Review of the Complete Story:
THE PYRAMIDS OF MARS is a four-part Tom Baker story that proves to be one of the actor's strongest DOCTOR WHO outings. It's a simple but well delivered narrative that uses as its storyline the theory that Egyptian gods might well have been alien visitors from distant planets. THE PYRAMIDS OF MARS ably overcomes the limitations of the small budgets given to WHO in the 1970s to become a classic story from the era.
The tale sees Baker and companion Elisabath Sladen (non-irritating, might I add) touch down at an English country house in 1911. They uncover a dark tale of obsessed Egyptologists and alien menace, the latter portrayed through dated but effective computer effects. There's plentiful action in each episode, with all of the peril you could hope for and some great cliffhangers.
The main enemies in this adventure are the Mummies, hulking robotic brutes who are some of the most simple and yet physically impressive of the show. There's also some fun to be had in the casting of Michael Sheard (GRANGE HILL) in a supporting role alongside veteran actor Archard who chews the scenery as the bad guy. Good fun indeed and a must for the fans.