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.
The Doctor discovers an ideal community, but there is a rebel in their midst.
Ben has been brainwashed, Polly tries to escape from Ben but runs straight into the claws of the Macra.
The Doctor, Polly and Jamie are sent to the salt mines and discover their frightening secret.
The Doctor finally comes face to face with the Controller and makes a discovery.
Second DoctorPatrick Troughton
PilotPeter Jeffrey
Polly WrightAnneke Wills
Ben JacksonMichael Craze
Jamie McCrimmonFrazer Hines
MedokTerence Lodge
OlaGertan Klauber
BarneyGraham Armitage
QuestaIan Fairbairn
ControllerDenis Goacher
AlvisAnthony Gardner
Macra OperatorRobert JewellControllerGraham Leaman
OfficiaJohn Harvey
SunnaaJane Enshawe
CheerleaderRoger JeromeCheerleaderTerry WrightCheerleaderRalph Carrigan
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