Threat Gala (Fertilizing “Black Orchid”)

The Fifth Doctor’s cricket outfit seemed a bit random at first, but Black Orchid is the story that shows it’s more than just a signature look. In an unusual twist, the Doctor isn’t the mysterious stranger seemingly come to save the day — he’s completely expected, and the thing he’s expected to do is play cricket. Of course, he does so like a boss who’s had centuries to hone his bowling skills, and then serves up an encore by solving a double murder at the estate of an aristocratic English family right out of Downton Abbey. No, this isn’t your typical Doctor Who. Thank goodness.

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Story Essentials:

• Season 19, Serial 5

• Story number: 120, per the The Pull To Open Codex

• Production Code: 6A

• Writer: Terence Dudley

• Producer: John Nathan-Turner

• Aired 1 - 2 March 1982

Pull To Open: Black Orchid

• Season 4

• Episode 3

Hosts: Pete Pachal and Chris Taylor

Feedback loop and interlude music: Martin West/Thinking Fish

Outro music: Chronos by Alexander Nakarada