Earthshock [SEP] series
Earthshock
Earthshock is the sixth serial of the 19th season of the British science fiction television series "Doctor Who", which was first broadcast in four twice-weekly parts on BBC1 from 8 to 16 March 1982. This serial marks the final regular appearance of Matthew Waterhouse as Adric and his climactic death, with the final episode featuring unique silent credits in memory of the character. It is also the first to feature the Cybermen since "Revenge of the Cybermen", in 1975.
The serial is mainly set on
Adric (Matthew Waterhouse) were his companions. Adric is killed off in the climax of "Earthshock"; a rare instance in the series of a companion dying.
Casting Recurring stars.
- Anthony Ainley as The Master
Anthony Ainley returns again in "Castrovalva" and "Time-Flight" as the Master.
Casting Guest stars.
David Banks makes the first of four appearances in the show as a Cyber-leader beginning in "Earthshock".
Serials.
Antony Root took over from Bidmead as