The rulers of the planet Skonnos, once the centre of a great interstellar empire, have been promised power and advanced technology by the horned, bull-like alien, the Nimon.[1]
| No of Episodes[2] | First Broadcast[2] | Writer(s)[2] | Script Editor(s)[2] |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four | December 22, 1979 - January 12, 1980 | Anthony Read | Douglas Adams |
| Director(s)[2] | Producer(s)[2] | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenny McBain | Graham Williams |
| Episodes[3] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Episode One, broadcast December 22, 1979 | Episode Two, broadcast December 29, 1979 | Episode Three, January 5, 1980 | Episode Four, broadcast January 12, 1980 |
Notable Cast[2] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Doctor Who - Tom Baker | Romana - Lalla Ward | K9 - David Brierley (voice) | |
| Guest Cast Members[2] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Soldeed - Graham Crowden | Co-pilot - Malcolm Terris | Teka - Janet Ellis | Seth - Simon Gipps-Kent |
| Sezom - John Bailey | |||