Essential Episodes from the Doctor Who Universe
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- DirectorCharles NortonStarsTom BakerLalla WardChristopher NeameThe story revolves around the planet Shada, on which the Time Lords have constructed a high security prison for some of the Universe's most dangerous criminals. Skagra, a flawed genius from the planet Dronoid, wishes to create a "Universal Mind" in which all the pooled knowledge of the universe's greatest criminals would be placed at his disposal and with which he intends to take control of the Universe. Skagra wants to go to Shada to extract the knowledge of the criminals who have been imprisoned there. Unfortunately for Skagra, knowledge of the location of Shada has been deliberately hidden by the Time Lords, but Skagra discovers that there is a Time Lord living on Earth in the twentieth century who may hold the key to its location. This Time Lord is masquerading as a professor at St. Cedd's College, Cambridge and calling himself Professor Chronotis. Sensing danger, Chronotis calls for the assistance of his old friend and protégé, the Doctor. The story climaxes in a battle for control of the Universal Mind.
- DirectorEdward BazalgetteStarsKatherine KellyGreg AustinFady ElsayedCoal Hill Academy comes under the attack from the merciless Shadow Kin resulting in an unlikely bond between four students: Charlie, Ram, April, and Tanya, with the help of their math teacher, Miss Quill.
- StarsDavid TennantFreema AgyemanAnthony HeadThe Doctor and Martha Jones trek through space and time in a race against the galaxy's greatest despot, Baltazar, to follow a complex trail of clues to discover the location of the legendary lost spaceship, the Infinite, which, according to myth, can grant anybody their hearts desire.
- StarsDavid TennantGeorgia TennantTim HowarWhile visiting a diner in Nevada in 1958, the Doctor finds an alien artifact and ends up on a mission to save the Rivesh Mantilax from the danger of the Viperox and the U.S. Military.
- DirectorWaris HusseinDouglas CamfieldStarsWilliam HartnellWilliam RussellJacqueline HillTwo schoolteachers investigate the personal life of one of their brilliant students and her mysterious grandfather.
- DirectorRichard MartinStarsWilliam HartnellWilliam RussellJacqueline HillThe Doctor and Ian are taken to the Dalek saucer while Susan and Barbara join the rebels in planning an attack.
- DirectorRichard MartinStarsWilliam HartnellWilliam RussellJacqueline HillThe Daleks' plan to transform Earth into a giant spaceship and wipe out its inhabitants is nearing completion and the Doctor and his friends face a race against time to prevent them from destroying the planet's core.
- DirectorRichard MartinStarsWilliam HartnellWilliam RussellJacqueline HillThe TARDIS is drawn by a mysterious force and lands on the alien planet Vortis. There the Doctor, Ian, Barbara and Vicki find themselves caught up in a war between an evil force known as "The Animus", its ant-like Zarbi allies, and the butterfly-like Menoptra race and their allies the subterranean Optera.
- DirectorTerry McDonoughStarsDavid BradleyRoss Gurney-RandallRoger MayAn actor tapped by a succession of hard-man roles and a wannabe producer frustrated by the TV industry's glass ceiling find unlikely hope and unexpected challenges in the form of a Saturday tea-time drama, time travel and monsters.
- DirectorRichard MartinStarsWilliam HartnellWilliam RussellJacqueline HillThe Doctor manages to escape from the Dalek saucer and meet up with Susan and David but Ian is left trapped onboard. Meanwhile, Barbara and her new friends face a dangerous journey across London.
- DirectorRichard MartinStarsWilliam HartnellWilliam RussellJacqueline HillWhile Susan and David try to find a way out of London, Ian and Larry infiltrate the Dalek mine workings.
- DirectorRichard MartinStarsWilliam HartnellWilliam RussellJacqueline HillThe Doctor's party investigate the Daleks' central control in Bedfordshire while Barbara and Jenny's attempt to reach it are derailed when they are betrayed.
- DirectorRichard MartinStarsWilliam HartnellWilliam RussellJacqueline HillIan and Barbara believe the TARDIS has finally returned to their contemporary London, but soon discover signs of plague and warfare. Their old enemies, the Daleks, have invaded the Earth of the 22nd century. Separated and fighting for their lives, the travelers must try to aid the remaining humans and overthrow the Daleks' cruel tyranny. (Originally broadcast in six parts.)
- DirectorJohn CrockettStarsWilliam HartnellWilliam RussellJacqueline HillThe TARDIS arrives on Earth landing in 16th century Aztec society. Barbara goes off exploring - despite the Doctor's orders not to wander off - and is taken away by the high priest Autloc who believes she is the reincarnation of the goddess Yetaxa. They believe it is a sign that the rains - which are late - will now come. The high priest of sacrifice Tlotoxl recruits Ian to lead their army but he finds he has a rival in Ixta. Ian is less than comfortable with his role when he learns that they are to deliver the human sacrifice to the high priest at the rain ceremony. The Doctor emphasizes that they must not interfere with Aztec rituals, something that does not sit well with Barbara.
- DirectorJohn CrockettStarsWilliam HartnellWilliam RussellJacqueline HillBarbara tries to change the course of history - and Ian fights for his life.
- DirectorJohn CrockettStarsWilliam HartnellWilliam RussellJacqueline HillWhile the Doctor tries to find a way back to the TARDIS, Tlotoxl continues to plot Barbara's downfall and sees an opening when Susan questions Aztec custom.
- DirectorJohn CrockettStarsWilliam HartnellWilliam RussellJacqueline HillTlotoxl's machinations result in both Susan and Ian being arrested.With the TARDIS once again trapped inside the tomb, the travelers' only hope for escape lies with Autloc and Cameca.
- DirectorWaris HusseinDouglas CamfieldStarsWilliam HartnellWilliam RussellJacqueline HillThe TARDIS takes its new passengers back to the dawn of history. There, the Doctor and his party are captured by a tribe who are trying to rediscover the secret of fire.
- DirectorWaris HusseinDouglas CamfieldStarsWilliam HartnellWilliam RussellJacqueline HillOld Mother frees the Doctor and the others on condition they will leave the tribe and not make fire.The group attempt to return to the TARDIS but Za and Hur follow them.
- DirectorWaris HusseinDouglas CamfieldStarsWilliam HartnellWilliam RussellJacqueline HillKal accuses Za of Old Mother's murder but the Doctor exposes him as the real killer.However, Za then insists the travellers be held prisoner until they show him how to make fire.
- DirectorChristopher BarryStarsWilliam HartnellWilliam RussellJacqueline HillThe TARDIS lands in a petrified forest on an alien planet. Determined to explore, the Doctor leads his companions into the metal city, where they discover the danger of what will become his deadliest enemies, the mutant Daleks. (Originally broadcast in seven parts.)
- DirectorChristopher BarryStarsWilliam HartnellWilliam RussellJacqueline HillThe Doctor, Susan and Ian search the city for Barbara and learn that the area is contaminated with radiation.Then they encounter the Daleks.
- DirectorRichard MartinStarsWilliam HartnellWilliam RussellJacqueline HillSusan meets Alydon of the Thals and agrees to try and arrange a treaty between his people and the Daleks. But the Daleks only see it as an opportunity to wipe the Thals out.
- DirectorChristopher BarryStarsWilliam HartnellWilliam RussellJacqueline HillThe Doctor and his friends attempt to escape from the Dalek City. However, knowing that the Thals are walking into a trap, Ian decides to go and warn them.
- DirectorChristopher BarryStarsWilliam HartnellWilliam RussellJacqueline HillThe Doctor and his friends realise that their only chance of recovering the fluid link is to persuade the Thals to fight back against the Daleks.
- DirectorRichard MartinStarsWilliam HartnellWilliam RussellJacqueline HillWhile Ian, Barbara and their Thal friends try to find a way into the Dalek City through the mountains, the Doctor, Susan and Alydon attempt to make their own way in.
- DirectorRichard MartinStarsWilliam HartnellWilliam RussellJacqueline HillIan, Barbara and the surviving members of their party try to find a way into the Dalek City whilst Alydon prepares the other Thals for an attack. But only the Doctor and Susan are aware of the full extent of the threat the Daleks pose.
- DirectorWaris HusseinStarsWilliam HartnellWilliam RussellJacqueline HillThe TARDIS arrives on Earth in the 13th century, where it is claimed by famed explorer Marco Polo as a gift for his employer, Kublai Khan. Polo hopes to finally buy his way out of the Khan's service - but if he succeeds, the Doctor and his friends will never be able to get back to their Ship ever again... (Originally broadcast in seven parts.)
- DirectorWaris HusseinStarsWilliam HartnellWilliam RussellJacqueline HillTegana sabotages the party's water bags, leaving them in dire need of fresh supplies.
- DirectorWaris HusseinStarsWilliam HartnellWilliam RussellJacqueline HillThe Doctor and Susan are able to supply Marco with condensation that has formed inside the TARDIS, saving the group from dying of thirst.When the group are reunited with Tegana, the travelers begin to suspect he is up to something.
- DirectorJohn CrockettStarsWilliam HartnellWilliam RussellJacqueline HillThe Doctor's group manage to rescue Barbara from the Mongols but once more Marco remains unaware of Tegana's involvement.
- DirectorWaris HusseinStarsWilliam HartnellWilliam RussellJacqueline HillThe Doctor and his friends elect to warn Marco of Acomat's attack even though it means losing their chance to gain access to the TARDIS.
- DirectorWaris HusseinStarsWilliam HartnellWilliam RussellJacqueline HillThe Doctor, Ian and Barbara are forced to surrender to Tegana and Marco, leaving both of them the opportunity to gain possession of the TARDIS.
- DirectorWaris HusseinStarsWilliam HartnellWilliam RussellJacqueline HillTegana finally makes his move to assassinate the Khan, giving the Doctor and his friends an opportunity to thwart his plans and regain the TARDIS.
- DirectorRichard MartinStarsWilliam HartnellWilliam RussellJacqueline HillThe Doctor has obtained a Time and Space Visualizer, which has a TV screen that can show scenes in the past to order. Lincoln, Shakespeare and the Beatles are selected. They land on a barren planet with two suns, and become separated. A sandstorm causes the Doctor and Barbara to lose the TARDIS, Ian and Vicky meet an octopus-like monster, and the Daleks arrive, still hunting for them.
- DirectorRichard MartinStarsWilliam HartnellWilliam RussellJacqueline HillWhile Ian and Vicki are threatened by a Mire Beast, the Doctor and Barbara meet up with the Aridians...who are then ordered to hand them over to the Daleks.
- DirectorRichard MartinStarsWilliam HartnellWilliam RussellJacqueline HillThe TARDIS crew's attempts to escape from the Daleks take them to the top of the Empire State Building and a 19th century sailing ship.
- DirectorRichard MartinStarsWilliam HartnellWilliam RussellJacqueline HillThe TARDIS lands in a haunted house where the Doctor and his friends are confronted by Dracula and Frankenstein's Monster...and then the Daleks appear.
- DirectorRichard MartinStarsWilliam HartnellWilliam RussellJacqueline HillWith Vicki trapped on board the Dalek time machine, the Doctor, Ian and Barbara decide to make their stand on the planet Mechanus.
- DirectorRichard MartinStarsWilliam HartnellWilliam RussellJacqueline HillThe Doctor and his friends are taken into the Mechanoid City but their troubles are far from over...especially when the Daleks launch an attack.
- DirectorDouglas CamfieldStarsWilliam HartnellAdrienne HillPeter PurvesThe Doctor runs afoul of the Daleks and Special Security Agent Bret Vyon on the planet Kembel.
- DirectorDouglas CamfieldStarsWilliam HartnellKevin StoneyJulian SherrierThe Doctor infiltrates the Daleks' conference to try and discover their plans, leaving Steven, Katarina and Bret to find a way off the planet.
- DirectorDouglas CamfieldStarsWilliam HartnellNicholas CourtneyPeter PurvesThe Doctor and his friends escape Kembel in the Spar ship but the Daleks force them down on the planet Desperus, where they are threatened by a group of convicts.
- DirectorDouglas CamfieldStarsWilliam HartnellNicholas CourtneyPeter PurvesWith Katarina being held hostage, the Doctor, Steven and Bret are in danger of having to given in to Kirksen's demands, while, on Earth, Chen has them listed as traitors.
- DirectorDouglas CamfieldStarsWilliam HartnellPeter PurvesJean MarshThe Doctor, Steven and Sara are accidentally transported to the planet Mira where Chen sends the Daleks after them.
- DirectorDouglas CamfieldStarsWilliam HartnellPeter PurvesJean MarshThe Doctor, Steven and Sara escape Mira in a Dalek pursuit ship but when they find the ship is returning to Kembel, they are forced to come up with a new plan to avoid the Daleks.
- DirectorDouglas CamfieldStarsWilliam HartnellPeter PurvesJean MarshThe Doctor, Steven and Sara visit a Liverpool police station on Christmas Day and a Hollywood film set during the 1920s.
- DirectorDouglas CamfieldStarsWilliam HartnellPeter PurvesJean MarshThe Daleks realise the Doctor has given them a fake Taranium Core while, on the planet Tigus, the Doctor encounters the Meddling Monk.
- DirectorDouglas CamfieldStarsWilliam HartnellPeter PurvesJean MarshThe Doctor, Steven and Sara travel to Ancient Egypt, pursued by both the Daleks and the Meddling Monk.
- DirectorDouglas CamfieldStarsWilliam HartnellPeter PurvesJean MarshSteven, Sara and the Monk are captured by the Daleks in order to force the Doctor to hand over the Taranium Core.
- DirectorDouglas CamfieldStarsWilliam HartnellPeter PurvesJean MarshThe Doctor, Steven and Sara reach Kembel where they find the Daleks have betrayed their allies and imprisoned them.
- DirectorDouglas CamfieldStarsWilliam HartnellPeter PurvesJean MarshWith the Daleks poised to invade the solar system, the Doctor decides his only option is to activate the Time Destructor prematurely, threatening the entire planet.
- DirectorDerek MartinusStarsWilliam HartnellRobert BeattyDudley JonesIn December 1986, a new planet appears in the Solar System which turns out to be a long-lost twin of Earth's named Mondas. Its inhabitants are the Cybermen.
- DirectorDerek MartinusStarsWilliam HartnellDavid DodimeadDudley JonesThe Doctor's warnings are ignored and the Cybermen take over the base, hampering the crew's efforts to help Zeus IV.
- DirectorDerek MartinusStarsWilliam HartnellRobert BeattyChristopher MatthewsWith the Doctor out of action, it is up to Polly, Ben and Barclay to stop Cutler using the Z-Bomb and devastating half the world.
- DirectorDerek MartinusStarsWilliam HartnellAnneke WillsMichael CrazeThe Cybermen take over the base again, apparently to stop the humans using the Z-Bomb, but then the Doctor realises they intend to use it themselves to destroy Earth.
- 1963–198926mTV-G8.1 (633)TV EpisodeDirectorChristopher BarryStarsPatrick TroughtonAnneke WillsMichael CrazeThe TARDIS arrives on the Earth colony of Vulcan where the newly-regenerated Doctor assumes the identity of an Earth Examiner.
- 1963–198924mTV-G8.1 (567)TV EpisodeDirectorChristopher BarryStarsPatrick TroughtonAnneke WillsMichael CrazeWhile the Doctor worries about the inert Daleks in the capsules, Lesterson makes plan to reactivate one of them.
- 1963–198924mTV-G8.0 (564)TV EpisodeDirectorChristopher BarryStarsPatrick TroughtonAnneke WillsMichael CrazeThe Doctor fails to convince the colonists of the danger posed by the Daleks and soon the other two are also reactivated.
- 1963–198924mTV-G8.2 (559)TV EpisodeDirectorChristopher BarryStarsPatrick TroughtonMichael CrazeRobert JamesWith Polly being held prisoner by the rebels, the Doctor and Ben decide to investigate them, while Lesterson discovers the Daleks are reproducing.
- 1963–198924mTV-G8.0 (553)TV EpisodeDirectorChristopher BarryStarsPatrick TroughtonAnneke WillsRobert JamesThe Doctor and Quinn attempt to escape in order to stop Bragen using the Daleks to take over the colony.
- 1963–198924mTV-G8.2 (573)TV EpisodeDirectorChristopher BarryStarsPatrick TroughtonAnneke WillsMichael CrazeWith Bragen having taken over, the Daleks trick the rebels into turning them loose and only the Doctor can stop them wiping out the entire colony.
- DirectorJulia SmithStarsPatrick TroughtonMichael CrazeFrazer HinesThe TARDIS materialises on a deserted beach where the Doctor and his friends are captured by primitive warriors and taken to the fabled city of Atlantis.
- DirectorJulia SmithStarsPatrick TroughtonAnneke WillsColin JeavonsWhile Ara tries to save Polly from being turned into a Fish Person and Ben and Jamie try to escape from the mines, the Doctor discovers the full extent of Zaroff's plans.
- DirectorJulia SmithStarsPatrick TroughtonJoseph FürstTom WatsonThe Doctor and Ramo are sentenced to be sacrificed to the goddess Amdo and must escape to put a stop to Zaroff's plan.
- DirectorJulia SmithStarsPatrick TroughtonMichael CrazeFrazer HinesWith Zaroff's plan nearing completion, the Doctor and Ben realise the only way to save the world is to destroy Atlantis.
- DirectorMorris BarryStarsPatrick TroughtonFrazer HinesAnneke WillsThe TARDIS arrives on the Moon in the year 2070. When Jamie is injured, the other travellers are forced to seek the help of a moonbase afflicted with a space plague.
- DirectorMorris BarryStarsPatrick TroughtonFrazer HinesAnneke WillsThe Doctor and his friends attempt to convince the Moonbase crew that the Cybermen are responsible for the disappearances and find a cure for the plague.
- DirectorMorris BarryStarsPatrick TroughtonPatrick BarrAnneke WillsThe Cybermen take over the Moonbase and begin using the Gravitron to attack Earth but Polly, Ben and Jamie come up with a way to fight back.
- DirectorMorris BarryStarsPatrick TroughtonPatrick BarrFrazer HinesWith the Cybermen preparing to launch a full attack, the Doctor and his friends must keep the Moonbase and the Gravitron out of their hands until help arrives from Earth.
- DirectorJohn DaviesStarsPatrick TroughtonFrazer HinesAnneke WillsThe TARDIS arrives at a holiday camp company with the crew worried by a prediction of giant crabs and the Doctor becomes interested in the apparent madman Medok's stories of creatures that roam the colony at night.
- DirectorJohn DaviesStarsPatrick TroughtonFrazer HinesMichael CrazeThe Doctor is unable to convince the colonists that the Macra exist and an attempt to brainwash his companions results in Ben betraying his friends.
- DirectorJohn DaviesStarsPatrick TroughtonFrazer HinesMichael CrazeThe Doctor, Polly and Jamie are sentenced to work in the pits and an escape attempt sees Ben's loyalties called into question again.
- DirectorJohn DaviesStarsPatrick TroughtonFrazer HinesMichael CrazeThe Doctor and Polly manage to save Jamie from the Macra and then try to show the Pilot who is really in charge of the colony.
- 1963–198924mTV-PG8.2 (890)TV EpisodeDirectorMorris BarryStarsPatrick TroughtonFrazer HinesDeborah WatlingThe Doctor, Jamie and Victoria arrive on Telos, where an archaeological group are exploring the Tomb of the Cybermen. But are the Cybermen as dormant as they believe?
- 1963–198925mTV-PG8.2 (770)TV EpisodeDirectorMorris BarryStarsPatrick TroughtonBernard HolleyDeborah WatlingThe archaeologists learn they are stranded on Telos and Klieg suggests they use the opportunity to explore the Cybermen's tombs.
- 1963–198924mTV-PG8.1 (756)TV EpisodeDirectorMorris BarryStarsPatrick TroughtonAubrey RichardsGeorge PastellThe Cybermen have been revived and plan to convert the archeologists into their own kind, prompting Hopper to attempt a rescue.
- 1963–198924mTV-PG8.2 (754)TV EpisodeDirectorMorris BarryStarsPatrick TroughtonClive MerrisonGeorge PastellKlieg attempts to do a deal with the Cybercontroller while the Doctor tries to find a way to refreeze the Cybermen permanently.
- 1963–198923mTV-PG7.2 (404)TV EpisodeDirectorGerald BlakeStarsPatrick TroughtonFrazer HinesDeborah WatlingWhen the TARDIS materialises in the Himalayas, the Doctor decides to pay a return visit to the nearby Det-Sen monastery only to be accused of murder.
- 1963–198923mTV-PG7.5 (413)TV EpisodeDirectorGerald BlakeStarsPatrick TroughtonFrazer HinesDeborah WatlingJamie and Victoria make their way to the monastery shortly before it is attacked by the Yeti.
- 1963–198924mTV-PG7.1 (369)TV EpisodeDirectorGerald BlakeStarsPatrick TroughtonFrazer HinesDavid BaronWhile the Doctor and Jamie return to the TARDIS for equipment, the control sphere Jamie brought to the monastery is reactivated.
- 1963–198924mTV-PG7.2 (365)TV EpisodeDirectorGerald BlakeStarsPatrick TroughtonFrazer HinesDavid BaronThe Yeti escapes from the monastery and Victoria and Thonmi are accused of assisting it, while the Doctor and Jamie endure a perilous journey back across the mountains.
- 1963–198924mTV-PG7.3 (365)TV EpisodeDirectorGerald BlakeStarsPatrick TroughtonFrazer HinesDavid BaronVictoria falls under the mental influence of Padmasambhva as the Yeti attack in order to drive the monks from the area.
- 1963–198924mTV-PG7.4 (371)TV EpisodeDirectorGerald BlakeStarsPatrick TroughtonFrazer HinesDavid BaronWith the Great Intelligence on the verge of becoming corporeal, the Doctor challenges Padmasambhva to a mental battle in order to defeat it.
- DirectorChris ChattertonDerek MartinusStarsPatrick TroughtonWendy GiffordPeter BarkworthThe Doctor, Jamie and Victoria are brought to a base which is attempting to halt the flow of the Second Ice Age.
- DirectorDerek MartinusStarsPatrick TroughtonBernard BresslawDeborah WatlingVarga revives and takes Victoria hostage as he works to revive his crew while the Doctor and Jamie find Penley stealing medical supplies.
- DirectorDerek MartinusStarsPatrick TroughtonPeter SallisPeter BarkworthJamie and Arden venture out to rescue Victoria only to find the rest of the Ice Warriors are now active.
- DirectorDerek MartinusStarsPatrick TroughtonPeter SallisPeter BarkworthThe Doctor leaves the base to try and find Jamie and Victoria while Storr tries to do a deal with the Ice Warriors.
- DirectorDerek MartinusStarsPatrick TroughtonPeter SallisPeter BarkworthThe Doctor and Victoria are both held prisoner by the Ice Warriors as Varga decides to take over Brittanicus.
- DirectorDerek MartinusStarsPatrick TroughtonPeter SallisPeter BarkworthThe Doctor and Victoria attempt to force the Ice Warriors to surrender control of the ioniser before the ice flow destroys them.
- DirectorDouglas CamfieldStarsPatrick TroughtonFrazer HinesDeborah WatlingThe TARDIS becomes trapped in space before ending up in an underground station of a mysteriously deserted London.
- DirectorDouglas CamfieldStarsPatrick TroughtonTina PackerRod BeachamJamie and Victoria are reunited with Travers before Jamie joins the soldiers in attempting to find out what has happened to the Doctor.
- DirectorDouglas CamfieldStarsPatrick TroughtonFrazer HinesDerek PollittThe Doctor and Victoria are taken back to the Goodge Street base by Colonel Lethbridge-Stewart where the Doctor becomes convinced there is a traitor in their midst.
- DirectorDouglas CamfieldStarsPatrick TroughtonJack WatlingTina PackerWith Travers having been captured by the Yeti, the Doctor attempts to find a way to gain control of the robots while Lethbridge-Stewart tries to recover the TARDIS.
- DirectorDouglas CamfieldStarsPatrick TroughtonJack WatlingFrazer HinesVictoria and Travers are held prisoner by the Great Intelligence, who is planning to drain the Doctor's mind.
- DirectorDouglas CamfieldStarsPatrick TroughtonDerek PollittJack WoolgarThe Doctor and his friends are held prisoner by the Intelligence and their only hope lies with Jamie, Arnold and a reprogrammed Yeti.
- CreatorDonald WilsonSydney NewmanStarsWilliam HartnellPatrick TroughtonJon PertweeThe adventures in time and space of the Doctor, a Time Lord who changes appearance and personality by regenerating when near death, and is joined by companions in battles against aliens and other megalomaniacs.
- DirectorHugh DavidStarsPatrick TroughtonFrazer HinesDeborah WatlingThe Doctor, Jamie and Victoria are taken prisoner by the staff of a gas refinery, who have lost contact with their drilling rigs and experienced mysterious drops in pressure.