Doctor Who: The Masque of Mandragora

1976

1h 40m

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An alien intelligence hitches a ride onboard the TARDIS to 15th century Italy, where a deranged astrologer attempts to harness its power.

Directors

Rodney Bennett

Writers

Louis Marks(writer by)

Robert Holmes(script editor by)

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Tom Baker

Elisabeth Sladen

Jon Laurimore

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The Doctor

Sarah Jane Smith

Count Federico

Captain Rossini

Giuliano

Marco

Hieronymous

High Priest

Brother

Soldier

Guard

Guard

Pikeman

Pikeman

Titan (voice)

Dancer

Dancer

Dancer

Directors

Rodney Bennett

Writers

Louis Marks(writer by)

Robert Holmes(script editor by)

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Once again, the steering of the TARDIS proves a bit unreliable as the Mandragora Helix lures it to Earth and to the realm of "Duke Giuliano" (Gareth Armstrong) who has only just recently inherited his title and thereby earned the enmity of "Count Federico" (Jon Laurimore). Now we know that when out time travellers arrive, that is always a precursor to a mystery and this time, the "Doctor" (Tom Baker) and "Sarah Jane" (Elisabeth Sladen) find themselves embroiled in the mysticism of the menacing "Brethren of Demnos". When "Sarah Jane" falls prey to this cult of black-clad people under the increasingly malevolent influence of "Mandragora" and his lackey "Hieronymous", the "Doctor" must try to rescue her from his evil clutches before she does for him! This four part series allows a reliable supporting cast - including Tim Piggott-Smith - to dress up as characters from the 15th century Romagna and has a solid story that, though not especially original, continues to entertain whilst incorporating a little Leonardo da Vinci into some new world thinking on both the religious and scientific fronts. The visual effects are quite effective from time to time and the dense forestry scenario provides well for plenty of bows, arrows and superstition!

Geronimo196729 Jun, 2024