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Season 4 – Doctor Who

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"Doctor Who" is a classic science-fiction series with a cult following. The Doctor is called a "Time Lord," a time-traveling scientist from a far-off planet who travels through time and space in a shop known by the acronym TARDIS. A TARDIS is a machine that is larger on the inside than the outside and is supposed to change its appearance based on its surroundings. The Doctor is also able to evolve his biology, so he appears as many different people throughout the series. The Doctor loves Earth, so he makes many trips here to save the planet, or to enlist earthlings to help him with tasks in the galaxy.

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Doctor Who — Season 4

Critics Reviews

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Christopher Bahn AV Club If "The Tenth Planet" is a deliberate confrontation with the Cybermen, that completes the transformation. He'll always be a rogue, but now he's our rogue. Mar 4, 2019 Full Review Andrew Blair Den of Geek The animation does great work here, unsettling and eerie. Mar 6, 2019 Full Review Chris Gardner The Post NZ It's not one of Doctor Who's finest hours, the story feels a little drawn out over the two hours, although Troughton's performance as the Doctor is unfaulted. Mar 6, 2019 Full Review Paul Mount Starburst As 1960s Doctor Who goes, The Underwater Menace really isn't much cop. Mar 6, 2019 Full Review Mark Braxton Radio Times Top marks to Dudley Simpson for his most evocative score. Rated: 5/5 Mar 4, 2019 Full Review Cameron K. McEwan GQ Magazine [UK] The Underwater Menace wasn't quite a menace... Also, the Fish People look like Blue Peter competition entries. Mar 4, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Wolfgang B The introduction of the Cybermen and a strong Dalek story back to back are a solid peak for this season, which fizzles out somewhat, but this and the following season are the show really finding it's niche Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 07/02/23 Full Review Audience Member A brilliant send off to Hartnell and pretty strong start to the Troughton era. The Dalek stories are some of the most menacing well written in the show ('Power' and 'Evil'), and we get to see the emergence of my favorite Who monster of all time in my favorite story of all time in the intelligent and unrelenting 'The Tenth Planet' Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member The second doctor is a lot a fun and is in my opinion better than the first doctor Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Season 4 of Doctor Who sees the first reincarnation of the Doctor as William Hartnell is replaced with Patrick Troughton. It's a groundbreaking moment in television history, still, it isn't without flaws. Although the new Doctor is younger and much more energetic, it takes a while for him to settle into the role of the quirky time-traveller. That and the fact that the stories and the Doctor's new companions, Ben and Polly, are a little forgettable, does not help things along. Still, Patrick Troughton's version of the Doctor remains one of the best so can't wait to see what's to come. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member An incredible run of stories that helped define doctor who for over 50 years. A true turning point in a classic series. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member In a cinematic first, "Doctor Who" transforms its show entirely! With household name William Hartnell's health failing and his ability to perform going downhill, the showrunners do the unthinkable. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Patrick Troughton

Dr. Who

Michael Craze

Ben Jackson

Anneke Wills

Polly

John Bailey

Edward Waterfield

Deborah Watling

Victoria Waterfield

Frazer Hines

Jamie McCrimmon

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 10, 1966 The Smugglers A mysterious traveler can visit any point in space and time. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 17, 1966 The Smugglers A mysterious traveler can visit any point in space and time. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 24, 1966 The Smugglers A mysterious traveler can visit any point in space and time. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 1, 1966 The Smugglers A mysterious traveler can visit any point in space and time. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 8, 1966 The Tenth Planet: Episode 1 A mysterious traveler can visit any point in space and time. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 15, 1966 The Tenth Planet: Episode 2 A mysterious traveler can visit any point in space and time. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 22, 1966 The Tenth Planet: Episode 3 A mysterious traveler can visit any point in space and time. Details Episode 8 Aired Oct 29, 1966 The Tenth Planet: Episode 4 A mysterious traveler can visit any point in space and time. Details Episode 8 Aired Oct 29, 1966 The Tenth Planet: Episode 4 A mysterious traveler can visit any point in space and time. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 5, 1966 The Power of the Daleks: Episode 1 A mysterious traveler can visit any point in space and time. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 5, 1966 The Power of the Daleks: Episode 1 A mysterious traveler can visit any point in space and time. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 12, 1966 The Power of the Daleks: Episode 2 A mysterious traveler can visit any point in space and time. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 12, 1966 The Power of the Daleks: Episode 2 Posing as an Examiner from Earth, the Doctor warns the scientist, Lesterson about the dire consequences of reactivating the dormant Daleks. Details Episode 11 Aired Nov 19, 1966 The Power of the Daleks: Episode 3 Polly is taken prisoner by the rebels who intend to use the Daleks to take control of the colony; the Doctor discovers that all three Daleks have been reactivated. Details Episode 11 Aired Nov 19, 1966 The Power of the Daleks: Episode 3 A mysterious traveler can visit any point in space and time. Details Episode 12 Aired Nov 26, 1966 The Power of the Daleks: Episode 4 Lesterson is driven insane when he discovers that the Daleks are reproducing themselves, and are preparing to seize control of the colony. Details Episode 12 Aired Nov 26, 1966 The Power of the Daleks: Episode 4 A mysterious traveler can visit any point in space and time. Details Episode 13 Aired Dec 3, 1966 The Power of the Daleks: Episode 5 A mysterious traveler can visit any point in space and time. Details Episode 13 Aired Dec 3, 1966 The Power of the Daleks: Episode 5 Bragen leads the rebellion and takes control of the colony, killing Governor Hensell, but the Daleks are also ready to make their final move. Details Episode 14 Aired Dec 10, 1966 The Power of the Daleks: Episode 6 The Doctor witnesses a murder and, while investigating, finds a pass badge for unrestricted access. Details Episode 14 Aired Dec 10, 1966 The Power of the Daleks: Episode 6 A mysterious traveler can visit any point in space and time. Details Episode 19 Aired Jan 14, 1967 The Underwater Menace: Episode 1 (Colour) A mysterious traveler can visit any point in space and time. Details Episode 19 Aired Jan 14, 1967 The Underwater Menace: Episode 1 The travelers find themselves deep below the Earth's surface, in the lost city of Atlantis; the Doctor meets the mad Professor Zaroff and Polly is to be turned into a fish person. Details Episode 19 Aired Jan 14, 1967 The Underwater Menace: Episode 1 A mysterious traveler can visit any point in space and time. Details Episode 20 Aired Jan 21, 1967 The Underwater Menace: Episode 2 Jamie and Ben are sent to work in the mines but are determined to escape; the Doctor discovers that Zaroff's mad plans will cause the destruction of the Earth. Details Episode 20 Aired Jan 21, 1967 The Underwater Menace: Episode 2 A mysterious traveler can visit any point in space and time. Details Episode 20 Aired Jan 21, 1967 The Underwater Menace: Episode 2 (Colour) A mysterious traveler can visit any point in space and time. Details Episode 21 Aired Jan 28, 1967 The Underwater Menace: Episode 3 A mysterious traveler can visit any point in space and time. Details Episode 21 Aired Jan 28, 1967 The Underwater Menace: Episode 3 The Doctor hatches a dangerous plan to kidnap Professor Zaroff and encourages the Fish People to revolt against their masters and put a stop to the production of food. Details Episode 21 Aired Jan 28, 1967 The Underwater Menace: Episode 3 (Colour) A mysterious traveler can visit any point in space and time. Details Episode 22 Aired Feb 4, 1967 The Underwater Menace: Episode 4 A mysterious traveler can visit any point in space and time. Details Episode 22 Aired Feb 4, 1967 The Underwater Menace: Episode 4 (Colour) A mysterious traveler can visit any point in space and time. Details Episode 22 Aired Feb 4, 1967 The Underwater Menace: Episode 4 A mysterious traveler can visit any point in space and time. Details Episode 23 Aired Feb 11, 1967 The Moonbase: Episode 1 A mysterious traveler can visit any point in space and time. Details Episode 23 Aired Feb 11, 1967 The Moonbase: Episode 1 A mysterious traveler can visit any point in space and time. Details Episode 24 Aired Feb 18, 1967 The Moonbase: Episode 2 A mysterious traveler can visit any point in space and time. Details Episode 25 Aired Feb 25, 1967 The Moonbase: Episode 3 A mysterious traveler can visit any point in space and time. Details Episode 25 Aired Feb 25, 1967 The Moonbase: Episode 3 A mysterious traveler can visit any point in space and time. Details Episode 26 Aired Mar 4, 1967 The Moonbase: Episode 4 A mysterious traveler can visit any point in space and time. Details Episode 27 Aired Mar 11, 1967 The Macra Terror: Episode 1 (Colour) The Doctor arrives with Polly, Ben and Jamie at a strange colony whose inhabitants are brainwashed into working in dangerous gas mines for the Macra, a crab-like alien race. Details Episode 27 Aired Mar 11, 1967 The Macra Terror: Part One The Doctor arrives with Polly, Ben and Jamie at a strange colony whose inhabitants are brainwashed into working in dangerous gas mines for the Macra, a crab-like alien race. Details Episode 28 Aired Mar 18, 1967 The Macra Terror: Episode 2 (Colour) One of the Doctor's party turns traitor. Details Episode 28 Aired Mar 18, 1967 The Macra Terror: Part Two One of the Doctor's party turns traitor. Details Episode 29 Aired Mar 25, 1967 The Macra Terror: Episode 3 (Colour) The Doctor, Polly, and Jamie are sent to the salt mines and discover their frightening secret. Details Episode 29 Aired Mar 25, 1967 The Macra Terror: Part Three The Doctor, Polly, and Jamie are sent to the salt mines and discover their frightening secret. Details Episode 30 Aired Apr 1, 1967 The Macra Terror: Part Four The Doctor finally comes face to face with the Controller. Details Episode 30 Aired Apr 1, 1967 The Macra Terror: Episode 4 (Colour) The Doctor finally comes face to face with the Controller. Details Episode 31 Aired Apr 8, 1967 The Faceless Ones The TARDIS arrives at Gatwick airport in 1966 where Polly witnesses a murder; when the Doctor alerts the authorities they find the body has vanished and Polly has been kidnapped. Details Episode 31 Aired Apr 8, 1967 The Faceless Ones A mysterious traveler can visit any point in space and time. Details Episode 32 Aired Apr 15, 1967 The Faceless Ones The missing Polly appears but claims not to know the Doctor or Jamie, then Ben disappears; all clues point to Chameleon Tours, but nobody believes the Doctor's story. Details Episode 32 Aired Apr 15, 1967 The Faceless Ones A mysterious traveler can visit any point in space and time. Details Episode 33 Aired Apr 22, 1967 The Faceless Ones A mysterious traveler can visit any point in space and time. Details Episode 33 Aired Apr 22, 1967 The Faceless Ones With the support of Inspector Crossland, the Doctor pursues his investigations; tthe Chameleons have already taken steps to prevent the Doctor from uncovering the truth. Details Episode 34 Aired Apr 29, 1967 The Faceless Ones To stop Samantha from boarding the Chameleon Tours flight, Jamie takes her place; an RAF fighter follows the Chameleon plane but it is shot down whilst the plane heads into space. Details Episode 34 Aired Apr 29, 1967 The Faceless Ones A mysterious traveler can visit any point in space and time. Details Episode 35 Aired May 6, 1967 The Faceless Ones A mysterious traveler can visit any point in space and time. Details Episode 35 Aired May 6, 1967 The Faceless Ones The Doctor fears for the safety of Jamie who is a prisoner of the Chameleons in their space station; the Doctor smuggles himself aboard the next Chameleon Tours flight. Details Episode 36 Aired May 13, 1967 The Faceless Ones A mysterious traveler can visit any point in space and time. Details Episode 36 Aired May 13, 1967 The Faceless Ones On the Chameleon space station, the Doctor faces the Chameleon's Director who announces his plans to abduct 50,000 humans. Details Episode 37 Aired May 20, 1967 The Evil of the Daleks: Episode 1 A mysterious traveler can visit any point in space and time. Details Episode 37 Aired May 20, 1967 The Evil of the Daleks: Episode 1 (Colour) A mysterious traveler can visit any point in space and time. Details Episode 38 Aired May 27, 1967 The Evil of the Daleks: Episode 2 A mysterious traveler can visit any point in space and time. Details Episode 38 Aired May 27, 1967 The Evil of the Daleks: Episode 2 (Colour) A mysterious traveler can visit any point in space and time. Details Episode 39 Aired Jun 3, 1967 The Evil of the Daleks: Episode 3 A mysterious traveler can visit any point in space and time. Details Episode 39 Aired Jun 3, 1967 The Evil of the Daleks: Episode 3 (Colour) A mysterious traveler can visit any point in space and time. Details Episode 40 Aired Jun 10, 1967 The Evil of the Daleks: Episode 4 (Colour) A mysterious traveler can visit any point in space and time. Details Episode 40 Aired Jun 10, 1967 The Evil of the Daleks: Episode 4 A mysterious traveler can visit any point in space and time. Details Episode 41 Aired Jun 17, 1967 The Evil of the Daleks: Episode 5 A mysterious traveler can visit any point in space and time. Details Episode 41 Aired Jun 17, 1967 The Evil of the Daleks: Episode 5 (Colour) A mysterious traveler can visit any point in space and time. Details Episode 42 Aired Jun 24, 1967 The Evil of the Daleks: Episode 6 (Colour) A mysterious traveler can visit any point in space and time. Details Episode 42 Aired Jun 24, 1967 The Evil of the Daleks: Episode 6 A mysterious traveler can visit any point in space and time. Details Episode 43 Aired Jul 1, 1967 The Evil of the Daleks: Episode 7 (Colour) A mysterious traveler can visit any point in space and time. Details Episode 43 Aired Jul 1, 1967 The Evil of the Daleks: Episode 7 A mysterious traveler can visit any point in space and time. Details

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Season Info

Director
Derek Martinus, Christopher Barry, Morris Barry, John Davies, AnneMarie Walsh, Julia Smith, Gerry Mill, Charles Norton, Sean Zwan
Executive Producer
Paul Hembury
Screenwriter
David Whitaker, Kit Pedler, David Ellis, Geoffrey Orme, Malcolm Hulke, Ian Stuart Black
Network
BBC
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Adventure, Drama, Animation
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Sep 10, 1966