The Doctor and Sarah are drawn off course and, instead of UNIT HQ, they arrive on the same site in 1911.The Doctor and Sarah are drawn off course and, instead of UNIT HQ, they arrive on the same site in 1911.The Doctor and Sarah are drawn off course and, instead of UNIT HQ, they arrive on the same site in 1911.
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- TriviaWhen Sarah first enters at the beginning of the first part wearing the long old-fashioned gown, the Doctor calls her Vickie. He's referring to Victoria Waterfield who traveled with the Second Doctor (Patrick Troughton) and came from Victorian England. (However, the Second Doctor never called her Vickie.)
- GoofsIt's very convenient that Sarah just happens to find and try on an Edwardian dress just before the TARDIS happens to land in 1911 England.
- Quotes
The Doctor: I'm a Time Lord.
Sarah Jane Smith: Whoa, I KNOW you're a Time Lord.
The Doctor: You don't understand the implications. I'm not a hunan being. I walk in Eternity.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The Lively Arts: Whose Dr. Who (1977)
Featured review
Something's interfering with time Mr Scarman.
Gothic horror at its very best, Pyramids of Mars stands up today as a wonderful piece of TV. Part 1 is a tremendous opening episode, within minutes you are drawn into the story, there is no setting the tone, or meandering introduction, bang! The production values are terrific, all of the sets are beautiful, the tomb in particular looks amazing.
I have a fascination with Egyptian mythology, the possibilities for storytelling are immense, and this story begins incredibly well, so creepy. We have tombs, decorations, even walking mummys, all of which look terrific. The budget was put to incredible use, nothing looks cheap.
Terrific cast, we have Sarah in a sacrificial white dress, Tom making The Doctor wonderfully alien, a menacing Bernard Archard, and a convincing performance from Peter Mayock as Namin.
It is no surprise that many regard this as a top five story, it's a classic. Pyramids of Mars starts in style. 10/10
I have a fascination with Egyptian mythology, the possibilities for storytelling are immense, and this story begins incredibly well, so creepy. We have tombs, decorations, even walking mummys, all of which look terrific. The budget was put to incredible use, nothing looks cheap.
Terrific cast, we have Sarah in a sacrificial white dress, Tom making The Doctor wonderfully alien, a menacing Bernard Archard, and a convincing performance from Peter Mayock as Namin.
It is no surprise that many regard this as a top five story, it's a classic. Pyramids of Mars starts in style. 10/10
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