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The Romans: Inferno
Broadcast: Thursday 27th November 2003
6:05pm-6:30pm AEDT (07:05 GMT) < > « »
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Featuring: William Hartnell, Jacqueline Hill, Maureen O'Brien, William Russell, Derek Francis

Inspired by the Doctor, Nero sets Rome ablaze. Ian must fight his way out of the arena and rescue Barbara. The Doctor and Vicki hurry to flee the city and escape to the TARDIS.


Synopsis Source: Doctor Who Guide

Broadcast notes:

Ending curtailed including Next Episode caption. Credits remade?

Broadcast Source: ABC
 

Report from the This Week in Doctor Who Archive:

Wednesday 26th November 2003:
ABC http://www.varos.net/drwho/ http://www.abc.net.au/tv
Thu 6PM The Romans - Inferno ep 4 of 4
A dastardly rogue inspires Emperor Nero to start a fire in Rome, leading to chaos as the TARDIS crew tries to leave town.
Mon 6PM The Web Planet - The Web Planet ep 1 of 6
Tue 6PM The Web Planet - The Zarbi ep 2 of 6
Wed 6PM The Web Planet - Escape To Danger ep 3 of 6

Forced down on a world where insect-like creatures are man-sized, Doctor Who (William Hartnell) and crew try to avoid the masters of the Zarbi.