The Doctor — Doctor Who: The Creature from the Pit Character Profile

About The Doctor

Fourth Doctor who arrives on Chloris to investigate a distress signal. He explores a giant egg, descends into the Pit to confront the Creature, and discovers it is a harmless herbivore that produces metal. He ultimately prevents the destruction of the system by diverting an incoming neutron star and brokers a peace treaty.

The Doctor — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Tom Baker

Appears in

Doctor Who: The Creature from the Pit (1979)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (4)

• The Doctor — Conflict Adversary — Karela (Eileen Way)

  Political rivals competing for post-crisis authority.

• The Doctor — Conflict Arch Enemy — Lady Adrasta (Myra Frances)

  Moral and political opposites clashing over planetary control.

• The Doctor — Alliance Ally — Organon (Geoffrey Bayldon)

  Fellow explorers united in the pit against the ruler.

• The Doctor — Alliance Teammate — Romana (Lalla Ward)

  Trusted companions exploring Chloris together.

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• Torvin (John Bryans)
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