Doctor Who: The Sontaran Experiment

Doctor Who: The Sontaran Experiment

Doctor Who: The Classic Series

  • Genre: Sci-Fi & Fantasy
  • Release Date: 1975-01-01
  • Episodes: 2
  • iTunes Price: GBP 3.78
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Description

The Doctor, Sarah Jane Smith and Harry find themselves on Earth in the far future. But it soon becomes clear they are not alone. What is the strange creature that lives in the rocks, and what is the purpose of the lethal tests it is conducting. Can the Doctor ensure the safety of the Earth for the future of all mankind?

Episodes

Title Time Price
1 The Sontaran Experiment, Episode 1 24:27 GBP 1.89 Buy on iTunes
2 The Sontaran Experiment, Episode 2 25:02 GBP 1.89 Buy on iTunes

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Reviews

  • Quite good.

    4
    By Boognish93
    Typical classic Doctor Who silliness that should please most. A lot cheaper than the other episodes on iTunes and Tom Baker does a great job as the famous Time Lord.

  • Classic!

    5
    By Markeebee
    I'm sorry I totally disagree with the bad reviews but each to their own. I think this is a great little two parter and very well priced. I remember the Sontarans scaring the whatsits out of me as a kid. The episode, set in the future when earth's been ravaged by nuclear war, shows them as both relentless and ruthless monsters. The premise of humans being tested on for their tolerence to starvation, dehydration, etc is genuinelly quite chilling. The cast are on great form and the story moves at pace unlike some flabbier classic stories which could drag a bit. Do yourself a favour and buy it!

  • Sarah Jane once more at the Sontaran's mercy!

    5
    By Florrie
    This story was a filler between 'The Ark in Space' and 'Genesis of the Daleks' and is only 2 episodes long... The Doctor, Sarah Jane and Harry teleport down to Earth (leaving the TARDIS on the beacon) to repair the transmat system so the revived humans from Nerva beacon can begin to repopulate the abandoned planet... However, the planet is far from uninhabited. Who is the 'Alien' in the rocks? And why is he so interested in Earth? With both the Doctor and Harry missing, can Sarah Jane discover what is happening? This is an oft maligned story, but taken at face value I find it to be an interesting look at human interaction and endurance. A good story, but you'll find a lot of long shots of Tom Baker as he had broken his arm during filming, and many of his shots were a stunt man dressed as him. If you look carefully in the close ups of Tom Baker you can see that he uses his famous scarf as a sling for his injured arm... A bargin at just £2.99.

  • Sontar-hand me the remote and turn it off!

    3
    By AdamWoolley
    As far as Doctor Who goes it isn't that good. The story line is slow to develop and confusing. Episode 1 is just an ecstacy of fumbling and only becomes interesting at its cliff-hanger. If you're thinking of buying this because it is the cheapest of all the classic episodes so far, be warned! This is a boring story. If you are new to Classic who, try watching one of the £4.99 episodes. They may be more expensive, but they are worth it!

  • very good

    5
    By The Sentient Gnome
    this is my favourite old doctor who story that i have seen

  • Not the Best.

    2
    By Nick88
    Sontaran Experiment was really filler in between the Ark in Space and Genesis and while Kevin Lindsey, Ian Marter and Lis Sladen put in good performances it's story doesn't make much sense in the wider context of the season and isn't spectacular anyway. The Robot fails to inspire terror and the story just seems to drag. Tom Baker while good does not get the chance to be his larger than life character as he has an accident during filming. Overall a 4/10 or 2/5. Plus whats with picture? That's from the Time Warrior....

  • WICKED

    4
    By watfordfan09
    great buy especially for doctor who fans

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