Doctor Who: Terror of the Autons Season 1 Episode 1 Episode 1

  • January 2, 1971

The Doctor is back in a brand new adventure! In the first episode of season one, titled "Terror of the Autons," the mysterious time-traveling Doctor finds himself facing his old nemesis, the Master, once again. But this time, the villainous Time Lord is not alone - he has teamed up with the sinister Autons, shape-shifting alien beings who can take on the appearance of any object made of plastic.

As the Doctor tries to stop the Autons from taking over the world, he is assisted by his trusty companion, the beautiful and intelligent Jo Grant. Together, they race around London, trying to figure out the Master's plan and stop the Autons before it's too late.

With its mix of sci-fi action, clever writing and engaging characters, "Terror of the Autons" is a thrilling and enjoyable episode of Doctor Who that will leave fans of the series wanting more.

The episode begins with a mysterious man known only as the "Time Lord" arriving on Earth in a strange blue box. This man is, of course, the Doctor, a renegade Time Lord from the planet Gallifrey who travels through time and space in his magical TARDIS. When he arrives in London, the Doctor soon realizes that something strange is happening - people are disappearing, and strange, plastic-looking men are on the loose.

As the Doctor starts to investigate, he meets Jo Grant, a plucky young woman who works for the United Nations Intelligence Taskforce (UNIT). Together, the Doctor and Jo investigate a carnival that has just arrived in town, where they discover that the Autons are being used by the Master to take over the world.

Throughout the episode, the Doctor and Jo face a number of challenges as they try to stop the Autons. They are pursued through the streets of London by plastic-looking policemen, attacked by living plastic daffodils, and even trapped inside a dollhouse by the Master. But through it all, the Doctor remains calm and resourceful, using his intelligence and wit to outsmart the villains and save the day.

The episode also features a number of memorable supporting characters, including UNIT's action-packed leader, Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart, and the eccentric Professor Phillips, who helps the Doctor investigate the strange goings-on at the carnival. There's also something of a love interest for Jo in the form of MI5 agent Mike Yates, who appears several times throughout the episode.

Overall, "Terror of the Autons" is an exciting and entertaining episode that is sure to please fans of Doctor Who. With its mix of action, humor, and science fiction, it's a great introduction to the world of the Doctor and his adventures through time and space. Whether you're a longtime fan of the series or just discovering it for the first time, this episode is not to be missed.

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Description
  • First Aired
    January 2, 1971
  • Language
    English