This Week in United Kingdom

Planet of Evil: Part One

Last updated 25 October 2025

Broadcast: Monday 5th July 1976
6:35pm-7:00pm BST (17:35 GMT) < > « »
(actually broadcast at 18:37:13)
BBC One

Featuring: Tom Baker, Elisabeth Sladen, Prentis Hancock, Frederick Jaeger

The TARDIS takes the Doctor and Sarah to the planet Zeta Minor on the edge of the universe. An unseen menace has wiped out a Morestran expedition and haunts the alien jungle...

Synopsis Source: Doctor Who Guide

Continuity:

Introduction:

Now on BBC One we begin a four part adventure starring Tom Baker as Doctor Who, Planet of Evil.

During end credits:

Part Two of Planet of Evil is tomorrow at the slightly earlier time of 6:25.

Broadcast notes:

This week BBC One presents a season of Doctor Who. Starting at 6:35 tonight a four part story Planet of Evil and a threat from a terrifying antimatter force... and on Friday a complete story, The Sontaran Experiment, and a dreaded adversary strikes again... The perilous adventures of Doctor Who each night this week on BBC One.

Broadcast Source: BBC

Ratings Information:

Consolidated figures: 5.000m viewers (+7 days), 61st place