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The Ambassadors of Death: Episode 1
Last updated 02 January 2017
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BBC UKTV (adverts during broadcast)
Featuring: Jon Pertwee, Nicholas Courtney, Caroline John, Ronald Allen
Contact has been lost with Mars Probe 7. When contact is also lost with the recovery ship, UNIT is called in and the Doctor learns that someone is sending messages to the vessel.
Synopsis Source: Doctor Who Guide
Broadcast notes:
Episode was broadcast in black and white.
Broadcast Source: TWIDW
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http://www.varos.com/drwho/uktv/
Sun 7AM, Late Sun 1AM AEST The War Games eps 6,7,8,9,+10 of 10
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