episode guide
the edge of destruction
story 3 : season 1 : serial C : 2 episodes
Producer: Verity Lambert
Director: Richard Martin
Director: Frank Cox
Writer: David Whitaker
Script Editor: David Whitaker
Designer: Raymond Cusick
cast information
William Hartnell (Dr. Who); William Russell (Ian Chesterton); Jacqueline Hill (Barbara Wright); Carole Ann Ford (Susan);
crew information
Jeremy Hare (Assistant Floor Manager); Mervyn Pinfield (Associate Producer); Daphne Dare (Costumes); Ann Ferriggi (Make-Up); Tony Lightley (Production Assistant); Brian Hodgson (Special Sounds); Dennis Channon (Studio Lighting); Jack Brummitt (Studio Sound); Ron Grainer (Title Music); Delia Derbyshire (Theme Arrangement);
episode information
| Title | First UK Transmission | Duration | Ratings | Archive Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Edge of Destruction | 8 February 1964 at 17:15 | 25'04" | 10.4mil | 16mm telerecording |
| 2 | The Brink of Disaster | 15 February 1964 at 17:15 | 22'11" | 9.9mil | 16mm telerecording |
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The Edge of Destruction
» Negative film print recovered from Ents c.1978 -
The Brink of Disaster
» Negative film print recovered from Ents c.1978
» Arabic print also held
release information
In Print:
Novelised as: Doctor Who -- The Edge of Destruction
Written by: Nigel Robinson
Number 132 in the Target Doctor Who Library
| Versions | |
|---|---|
| 1988 |
Published by W. H. Allen, UK
in hardback With cover artwork by: Alister Pearson ISBN: 0 491 03138 6 |
| 20 October 1988 |
Published by W. H. Allen, UK
in paperback With cover artwork by: Alister Pearson ISBN: 0 426 20327 5 |
plot synopsis
A violent explosion knocks the TARDIS crew unconscious, and when they regain their senses, the Doctor discovers that the ship is heading towards its ultimate destruction, and the others begin to suspect one another of sabotage. It's up to the Doctor to find out what has really caused the problem.
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."