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Last updated 02 January 2017
The Masque of Mandragora: Part Four
Broadcast: Thursday 22nd January 2004
1:30am-2:00am EST (06:30 GMT) < > « »
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Featuring: Tom Baker, Elisabeth Sladen, Gareth Armstrong, Norman Jones, Tim Pigott-Smith

As the leading scholars of the era assemble in the palace for the masque, Mandragora prepares to attack, intent on sending the world into a new dark age.


Synopsis Source: Doctor Who Guide
Broadcast Source: TWiDW
 

Report from the This Week in Doctor Who Archive:

Wednesday 21st January 2004:
BBC Kids http://www.bbckids.ca
7 Days A Week 1 + 3:30AM EST (10PM + 12:30AM PST) - 2 episodes weekdays, full stories weekends)
Wed The Masque of Mandragora pts 3+4 of 4
The Mandragora Helix uses its agents on Earth to prepare a hostile takeover in the 15th Century, hoping to kill off the Renaissance. The 4th Doctor's solution - a dinner party.
Thu The Hand Of Fear pts 1+2 of 4
Fri The Hand Of Fear pts 3+4 of 4

Dormant for millions of years, a silicon hand awakens and causes trouble for the 4th Doctor. Will returning the hand to its homeworld prevent bloodshed? Will the hand shake on that?
Sat The Keeper of Traken all 4 pts
The aging Keeper Of Traken asks the 4th Doctor and Adric to protect his homeworld while a successor is being chosen, and the evil of a Melkur threatens the future of Trakenian civilization. Guest-starring Anthony Ainley as Tremas.
Sun Logopolis all 4 pts
The final 4th Doctor story. Sets up events for Castrovalva, the first story of the 5th Doctor, which will air on BBC Kids on 16 February. The Doctor and Adric find themselves the victims of lethal pranks by the Master, goading the Doctor into a situation where the planet Logopolis can be conquered. But something is different in the tug and war between good and evil. This time, the stakes seem higher, and the price of victory certainly is.
Mon The Deadly Assassin pts 1+2 of 4
Tue The Deadly Assassin pts 3+4 of 4

An assassination attempt against the President of Gallifrey lands the 4th Doctor in the position of prime suspect and budding politician. An old enemy is toying with the Doctor, keeping him off balance while seeking out a greater prize. Episode 3 takes place entirely inside the APC Net, a portion of the Matrix of the Time Lords, the home of all their knowledge, and a realm akin to one's worst nightmares.