The Krotons: Episode Three

1969TV Episode⏱️ 22mTV-PG

AdventureDramaFamilySci-Fi

⭐ 6.3

IMDB Rating

528 votes

Jamie is held prisoner by the Krotons who intend to recapture the Doctor and Zoe for their mental energy.

Director

David Maloney

Writers

N/A

Stars

Patrick Troughton, Frazer Hines, Robert La Bassiere

Release Date

January 11, 1969

Language

English

Country

United Kingdom

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Reviews

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🎭 Top Cast

Patrick Troughton

as Dr. Who

Frazer Hines

as Jamie

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Robert La Bassiere

as Kroton

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Miles Northover

as Kroton

Wendy Padbury

as Zoe

James Cairncross

as Beta

Philip Madoc

as Eelek

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James Copeland

as Selris

Gilbert Wynne

as Thara

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Madeleine Mills

as Vana

🎬 Technical Specs

Aspect Ratio

1.33 : 1

Sound

Mono

Color

Black and White

Production

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

🏷️ Keywords

third partsecond doctorscottish accentkilthobo

🎯 Categories

AdventureDramaFamilySci-Fi

⭐ Featured Review

A story which starts as a promising political allegory but turns into a bit of a filler.

by A_Kind_Of_CineMagic • 2016-03-17

6/10

"Review of all 4 episodes: The first episode is, in my opinion, a lot better than this story's reputation would lead you to expect. It comes across as an intelligently scripted, interesting political allegory. The story features the humanoid Gonds being exploited by a strange alien race known as the Krotons. This is the first script from future Doctor Who writing legend Robert Holmes and his talent is already starting to show in episode 1. However his talent is less visible in episodes 2-4. Another great talent and Doctor Who legend involved is Philip Madoc as Eelek. His great acting skil..."

💡 Did You Know?

This episode was watched by 7.5 million viewers on its original transmission.

📖 Synopsis

Jamie is held prisoner by the Krotons who intend to recapture the Doctor and Zoe for their mental energy.