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 I can't access the specific transcripts for "Doctor Who: The Hand of Fear" 
 from the provided site. However, I can still provide a general summary 
 and review based on the known plot and details of the serial. 
  
 "The Hand of Fear" Overview 
  
 "The Hand of Fear" is a four-part serial from the fourteenth 
 season of "Doctor Who," first aired in 1976. It features the Fourth 
 Doctor, played by Tom Baker, alongside his companion Sarah Jane Smith. 
 This serial is notable for being Sarah Jane's last regular appearance 
 as a companion. 
  
 Part 1 
  
 Summary: The Doctor and Sarah Jane arrive at a quarry, 
 where an explosion uncovers a fossilized hand. Sarah Jane 
 touches the hand and becomes possessed by an alien consciousness. 
 The Doctor realises that the hand belongs to Eldrad, a Kastrian criminal. 
  
 Review: The first episode sets a mysterious and eerie tone, 
 effectively building suspense with the discovery of the hand 
 and Sarah Jane's possession. The quarry setting adds a realistic 
 and gritty feel to the story. 
  
 Rating: 8/10 
  
 Part 2 
  
 Summary: Sarah Jane, under Eldrad's influence, takes the hand 
 to a nuclear power plant, where the radiation begins to regenerate 
 the hand. The Doctor and the plant staff struggle to contain 
 the situation as Eldrad starts to regain power. 
  
 Review: This episode increases the tension as the situation 
 at the power plant becomes critical. The combination of science 
 fiction elements with the nuclear threat adds a sense of urgency 
 and danger. 
  
 Rating: 8/10 
  
 Part 3 
  
 Summary: Eldrad regenerates into a humanoid form and reveals 
 the history of Kastria, explaining the betrayal that led 
 to his punishment. Eldrad convinces the Doctor and Sarah Jane 
 to take him back to Kastria to reclaim his throne, but the Doctor 
 remains suspicious of Eldrad's true intentions. 
  
 Review: Eldrad's backstory adds depth to the character and the plot. 
 The transition from Earth to the alien world of Kastria keeps the 
 story dynamic and engaging. The Doctor's skepticism provides 
 a good balance to Eldrad's manipulative nature. 
  
 Rating: 8/10 
 Part 4 
  
 Summary: On Kastria, Eldrad discovers that his people have 
 destroyed themselves rather than live under his rule. 
 Eldrad's true nature as a tyrant is revealed, 
 and the Doctor manages to defeat him by sending 
 him into an abyss. The serial ends with Sarah Jane 
 deciding to leave the Doctor, marking an emotional farewell. 
  
 Review: The climax on Kastria is intense and satisfying, 
 revealing Eldrad's true colors and providing a fitting 
 end to the threat. Sarah Jane's departure is handled 
 with emotional weight, giving a memorable and poignant 
 conclusion to the serial. 
  
 Rating: 9/10 
 Overall Series Rating: 8.5/10 
  
 "The Hand of Fear" is a strong "Doctor Who" serial 
 that combines suspense, science fiction, and emotional drama 
 effectively. The plot is engaging, with the mystery of Eldrad 
 and the dangers posed by the nuclear power plant creating 
 a gripping narrative. The final episode, with Sarah Jane's 
 departure, adds an emotional depth that makes this serial 
 particularly memorable. Tom Baker and Elisabeth Sladen deliver 
 excellent performances, making this a standout story 
 in the Fourth Doctor's era. 
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