Sadistic second-in-command on the Interplanetary Mining Corporation mission to the planet Uxarieus. This was led by Captain Dent, who was prepared to go to any lengths to secure mineral rights on the planets they visited. Morgan was happy to kill anyone who got in their way. On finding the planet claimed by farmer-colonists, Morgan planted an agent in the group - tasked with sabotage or even murder.
He and Dent also faked monster attacks using a mining robot equipped with false claws.
An attempt to dispose of the Doctor using the robot was foiled when his remote control was wrecked.
Morgan was later killed in an ambush by the colonists.
Played by: Tony Caunter. Appearances: Colony in Space (1971).
- Second of three appearances by Caunter. The first was as Thatcher in The Crusade, and the last was as Jackson in Enlightenment.
- The part was originally intended for a female actor, and Susan Jameson was cast. However, Barry Letts' boss thought a jack-booted lady villain too kinky and vetoed the casting. Caunter stepped in to replace her late in the day. Jameson does appear - as the photo of Ashe's wife on his desk. This was a little joke by director Michael E Briant, who was annoyed at the interference from on high.
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