Doctor Who: The Sun Makers

Series 15, episode 4

Written by
Directed by
Paddy Russell

Originally Aired On: Saturday, 24 September 1977

A classic adventure for Tom Baker's version of the time-travelling hero, and a rare kind of Who story that ventures into the realms of political satire and may have something to say about today's society. The planet Pluto is warmed by artificial suns while its population is taxed to breaking point by their money-worshipping leaders. When the Doctor and Leela arrive, they must save the life of a suicidal man.

Cast

Image for Tom BakerTom Baker...Doctor Who
Louise Jameson...Leela
Colin Douglas...Reuben
Alan Rowe...Skinsale
Annette Woollett...Adelaide Lesage
John Abbott...Vince
Sean Caffrey...Lord Palmerdale