T H E S L I D E ----- --------- 1966 First Show: 13 Feb, 1966 Last Show: 27 Mar, 1966 Number Shows: 7 Audition Show: none Series Description: THE SLIDE was a seven-part serial which was broadcast on the BBC Light Programme. It was written by Victor Pemberton and produced by John Tydeman. The serial involves the appearance of a large fissure in a new town called Redlow in Kent. When torrents of seething mud start emerging from the fissure, scientist Joseph Gomez is brought. It is soon learned the mud contains a reproducing organism with the power of mind control over people. It isn't long before the mud becomes a killer. Redlow is declared a disaster area and the country is put on a state of emergency as other fissures start appearing. The main cast is as follows: Scientist Joseph Gomez - Roger Delgado Prime Minister Hugh Deverill - Maurice Denham Dr. Ken Richards - David Spenser The serial, an excellent and involving radio drama, was well received. The ending was left open for a sequel which was never written. Pemberton went on to greater success as a script editor and writer for television. THE SLIDE is notable because it is believed that the story line was re-written to become "Doctor Who - Fury From The Deep" on Brittish TV. Chronological Log: Date Day Num Title ------------ --- --- ----------------------- 13 Feb, 1966 Sun 1 "Moment Of Silence" 20 Feb, 1966 Sun 2 "Down Came A Blackbird" 27 Feb, 1966 Sun 3 "Analysis" 06 Mar, 1966 Sun 4 "Heartbeat" 13 Mar, 1966 Sun 5 "Danger Point" 20 Mar, 1966 Sun 6 "Time Limit" 27 Mar, 1966 Sun 7 "Out of the Darkness" Last Update: May 20, 2004 This log is informational only and does not imply that I have these shows for trade or sale. The shows are still protected under copyright law and should be obtained only from authorized dealers. The log may be freely reproduced and published on a no-profit basis. Please send error corrections or additional information to Frank M. Passage, 109 Elmwood Road, Verona, NJ 07044 (email: wb2ntp@arrl.net).