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==Synopsis==
==Synopsis==
The TARDIS has arrived on a far-distant and seemingly idyllic world, but the Doctor, Steven and Dodo discover that it hides a terrible secret: the apparently civilised Elders maintain their advanced society by draining off and transferring to themselves the life-force of a group of defenceless Savages.
The TARDIS has arrived on a far-distant and seemingly idyllic world, but the Doctor, Steven and Dodo discover that it hides a terrible secret: the apparently civilized Elders maintain their advanced society by draining off and transferring to themselves the life-force of a group of defenseless Savages.
 
[[Image:DodoStevenTheSavages.jpg|left|150px]]
[[Image:DodoStevenTheSavages.jpg|left|150px]]
Outraged at this exploitation, the Doctor is seemingly helpless to prevent it when some of his own life-force is tapped by the Elders' leader, Jano. In the process, however, Jano also acquires some of the Doctor's attitudes and conscience. Turning against his own people, he enlists the help of the Savages to destroy the Elders' transference laboratory - a task with which the time travellers gladly assist.
Outraged at this exploitation, the Doctor is seemingly helpless to prevent it when some of his own life-force is tapped by the Elders' leader, Jano. In the process, however, Jano also acquires some of the Doctor's attitudes and conscience. Turning against his own people, he enlists the help of the Savages to destroy the Elders' transference laboratory - a task with which the time travelers gladly assist.


Steven agrees to remain behind on the planet to become leader of the newly united Elders and Savages.
Steven agrees to remain behind on the planet to become leader of the newly united Elders and Savages.
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==References==
==References==
*The [[Elder]]s know of the Doctor, calling him 'the Traveller from Beyond Time'. They say they have watched his progress through Time and Space and awaited his arrival.
*The [[Elder]]s know of the Doctor, calling him 'the Traveler from Beyond Time'. They say they have watched his progress through Time and Space and awaited his arrival.


==Story Notes==
==Story Notes==
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===Myths===
===Myths===
*The Elders' 'light guns' were realised on screen simply by means of a powerful light positioned at the end of the prop. ''(Although they did incorporate a light, the guns also emitted 'dry ice' smoke.)''
*The Elders' 'light guns' were realized on screen simply by means of a powerful light positioned at the end of the prop. ''(Although they did incorporate a light, the guns also emitted 'dry ice' smoke.)''


===Filming Locations===
===Filming Locations===
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==Novelisation==
==Novelisation==
[[Image:Savages novel.jpg|right|75px]]
[[Image:Savages novel.jpg|right|75px]]
: ''Main article: [[The Savages (novelisation)]]''
: ''Main article: [[The Savages (novelisation)]]''

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The Savages was the ninth story of Season 3 of Doctor Who. This story marks the final appearance of Peter Purves as companion Steven Taylor. It was the first story to use an overall title rather than the previous practice of giving each episode an individual title.

Synopsis

The TARDIS has arrived on a far-distant and seemingly idyllic world, but the Doctor, Steven and Dodo discover that it hides a terrible secret: the apparently civilized Elders maintain their advanced society by draining off and transferring to themselves the life-force of a group of defenseless Savages.


File:DodoStevenTheSavages.jpg

Outraged at this exploitation, the Doctor is seemingly helpless to prevent it when some of his own life-force is tapped by the Elders' leader, Jano. In the process, however, Jano also acquires some of the Doctor's attitudes and conscience. Turning against his own people, he enlists the help of the Savages to destroy the Elders' transference laboratory - a task with which the time travelers gladly assist.

Steven agrees to remain behind on the planet to become leader of the newly united Elders and Savages.

Plot

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Cast

Crew

References

  • The Elders know of the Doctor, calling him 'the Traveler from Beyond Time'. They say they have watched his progress through Time and Space and awaited his arrival.

Story Notes

  • This story had a working title of; The White Savages.

Ratings

  • Episode 1 - 4.8m viewers
  • Episode 2 - 5.6m viewers
  • Episode 3 - 5.0m viewers
  • Episode 4 - 4.5m viewers

Broadcast Dates

  • Episode 1 - 28th May 1966, 5.35pm
  • Episode 2 - 4th June 1966, 5.35pm
  • Episode 3 - 11th June 1966, 5.35pm
  • Episode 4 - 18th June 1966, 5.35pm

Duration

  • Episode 1 - 23'41"
  • Episode 2 - 23'57"
  • Episode 3 - 24'59"
  • Episode 4 - 24'41"

Myths

  • The Elders' 'light guns' were realized on screen simply by means of a powerful light positioned at the end of the prop. (Although they did incorporate a light, the guns also emitted 'dry ice' smoke.)

Filming Locations

Discontinuity, Plot Holes, Errors

to be added

Continuity

  • The life force drain the Doctor experiences here could explain his subsequent regeneration in The Tenth Planet.

Timeline

DVD, Video and Other Releases

to be added

Novelisation

Savages novel.jpg
Main article: The Savages (novelisation)

See also

to be added

External Links


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