Episode
Doctor Who: The Unwilling Warriors
Overview
The Doctor and his companions are on board an Earth ship trapped in orbit around the Sense-Sphere when it is boarded by the Sensorites, who steal the lock mechanism from the TARDIS.
Details
- Series
- Doctor Who
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 32
- Air date
- 1964-06-27
- Runtime
- 25 min
Episode context
The Unwilling Warriors is Episode 32 in Season 1 of Doctor Who. It aired on 1964-06-27. The runtime is 25 min.
Previous / Next
Episode 31: Strangers in Space
The 28th century. The TARDIS materialises on a spaceship orbiting a planet known as the Sense-Sphere, whose natives, the Sensorites, have trapped the ship's human crew in a state of paralysis.
Episode 33: Hidden Danger
The Doctor and his companions are escorted to the Sense-Sphere where they attempt to negotiate with the Sensorites for the release of the TARDIS.
More episodes from this season
Episode 30: The Day of Darkness
Tlotoxl's machinations result in both Susan and Ian being arrested. With the TARDIS once again trapped inside the tomb, the travellers' only hope for escape lies with Autloc and Cameca.
Episode 34: A Race Against Death
With Ian having fallen victim to the Sensorites' plague, the Doctor is desperate to find a cure. But the City Administrator is still determined to rid his world of aliens.
Episode 29: The Bride of Sacrifice
While the Doctor tries to find a way back to the TARDIS, Tlotoxl continues to plot Barbara's downfall and sees an opening when Susan questions Aztec custom.
Episode 35: Kidnap
The City Administrator is determined to destroy the Doctor and his friends and his paranoia prevents the Doctor's cure from being distributed.
Episode 28: The Warriors of Death
Barbara tries to change the course of history - and Ian fights for his life.
Episode 36: A Desperate Venture
While the City Administrator's schemes reach their climax, the Doctor and Ian venture into the tunnels under the city to discover the real cause of the Sensorite plague.
Episode 27: The Temple of Evil
The TARDIS arrives on Earth landing in 16th century Aztec society. Barbara goes off exploring - despite the Doctor's orders not to wander off - and is taken away by the high priest Autloc who believes she is the reincarnation of the goddess Yetaxa. They believe it is a sign that the rains - which are late - will now come. The high priest of sacrifice Tlotoxl recruits Ian to lead their army but he finds he has a rival in Ixta. Ian is less than comfortable with his role when he learns that they are to deliver the human sacrifice to the high priest at the rain ceremony. The Doctor emphasizes that they must not interfere with Aztec rituals, something that does not sit well with Barbara.
Episode 37: A Land of Fear
The TARDIS lands during the French Revolution, where Ian, Barbara, and Susan become caught up in the politics of the day. When they are arrested and set to be executed, the Doctor must take on the disguise of a public official to try and save their lives.
Episode 26: The Keys of Marinus
The Doctor and his friends must locate the real murderers and the fourth key before heading off for a final confrontation with the Voord
Episode 38: Guests of Madame Guillotine
Susan, Ian and Barbara are sentenced to be guillotined but an encounter with a dying English prisoner may offer Ian a chance of survival.