Doctor Who

Season 17

September 1, 1979

20Episodes

6.8

It consisted of five stories, plus the incomplete Shada, unfinished as a result of an industrial strike. Lalla Ward joined as Romana II, and the season is notable for the involvement of Douglas Adams in the writing department. This was the last season to use the traditional Delia Derbyshire "Doctor Who theme" arrangement.

Episodes

1. Destiny of the Daleks (1)

7.8

September 1, 1979

25 min

Skaro, the Dalek homeworld, some time in the future. The TARDIS lands in the irradiated ruins of the old Kaled city and something is moving underneath the wasted surface of the planet…

Guest Stars:

Suzanne Danielle, Tim Barlow, Tony Osoba, Peter Straker, Cy Town

2. Destiny of the Daleks (2)

7.7

September 8, 1979

25 min

Romana has been captured by the Daleks, the Doctor is the guest of the Movellans. The Daleks are drilling deep into Skaro for something and the Doctor has an awful suspicion about their objective…

Guest Stars:

Suzanne Danielle, David Yip, Tim Barlow, Tony Osoba, David Gooderson

3. Destiny of the Daleks (3)

7.5

September 15, 1979

25 min

The Daleks have awoken Davros in the heart of Skaro. Only the Doctor and the Movellans stand between them and their objective. But are the Movellans really on the Doctor's side?

Guest Stars:

Suzanne Danielle, David Yip, Tim Barlow, Tony Osoba, David Gooderson

4. Destiny of the Daleks (4)

7.7

September 22, 1979

25 min

Trapped between the Movellans and the Daleks, the Doctor must find a way to defeat both. Meanwhile, vast space fleets await new orders.

Guest Stars:

Suzanne Danielle, David Yip, Tim Barlow, Tony Osoba, David Gooderson

5. City of Death (1)

8.5

September 29, 1979

25 min

Paris, 1979. The Doctor and Romana are here on holiday, but something is disturbing the flow of time. Could the time travel experiments of Count Scarlioni be to blame?

Guest Stars:

Catherine Schell, Tom Chadbon, Julian Glover, David Graham

6. City of Death (2)

8.1

October 6, 1979

25 min

Captured by the Count, the Doctor and Romana uncover an elaborate plan to steal the Mona Lisa. But there is more to Scarlioni's plans than a simple theft.

Guest Stars:

Catherine Schell, Tom Chadbon, Julian Glover, David Graham, Peter Halliday

7. City of Death (3)

8.3

October 13, 1979

25 min

The Doctor and Romana unwrap an intricate plot involving aliens, time travel and the Mona Lisa. How is Count Scarlioni living in two times at once? And what does he want?

Guest Stars:

Catherine Schell, Tom Chadbon, Julian Glover, David Graham, Peter Halliday

8. City of Death (4)

8.0

October 20, 1979

25 min

Scaroth is determined to go back 400 million years in time to prevent a mistake. But the Doctor must stop him – because the consequences would be disastrous.

Guest Stars:

Catherine Schell, Eleanor Bron, Tom Chadbon, Julian Glover, David Graham

9. The Creature from the Pit (1)

5.7

October 27, 1979

25 min

The planet Chloris. Drawn here by a mysterious distress signal, the Doctor becomes the prisoner of the ruthless Adrasta. A strange and deadly pit awaits those who displease her.

Guest Stars:

Morris Barry, Edward Kelsey, John Bryans, Terry Walsh, Eileen Way

E10

10. The Creature from the Pit (2)

6.0

November 3, 1979

25 min

The Doctor is in a pit with a deadly creature. And Adrasta has plans for Romana and K-9.

Guest Stars:

Geoffrey Bayldon, Edward Kelsey, Myra Frances, John Bryans, Terry Walsh

E11

11. The Creature from the Pit (3)

6.0

November 10, 1979

25 min

The Doctor has come face to face with a massive green creature. Adrasta goes into the mines to kill the monster. But everything is not as it appears…

Guest Stars:

Geoffrey Bayldon, Edward Kelsey, Myra Frances, John Bryans, Eileen Way

E12

12. The Creature from the Pit (4)

6.5

November 17, 1979

25 min

The truth about the creature is revealed. But its imprisonment may have already set in motion a terrible revenge.

Guest Stars:

Geoffrey Bayldon, Edward Kelsey, Myra Frances, John Bryans, Eileen Way

E13

13. Nightmare of Eden (1)

6.5

November 24, 1979

25 min

The orbit of the holiday planet, Azure, the year 2116. The starships Empress and Hecate are fused together after an accident in hyperspace. Naturally the Doctor thinks he can find a solution, but has the accident unleashed a far more deadly menace?

E14

14. Nightmare of Eden (2)

6.3

December 1, 1979

25 min

Two ships have collided above Azure but that may be the least of the Doctor's problems. Monsters and drug smugglers are loose on the ship. And it all seems to tie in with Tryst's electronic zoo…

E15

15. Nightmare of Eden (3)

6.0

December 8, 1979

25 min

The Doctor and Romana begin to uncover the truth about the strange events aboard the luxury liner Empress. They first have to separate the two ships from each other, but they've got Mandrells, drug smugglers and police chasing after them.

E16

16. Nightmare of Eden (4)

6.5

December 15, 1979

25 min

The Doctor finally discovers the truth about the drug smuggling ring. But the villains are still one step ahead.

Guest Stars:

Peter Craze, Lewis Fiander, Geoffrey Hinsliff

E17

17. The Horns of Nimon (1)

5.7

December 22, 1979

25 min

Deep space, an unknown time. The TARDIS encounters a disabled Skonnon battlecruiser transporting Anethan 'tribute'. The co-pilot is determined to reach Skonnos at any cost.

Guest Stars:

Simon Gipps-Kent, Graham Crowden, Janet Ellis, Malcolm Terris, Bob Hornery