Doctor Who: The Romans

After relaxing at a Roman villa the Doctor is mistaken for a murdered lyre player and targeted by an assassin. Meanwhile, Ian and Barbara are captured by slave traders.

Barbara is sold as a slave and Ian is to be trained as a gladiator. The Doctor and Vicki arrive at the Emperor’s court with the Doctor still masquerading as Maximus Pettulian.

Poppaea plans to poison Barbara who has become the object of Nero’s affections. The Doctor is to be thrown to the lions, Ian and Delos are set against each other in the arena.

Inspired by the Doctor, Nero sets Rome ablaze. Ian must fight his way out of the arena and rescue Barbara. The Doctor and Vicki hurry to flee the city and escape to the TARDIS.