On Tigella, two opposing factions are irrevocably divided over one fundamental issue: the Dodecahedron, a mysterious artefact which provides the entire planet’s energy. With the Savants and the Deons locked in a crippling stalemate, and their civilisation on the brink of collapse, the Tigellan leader Zastor seeks the Doctor’s help. But the Doctor and Romana have been trapped aboard the TARDIS in a timeloop by Meglos, the last of the Zolpha Thurans, who will stop at nothing to steal back the awesome power of the Dodecahedron…
Story Order
- Story 110 from Doctor Who
- Story 2 of 7 from Season 18
Episodes
Saturday
27th September 1980
6:15PM
BBC 1 (24 mins)
Meglos plans to steal the ancient and powerful Dodecahedron from the neighbouring world of Tigella.
Saturday
4th October 1980
6:15PM
BBC 1 (21 mins)
Masquerading as the Doctor, Meglos penetrates the underground city of Tigella.
Saturday
11th October 1980
5:40PM
BBC 1 (21 mins)
While Meglos escapes with the Dodecahedron, the Doctor is mistakenly held responsible for the theft.
Saturday
18th October 1980
5:45PM
BBC 1 (19 mins)
The Doctor must convince the Tigellans of his innocence if he is to prevent Meglos from using the dodecahedron.
Credits
- Doctor WhoTom Baker
- RomanaLalla Ward
- General GruggerBill Fraser
- Lieutenant BrotadacFrederick Treves
- ZastorEdward Underdown
- LexaJacqueline Hill
- CarisColette Gleeson
- DeedrixCrawford Logan
- EarthlingChristopher Owen
- Voice of K-9John Leeson
- Tigellan GuardSimon Shaw