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The Creature from the Pit: Part One (1+2)
Broadcast: Wednesday 5th November 2003
6:00pm-7:00pm GMT < > « »
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Featuring: Tom Baker, David Brierley, Lalla Ward, Myra Frances, Eileen Way

The Doctor and Romana follow a distress signal to the jungle world of Chloris. The planet is ruled by the ruthless Lady Adrasta who takes the Doctor prisoner.


Synopsis Source: Doctor Who Guide
Broadcast Source: TWiDW
 

Report from the This Week in Doctor Who Archive:

Wednesday 5th November 2003:
UK Gold http://www.ukgold.tv http://www.onthebox.com/partner/otb
Wed 6PM GMT The Creature from the Pit 2 ep version, pt 1
Thu 6PM GMT The Creature from the Pit 2 ep version, pt 2

DavidBrierly joins the cast as the new voice of K9. A political allegory disguised as a romp on a jungle planet. Free trade versus protectionism. On the side of protectionism - the Lady Adrasta. On the side of free trade - a big bulbous blob who insists that he is unrelated to the killer tomatoes.
Fri 6PM GMT Nightmare of Eden 2 ep version, pt 1
The 4th Doctor and Romana impersonate insurance adjusters to probe the mystery behind a traffic accident in space and a rash of deaths that follow.
Sat 7:20-8:25AM GMT The King's Demons movie
The 5th Doctor, Tegan, and Turlough investigate why King John isn't off signing the Magna Carta.
Sat 5PM GMT Inferno eps 5+6 of 7
A tragic event throws the alternate universe into chaos. The 3rd Doctor finds himself in a situation where he might not be able to save the day.
Sun 7:20-9AM GMT Warriors of the Deep movie
The Silurians and the Sea Devils awaken from hibernation, returning to make another stab at wiping out humanity. The 5th Doctor has one final chance to try for peace. If he fails, more drastic steps may have to be taken.
Mon 6PM GMT Nightmare of Eden 2 ep version, pt 2
A dangerous drug may escape back into the galaxy.
Tue 6PM GMT The Horns of Nimon 2 ep version, pt 1
A black hole in space lures a rickety warship and the TARDIS.
ยป Saturday schedules changed owing to an Eastenders special, with Inferno moving to the timeslot allocated to The King's Demons and that story following straight afterwards.

UK Gold + 1
Wed 7PM GMT The Creature from the Pit 2 ep version, pt 1
Thu 7PM GMT The Creature from the Pit 2 ep version, pt 2
Fri 7PM GMT Nightmare of Eden 2 ep version, pt 1
Sat 6PM GMT Inferno eps 5+6 of 7
Mon 7PM GMT Nightmare of Eden 2 ep version, pt 2
Tue 7PM GMT The Horns of Nimon 2 ep version, pt 1

UK Gold 2
Late Sat 3AM GMT Inferno eps 5+6 of 7