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Doctor Who S10E15 — Planet of the Daleks (1)
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Doctor Who•Season 10•Episode 15

Planet of the Daleks (1)

7.3/10 · 646 votesApr 7, 197325 min

Ranked #22 of 26 in Season 10•−0.4 vs season avg

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The planet Spiridon, the year 2540. The Doctor and Jo arrive on the trail of the Daleks, and find unexpected allies in the shape of a Thal suicide squad. But what has brought the Daleks here in the first place?

Directed byDavid Maloney
Written byTerry Nation
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Jon Pertwee

Jon Pertwee

The Doctor

Katy Manning

Katy Manning

Jo Grant

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Terry Nation

Terry Nation

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David Maloney

David Maloney

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Jean McMillan

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John Hurst

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Hazel Pethig

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Cliff Culley

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Episode Summary

"Planet of the Daleks (1)" is episode 15 of Doctor Who season 10. It scored 7.3/10 from 646 votes, ranking #22 of 26 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by David Maloney and written by Terry Nation, it aired on April 7, 1973.

Next: E16 · Planet of the Daleks (2)Best of Season 10