Fabula
Object
Object

Master's Video Conference Monitor (Live Scanner Footage Display)

A monitor used by the Master during his video conference with Philips, displaying live scanner footage of Jo Grant and the Doctor near the horsebox. The footage captures Jo's appearance (small, blond, short-haired) and confirms her identity as the Doctor's companion, prompting the Master's elimination order. The monitor is part of the Master's surveillance system and is activated in his remote location to facilitate communication with Philips while displaying real-time visual evidence of the Doctor's activities.
1 appearances

Purpose

Surveillance to monitor and identify threats near the horsebox

Significance

Confirms Jo's role beside the Doctor, escalates danger by marking her for death, and reveals the Master's remote control over events

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

1 moments
S8E2 · Terror of the Autons Part 2
Master orders Jo’s elimination

The Master’s video conference monitor is the primary tool through which he communicates with Philips and observes the live scanner footage of Jo and the Doctor. The monitor splits to show Philips’ subservient face and the footage of Jo and the Doctor near the horsebox, allowing the Master to confirm Jo’s identity and issue the elimination order. The monitor’s glow highlights the Master’s ruthless gaze, symbolizing his omniscience and control over the situation. It is the narrative device that bridges the factory office and the horsebox area, enabling the Master’s surveillance and command.

Before: Active, displaying Philips’ face and awaiting the Master’s orders.
After: Continues to function as a surveillance tool; the elimination order has been issued, and the monitor may now track Philips’ actions.
View full event