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)
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)
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)
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)
The Krotons demand that the Gonds hand over the Doctor and Zoe so that their mental energy can be drained.
Credits
- Dr. WhoDr. Who
- SelrisJames Copeland
- AbuTerence Brown
- VanaMadeleine Mills
- TharaGilbert Wynne
- EelekPhilip Madoc
- AxusRichard Ireson
- JamieFrazer Hines
- ZoeWendy Padbury
- BetaJames Cairncross
- StudentBronson Shaw
- CustodianMaurice Selwyn
- Kroton VoiceRoy Skelton
- Dr. WhoPatrick Troughton
- KrotonRobert La'Bassiere
- KrotonMiles Northover
- Kroton VoicePatrick Tull