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The Pirate Planet: Part Three

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Broadcast: Saturday 14th October 1978
6:20pm-6:45pm BST (17:20 GMT) « » Premiere

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(actually broadcast at 18:21:40)
BBC One

Featuring: Tom Baker, John Leeson, Mary Tamm, Bruce Purchase, Andrew Robertson

The Doctor has discovered the sinister truth about Zanak and solved the mystery of the missing planet. On the Bridge, the Doctor meets the real ruler of Zanak.

Synopsis Source: Doctor Who Guide

Broadcast Source: BBC

Ratings Information:

Consolidated figures: 8.200m viewers (+7 days) (44th place), AI 64

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