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Doctor Who The Macra Terror TV Story

The Macra Terror Synopsis

The Doctor, Polly and Ben visit a human colony that appears to be one big holiday camp. They soon discover, though, that its inhabitants have been brainwashed by the Macra, giant crab-like creatures who have taken over the colony. The humans are being forced to mine a gas that is essential for the Macra to survive – but fatal to them.

Story Order

  • Story 34 from Doctor Who
  • Story 7 of 9 from Season 4

Episodes

Saturday
11th March 1967
5:50PM
BBC 1 (23 mins)

Doctor Who - The Macra Terror - Episode 1

The Doctor discovers an ideal community, but there is a rebel in their midst.

Saturday
18th March 1967
5:50PM
BBC 1 (22 mins)

Doctor Who - The Macra Terror - Episode 2

Ben has been brainwashed, Polly tries to escape from Ben but runs straight into the claws of the Macra.

Saturday
25th March 1967
5:50PM
BBC 1 (23 mins)

Doctor Who - The Macra Terror - Episode 3

The Doctor, Polly and Jamie are sent to the salt mines and discover their frightening secret.

Saturday
1st April 1967
5:50PM
BBC 1 (23 mins)

Doctor Who - The Macra Terror - Episode 4

The Doctor finally comes face to face with the Controller and makes a discovery.

Credits

The Macra Terror

Credits
  • Writer Ian Stuart Black
  • Director John Davies
  • Producer Innes Lloyd
  • Script Editor Gerry Davis
  • Dr. Who Patrick Troughton
  • Pilot Peter Jeffrey
  • Polly Anneke Wills
  • Ben Michael Craze
  • Jamie Frazer Hines
  • Medok Terence Lodge
  • Ola Gertan Klauber
  • Barney Graham Armitage
  • Questa Ian Fairbairn
  • Controller Denis Goacher
  • Alvis Anthony Gardner
  • Broadcast Voice Richard Beale
  • Macra Operator Robert Jewell
  • Controller Graham Leaman
  • Officia John Harvey
  • Sunnaa Jane Enshawe
  • Cheerleader Roger Jerome
  • Cheerleader Terry Wright
  • Cheerleader Ralph Carrigan