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The Monster of Peladon: Part Five

Last updated 02 January 2017

Broadcast: Saturday 20th April 1974
5:30pm-5:55pm BST (16:30 GMT) « » Premiere

« »
(actually broadcast at 17:30:31)
BBC One

Featuring: Jon Pertwee, Elisabeth Sladen, Frank Gatliff, Donald Gee, Rex Robinson, Nina Thomas

Commander Azaxyr and his Ice Warriors are revealed as traitors, in league with Galaxy 5. The Doctor intends to turn Aggedor against Azaxyr, but it may already be too late.

Synopsis Source: Doctor Who Guide

Broadcast Source: BBC

Ratings Information:

Consolidated figures: 7.500m viewers (+7 days) (42nd place)

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