episode guide
the savages
story 26 : season 3 : serial AA : 4 episodes
Producer: Innes Lloyd
Director: Christopher Barry
Writer: Ian Stuart Black
Script Editor: Gerry Davis
Designer: Stuart Walker
cast information
William Hartnell (Dr. Who); Peter Purves (Steven Taylor); Jackie Lane (Dodo Chaplet); Ewen Solon (Chal); Patrick Godfrey (Tor); Peter Thomas (Captain Edal); Geoffrey Frederick (Exorse); Frederick Jaeger (Jano); Robert Sidaway (Avon); Kay Patrick (Flower); Clare Jenkins (Nanina); Norman Henry (Senta); Edward Caddick (Wylda); Andrew Lodge (First Assistant); Christopher Denham (Second Assistant); Tony Holland (Third Assistant); John Dillon (Savage); Tim Goodman (Guard);
crew information
Gareth Gwenlan (Assistant Floor Manager); Daphne Dare (Costumes); Raymond Jones (Incidental Music); Sonia Markham (Make-Up); Norman Stewart (Production Assistant); Brian Hodgson (Special Sounds); Graham Sothcott (Studio Lighting); Norman Greaves (Studio Sound); Ron Grainer (Title Music); Delia Derbyshire (Theme Arrangement);
episode information
| Title | First UK Transmission | Duration | Ratings | Archive Status | |
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| 1 | Episode 1 | 28 May 1966 at 17:35 | 23'41" | 4.3mil | does not exist |
| 2 | Episode 2 | 4 June 1966 at 17:35 | 23'57" | 5.6mil | does not exist |
| 3 | Episode 3 | 11 June 1966 at 17:35 | 24'59" | 5.0mil | does not exist |
| 4 | Episode 4 | 18 June 1966 at 17:35 | 24'41" | 4.5mil | does not exist |
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Episode 1
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Episode 2
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Episode 3
» Clip exists in the form of an 8mm home movie reel shot off a television set -
Episode 4
» Clips exist in the form of an 8mm home movie reel shot off a television set
release information
In Print:
Novelised as: Doctor Who -- The Savages
Written by: Ian Stuart Black
Number 109 in the Target Doctor Who Library
| Versions | |
|---|---|
| 1986 |
Published by W. H. Allen, UK
in hardback With cover artwork by: David McAllister ISBN: 0 491 03602 7 |
| 11 September 1986 |
Published by W. H. Allen, UK
in paperback With cover artwork by: David McAllister ISBN: 0 426 20230 9 |
| 19 November 1992 |
Published by Virgin Publishing Ltd, UK
in paperback With cover artwork by: Alister Pearson ISBN: 0 426 20230 9 |
plot synopsis
Returning to a planet he has been to once before, the Doctor finds a sinister situation has arisen since his last visit. The Elders are experimenting on the primitives of their race, and draining their life force to prolong their own lifespans. After the Doctor finds a way to stop this taking place, Steven decides to stay behind on the planet to try and bring the two races together...
links to other sites
- Episode Guide and Production Documents: BBC Official Site -- Official episode guide entry. Based on information combined from The Television Companion and The Discontinuity Guide. Also contains links to original production documents.
- Rankings and Ratings: GEOS Listing -- Online rankings, ratings and reviews database. Vote on this story and view ratings and broadcast information of this story for over ten countries. Also contains details of production credits and summary information
- Episode Guide: Outpost Gallifrey -- A general overview of the story. Includes information from the Doctor Handbook series of books.
- Background Information: A Brief History of Time (Travel) -- Detailed background and behind-the-scenes information
- Detailed Synopsis: Dr. Who Reference Guide -- Contains an episode-by-episode detailed breakdown
- Story Reviews: The Doctor Who Ratings Guide -- Story reviews "by fans, for fans"
- Target Novelisation: On Target -- Details of the Target Novelisation for this story.
- Images: Doctor Who's Tragical History Tour -- Images from the story from "The history of Doctor Who in images."