Richard Mace

Richard Mace was a Highwayman. He was also a theatrical performer for sometime until plague stopped the trade. This history means he is not amazed by the things the Doctor shows him. He helped the Doctor, Adric, Nyssa and Tegan when they were being chased by peasants. He carried two flintlock pistols. He lead the Doctor and co to his hideout. A barn near a manor. He wore a Terileptil mind-control necklace, however he was unaware it was such device. He enters the manor with the Doctor and co and is in favour of looting it. Instead he takes Wine from the cellar and declars it tastes like nectar. When the Terileptil android appears disguised as the Grim Reaper he runs but is prevented from leaving by the Doctor. He begins to believe the Doctor words about other worldly beings when he is shown a Power pack. Richard, Nyssa and the Doctor escaped to the Terileptil ship and he is in awe of the dimensions and lighting. He and the Doctor were captured by the towns people and moments before they are executed the lead townsman under Terileptil control prevents it. They are locked away but broke free as the android attacks the peasants. They go to meet the Terileptil who, offended by Richards words hits him. They escape to pudding lane where they kill the Terileptils in a fire. Richard stayed to help fight the flames instead of taking another trip in the TARDIS. The flames are the cause the great fire of London. (DW: The Visitation)

Behind the scenes

 * The character, in a slightly different form, had previously featured in three radio plays for BBC Radio 4: The Assassin, Pegasus and The Nemesis Machine, all written by Saward. In these, Mace is a Victorian actor-manager who becomes involved in various strange mysteries. He is much like his (presumed) ancestor in mannerisms. This Victorian Mace is portrayed by Geoffery Matthews.