Doctor Who · Season 17, Episode 5
“The Horns of Nimon” · Season 17, Episode 5
In this episode: Fourth Doctor (9), Romana II (4), Soldeed (3), K-9 (2)
Don't you think that's a bit dangerous?
No I don't. What could possibly go—
[The TARDIS jolts suddenly causing the Doctor to fall over]
—wrong. You know, I've simply got to stop saying that! Every single time I say "What could possibly go wrong" something goes—
[The TARDIS jolts again, knocking them both over]
It's uncanny! Isn't it?
Have you noticed how people's intellectual curiosity begins to decline the moment they start waving guns about?
Can you make it work?!
Yes. Oh yes, I can make it work. The question is, can we generate power soon enough to take the ship to escape velocity before we fall into a black hole with an event horizon.
What?
Shush. You just hold the gun steady. Don't tax your mind.
Why don't you give me the gun and then I can keep an eye on myself so I don't get up to any funny business.
Here, take this you might need it. [passes Romana his sonic screwdriver]
No thank you. I've made my own.
Oh really? [takes Romana's sonic screwdriver] Really? You made this? Not bad, a bit basic though. Thank you! [passes Romana his sonic screwdriver] Now... [puts Romana's sonic screwdriver in his pocket]
Uh, Doctor? [Taps the doctor's shoulder with his sonic screwdriver]
Yes?
[Romana passes the Doctor his sonic screwdriver back]
[Slightly annoyed he was caught swapping the screwdrivers] Oh, ha ha, so sorry.
[A planet is hurtling towards the TARDIS]
Estimated time to impact?
Master?
How long have we got?
Estimated time to impact-
That's what I said!
89.4 seconds.
89.4 seconds? No dematerialisation, no defence shields and only half power on full drive. K-9, I think we're going to find out what it's like to be a cricket ball. [to the TARDIS] Well, it's been a great, great partnership old girl.
Master.
Oh K-9, This is no time for emotional quibbling you two. You've been a good dog to me, K-9. [hangs a "first prize" ribbon on K-9] The best I ever had!
Thank you Master. Time to impact now 58 seconds dead.
I wish you wouldn't say things like that, K-9.
You know K-9, sometimes I think I'm wasted just rushing about the universe saving planets from destruction. With a talent like mine I might have been a great slow bowler.
Did you know that someone is building a black hole on your doorstep?
What?
Yes. I got stuck in it along with one of your spacecraft.
Later you will be questioned, tortured and killed.
Well I hope you get it in the right order.
You! You meddlesome hussy! Do not touch the sacrifices!
It's all over, Soldeed, you're finished.
No! The Nimon will fulfill his great promise, the Nimon be praised!
The Nimon be praised? How many Nimons have you seen today?
Do not blaspheme the Nimon!
How many?
Skonnoth will-
How many Nimons?
Threeeee! I have seen three!
Well I've just seen a whole lot more rampaging down the corridor. Face it Soldeed, you're being invaded!
[clutching his face] My dreams of conquest!! You have brought this calamity upon me!
You've brought it on yourself!
You will die for your interference!
[Soldeed pulls lever]
Stop him!
[Seth shoots him]
You fool! You are all doomed!! Doomed!!
K-9, is there a wall in front of us?
Negative, Master.
Then off you go then.
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