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Doctor Who And The Silurians: Episode 5
Broadcast: Tuesday 27th June 2000
11:30pm-12:00am AEST (13:30 GMT) < > « »
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Featuring: Jon Pertwee, Nicholas Courtney, Caroline John, Peter Miles, Geoffrey Palmer

When the Silurian leader is killed, all hopes of peace are lost. The Silurians infect Major Baker with a virus deadly to humans and release him to spread the infection.


Synopsis Source: Doctor Who Guide
Broadcast Source: TWIDW
 

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