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The Pirate Planet: Part Four

Last updated 13 January 2025

Broadcast: Saturday 5th June 1999
9:35am-10:05am CEST (07:35 GMT) < > « »
BBC Entertainment (Europe)

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

Time is running out for the Doctor and Romana in their struggle to defeat the Captain. They join forces with the Mentiads to prevent the Captain and Xanxia from using Zanak to consume Earth.

Synopsis Source: Doctor Who Guide

Broadcast Source: BBC Worldwide

Report from the This Week in Doctor Who Archive:

Friday 4th June 1999:
BBC Prime
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Late Friday at 1:05AM CET The Pirate Planet episode 3 of 4
Saturday at 9:35AM and 6PM CET The Pirate Planet episode 4 of 4
The Doctor and Romana enlist the aid of the powerful Mentiads to attack the Captain after they discover his terrible secret.