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The Androids of Tara: Part Two

Last updated 13 January 2025

Broadcast: Thursday 16th August 1979
6:55pm-7:20pm BST (17:55 GMT) < > « »
(actually broadcast at 18:56:34)
BBC One

Featuring: Tom Baker, John Leeson, Mary Tamm, Peter Jeffrey

Count Grendel is plotting to seize the Taran throne from the rightful heir, Prince Reynart, and has mistaken Romana for an android duplicate of the Prince's betrothed, Princess Strella, to whom she bears a remarkable resemblance.

The Doctor is meanwhile captured by Prince Reynart's men Zadek and Farrah and taken to his hunting lodge, where he is forced to repair an android double of the Prince to act as a decoy for potential assassins.

Synopsis Source: Doctor Who Guide

Broadcast notes:

Not shown by BBC Cymru.

Broadcast Source: BBC

Ratings Information:

Consolidated figures: 10.400m viewers (+7 days), 43rd place