Classic Doctor Who Season 19 Episode 14 The Visitation: Part 2
- February 16, 1982
- 24 min
The Visitation: Part 2 is the final episode of season 19 of Classic Doctor Who. In this episode, the Doctor (played by Peter Davison) and his companions, Tegan (Janet Fielding) and Adric (Matthew Waterhouse), continue their battle against the Terileptils, a race of alien reptiles who are plotting to wipe out humanity with a deadly plague. The Terileptils have taken refuge in a 17th-century English village, where they have set up a secret laboratory to manufacture the plague.
As the Doctor and his friends infiltrate the village, they discover that the Terileptils have already released the plague and that it is spreading rapidly. With the help of a local smuggler named Richard Mace (Michael Robbins), they face off against the Terileptils in a final showdown that will determine the fate of the village and all its inhabitants.
The episode is notable for its rich historical setting, with the Doctor and his companions interacting with people from 17th-century England, including Mace, who is a flamboyant actor turned highwayman. The sets are also impressive, with the village and the Terileptils' laboratory both convincingly evoking the time period.
In addition to the action and adventure, The Visitation: Part 2 also explores themes of loyalty and sacrifice, as the Doctor and his companions are forced to make difficult choices in order to save the day. The relationships between the characters are also developed further, particularly the evolving rapport between Tegan and the Doctor.
Overall, The Visitation: Part 2 is a satisfying conclusion to season 19 of Classic Doctor Who, pulling together its various plot threads and delivering a thrilling adventure that showcases the strengths of the Doctor and his companions.