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Whoniverse Year 1980

Episodes broadcast in 1980

18 episodes were originally broadcast in 1980

Saturday
5th January 1980
6:20PM
BBC 1 (23 mins)

Doctor Who - The Horns of Nimon - Part Three

The Doctor and Romana begin to suspect that the Nimon is only the first of a full scale invasion.

Saturday
12th January 1980
6:05PM
BBC 1 (26 mins)

Doctor Who - The Horns of Nimon - Part Four

On the dying world of Crinoth, Romana discovers the truth behind the Nimon's empty promises.

Saturday
30th August 1980
6:15PM
BBC 1 (23 mins)

Doctor Who - The Leisure Hive - Part One

The planet Argolis, the Argolins live in a huge shielded city, protected from the irradiated wasteland outside.

Saturday
6th September 1980
6:20PM
BBC 1 (20 mins)

Doctor Who - The Leisure Hive - Part Two

Romana tries to get Argolis' tachyon machine working properly, but the consequences could be dramatic.

Saturday
13th September 1980
5:55PM
BBC 1 (21 mins)

Doctor Who - The Leisure Hive - Part Three

The Doctor, aged by the unstable tachyon machine, finally uncovers the truth about the tachyon generator.

Saturday
20th September 1980
6:15PM
BBC 1 (21 mins)

Doctor Who - The Leisure Hive - Part Four

Pangol begins his plan for a rebirth of Argolis — a rebirth that will start by resuming their ancient war.

Saturday
27th September 1980
6:15PM
BBC 1 (24 mins)

Doctor Who - Meglos - Part One

Meglos plans to steal the ancient and powerful Dodecahedron from the neighbouring world of Tigella.

Saturday
4th October 1980
6:15PM
BBC 1 (21 mins)

Doctor Who - Meglos - Part Two

Masquerading as the Doctor, Meglos penetrates the underground city of Tigella.

Saturday
11th October 1980
5:40PM
BBC 1 (21 mins)

Doctor Who - Meglos - Part Three

While Meglos escapes with the Dodecahedron, the Doctor is mistakenly held responsible for the theft.

Saturday
18th October 1980
5:45PM
BBC 1 (19 mins)

Doctor Who - Meglos - Part Four

The Doctor must convince the Tigellans of his innocence if he is to prevent Meglos from using the dodecahedron.

Saturday
25th October 1980
5:40PM
BBC 1 (24 mins)

Doctor Who - Full Circle - Part One

The TARDIS enters the universe of E-Space and lands on the planet Alzarius where Mistfall is occurring.

Saturday
1st November 1980
5:40PM
BBC 1 (22 mins)

Doctor Who - Full Circle - Part Two

The Doctor and K-9 are stranded when the TARDIS is stolen by the Marshmen.

Saturday
8th November 1980
5:40PM
BBC 1 (21 mins)

Doctor Who - Full Circle - Part Three

The Doctor and Romana are taken to the tower and meet the three mysterious rulers.

Saturday
15th November 1980
5:40PM
BBC 1 (24 mins)

Doctor Who - Full Circle - Part Four

Marshmen are on the rampage through the ship and the Doctor finally uncovers the tragic truth of the Starliner.

Saturday
22nd November 1980
5:40PM
BBC 1 (22 mins)

Doctor Who - State of Decay - Part One

The TARDIS lands on a world in E-Space where the primitive inhabitants of a village live in fear.

Saturday
29th November 1980
5:40PM
BBC 1 (23 mins)

Doctor Who - State of Decay - Part Two

The Doctor and Romana are taken to the tower and meet the three mysterious rulers.

Saturday
6th December 1980
5:40PM
BBC 1 (24 mins)

Doctor Who - State of Decay - Part Three

Adric is taken prisoner by the three vampire rulers.

Saturday
13th December 1980
5:40PM
BBC 1 (24 mins)

Doctor Who - State of Decay - Part Four

As the Great Vampire begins to awaken from his long sleep, the Doctor formulates a desperate plan.