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The Pirate Planet: Part Three

Last updated 13 January 2025

Broadcast: Saturday 29th May 1999
6:00pm-6:30pm CEST (16:00 GMT) < > « »
BBC Entertainment (Europe)

Featuring: Tom Baker, John Leeson, Mary Tamm, Bruce Purchase, Andrew Robertson

The Doctor has discovered the sinister truth about Zanak and solved the mystery of the missing planet. On the Bridge, the Doctor meets the real ruler of Zanak.

Synopsis Source: Doctor Who Guide

Broadcast Source: BBC Worldwide

Report from the This Week in Doctor Who Archive:

Friday 28th May 1999:
BBC Prime
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Late Friday at 1AM CET The Pirate Planet episode 2 of 4
Saturday at 9:40AM and 6PM CET The Pirate Planet episode 3 of 4
The Doctor and Romana devise a plan to defeat the Captain and free the people of Zanak. Can they uncover the mystery of Queen Zanxia in time?