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Last updated 02 January 2017
The Krotons: Omnibus
Broadcast: Saturday 11th December 1999
~1:05am GMT < > « »
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Featuring: Dr. Who, Frazer Hines, Wendy Padbury

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.


Synopsis Source: Doctor Who Guide

Broadcast notes:

(original TWIDW report missing for this episode)
Broadcast Source: TWiDW
 

Report from the This Week in Doctor Who Archive:

Friday 10th December 1999:
UK Gold http://www.sceceone.co.uk/s1/tv/listings
Late Fri 1:15-2:55AM GMT The Krotons movie
Robert Holmes - the most popular writer of the TV series. Philip Madoc - one of the most popular actors to play Who villains. This is their first story. Meanwhile, the 2nd Doctor's umbrella meets a tragic end.
Sun 9:20-11:15AM GMT Arc of Infinity movie
First Adric died. Then they Tegan behind by mistake. Now someone is trying to molecularly bond with the Doctor. What's next - Nyssa holding a gun?

UK Gold Classics http://www.sceneone.co.uk/s1/tv/listings
Sun 6-7:55PM GMT Arc of Infinity movie
Time shifted for the convenience of Church goers and late risers.