PLOT SUMMARY
(Taken from the Television Companion, 1st Edition, by David J. Howe and Stephen James Walker)
The Doctor and Peri arrive on the planet Necros where, in a facility called Tranquil Repose presided over by Mr Jobel and his assistant Tasambeker, the wealthy can have their newly-deceased bodies cryogenically frozen until such time as medical science can cure whatever killed them. The Doctor wishes to pay his last respects to his friend Professor Arthur Stengos, and also to assuage some nagging suspicions about the man's death. His suspicions prove justified, as it turns out that this is just a ruse to lure him into a trap. The Great Healer masterminding in Tranquil Repose is Davros, who is using the organic material in the cryogenic storage units both as raw material for the synthetic food that is Necros's biggest export and also to create a whole new army of Daleks with which to take control of the universe. Davros's plans are foiled when the Daleks loyal to the Dalek Supreme arrive on Necros and take him prisoner. The Doctor suggests to the plant's inhabitants a new basis for thier economy

PERSONAL REVIEW
BY BARRY STANTON
Graeme Harper's last directorial story of the Classic Series is arguablly one of his best. It has all the ingredients of an enjoyable drama in Doctor Who It has suspense, a dasterdly plot and of course Daleks. We don't see much of the pepperpots in this and when we do they are mostly guards or wondering about Tranquil Repose. I like the story for the fact this the plot is fairly easy to follow and that the relationship between The Doctor and Peri has now got to an enjoyable stage and they are not at each other's throats all the time which, even though I found enjoyable, I find it tiresome after a few stories. Terry Molloy's second outing as Davros is probably his best. We see a different side of Davros for this story we haven't seen since Genesis of the Daleks. He's just been mearly ranting his way through stories since until now, but this time he has a purpose and a plan which really does reflect his evil intents. Noteworthy mention goes to Alexei Sayle as the DJ who at first seems like another celebrity plug but listen to what he's saying and you can see the rebellious side of the character coming through. This will be his downfall. Clive Swift makes Jobel seem cold and selfish, just as he should be and I like the little touch of the toupe which falls off in shame when he is killed by Tasembeker. Overall it is the best story of the 45 minutes format in the Classic Series and while some of Season 22's stories would definatley fit into a single 45 minute epsiode and still fit this story needs 2 epsiodes to complete a great finish to a ropey season.

RATING
7 out of 10