In the peaceful village of Devil’s End something very strange is happening. A professor is preparing to open a nearby burial mound and a local white has foresees death and disaster. Meanwhile, the new vicar looks suspiciously like the Master and he is using black magic to conjure up an ancient Dæmon.
Story Order
- Story 59 from Doctor Who
- Story 5 of 5 from Season 8
Episodes
Saturday
22nd May 1971
6:15PM
BBC 1 (25 mins)
The Doctor tries to prevent Professor Horner from breaking into an ancient barrow near the village of Devil's End.
Saturday
29th May 1971
6:10PM
BBC 1 (24 mins)
The Doctor and Jo return to the barrow where they are confronted by the gargoyle, Bok.
Saturday
5th June 1971
6:10PM
BBC 1 (24 mins)
The Doctor attempts to help the Brigadier penetrate the heat barrier but is attacked by the Master's servant.
Saturday
12th June 1971
6:10PM
BBC 1 (24 mins)
The Doctor is captured by the villagers who are under the Master's control.
Saturday
19th June 1971
6:10PM
BBC 1 (24 mins)
UNIT have penetrated the heat barrier and launch an attack on the gargoyle, Bok.
Credits
- Doctor WhoJon Pertwee
- Brigadier Lethbridge-StewartNicholas Courtney
- The MasterRoger Delgado
- Jo GrantKaty Manning
- Mike YatesRichard Franklin
- Sergeant BentonJohn Levene
- Miss HawthorneDamaris Hayman
- Bert the LandlordDon McKillop
- WinstanleyRollo Gamble
- Prof. HornerRobert Wentworth
- Alastair FergusDavid Simeon
- HarryJames Snell
- GarvinJohn Joyce
- Dr. ReevesEric Hillyard
- Tom GirtonJon Croft
- PC GroomChristopher Wray
- Baker's ManGerald Taylor
- BokStanley Mason
- Sgt. OsgoodAlec Linstead
- ThorpeJohn Owens
- AzalStephen Thorne
- Morris DancerHeadington Quarry Men
- JonesMatthew Corbett