A companionless Doctor lands on a planet where he is mistaken for the God Xaonon and finds himself caught up in a war between two tribes , one being the Seveteem and the Tesh This is a story whose main claim to fame is that it introduced the companion Leela.
One can see instantly see what producer Philip Hinchcliffe and script editor Robert Holmes are trying to do - change the stereotypical companion of a screaming bimbo in to something entirely different but I'm not entirely sure how successful the production team. A savage handy at killing people in effect the character still remains a plot device where she has to constantly ask stupid questions in order for the Doctor to spout exposition.
It also goes without saying she has to appeal to red blooded adult males and like Louise Jameson in some skimpy cowhide costume does the job very well and it's interesting watching the rather strange too convenient poses Ms Jameson constantly carries herself in just in case we see too much of Leela. One can't help thinking Hinchcliffe and Holmes are trying to have their cake and eat it at the same time The story itself is a little too obvious of rational explanation versus superstition which was touched in the season opener Masque Of Mandragora but here everything is a little too simplistic with shouts of " Blasphemer " and " Heretic " at every opportunity from the noble savages who aren't all that noble at the best of times.
Here we have a studio bound alien jungle that director Pennant Roberts fails to develop and comes across as a very cheap television production that the show was infamous for. Theo Robertson Oct 30, FAQ 1. Details Edit. Release date January 1, United Kingdom. United Kingdom. Official site United Kingdom. Technical specs Edit. Runtime 25 minutes. Contribute to this page Suggest an edit or add missing content. Edit page. See the full list. Most Anticipated Movies Coming in Watch the video.
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The expansive jungle set deserves a mention, simply because of its unique look and brings back thoughts of the jungle set from Planet Of Evil. Maybe they resused some of the props? Who licensed you to slaughter people? Come on. This is one attack that isn't going to fail. He is our enemy. I don't remember doing that. You lead on. The savages have attacked the main lock!
What must we do? The savages are attacking! You'll have to be quicker than that, you overblown adding machine. That's impossible. Marvellous host. We know exactly where he is. You wouldn't want an unfair advantage, would you? No, it was too easy. We attack! Will you listen Why is it flashing?
Effective but crude. At last.
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