The Pirate Planet

(Series 16, Episodes 5-8)

Summary: There’s a neat little twist in the tail in this story of planet pillaging and a whole lot of LOL too.  The Doctor looks a bit peaky, Romana starts to show off her skills and K9 engages in a battle with a robot parrot.  After the reign of Queen Xanxia is spectacularly ended, the second part of the key to time is retrieved and onwards we go.

Watch it because: Check the writing credit.

Original Air Date: 30 September – 21 October 1978.

Doctor: Tom Baker.

Companions: Romana (Mary Tamm) & K9 Mk II (John Leeson).

Writer: Douglas Adams.

Director: Pennant Roberts.

Producer: Graham Williams.