TEXT: THE SAVAGES 5:35pm - 6:00pm [SCENE_BREAK] SCENE 1 - THE PASSAGEWAY (Dodo stands motionless with fear as Wylda, with outstretched hands and vacant eyes, staggers towards her. But as Wylda reaches Dodo, he appears totally unaware of her. Continuing in a zombie-like state, Wylda stumbles past Dodo, and moves on towards the end of the corridor. Dodo continues to remain still, as if any movement on her part may cause Wylda to notice her.) (Dodo watches in puzzlement as Wylda approaches the end of the corridor - an apparent dead end. But just as Wylda reaches the far wall, he passes through a beam of light. This causes the door at the end of the corridor to glide open. Further beyond the door is the outside world. Wylda struggles towards the now open door. But the effort required is too great for his weakened body. As Dodo watches, Wylda collapses on to the floor. Wylda makes a feeble effort to rise, but it is to no avail. Groaning in pain, Wylda falls back to the floor.) (Dodo eventually decides that Wylda, in his current depleted state, can cause her no possible harm. Dodo walks towards Wylda, and crouches down next to him. For the first time, Wylda becomes aware of Dodo's presence. His mouth opens, but no words come out. With all her strength, Dodo half-lifts Wylda from the floor, and drags him through the exit. As soon as they are outdoors, Wylda collapses free of Dodo's grip, and falls back to the ground. Chal and Tor, almost as if they frequently wait in this area, appear from out of the shrubs to assist Wylda to his feet. Seething with rage, Tor takes a step towards Dodo... but is halted when Wylda catches his arm. Wylda gives a very slight shake of the head.)
SUMMARY:
Missing episode The TARDIS has arrived on a far-distant and seemingly idyllic world. Yet the Doctor, Steven and Dodo learn it hides a terrible secret: the apparently civilised Elders maintain their advanced society by draining and transferring to themselves the life-force of the defenceless Savages. Outraged at this exploitation, the Doctor is seemingly helpless to prevent it when some of his own life-force is tapped by the Elders' leader, Jano. In the process, however, Jano also acquires some of the Doctor's attitudes and conscience. Turning against his own people, he enlists the Savages to destroy the Elders' transference laboratory - a task with which the time travellers gladly assist. Steven agrees to remain behind on the planet to become leader of the newly united Elders and Savages.