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Doctor Who The Savages TV Story

The Savages Synopsis

Two races exist on the same distant planet, the scientifically-advanced Elders and the primitive Savages, but the Elders’ seemingly idyllic way of life is maintained by exploiting the Savages. The Doctor is forced to intervene.

Story Order

  • Story 26 from Doctor Who
  • Story 9 of 10 from Season 3

Episodes

Saturday
28th May 1966
5:35PM
BBC 1 (24 mins)

Doctor Who - The Savages - Episode 1

In the future is Jano, leader of an advanced civilization, but a secret lies behind the 'utopian' society.

Saturday
4th June 1966
5:35PM
BBC 1 (24 mins)

Doctor Who - The Savages - Episode 2

The Elders are hunting the 'Savages' to extract their life force for themselves.

Saturday
11th June 1966
5:35PM
BBC 1 (25 mins)

Doctor Who - The Savages - Episode 3

Steven and Dodo break into the city of the Elders in an attempt to rescue the Doctor

Saturday
18th June 1966
5:35PM
BBC 1 (25 mins)

Doctor Who - The Savages - Episode 4

With Jano's help, the Doctor, Steven and Dodo inspire the 'Savages' to fight against their oppressors.

Credits

The Savages

Credits
  • Writer Ian Stuart Black
  • Director Christopher Barry
  • Producer Innes Lloyd
  • Script Editor Gerry Davis
  • Dr. Who William Hartnell
  • Steven Taylor Peter Purves
  • Dodo Jackie Lane
  • Chal Ewen Solon
  • Tor Patrick Godfrey
  • Captain Edal Peter Thomas
  • Exorse Geoffrey Frederick
  • Jano Frederick Jaeger
  • Avon Robert Sidaway
  • Flower Kay Patrick
  • Nanina Clare Jenkins
  • Senta Norman Henry
  • Wylda Edward Caddick
  • First Assistant / Assistant Andrew Lodge
  • Second Assistant Christopher Denham
  • Third Assistant Tony Holland
  • Savage John Dillon