The ultra-modern technology of the Time Scanner combines with the ancient evil of Fetch Wood, and brings to life a terror that has lain hidden for twelve million years.

The Doctor and Leela fight to destroy the Fendahl, a recreated menace that threatens to devour all life in the galaxy.
 
 

When a tussle with a sonic time scan leads the TARDIS back to Earth, the Doctor and Leela discover strange happenings in a nearby lab run by the secretive Dr Fendelman. By night an eight million year old skull glos with a devastating power, leaving destruction in its wake. Already two people lie dead in mysterious circumstances. The Doctor is appalled. Can the Fendahl, the creature from his childhood fairytales, really be emerging from its twelve million year hibernation? And if so, can he stop its energy-draining progress through the Earth's population? The very safety of the planet depends upon it...

Originally transmitted on 29 October - 19 November 1977, this four part adventure starring Tom Baker as the Doctor is as compelling as ever on BBC Video.

Running time: 95 mins approx

Produced by Graham Williams
Directed by George Spenton-Foster
Cover Illustration by Andrew Skilleter