Season 26 | EP 3

The Curse of Fenric

Written by Ian Briggs

"We play the contest again, Time Lord"

Episode Title Premiere Date
Episode 1 25/10/1989
Episode 2 01/11/1989
Episode 3 08/11/1989
Episode 4 15/11/1989

When the Doctor and Ace arrive at a secret military base during World War II, they discover that a centuries-old Viking curse is bringing terror to its inhabitants. As hideous vampires rise from the sea and Russian commandoes begin to close in, they are confronted not only with a mystery from the distant past, but also a terrifying vision of mankind's future...

Cast & Crew

The Doctor: Sylvester McCoy

Ace: Sophie Aldred

Dr. Judson: Dinsdale Landen

Commander Millington: Alfred Lynch

Perkins: Christien Anholt

Captain Sorin: Tomek Bork

Rev Wainwright: Nicholas Parsons

Miss Hardaker: Janet Henfrey

Jean: Joann Kenny

Phyllis: Joanne Bell

Nurse Crane: Anne Reid

Ancient One: Raymond Trickett

Producer: John Nathan-Turner

Director: Nicholas Mallett

Scriptwriter: Ian Briggs

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