The brassappointed, dark woodpaneled set was designed to give the control room a fresh look in a more easily manageable size. Mandragora in 15th century san martina with the fourth doctor and sarah jane this feels like a proper historical period drama in doctor who. The masque of mandragorathe mandragora helix was an intelligent astral force capable of speech. It promises him powers undreamed of as supreme ruler of the. Doctor who s14 e1 the masque of mandragora recap tv tropes. Contentsshow commentary commentary by tom baker the doctor, gareth armstrong giuliano, philip hinchcliffe producer, chris doylyjohn production unit manager. Jul 21, 2019 for reference the title the masque of mandragora is referencing edgar allan poes the masque of the red death a masque being a naked ball. Masque of mandragora has some good dialogue moments, and from a period aspect is much stronger than the accompanying alienaspect. Typically, the doctor arrives in media res, the disaster at hand already set into motion. His performance is like the tardis it contains multitudes.
Portions of mandragora energy might be separated from the helix and still act independently. The mandragora helix, also called the mandragora constellation, comic. The doctor and sarah escape the mandragora helix doctor who. Oct 05, 2012 the tardis is temporarily captured by the mandragora helix, a spiral of energy with a controlling influence. Boasting both a solid plot and top notch acting, this story is a major example of philip hinchcliffes goal to bring a.
The masque of mandragora doctor who dvd special features. Doctor who and the masque of mandragora audiobook by. In the midst of danger, secrecy and intrigue, they witness the flowering of the italian renaissance. Not realising the tardis has been infiltrated by the malevolent mandragora helix, the doctor and sarah arrive in the tiny du. Not the best version in the world, a tv rip from a bbc america omnibus edition, but perfectly. Hi, my name is mandragora, i am a time traveller from 54, while i was looking for weeds in the forest i fell into a wormhole, i traveled through infinite alternate realities for like a year, after i got bored of all that cosmic stuff i decided to camp on year 2012, then i found this weird music making box and i knew something big was coming.
Aired 4 25 september 1976 the masque of mandragora begins its fourteenth season with tom bakers first true pseudohistorical tale, amplifying the science fantasy and romantic undertones of the previous season to new heights and making full use of the bbcs propensity for period dramas to craft one of the most satisfying but still underrated doctor who tales of the classic era. In the event, these were delayed by one day to the 24th and 25th. The masque of mandragora showcased the bbcs costume wardrobe and employed wonderfully weird but simple special effects. Lets travel back in time with my favorite doctor, the fourth, played by tom baker, as he spins the tardis around and lands in 15thcentury italy during season 14 of doctor who for the fourpart serial the masque of mandragora. The masque of mandragora doctor who reference guide. Mar 28, 2019 marco was played by the wonderful tim pigottsmith, who also read the masque of mandragora audiobook. Mandragora is a great villain, and is even able to nearly kill the doctor. C this article has been rated as cclass on the project. The masque of mandragora is also notable for the introduction of the second tardis control room, a particular favorite of mine. Sarah and the doctor are captured in the catacombs by soldiers still faithful to giuliano, and are brought to the young. The masque of mandragora is a fourpart adventure by louis marks and was the first story to open season. The doctor and sarah are drawn into the mandragora helix, an entity which exists among the stars and which transports the tardis to 15th century italy. Mar, 2016 the masque of mandragora is the debut serial for season 14 of doctor who, returning to the historical stories of the first doctor with a science fiction twist and some absolutely gorgeous location shooting and studio filming. Some work was still being done on the scripts for the masque of mandragora at this point.
This article is within the scope of wikiproject doctor who, an attempt to build a comprehensive and detailed guide to doctor who and its spinoffs on wikipedia. The secret of the labyrinth cast and crew look back at the making of the story in this documentary shot on location in portmeirion. Oct 10, 2017 watch doctor who 04 s14e02 the masque of mandragora pt 2 faviolasherell 7676 on dailymotion. Tim pigottsmith reads philip hinchcliffes complete and unabridged novelisation, first published by target books in 1977. Bakers first two seasons, still earns due recognition. Ive previous looked at doctor who historical costumes in the reboot series, and recently i started looking at the classic series too. Which is a bit weak and under represented, in this. Watch doctor who 04 s14e01 the masque of mandragora pt 1 faviolasherell 7676 on dailymotion. Forced off course by the mandragora helix, the tardis lands in the province of san martino in fifteenthcentury italy. The first pair of recording dates for the masque of mandragora was intended to comprise may 23rd and 24th.
Not the best version in the world, a tv rip from a bbc america omnibus edition, but perfectly watchable. It instructs them to prepare the way for mandragora s full appearance. With tom baker, elisabeth sladen, norman jones, gareth armstrong. The town lives in fear of the mysterious force that is making victims of its citizens. As the masque to celebrate the accession of the new duke of san martino approaches, the doctor realizes th. In particular, a new part three sequence saw the doctor explain that sarah janes ability to understand foreign and alien languages is a time lord gift he allows her to share. Not realising the tardis has been infiltrated by the malevolent mandragora helix, the. However, the astrologer himself is a pawn in political intrigues between count federico and his nephew, duke giuliano. Its amusing and entertaining in the way that the best entries in the series are known for and the bbc have done a fine job bringing it to dvd. The doctor has to defeat not only the mandragora energy, but the evil schemes of the murderous count frederico who plans to usurp the place of his nephew, the rightful ruler of the province. It had a powerful psychic force that could easily infiltrate human minds, yet might be repelled by the mind concentrating on something.
This was scary for a kid in 1976, and while i see more flaws these days, its still strong and different from its surroundings stories. It instructs them to prepare the way for mandragoras full appearance. An exceptionally well told tale that only just falls short of true greatness, the masque of mandragora is the first story of what i personally consider to be the absolute best season doctor who ever produced. The doctor regains consciousness after a confrontation with three hooded monks, only to find mandragora energy. The masque of mandragora the view from the junkyard. Now, at last, the empire of mandragora will encompass the earth, for demnos is only the servant of mandragora, and mandragora is a mighty master of all things. If you would like to participate, you can edit the article attached to this notice, or visit the project page, where you can join the project andor contribute to the discussion. In this case i know that the masque of mandragora is regarded as a classic episode. The tardis is temporarily captured by the mandragora helix, a spiral of energy with a controlling influence. Sarahs sacrifice doctor who the masque of mandragora. The supreme ruler of the earth the masque of mandragora.
It was notable for being the first historical or pseudohistorical story since the gunfighters not to be principally set in great britain. Doctor who the masque of mandragora the reluctant optimist. Doctor who s14 e1 the masque of mandragora recap tv. The voice of mandragora tells him, you have been chosen for powers undreamed of and promises to make him supreme ruler of earth. A ray of the helix energy singles out the leader of the cult, who turns out to be hieronymous. It has excellent scripts and a polished production including some lavish. Oct 16, 2012 sarah is to be sacrificed to demnos, the roman god of moonlight and solstice. A spiral of energy with a controlling intelligence, mandragora existed as its own domain in unchartered regions of the time vortex.
So in that sense, it benefits masque of mandragora to leave more room for our own interpretations. C086 the masque of mandragora who back when a doctor who. After an encounter with the deadly mandragora helix, the doctor and sarah jane land in 15th century san martino. Doctor who 04 s14e01 the masque of mandragora pt 1 video. The masque of mandragora was the first serial of season 14 of doctor who. The travellers then move on to the dukedom of san martino in renaissance italy, where the doctor quickly realises that the mandragora energy is loose. The plot of the of the story is that the doctor must stop the mandragora helix from destroying the earth, via italy in the 15th century. Bbc doctor who classic episode guide the masque of. Doctor who 04 s14e02 the masque of mandragora pt 2 video. Sarah is to be sacrificed to demnos, the roman god of moonlight and solstice.
Doctor who and the masque of mandragora the mandragora helix originated in the dark times, the tenth doctor commenting that it. It was notable for being the first historical or pseudohistorical story since the. Doctor who 04 s14e02 the masque of mandragora pt 2 dailymotion. The brethren leader, hieronymous, communicates with the mandragora energy. It has excellent scripts and a polished production. Who becomes involved with nobility, sorcery and evil. Its dressed as a traditional spookfest with skulduggery for. The masque of mandragora is the first serial of the 14th season of the british science fiction television series doctor who, which was first broadcast in four weekly parts from 4. Coming to rest at the centre of the helix, the doctor and sarah venture outside the. Doctor who the masque of mandragora dvd, 2010 for sale.
The doctor and sarah escape the mandragora helix doctor. Mandragora wants to take over the earth, so that mankind will never reach the stars. It was the sixth in the series, translated by richard d. Louis marks the masque of mandragora story production code 4m instead posits the doctor as the proximate, though unwitting, cause of all the storys problems. Giuliano has just acceded to the duchy of san martino after the last duke rather mysteriously came down with a case of death and a grand masque will be. The masque of mandragora doctor who, season 14 the tardis is caught in the mandragora helix and the doctor and sarah must hide from a ball of its deadly energy. The masque of mandragora tv story tardis fandom tardis wiki. Who is more magical in the sciencefantasy sense even if its sciencefictional serious, certainly during the unit stories and t. The masque of mandragora written by louis marks story 86 season 14. The tardis is temporarily captured by the mandragora helix, a spiral of energy with a controlling influence, at the centre of which the ship is infiltrated by a sparkling ball of energy. Sarahs sacrifice doctor who the masque of mandragora bbc. All about classic doctor who story the masque of mandragora the tardis brings a deadly alien force to a masked ball.
With tom baker, elisabeth sladen, jon laurimore, antony carrick. The masque of mandragora is the debut serial for season 14 of doctor who, returning to the historical stories of the first doctor with a science fiction twist and some absolutely gorgeous location shooting and studio filming. His other costume roles included the jewel in the crown, both tv versions of north and south and downton abbey, in which he played the obstetrician whose negligence contributed to lady sybils death. The doctor and sarah fight to stop the evil coalition.
It also introduced the first radical redesign of the tardis control room and offered the first explanation of how both the doctor and his companions were able to understand and. The cult kidnapped sarah jane to sacrifice and menaced her throughout the story. Mandragora energy doctor who the masque of mandragora. Information about locations used in the doctor who story the masque of mandragora dw, from the locations guide to doctor who, torchwood, and the sarah jane adventures. After reading this im not sure how strong of a story it is.
The masque of mandragora story locations the locations. The masque of mandragora is the first serial of the 14th season of the british science fiction television series doctor who, which was first broadcast in four weekly parts on bbc1 from 4 to 25 september 1976. The doctor who transcripts the masque of mandragora. C086 the masque of mandragora who back when a doctor. Overall, the masque of mandragora is a great story that every doctor who fan should see. A fair assessment would rate the masque of mandragora much more highly than these contemporary comments would suggest. Doctor who s14 e1 the masque of mandragora ymmv tv. The masque of mandragora is a literate script from louis marks, ideally chosen for his intimate knowledge of the renaissance.
This block concentrated on scenes in the palace, with those from the first two installments taped on the 24th, and the remainder on the 25th. The masque of mandragora isnt necessarily the cream of the series crop but it definitely comes close. Watch doctor who 04 s14e02 the masque of mandragora pt 2 faviolasherell 7676 on dailymotion. Doctor who s 14 e 01 086 the masque of mandragora 1. The doctor was responsible for mandragora, having brought it to earth, and needed to determine its agenda while fleeing frederico and. With actors tim pigottsmith, antony carrick, john laurimore and gareth armstrong, director. The doctor and sarah jane return for a visit to earth, only to discover that a wave of evil mandragora energy has hitched a ride on the tardis and is now being used to plunge mankind back into the dark age.
If the transfer isnt amazing, the audio is solid and the extras are very strong. The masque of mandragora the first serial of the 14th season of the british science fiction television series doctor who, which was first broadcast in four weekly parts from 4 september to 25 september 1976. The series to date has rarely employed this technique. With mandragora having taken complete control of the brethren, the doctor tries to find a way to drain off the mandragora energy on earth before it wipes out the guests at giulianos masque. Doctor who the masque of mandragora vhs, 1994 for sale. The serial is set in the fictional european duchy of san martino in the late 15th century. The doctor and sarah are drawn into the mandragora helix. The masque of mandragora is the first serial of the 14th season of the british science fiction television series doctor who, which was first broadcast in four. Doctor who and the masque of mandragora by philip hinchcliffe. Information about locations used in the doctor who story the masque of mandragoradw, from the locations guide to doctor who, torchwood, and the sarah jane adventures. Bbc one doctor who, season 14, the masque of mandragora. This was a story which tried to use a different kind of villain, and it is very successful. As it is written, mandragora shall swallow the moon. Giuliano and marco are beyond blatant, with undying loyalty on both ends.
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