Production
| Episode | Broadcast date | Run time | Viewers |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Part One" | 23 February 1984 (1984-02-23) | 24:26 | 7.4 |
| "Part Two" | 24 February 1984 (1984-02-24) | 24:20 | 6.1 |
| "Part Three" | 1 March 1984 (1984-03-01) | 23:57 | 7.4 |
| "Part Four" | 2 March 1984 (1984-03-02) | 24:44 | 7.0 |
The working title for this story was The Planet of Fear.
The decision to make Peri the daughter of a wealthy American family was inspired by the popularity of the soap operas Dallas and Dynasty. Nicola Bryant was cast in part because she held dual citizenship in the United States - because she was married to an American - and the United Kingdom.
Read more about this topic: Planet Of Fire
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