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S1·E5 The Dead Planet

Name: The Dead Planet
Released: 1963-12-21
Duration: 25 min

Episode: Season 1, Episode 5
Air Date: December 21, 1963
Runtime: 25 minutes
Director: Christopher Barry
Writer: Terry Nation
Score: 7.2/10 (11 TMDB votes)
Story Type: Core Character Arc

Core Aired December 21, 1963 25 min ★ 7.2/10 · 11 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?...

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