G. The Sensorites
Writer: Peter R Newman
Directors: Mervyn Pinfield (1,2,3,4) and Frank Cox (5,6)
Designer: Raymond P Cusick
Incidental Music Composed and Conducted by: Norman Kay
TRANSMISSION DETAILS:
31. Strangers In Space 20.06.1964 5.15pm - 5.45pm 7.9M/17th/---
32. The Unwilling Warriors 27.06.1964 5.40pm - 6.10pm 6.9M/39th/---
33. Hidden Danger 11.07.1964 5.15pm - 5.45pm 7.4M/22nd/---
34. A Race Against Death 18.07.1964 5.15pm - 5.45pm 5.5M/58th/---
35. Kidnap 25.07.1964 5.15pm - 5.45pm 6.9M/29th/---
36. A Desperate Venture 01.08.1964 5.15pm - 5.45pm 6.9M/39th/---
CAST:
CAPTAIN MAITLAND: Lorne Cossette; CAROL RICHMOND: Ilona Rodgers; JOHN: Stephen Dartnell; FIRST ELDER:
Eric Francis; SECOND ELDER: Barlett Mullins; CITY ADMINISTRATOR: Peter Glaze; SENSORITES: Ken Tyllsen, Joe
Grieg; SPACEMEN: John Bailey, Martyn Huntley, Giles Phibbs
STORY:
The TARDIS materialises on board a 28th century Earth spacecraft orbiting the sense-sphere. The Sensorites, inhabitants of the
sense-sphere, have trapped the ship's crew, Captain Maitland, Carol, and John, in a state of semi-paralysis. The Sensorites
also steal the locking mechanism from the TARDIS, trapping the Doctor and his companions.
The Sensorites, through a telepathic link with Susan, allow all but Maitland and Barbara to travel to the surface, where Ian
falls ill from a deadly disease that has been killing the Sensorites.
The Sensorites tell the Doctor that they know the humans have found the mineral molybdenum on the planet, and are wary of being
exploited. They are wary of the humans as many Sensorites have died since a previous expedition left the planet.
The Doctor discovers that three humnans from the first expedition have been adding deadly nightshade to the water supply.
Captain Maitland promises oo not disclose the existance of the Sensorites.
STUDIOS:
Lime Grove Studio D, Ealing Television Film Studios
NOTES:
There was a gap of one week between the transmission of The Unwilling Warriors
and Hidden Danger due to Grandstand being extended for a cricket Test Match and Wimbledon Tennis
NOVELISATION:
The Sensorites Nigel Robinson
VIDEO:
The Sensorites
