenColin Douglas
- VinceJohn Abbott
- BenRalph Watson
- Lord PalmerdaleSean Caffrey
- SkinsaleAlan Rowe
- HarkerRio Fanning
- AdelaideAnnette Woollett