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Revenge of the Cybermen: Part One

Last updated 02 January 2017

Broadcast: Saturday 19th April 1975
5:35pm-6:00pm BST (16:35 GMT) « » Premiere

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(actually broadcast at 17:36:09)
BBC One

Featuring: Tom Baker, Ian Marter, Elisabeth Sladen, David Collings, Ronald Leigh-Hunt, Jeremy Wilkin

The Doctor, Sarah and Harry return to Nerva, but at an earlier point in time. The crew are dying and blame a space plague, but the Doctor suspects a survivor may be responsible.

Synopsis Source: Doctor Who Guide

Broadcast Source: BBC

Ratings Information:

Consolidated figures: 9.500m viewers (+7 days) (24th place), AI 57

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