as a go-for-the-throat vision." Ridge recounted receiving hate mail from fans over the episode. Ridge coined the nickname "Blint" for Darrow, referring to Burt Lancaster and Clint Eastwood. Doctor Who After the end of Blake's 7, Ridge went on to direct the Doctor Who 4-part serial Terminus (1983), a plague ship story from the Peter Davison era that focuses on the Doctor's companion Nyssa, played by Sarah Sutton. Muir describes it as a "well-presented story", describing Ridge as a "skilled technician". Ridge had previously worked with John Nathan-Turner, the producer, and considered him a friend. Production did not run smoothly, marred by an electricians' strike as well as problems with costumes and the set; this resulted in recording overrunning. Ridge's relationship with Nathan-Turner suffered, and she never directed for the show again.Pixley, Andrew, "The DWM Archive: Terminus", Doctor Who Magazine, No. 291, 31 May 2000, pp. 32-39 Personal life Ridge died in Fulham, London, in 2000, aged 75 years. References Sources External links A tribute page of reminiscences about Mary Ridge, from Hermit, a Blake's 7 fansite (29 September 2000) Bedwyr Gullidge, "International Women's Day: Directors – Paddy Russell to Rachel Talalay" Blogtor Who (3 August 2018); a blogpost about women directors in the Doctor Who'' series, including Ridge 1925 births 2000 deaths British television directors British women television directors