Ep 14. Frontier in Space: Episode 6

In Classic Doctor Who season 10 episode 14, Frontier in Space: Episode 6, the Doctor finds himself imprisoned alongside Jo Grant on a prison ship bound for the planet of Uxarieus. The ship is being attacked by mysterious forces, and the Doctor suspects that the Master is behind it all. As they try to escape and figure out the Master's plan, the Doctor and Jo find themselves caught up in a tense rivalry between two galactic powers, the Earth Federation and the Draconian Empire. With tensions mounting and a full-scale war on the horizon, the Doctor and Jo must use all of their wit and resourcefulness to broker a peace and foil the Master's scheme before it is too late.

As the episode opens, the Doctor and Jo are locked up in the same cell on the prison ship after their capture at the end of the previous episode. The ship is being attacked by some sort of energy beam, and the Doctor quickly deduces that it is a Draconian weapon. When the ship is boarded by the Draconians, the Doctor and Jo are taken to their ship as prisoners of war. There, the Doctor attempts to convince the Draconians of his innocence and explain that the real culprit is the Master.

Meanwhile, tensions continue to mount between the Earth Federation and the Draconian Empire. It is revealed that the two powers have been in a state of cold war for some time, and that the conflict is on the verge of turning hot. The Earth Federation believes that the Draconians are behind the mysterious attacks on their ships, while the Draconians suspect the Earth Federation of trying to annex their territory.

As the Doctor and Jo try to broker a peace between the two sides, they uncover evidence that the Master is indeed behind the attacks. The villain has been using a hypnotic device to control a group of human soldiers, who are being used as pawns in his scheme to ignite a war between the Earth Federation and the Draconian Empire. The Doctor and Jo manage to foil the Master's plan by freeing the soldiers from his control and convincing the two sides to sign a peace treaty.

In the end, the Doctor and Jo are able to return to their own time and place, but not before learning a valuable lesson about diplomacy and the consequences of war. The episode ends on a somewhat bittersweet note, as the Doctor and Jo reflect on the fact that despite their best efforts, they have been unable to prevent the cold war between the Earth Federation and the Draconian Empire from continuing. Despite this, the Doctor remains optimistic that one day peace will prevail.

Overall, Frontier in Space: Episode 6 is a classic Doctor Who adventure that combines action, intrigue, and science fiction elements. It is a fitting conclusion to the story arc that began in the previous episode, and provides a satisfying resolution to the conflict between the Earth Federation and the Draconian Empire. As always, the episode benefits from the strong performances of the cast, particularly Jon Pertwee as the Doctor and Katy Manning as Jo Grant. Fans of classic Doctor Who will undoubtedly enjoy this episode, which is a fine example of the show's blend of adventure and allegory.