episode guide
snakedance
story 125 : season 20 : serial 6D : 4 episodes
Producer: John Nathan-Turner
Director: Fiona Cumming
Writer: Christopher Bailey
Script Editor: Eric Saward
Designer: Jan Spoczynski
cast information
Peter Davison (The Doctor); Sarah Sutton (Nyssa); Janet Fielding (Tegan Jovanka); Martin Clunes (Lon); John Carson (Ambril); Colette O'Neil (Tanha); Johnathon Morris (Chela); Preston Lockwood (Dojjen); Brian Miller (Dugdale); Hilary Sesta (Fortune Teller); George Ballantine (Hawker); Barry Smith (Puppeteer); Brian Grellis (Megaphone Man);
crew information
Maggy Campbell (Assistant Floor Manager); Ken Trew (Costumes); John Baker (Film Cameraman); Alastair Mackay (Film Editor); Peter Howell (Incidental Music); Marion Richards (Make-Up); Rita Dunn (Production Assistant); June Collins (Production Associate); Angela Smith (Production Associate); Dick Mills (Special Sounds); Henry Barber (Studio Lighting); Martin Ridout (Studio Sound); Peter Howell (Theme Arrangement); Ron Grainer (Title Music); Andrew Lazell (Visual Effects);
episode information
| Title | First UK Transmission | Duration | Ratings | Archive Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Part One | 18 January 1983 at 18:50 | 24'26" | 6.7mil | PAL 2 inch colour videotape |
| 2 | Part Two | 19 January 1983 at 18:45 | 24'35" | 7.7mil | PAL 2 inch colour videotape |
| 3 | Part Three | 25 January 1983 at 18:50 | 24'29" | 6.6mil | PAL 2 inch colour videotape |
| 4 | Part Four | 26 January 1983 at 18:45 | 24'29" | 7.4mil | PAL 2 inch colour videotape |
-
Part One
» Always held by the FVTL -
Part Two
» Always held by the FVTL -
Part Three
» Always held by the FVTL -
Part Four
» Always held by the FVTL
release information
In Print:
Novelised as: Doctor Who -- Snakedance
Written by: Terrance Dicks
Number 083 in the Target Doctor Who Library
| Versions | |
|---|---|
| 1984 |
Published by W. H. Allen, UK
in hardback With cover artwork by: Andrew Skilleter ISBN: 0 491 03151 3 |
| 3 May 1984 |
Published by W. H. Allen, UK
in paperback With cover artwork by: Andrew Skilleter ISBN: 0 426 19457 8 |
plot synopsis
The Mara takes possession of Tegan's mind once again as the TARDIS arrives on Manussa, the Mara's homeworld, where the power plans to re-emerge and take over the planet during a madri gras. Assisted by the hermit Dojjen, the Doctor prepares himself for a final confrontation as the giant snake materialises for a second time. In the aftermath, it becomes clear that Tegan is now free of its influence forever.
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."