Doctor Who (1963) Season 4 Episode 8 The Tenth Planet (4)

The Tenth Planet (4) is the eighth episode of the fourth season of Doctor Who. In this episode, the Doctor and his companions, Polly and Ben, arrive at a Snowcap tracking station as they try to prevent the destruction of Earth. The team discovers that a planet is about to crash into Earth and cause catastrophic damage. On top of this, they encounter a group of Cybermen, a race of cyborgs who are attempting to take control of the space station. This episode is particularly notable as it features the first appearance of the Cybermen in Doctor Who history.

The Doctor and his companions quickly realize the danger that Earth is in and work alongside the staff at the Snowcap base to try and prevent the Cybermen from taking control of the station. As the situation becomes more and more desperate, the Doctor hatches a plan to try and stop the Cybermen from using the base's powerful transmitter to call for reinforcements. The plan involves the Doctor and his companions putting themselves in danger, but they are willing to do whatever it takes to save the planet.

The tension in the episode builds as the Cybermen get closer and closer to seizing control of the base. The Doctor and his companions work frantically to stop them, but it soon becomes apparent that they may not be able to succeed on their own. The fate of the planet hangs in the balance as the countdown to the collision with the Tenth Planet draws closer.

As the episode progresses, the full extent of the Cybermen's plan is revealed. It becomes clear that they have no intention of simply taking over the Snowcap base - they have much bigger ambitions. The Doctor and his companions must race against time to unravel the Cybermen's scheme and stop them before it's too late.

The Tenth Planet (4) is a tense and thrilling episode of Doctor Who that showcases the series' ability to mix science fiction with action and adventure. The introduction of the Cybermen is a landmark moment in the show's history, and their design and behavior have gone on to become iconic elements of the Doctor Who universe. Fans of the show will appreciate the high stakes and fast-paced action of this episode, which sees the Doctor and his companions fighting for the survival of the entire planet.