Season 6 (1968-1969)

The Krotons: Episode One

Last Updated 06 May 2013 by Marcus

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Episode One

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Episode One

Series Episode Number: 228

First Broadcast: Sat 28 Dec 1968 - 05:15:54pm
Running Time: 23 minutes 0 seconds

Appreciation Index: 59

Chart Position: 55
Recorded on Fri 22 Nov 1968 in Lime Grove D
Archive State: 16mm t/r

The TARDIS lands on the planet of the Gonds, a primitive and enslaved people. Every year, two of the finest Gond students are sent to be 'companions' of the mysterious and unseen Krotons. But the Doctor reveals that only death awaits them.

Characters
Doctor Who		Patrick Troughton
Jamie		Frazer Hines
Zoe		Wendy Padbury
Abu		Terence Brown
Beta		James Cairncross
Selris		James Copeland
Axus		Richard Ireson
Eelek		Philip Madoc
Vana		Madeleine Mills
Custodian		Maurice Selwyn
Student		Bronson Shaw
Thara		Gilbert Wynne

Production Team include uncredited
Writer		Robert Holmes
Director		David Maloney
Producer		Peter Bryant
Costumes		Bobi Bartlett
Script Editor		Terrance Dicks
Title Music		Ron Grainer
Sound		John Holmes
Make-up		Sylvia James
Lighting		Howard King
Designer		Raymond London
Film Editor		Martyn Day
Film Cameraman		Alan Jonas
Assistant Floor Manager		David Tilley
Production Assistant		Edwina Verner

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