Fair rating?Doctor Who· Season 3 · Episode 40
The Savages, Part Three
Missing episodeThe TARDIS has arrived on a far-distant and seemingly idyllic world. Yet the Doctor, Steven and Dodo learn it hides a terrible secret: the apparently civilised Elders maintain their advanced society by draining and transferring to themselves the life-force of the defenceless Savages.Outraged at this exploitation, the Doctor is seemingly helpless to prevent it when some of his own life-force is tapped by the Elders' leader, Jano. In the process, however, Jano also acquires some of the Doctor's attitudes and conscience. Turning against his own people, he enlists the Savages to destroy the Elders' transference laboratory — a task with which the time travellers gladly assist.Steven agrees to remain behind on the planet to become leader of the newly united Elders and Savages.
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#35In Season 3of 45 rated episodes
#679All-timeof 700 rated episodes
−0.4vs season avgSeason 3 averages 7.6
1966First airedJune 11, 1966
Guest stars
Tim Goodmanas Guard
Patrick Godfreyas TorPeter Thomasas Captain Edal
Frederick Jaegeras Jano
Ewen Solonas ChalClare Jenkinsas Nanina
Norman Henryas Senta
Edward Caddickas Wylda
Geoffrey Frederickas ExorseAndrew Lodgeas Assistant
John Dillonas Savage
Crew
Christopher BarryDirector
Ian Stuart BlackWriter