S1·E5 The Dead Planet
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Aired December 21, 1963 25 min ★ 7.2/10 · 10 TMDB votes
Synopsis
Time Unknown, Planet Unknown. The TARDIS lands in an eerie petrified forest overlooking a magnificent steel city. The Doctor wants to explore the city – but what's waiting there?
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Director & writers
Terry NationWriterChristopher BarryDirector
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 1 Episode 5 of Doctor Who air?
Season 1, Episode 5 ('The Dead Planet') originally aired on December 21, 1963.
How long is Season 1 Episode 5 ('The Dead Planet')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 25 minutes.
What happens in Doctor Who Season 1 Episode 5?
Time Unknown, Planet Unknown. The TARDIS lands in an eerie petrified forest overlooking a magnificent steel city. The Doctor wants to explore the city – but what's waiting there?...