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Last updated 02 January 2017
The Web Planet
Broadcast: Friday 7th July 2000
6:25pm NZST (06:25 GMT) < > « » Premiere < > « »
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Featuring: William Hartnell, Jacqueline Hill, Maureen O'Brien, William Russell

The TARDIS is pulled down to the barren world of Vortis. The Doctor and Ian explore. Barbara falls under an hypnotic influence and is compelled to leave the safety of the TARDIS.


Synopsis Source: Doctor Who Guide
Broadcast Source: TWiDW
 

Report from the This Week in Doctor Who Archive:

Friday 30th June 2000:
Prime TV New Zealand
http://www.primetv.co.nz/
Sun 6:25PM The Rescue - Desperate Measures ep 2 of 2
Only previous New Zealand showing in 1968. The Doctor learns the truth behind the deaths of the crew of Vicki's spaceship. Barbara is accused of murder.
Mon-Thu 6:25PM The Romans eps 1 - 4 of 4 (The Slave-Traders, All Roads Lead To Rome, Conspiracy, Inferno)
Only previous New Zealand showing in 1968. An extended vacation in the Roman empire is rudely interrupted by Slave Traders and an invitation to visit the infamous Caesar Nero. This is the first story ever played with a comedic twist.
Fri 6:25PM The Web Planet - The Web Planet ep 1 of 6
Never before televised in New Zealand. The TARDIS is captured by the magnetic force of the planet Vortis, where the accepted laws of physics are laughed at and sent to bed without supper.