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Doctor Who S10E5 — Carnival of Monsters (1)
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Doctor Who•Season 10•Episode 5

Carnival of Monsters (1)

7.7/10 · 764 votesJan 27, 197325 min

Ranked #11 of 26 in Season 10•matches the season avg

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The Doctor attempts to test his new dematerialisation circuit by taking Jo to Metebelis Three but instead the TARDIS arrives in the hold of a 1920s cargo ship.

Directed byBarry Letts
Written byRobert Holmes
Previous episodeE4 · The Three Doctors (4)Next episodeE6 · Carnival of Monsters (2)
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Cast2

Jon Pertwee

Jon Pertwee

The Doctor

Katy Manning

Katy Manning

Jo Grant

Crew6

Robert Holmes

Robert Holmes

Writer

Barry Letts

Barry Letts

Director

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John Horton

Visual Effects

James Acheson

James Acheson

Costume Design

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Roger Liminton

Production Design

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Angela Seyfang

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Episode Summary

"Carnival of Monsters (1)" is episode 5 of Doctor Who season 10. It scored 7.7/10 from 764 votes, ranking #11 of 26 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Barry Letts and written by Robert Holmes, it aired on January 27, 1973.

Next: E6 · Carnival of Monsters (2)Best of Season 10