Brief Summary
This video summarizes Season 11 of Doctor Who, highlighting key stories, characters, and themes of the Pertwee era. It covers the introduction of Sarah Jane Smith, the revamped intro, and notable stories like "The Time Warrior," "Invasion of the Dinosaurs," "Death to the Daleks," "The Monster of Peladon," and "Planet of the Spiders," which features the Third Doctor's regeneration.
- Introduction of Sarah Jane Smith as the third iconic companion.
- The Time Warrior introduces the Sontarans.
- Planet of the Spiders features the Third Doctor's regeneration.
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Season 11 Overview
Season 11 of Doctor Who started on December 15, 1973, and ended on June 8, 1974, marking the end of the Third Doctor's era and the beginning of Elizabeth Sladen's tenure as Sarah Jane Smith. Sarah Jane is portrayed as an intelligent and competent journalist, distinguishing her from previous companions. The season also features a revamped intro that would become iconic during Tom Baker's era.
The Time Warrior
"The Time Warrior," a four-part story, introduces the Sontarans. A Sontaran named Lynx crashes in England and kidnaps scientists to repair his ship, claiming Earth for the Sontaran Empire. The Sontarans, created by Robert Holmes, are a commentary on soldiery, colonialism, and uniformity. The pronunciation of "Sontaran" is attributed to actor Kevin Lindsay's Australian accent.
Invasion of the Dinosaurs
"Invasion of the Dinosaurs" is a six-part story that encapsulates the Pertwee era, featuring an Earthbound setting, soldiers, an ecological subtext, and questionable monster effects. London is evacuated due to dinosaur appearances, and a conspiracy aims to reverse time and rebuild civilization. The story includes a betrayal by one of the regulars.
Death to the Daleks
"Death to the Daleks" is Pertwee's last story featuring the Daleks. Humans arrive on the planet Exxilon to find a cure for a plague, while the Daleks claim to have the same goal. An energy sink on the planet weakens the Daleks' weapons, forcing them to cooperate with the humans. This story is considered one of Terry Nation's more original Dalek stories.
The Monster of Peladon
"The Monster of Peladon" is a six-episode sequel to "The Curse of Peladon." King Peladon is dead, and the planet has joined the Galactic Federation. Intrigue and politics ensue as local miners strike. The story features the return of Alpha Centauri and the Ice Warriors, marking their last appearance until "Cold War" in the new series.
Planet of the Spiders
"Planet of the Spiders" is a six-episode story that introduces the term regeneration. The events are set up by the Doctor stealing the blue crystal from Metebelis 3 in "The Green Death," which he must return, leading to his death. The story also introduces K'anpo Rimpoche, an elderly Time Lord and the Doctor's mentor, who runs a Tibetan Buddhist Monastery on Earth. The spiders of the title possess people, attaching themselves to their victims' backs.
