The Romans
Joe Siegler
The Romans
This Story: Series 2, Story 4. Production Code M.
Overall: Story 12, Episodes 54-57
Airdates: 16 Jan 1965 to 6 Feb 1965.
Written by Dennis Spooner. Directed by Christopher Barry
The four individual episode titles are:
- The Slave Traders
- All Roads Lead to Rome
- Conspiracy
- Inferno
NOTE: Events of this story (The Great Fire of Rome) are referenced decades later in the serial, “The Fires of Pompeii” with David Tennant’s Doctor.
Links: [ Wikipedia | Amazon US DVD | Amazon UK DVD ]
#DoctorWhoMarathon Ep 54 - "The Slave Traders" (1/4 - Serial M, Story 12) - 16 Jan 1965. #DoctorWho 1/2
— jᎾᎬ sᎥᎬᎶᏞᎬᏒ (@JoeSiegler) October 11, 2021
The first semi comedy. It's not all out, but definitely slants that way. The cliffhanger from the last ep is ignored with the Tardis falling off a cliff. That annoyed me. pic.twitter.com/yeC3Um188f
#DoctorWhoMarathon Ep 54 - "The Slave Traders" (1/4 - Serial M, Story 12) - 16 Jan 1965. #DoctorWho 2/2
— jᎾᎬ sᎥᎬᎶᏞᎬᏒ (@JoeSiegler) October 11, 2021
Most of Ep1 is spent showing the crew exploring and enjoying life. Towards the end, Ian & Barbara are attacked/captured, and The Doctor & Vicki travel to Rome to meet Nero. pic.twitter.com/oDovXlq7lS
#DoctorWhoMarathon Ep 55 - "All Roads Lead to Rome" (2/4 - Serial M, Story 12) - 23 Jan 1965. #DoctorWho
— jᎾᎬ sᎥᎬᎶᏞᎬᏒ (@JoeSiegler) October 12, 2021
The Doctor fights off an intruder, Barbara & Ian make their way thru slave trade. Ian ends up in gladiator training. The Doctor & Vicki meet Nero. Everyone ends up in Rome. pic.twitter.com/JPAuQvMub2
#DoctorWhoMarathon Ep 56 - "Conspiracy" (3/4 - Serial M, Story 12) - 30 Jan 1965. #DoctorWho
— jᎾᎬ sᎥᎬᎶᏞᎬᏒ (@JoeSiegler) October 12, 2021
Nero is played somewhat as a buffoon. Barbara is an asst to the Emperor's wife, who is chased by Nero. The Doctor saves Nero from being poisoned, and also embarrasses him at a recital. pic.twitter.com/TFdHf3r3uR
#DoctorWhoMarathon Ep 57 - "Inferno" (4/4 - Serial M, Story 12) - 6 Feb 1965. #DoctorWho 1/2
— jᎾᎬ sᎥᎬᎶᏞᎬᏒ (@JoeSiegler) October 13, 2021
Ian and his friend attempt to kill Nero, but it doesn't work. Barbara is helped by her friend who bought her as a slave. The Doctor is to have the lions set on him and has to escape. pic.twitter.com/ati7d3YcNC
#DoctorWhoMarathon Ep 57 - "Inferno" (4/4 - Serial M, Story 12) - 6 Feb 1965. #DoctorWho 2/2
— jᎾᎬ sᎥᎬᎶᏞᎬᏒ (@JoeSiegler) October 13, 2021
The Doctor gives Nero the idea for the Great Fire of Rome. This is referenced decades later when the Tenth Doctor talks to Donna. In the confusion with the fire, the Tardis crew escapes. pic.twitter.com/hUlkMT9oYR
