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Doctor Who And The Silurians: Episode 6
Broadcast: Saturday 24th July 1999
11:30pm-12:00am EDT (03:30 GMT) < > « »
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Featuring: Jon Pertwee, Nicholas Courtney, Caroline John, Peter Miles, Geoffrey Palmer

As the Silurian plague quickly spreads, the Doctor desperately searches for a cure. But the Silurians are aware of the Doctor's efforts and intend to stop him.


Synopsis Source: Doctor Who Guide

Broadcast notes:

Actually broadcast a little earlier as immediately followed the previous episode with no gap between.
Broadcast Source: TWIDW
 

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Friday 23rd July 1999:
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Sat 11PM EDT The Seeds of Doom ep 2 of 6
Immediately Afterwards - Doctor Who And The Silurians ep 6 of 7

First, the 4th Doctor and Sarah hunt the Krynoid at the South Pole. The Krynoid has taken over the body of one of the Antarctic scientists and is trying to blow up the base. Also in on the hunt are two men hired to steal the Krynoid. Afterwards, travel back to the 3rd Doctor's time. The Doctor and Liz search for a cure for the Silurian induced plague as the death toll rises.