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The Daleks' Master Plan: Escape Switch

Last updated 02 January 2017

Broadcast: Saturday 15th January 1966
5:50pm-6:15pm GMT « » Premiere

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(actually broadcast at 17:50:42)
BBC One

Featuring: William Hartnell, Jean Marsh, Peter Purves, Peter Butterworth, Kevin Stoney

Steven and Sara are held hostage by the Daleks who demand that the Doctor hand over the vital taranium core, or his companions will be exterminated.

Synopsis Source: Doctor Who Guide

Broadcast Source: BBC

Ratings Information:

Consolidated figures: 9.500m viewers (+7 days) (37th place), AI 50

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