Doctor Who (TV Series)

Escape Switch (1966)

William Hartnell: Dr. Who

Quotes 

• [last lines] 

  Dr. Who : There we are. That's finished. It's a pity we haven't got a more reliable way of testing it. Well...

  Sara : Well, come on, I thought you said that it's was finished.

  Dr. Who : Oh yes, it is finished my dear. But...

  Steven : Oh, come on, Doctor. We haven't got time for "buts"! This is our only hope.

  Dr. Who : Yes, you realize, of course, we're taking a terrible chance.

  Steven : Then you can save your breath. We've got to try it!

  Dr. Who : [the Doctor grasps his lapels and turns away]  Very well, my boy. Pull the main switch!

  [Steven halts for a moment and then pulls the lever. The sound of take-off can be heard but then a massive explosion flings them to the floor...]