The Savages (TV story)

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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 have an overall 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 civilised Elders maintain their advanced society by draining off and transferring to themselves the life-force of a group of defenceless Savages.

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.

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

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Story Notes

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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"

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Location Filming

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Continuity

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DVD, Video and Other Releases

This has not yet been released on video or DVD.

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