by Hal Erickson
synopsis
In the conclusion of the seven-part story "Doctor Who and the Silurians," the Doctor (Jon Pertwee) is able to foil the Silurians' scheme to gain control of the earth, and has forced the reptilian race to take shelter underground. Alas, the Doctor's hopes to negotiating a lasting peace with the Silurians -- who, so far as he is concerned, have as much right to claim ownership of the world as the humans -- are dashed by the overzealous Brigadier (Nicholas Courtney). Written by Malcolm Hulke, "Doctor Who and the Silurians, Episode 7" first aired on March 14, 1970. Filmed in color, this episode is presently available in black-and-white only.
