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An Unearthly Child: The Forest of Fear
Broadcast: Wednesday 17th May 2000
6:25pm NZST (06:25 GMT) < > « »
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Featuring: William Hartnell, Carole Ann Ford, Jacqueline Hill, William Russell

The Doctor and crew leave the TARDIS to explore their new surroundings, but are soon captured, thrown in a cave and threatened with death. They only have the secret of fire to bargain with.


Synopsis Source: Doctor Who Guide
Broadcast Source: TWiDW
 

Report from the This Week in Doctor Who Archive:

Friday 12th May 2000:
*NEW STATION!*
Prime TV New Zealand
http://www.tetrap.com/drwho/nzdwfc/
http://www.primetv.co.nz/
Mon-Thu 6:25PM An Unearthly Child eps 1 - 4 of 4 (An Unearthly Child, The Cave Of Skulls, The Forest Of Fear, The Firemaker)
Two school teachers decide to investigate one of their pupils, and get pulled into the mysteries of the 4th Dimension. 2nd ever showing in New Zealand. Last shown in 1964/65.
Fri 6:25PM The Dead Planet - The Dead Planet ep 1 of 7
The Doctor becomes intrigued by a metallic city, and decides to explore it, whatever the consequences. 2nd ever showing in New Zealand. Last shown in 1964/65.