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The Sun Makers: Part Four

Last updated 13 January 2025

Broadcast: Thursday 31st August 1978
6:45pm-7:10pm BST (17:45 GMT) < > « »
(actually broadcast at 18:45:59)
BBC One

Featuring: Tom Baker, Louise Jameson, John Leeson, Henry Woolf

The rebels launch a full-scale uprising against the Gatherer and his Inner Retinue while the Doctor confronts the real head of the Company.

Synopsis Source: Doctor Who Guide

Broadcast notes:

This episode wasn't shown by BBC Cymru at the same time as the rest of the UK, broadcasting an episode of Heddiw instead. The episode went out on 1 Sep 1978.

Broadcast Source: BBC

Ratings Information:

Consolidated figures: 7.100m viewers (+7 days), 53rd place