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See broadcasts for BBC AmericaThe Masque of Mandragora: Movie Version: Part One (of 2)
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The Masque of Mandragora: Movie Version: Part One (of 2)
Broadcast: Tuesday 12th September 2000
5:00am-6:00am EDT (09:00 GMT) < > « »
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Featuring: Tom Baker, Elisabeth Sladen, Gareth Armstrong, Jon Laurimore, Tim Pigott-Smith

The Doctor and Sarah arrive in Renaissance Italy unaware that they have brought a deadly alien energy force with them.


Synopsis Source: Doctor Who Guide
Broadcast Source: TWIDW
 

Report from the This Week in Doctor Who Archive:

Friday 8th September 2000:
BBC America http://www.bbcamerica.com/
Weekdays 5AM EDT (2AM PDT) - 2 episodes edited together daily
Mon The Seeds of Doom eps 5+6 of 6

The Krynoid intends to kill all animal life. So does Harrison Chase - he's gone mad. Almost a Captain Nemo, in a sense.
Tue-Wed The Masque of Mandragora eps 1 - 4 of 4
A ball of hate invades the TARDIS, using the ship as a tool to invade Earth and subjugate humanity in the 15th Century. Lots of swordplay, though the ball of hate doesn't get to take part. A shame, really. It would be fascinating to watch pure energy attempt to fight with a sword.
Thu-Fri The Hand Of Fear eps 1 - 4 of 4
The Doctor and Sarah land in a rock quarry that looks suspiciously like an alien planet. After an explosion, Sarah discovers a fossilized hand. When the hand comes to life, Sarah apparently goes insane ...