Doctor Who (1963) Season 5 Episode 17 The Enemy of the World (1)

The Enemy of the World (1) is the seventeenth episode of the fifth season of Doctor Who. The episode opens with a high-speed chase through a quarry that ends with a helicopter crash. The Doctor and his companions, Jamie and Victoria, arrive on the scene and are mistaken for the helicopter's passengers, Salamander and his personal assistant, Bruce.

Salamander is a political figure who has been accused of amassing too much power and using it for his own gain. The Doctor, as always, is suspicious of him and begins to investigate. He discovers a secret underground bunker where Salamander is hiding out and posing as a hero. The Doctor is even more troubled by what he finds in the bunker.

The Doctor learns that Salamander has developed a machine that can control the weather. Salamander is using this machine to manipulate food production and gain political power. Salamander's true motives become clear when the Doctor discovers a stash of food hidden in the bunker. Salamander is hoarding food and using the machine to create famine and hunger among the people.

The Doctor begins to assemble a team to take on Salamander. He meets with a group of rebels who are intent on stopping him. The rebels tell the Doctor that Salamander is planning an attack on them, and that they need the Doctor's help.

Meanwhile, Salamander is beginning to suspect that the Doctor is on his trail. He sends his assistant, Bruce, to spy on the Doctor and find out what he's up to. Bruce poses as a fellow rebel and is able to gain the Doctor's trust.

As the title of the episode suggests, the Doctor and Salamander are bitter enemies. Their feud comes to a head in this episode, and the tension is electric. The stakes are high and the Doctor realizes that he must take down Salamander before it's too late.

The Enemy of the World (1) is an action-packed episode that features some incredible set pieces and thrilling action sequences. The episode also features some standout performances, particularly from Patrick Troughton, who plays the Doctor.

Overall, this is a fantastic episode that sets the stage for an epic showdown between the Doctor and his arch-nemesis, Salamander. Fans of the show won't want to miss this one.