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The Face of Evil: Part One

Last updated 13 September 2026

Broadcast: Monday 28th December 2015
7:00pm-7:25pm GMT < > « »
(actually broadcast at 19:00:00)
BBC Four

Featuring: Tom Baker, Louise Jameson, Brendan Price

In this 1977 edition, The Face of Evil, starring Tom Baker, the Doctor encounters savage Leela, who denounces him as the Evil One.

Synopsis Source: Radio Times

Continuity:

Introduction:

Good evening and welcome to BBC4, with the Royal Institution Christmas Lecture 2015 at 8 this evening. But first a vintage double from the Doctor.

During end credits:

Today all of our national and local radio stations talked about their favourite BBC radio moments from 2015. Go to the Radio Moments website where you can listen and discover the full range of the radio moments. Stay with us on BBC4 now though, part two of The Face of Evil is coming up next.

Broadcast Source: BBC

Ratings Information:

Initial figures: 0.141m viewers (overnight), 0.6% audience share
Consolidated figures: 0.173m viewers (+7 days), 0.7% audience share, AI 84