Doctor Who over the years: Episode quotes
The Reign Of Terror – Episode 1 – A Land Of Fear
Susan Foreman: We might not get back to the ship if Grandfather hears we're in the Reign Of Terror.
Ian Chesterton: Why not?
Susan Foreman: It's his favorite period in the history of Earth.
[Ian sighs] The Reign Of Terror – Episode 2 – Guests Of Madame Guillotine
The Doctor: I'm sure you're very experienced at this job, my man. But, as an impartial onlooker I think I might have a bit of an advice to give you.
Road Work Overseer: Well, I'll listen to anything that'll get this job finished quickly.
The Doctor: Well, if you were to expend your energy helping with the road, instead of boring and shouting at them every few seconds, you might be able to get somewhere.
Road Work Overseer: I suppose you think you're very clever.
The Doctor: Well, without any undue modesty, yes! Now, would you mind standing aside?
The Reign Of Terror – Episode 4 – The Tyrant Of France
Ian Chesterton: Léon?
Léon Colbert: Yes. You must be Ian.
Ian Chesterton: That's right.
Léon Colbert: Are you alone?
Ian Chesterton: Yes. Jules said you might be able to help.
[turns to find two soldiers behind him, both aiming muskets at his chest] Soldiers!
Léon Colbert: Yes, I know. You walked right into my trap, didn't you, Ian?
The Reign Of Terror – Episode 5 – A Bargain Of Necessity
Ian Chesterton: Barbara! We thought you'd been arrested!
Barbara Wright: Yes, we were. But when we got to the prison, the Doctor was there.
Ian Chesterton: What!
Barbara Wright: Yes, he's dressed up as if he was running the revolution! From what I could gather, half the people there take orders from him!
Ian Chesterton: That sounds like the Doctor, alright.
Jules Renan: The Doctor? You mean Susan's grandfather?
Barbara Wright: Yes, that's right.
Ian Chesterton: And where's Susan?
Barbara Wright: Oh, she'll be along later with him. I just walked out.
Ian Chesterton: Walked out? But...
[laughs] I don't know how he gets away with it half the time. What did he say?
Barbara Wright: Well not very much - we didn't have a chance. But he'll be here soon, so no doubt we'll get the whole story, several times.
[Barbara and Ian laugh] The Reign Of Terror – Episode 6 – Prisoners Of Conciergerie
The Doctor:
[Barbara begins to laugh] What is it? What do you find so amusing, hmm?
Barbara Wright: Oh, I don't know. Yes, I do. It's this feverish activity to try and stop something that we know is going to happen. Robespierre will be guillotined whatever we do!
The Doctor:
[gravely] I've told you of our position so often.
Barbara Wright: Yes, I know. You can't influence or change history. I learnt that lesson with the Aztecs.
The Doctor: The events will happen, just as they are written... I'm afraid so and we can't stem the tide. But at least we can stop being carried away with the flood!