- "You don't understand the implications. I'm not a human being. I walk in eternity."
- ―The Doctor
| "Pyramids of Mars" | |
|---|---|
| Series Doctor Who Season 13, Episode 9 | |
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| Air date | October 25th, 1975 |
| Writers | Stephen Harris |
| Director | Paddy Russell |
| Producers | Philip Hinchcliffe |
| Starring | Tom Baker; Elisabeth Sladen |
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"Pyramids of Mars (Part 1)" is the ninth episode of season thirteen of the British science fiction television series Doctor Who and the 410th episode of the series overall. It was directed by Paddy Russell and written by Lewis Greifer and Robert Holmes under the pseudonym Stephen Harris. It first aired on BBC-1 on October 25th, 1975.
Cast[]
Principal Cast[]
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Tom Baker | The Doctor |
| Elisabeth Sladen | Sarah Jane Smith |
Guest Stars[]
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Bernard Archard | Marcus Scarman |
| Michael Sheard | Laurence Scarman |
| Peter Copley | Doctor Warlock |
| Peter Mayock | Ibrahim Namin |
| Michael Bilton | Collins |
| Vic Tablian | Ahmed |
| Nick Burnell | Mummy |
| Melvyn Bedford | Mummy |
| Kevin Selway | Mummy |
Notes & Trivia[]
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- "Pyramids of Mars" is the third story-arc from series thirteen of Doctor Who.
- This episode was co-written by Lewis Greifer and Robert Holmes, who assumed the pseudonym of Stephen Harris.
- This is the second storyline of Doctor Who directed by Paddy Russell and his eleventh episode on the series in total. He previously directed the "Invasion of the Dinosaurs" storyline. His next storyline is "Horror of Fang Rock".
- This is the first episode of Doctor Who co-written by Lewis Greifer. This storyline is Greifer's final work in television.
- This is the eighth storyline of Doctor Who featuring Tom Baker as The Doctor. It is his thirtieth appearance on the series in total.
- This is the twelfth storyline of Doctor Who featuring Sarah Jane Smith. It is her fifty-fifth appearance on the series in total.
Quotes[]
- The Doctor: This is much too grave a matter for the police, Mr Scarman.
- Laurence Scarman: Too grave?
- The Doctor: Yes, they'd only hamper my investigation.
- Laurence Scarman: Your investigation?
- The Doctor: Yes. Why do you think I'm here? Something's interfering with time, Mr Scarman, and time is my business.
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- The Doctor: Where did you get that dress?
- Sarah Jane Smith: I just told you, I found it back there in the wardrobe. Why, don't you like it?
- The Doctor: Yes, yes I always did. Victoria wore it, she travelled with me for a time.
- Sarah Jane Smith: Well, as long as Albert didn't wear it.
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- The Doctor: Well, you see, Mister Scarman, I have the advantage of being slightly ahead of you. Sometimes behind you, but normally ahead of you.
- Laurence Scarman: I see.
- The Doctor: I'm sure you don't, but it's very nice of you to try.