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|novelisation = Doctor Who and the Keeper of Traken (novelisation) | |novelisation = Doctor Who and the Keeper of Traken (novelisation) | ||
|image = BirthOfAinleyMaster.jpg | |image = BirthOfAinleyMaster.jpg | ||
|series = [[Doctor Who television stories|''Doctor Who'' television stories]] | |series = [[Doctor Who television stories|''Doctor Who'' television stories]] | ||
|season number = Season 18 | |season number = Season 18 (Doctor Who 1963)| | ||
|season serial number = 6 | |season serial number = 6 | ||
|story number = 114 | |story number = 114 | ||
|doctor = Fourth Doctor | |doctor = Fourth Doctor | ||
|companions = [[Adric]] | |companions = [[Adric]] | ||
|featuring = | |featuring = Tremas | ||
|enemy = The [[Decayed Master]] | |enemy = The [[Decayed Master]] | ||
|setting = [[Traken]], [[1981]] | |setting = [[Traken]], [[1981]] | ||
|writer = | |writer = Johnny Byrne | ||
|director = [[John Black]] | |director = [[John Black]] | ||
|producer = [[John Nathan-Turner]] | |producer = [[John Nathan-Turner]] | ||
|epcount = 4 | |epcount = 4 | ||
|broadcast date = | |broadcast date = 31 January - 21 February 1981 | ||
|network = | |network = BBC1 | ||
|format = 4x25-minute episodes | |format = 4x25-minute episodes | ||
|serial production code = [[List of production codes|5T]] | |serial production code = [[List of production codes|5T]] | ||
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'''''The Keeper of Traken''''' was the sixth and penultimate serial of [[season 18]] of ''[[Doctor Who]]''. It featured the return of [[the Master]] after a long absence, here played by [[Geoffrey Beevers]] and (briefly) [[Anthony Ainley]]. It is also the first story in what is sometimes referred to as "The Master Trilogy". It was the first appearance of [[Nyssa]], although she doesn't officially become a companion until the [[Logopolis (TV story)|next story]]. | '''''The Keeper of Traken''''' was the sixth and penultimate serial of [[Season 18 (Doctor Who 1963)|season 18]] of ''[[Doctor Who]]''. It featured the return of [[the Master]] after a long absence, here played by [[Geoffrey Beevers]] and (briefly) [[Anthony Ainley]]. It is also the first story in what is sometimes referred to as "The Master Trilogy". It was the first appearance of [[Nyssa]], although she doesn't officially become a companion until the [[Logopolis (TV story)|next story]]. | ||
This was also the first of the Master's annual appearances on the show that would continue until [[1986 (releases)|1986]]'s ''[[The Ultimate Foe (TV story)|The Ultimate Foe]]'', the final two episodes of ''[[Season 23|The Trial of a Time Lord]]''. | This was also the first of the Master's annual appearances on the show that would continue until [[1986 (releases)|1986]]'s ''[[The Ultimate Foe (TV story)|The Ultimate Foe]]'', the final two episodes of ''[[Season 23 (Doctor Who 1963)|The Trial of a Time Lord]]''. | ||
In this story, the Master assimilated a new body to replace the one that was withering, and thus changed physical appearance without the aid of [[regeneration]]. Anthony Ainley would now portray the Master until the end of the classic series with his substitute body. | In this story, the Master assimilated a new body to replace the one that was withering, and thus changed physical appearance without the aid of [[regeneration]]. Anthony Ainley would now portray the Master until the end of the classic series with his substitute body. | ||
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== Plot == | == Plot == | ||
=== Part one === | === Part one === | ||
[[File:Traken_part1.JPG|thumb|left|[[the Doctor's TARDIS|The TARDIS]] receives a visitor - [[Keeper (The Keeper of Traken)|the Keeper]].]]In [[the Doctor's TARDIS|the TARDIS]], the [[Fourth Doctor]] and [[Adric]] have arrived back in [[N-Space]] near the star [[Mettula Orionsis]], home to the [[Traken Union]], famous for its universal harmony and where evil is non-existant. Suddenly they find themselves in orbit of [[Traken]], and the figure of an elderly man on a throne appears within the console room. The Doctor identifies him as the [[Keeper of Traken]]. [[Keeper (The Keeper of Traken)|The Keeper]] reveals that he will soon die and have to pass on his powers to a successor. He asks the Doctor to come to Traken but warns him of great danger. On the scanner, the Keeper reveals images of Traken and of the arrival of an evil creature known as a [[Melkur]] years ago. The creature's baleful influence cannot go beyond the groves, and it becomes calcified. A young [[ | [[File:Traken_part1.JPG|thumb|left|[[the Doctor's TARDIS|The TARDIS]] receives a visitor - [[Keeper (The Keeper of Traken)|the Keeper]].]]In [[the Doctor's TARDIS|the TARDIS]], the [[Fourth Doctor]] and [[Adric]] have arrived back in [[N-Space]] near the star [[Mettula Orionsis]], home to the [[Traken Union]], famous for its universal harmony and where evil is non-existant. Suddenly they find themselves in orbit of [[Traken]], and the figure of an elderly man on a throne appears within the console room. The Doctor identifies him as the [[Keeper of Traken]]. [[Keeper (The Keeper of Traken)|The Keeper]] reveals that he will soon die and have to pass on his powers to a successor. He asks the Doctor to come to Traken but warns him of great danger. On the scanner, the Keeper reveals images of Traken and of the arrival of an evil creature known as a [[Melkur]] years ago. The creature's baleful influence cannot go beyond the groves, and it becomes calcified. A young [[Traken (species)|Traken]] woman called [[Kassia]] is seen pitying the Melkur, leaving a bunch of flowers at its feet and saying she will come and visit it again soon. | ||
On present-day Traken, Consul [[Tremas]] is marrying Kassia. Tremas and Kassia enter the Keeper's chamber to receive his blessing. Tremas is the Keeper's named successor. In the grove, Kassia tends to Melkur for what is supposed to be the last time. She pours out her heart to the inanimate statue about her concerns, that once Tremas becomes Keeper, he will be taken from her. A voice is heard emanating from Melkur echoing her word "soon". A short time later, Fosters find the body of one of their colleagues outside the Grove and the Consuls are summoned to a meeting by Kassia. Tremas scans the area, but the readings are off the scale of his instrument. He says that it means some force is taking control of Traken. Believing the man to have been murdered, Kassia says that the great danger necessitates that the Fosters be armed, but the Consuls cannot agree among themselves and summon [[Neman|Proctor Neman]]. | On present-day Traken, Consul [[Tremas]] is marrying Kassia. Tremas and Kassia enter the Keeper's chamber to receive his blessing. Tremas is the Keeper's named successor. In the grove, Kassia tends to Melkur for what is supposed to be the last time. She pours out her heart to the inanimate statue about her concerns, that once Tremas becomes Keeper, he will be taken from her. A voice is heard emanating from Melkur echoing her word "soon". A short time later, Fosters find the body of one of their colleagues outside the Grove and the Consuls are summoned to a meeting by Kassia. Tremas scans the area, but the readings are off the scale of his instrument. He says that it means some force is taking control of Traken. Believing the man to have been murdered, Kassia says that the great danger necessitates that the Fosters be armed, but the Consuls cannot agree among themselves and summon [[Neman|Proctor Neman]]. | ||
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=== Part three === | === Part three === | ||
Tremas, Adric and the Doctor are placed in a cell in the penal wing by the Fosters. In the grove, Melkur informs Kassia that Tremas will continue to live as long she continues to obey and that she must become the next Keeper. Tremas informs the Doctor that Melkur could not come in contact with the Source, as the bio-electronics only permit access to a | Tremas, Adric and the Doctor are placed in a cell in the penal wing by the Fosters. In the grove, Melkur informs Kassia that Tremas will continue to live as long she continues to obey and that she must become the next Keeper. Tremas informs the Doctor that Melkur could not come in contact with the Source, as the bio-electronics only permit access to a Traken. Kassia meets with [[Katura]] and [[Luvic]] to persuade them that she should be the Keeper-nominate, which they readily do. Meanwhile, Nyssa attempts to get past Neman to see her father. When he will not budge, she shoots him and another guard with a green energy beam. She proceeds to the cell and frees the Doctor and the others. When Kassia finds the stunned Neman, she furiously orders him to search the sanctum and the Grove. The Doctor goes to Tremas's quarters, hoping that they have already been searched. The Doctor asks him if he has the master plans for the source manipulator. | ||
[[File:KeeperTraken-3 Tremas holding scroll.jpeg|thumb|Tremas offers the Doctor a [[scroll]] containing the plans for the source manipulator.]] | |||
The Keeper is dying, and Kassia is summoned by Katura and Luvic. The Doctor and the others try to get to the TARDIS but are caught in the Grove by Neman and the Fosters. Neman informs them that the Keeper-nominate has sentenced them to death, but a sudden thunderstorm terrifies the Fosters and they flee before carrying out the execution. Kassia enters the Sanctum at the moment of the Keeper's death and seats herself on the Keeper's throne. Inside Melkur, there sits a hideously deformed figure, while behind him is a black wall with roundels... | The Keeper is dying, and Kassia is summoned by Katura and Luvic. The Doctor and the others try to get to the TARDIS but are caught in the Grove by Neman and the Fosters. Neman informs them that the Keeper-nominate has sentenced them to death, but a sudden thunderstorm terrifies the Fosters and they flee before carrying out the execution. Kassia enters the Sanctum at the moment of the Keeper's death and seats herself on the Keeper's throne. Inside Melkur, there sits a hideously deformed figure, while behind him is a black wall with roundels... | ||
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* [[Visual Effects]] - [[Peter Logan]] | * [[Visual Effects]] - [[Peter Logan]] | ||
* [[Producer]] - [[John Nathan-Turner]] | * [[Producer]] - [[John Nathan-Turner]] | ||
* [[Director]] - [[John Black]] | * [[Director (crew)|Director]] - [[John Black]] | ||
== | == Worldbuilding == | ||
=== The Doctor === | === The Doctor === | ||
* The Doctor consults his [[time log]]s. Adric is able to read them. | * The Doctor consults his [[time log]]s. Adric is able to read them. | ||
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* [[The Master's TARDIS]] is shown to have offensive weaponry, which it uses in its Melkur form, and will again in ''[[Castrovalva (TV story)|Castrovalva]]''. | * [[The Master's TARDIS]] is shown to have offensive weaponry, which it uses in its Melkur form, and will again in ''[[Castrovalva (TV story)|Castrovalva]]''. | ||
* The ''[[Radio Times]]'' programme listing for part four was accompanied by a black and white head-and-shoulders photograph of Nyssa, with the accompanying caption "Will Nyssa (Sarah Sutton) help to defeat Melkur? ''Doctor Who'': 5.10 p.m." | * The ''[[Radio Times]]'' programme listing for part four was accompanied by a black and white head-and-shoulders photograph of Nyssa, with the accompanying caption "Will Nyssa (Sarah Sutton) help to defeat Melkur? ''Doctor Who'': 5.10 p.m." | ||
* {{As of| | * {{As of|2024}}, this is the final televised story not to feature any [[human]]s. Prior to this, only ''[[The Deadly Assassin (TV story)|The Deadly Assassin]]'', ''[[The Pirate Planet (TV story)|The Pirate Planet]]'', ''[[The Armageddon Factor (TV story)|The Armageddon Factor]]'', ''[[The Creature from the Pit (TV story)|The Creature from the Pit]]'', ''[[The Horns of Nimon (TV story)|The Horns of Nimon]]'' and ''[[Full Circle (TV story)|Full Circle]]'' did not feature any humans. | ||
* It was also the final televised story of the classic era not to have at least one companion from contemporary Earth (not counting in the early stages of ''[[Planet of Fire (TV story)|Planet of Fire]]'', where the Doctor technically only has [[Vislor Turlough]] as his companion prior to [[Peri Brown]] joining). The next story not to have such a companion would be ''[[Voyage of the Damned (TV story)|Voyage of the Damned]]'', in 2007. | * It was also the final televised story of the classic era not to have at least one companion from contemporary Earth (not counting in the early stages of ''[[Planet of Fire (TV story)|Planet of Fire]]'', where the Doctor technically only has [[Vislor Turlough]] as his companion prior to [[Peri Brown]] joining). The next story not to have such a companion would be ''[[Voyage of the Damned (TV story)|Voyage of the Damned]]'', in 2007. | ||
* A phallic image is hidden inside the art of a prop wall on Traken.<ref>[https://twitter.com/SiHodges79/status/1212149574984437760 Prop detail image]</ref> | * A phallic image is hidden inside the art of a prop wall on Traken.<ref>[https://twitter.com/SiHodges79/status/1212149574984437760 Prop detail image]</ref> | ||
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* [[Tom Baker]] was in a dour mood during recording; although the romantic relationship between him and [[Lalla Ward]] was going through a difficult period, he still missed her presence on set and disliked being surrounded by so many newcomers. | * [[Tom Baker]] was in a dour mood during recording; although the romantic relationship between him and [[Lalla Ward]] was going through a difficult period, he still missed her presence on set and disliked being surrounded by so many newcomers. | ||
* The Melkur statue's design was based on a [[1913]] statue by [[Umberto Boccioni]]. | * The Melkur statue's design was based on a [[1913]] statue by [[Umberto Boccioni]]. | ||
* The | * The Traken blaster rifles are the same props used for the Skonnos blasters seen in [[The Horns of Nimon (TV story)|''The Horns of Nimon.'']] | ||
*[[Sheila Ruskin]] played [[Sarah Sutton]]'s stepmother despite being | * [[Sheila Ruskin]] played [[Sarah Sutton]]'s stepmother despite being just fifteen years older than her. | ||
*[[Anthony Ainley]] and [[Sheila Ruskin]] previously appeared in ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pallisers The Pallisers].'' [[John Nathan-Turner]] served as production assistant on that series. | * [[Anthony Ainley]] and [[Sheila Ruskin]] previously appeared in ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pallisers The Pallisers].'' [[John Nathan-Turner]] served as production assistant on that series. | ||
*[[Johnny Byrne]] had a great interest in [[Ireland|Irish]] mythology, and the inspiration for the Melkur's collar came from the Jodhan Moran or Moran's Collar, which was worn by a legendary judge so certain of his righteousness that the collar would strangle him if he ever made an unjust decree. | * [[Johnny Byrne]] had a great interest in [[Ireland|Irish]] mythology, and the inspiration for the Melkur's collar came from the Jodhan Moran or Moran's Collar, which was worn by a legendary judge so certain of his righteousness that the collar would strangle him if he ever made an unjust decree. | ||
*At one point, Nyssa was going to exhibit a preternatural sensitivity. | * At one point, Nyssa was going to exhibit a preternatural sensitivity. | ||
*[[John Black]] was appointed director on the recommendation of his girlfriend, costume designer [[Amy Roberts]]. | * [[John Black]] was appointed director on the recommendation of his girlfriend, costume designer [[Amy Roberts]]. | ||
*During rehearsals, [[Robin Soans]] sought a motivation for the tendency Luvic to speak more rarely than the other Consuls. He and [[John Black]] agreed that Soans could play the role with a stammer, but this was vetoed by [[John Nathan-Turner]] | * During rehearsals, [[Robin Soans]] sought a motivation for the tendency Luvic to speak more rarely than the other Consuls. He and [[John Black]] agreed that Soans could play the role with a stammer, but this was vetoed by [[John Nathan-Turner]]. | ||
* A vortex machine meant to overlay a tornado effect on the climactic sequence broke down shortly before recording, and so basic wind machines had to be employed instead. | |||
*A vortex machine meant to overlay a tornado effect on the climactic sequence broke down shortly before recording, and so basic wind machines had to be employed instead. | * Filming ground to an abrupt halt when a sudden strike by BBC electricians over a parking dispute led to the cancellation of the serial's final studio day. Acting quickly, [[John Nathan-Turner]] managed to schedule a replacement date during location filming for ''[[Logopolis (TV story)|Logopolis]]''. | ||
*Filming ground to an abrupt halt when a sudden strike by BBC electricians over a parking dispute led to the cancellation of the serial's final studio day. Acting quickly, [[John Nathan-Turner]] managed to schedule a replacement date during location filming for ''[[Logopolis (TV story)|Logopolis]]''. | |||
=== Ratings === | === Ratings === | ||
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* There is a lack of continuity in the Master's TARDIS. Before the Doctor enters, the Master's workbench is cluttered, but later it is tidied up — despite there not being time for this to be done. | * There is a lack of continuity in the Master's TARDIS. Before the Doctor enters, the Master's workbench is cluttered, but later it is tidied up — despite there not being time for this to be done. | ||
* The moss on Melkur's back has stitches in it. | * The moss on Melkur's back has stitches in it. | ||
*Keep a close eye on Tom Baker's nose when the Doctor, Adric and Tremas are trapped in the prison cell | * Keep a close eye on Tom Baker's nose when the Doctor, Adric and Tremas are trapped in the prison cell; maybe he didn't have a hankie. | ||
* When the Doctor calls out to the Foster when he is in the cell, a crew member's shadow is visible. | * When the Doctor calls out to the Foster when he is in the cell, a crew member's shadow is visible. | ||
== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
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* Region 1 - [[5 June (releases)|5 June]] 2007 | * Region 1 - [[5 June (releases)|5 June]] 2007 | ||
Part four is extended slightly to incorporate a dedication to the memory of Anthony Ainley, who died between recording his commentary and the DVD's release. The dedication includes a brief outtake of Ainley from his recordings for the | Part four is extended slightly to incorporate a dedication to the memory of Anthony Ainley, who died between recording his commentary and the DVD's release. The dedication includes a brief outtake of Ainley from his recordings for the video game ''[[Destiny of the Doctors]]''. The clip's inclusion is technically an easter egg as it isn't listed on the DVD menus or cover. | ||
Special features: | Special features: | ||
* | * Commentary by actors [[Anthony Ainley]] ([[Tremas]]), [[Sarah Sutton]] ([[Nyssa]]), [[Matthew Waterhouse]] ([[Adric]]) and writer [[Johnny Byrne]] | ||
* ''[[Being Nice to Each Other (documentary)|Being Nice to Each Other]]'' - A new 30-minute | * ''[[Being Nice to Each Other (documentary)|Being Nice to Each Other]]'' - A new 30-minute documentary looking at the making of ''The Keeper of Traken'', featuring contributions from actors Sarah Sutton, [[Sheila Ruskin]] ([[Kassia]]), [[Geoffrey Beevers]] ([[Decayed Master|The Master]]), director [[John Black]], writer Johnny Byrne and script editor [[Christopher H. Bidmead]] | ||
* ''[[The Return of the Master (documentary)|The Return of the Master]]'' - Geoffrey Beevers, Christopher H. Bidmead and John Black talk about the return of the Doctor's arch-enemy | * ''[[The Return of the Master (documentary)|The Return of the Master]]'' - Geoffrey Beevers, Christopher H. Bidmead and John Black talk about the return of the Doctor's arch-enemy | ||
* ''[[Swap Shop]]'' - Noel Edmonds interviews Sarah Sutton in an excerpt from | * ''[[Swap Shop]]'' - [[Noel Edmonds]] interviews Sarah Sutton in an excerpt from January 1981 | ||
* Music-Only Option - The original score for this story is included on a separate soundtrack | * Music-Only Option - The original score for this story is included on a separate soundtrack | ||
* Trailers & Continuity Announcements | * Trailers & Continuity Announcements | ||
* DVD-ROM | * ''[[Radio Times]]'' Billings - Articles and listings from ''Radio Times'' (PDF DVD-ROM) | ||
* ''[[Doctor Who Annual 1982|The Doctor Who Annual 1982]]'' (PDF DVD-ROM) | |||
* [[BBC Worldwide|BBC Enterprises]] literature (PDF DVD-ROM) | |||
* Photo Gallery | * Photo Gallery | ||
* Production Subtitles | * Production Subtitles | ||
* [[Easter Egg]]: Anthony Ainley dedication card and ''[[Destiny of the Doctors (video game)|Destiny of the Doctors]]'' outtake. To access this hidden feature, select Play All from the Main Menu, at which point the feature will play following the end credits of part four. | |||
Notes: | Notes: | ||
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[[Category:Season 18 stories]] | [[Category:Season 18 stories]] | ||
[[Category:Stories set on Traken]] | [[Category:Stories set on Traken]] | ||
[[Category:New Beginnings television stories]] | |||
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[[ro:The Keeper of Traken]] | [[ro:The Keeper of Traken]] | ||
[[ru:Хранитель Тракена]] | [[ru:Хранитель Тракена]] | ||