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Doctor Who S11E11 — Death to the Daleks (1)
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Doctor Who•Season 11•Episode 11

Death to the Daleks (1)

7.1/10 · 613 votesFeb 23, 197425 min

Ranked #17 of 26 in Season 11•−0.1 vs season avg

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The barren planet Exxilon, some time in the future. The TARDIS is forced down by a total power failure and the Doctor and Sarah meet a stranded Earth crew who came here to mine for priceless medical supplies. But what is causing the power failures?

Directed byMichael E. Briant
Written byTerry Nation
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Cast2

Jon Pertwee

Jon Pertwee

The Doctor

Elisabeth Sladen

Elisabeth Sladen

Sarah Jane Smith

Crew10

Terry Nation

Terry Nation

Writer

Michael E. Briant

Michael E. Briant

Director

Carey Blyton

Carey Blyton

Original Music Composer

J

Jim Ward

Visual Effects

L

L. Rowland-Warne

Costume Design

B

Bob Rymer

Editor

M

Magdalen Gaffney

Makeup Artist

C

Colin Green

Production Design

Terry Walsh

Terry Walsh

Stunt Double

Terry Walsh

Terry Walsh

Fight Choreographer

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Episode Summary

"Death to the Daleks (1)" is episode 11 of Doctor Who season 11. It scored 7.1/10 from 613 votes, ranking #17 of 26 episodes this season (season average 7.2). Directed by Michael E. Briant and written by Terry Nation, it aired on February 23, 1974.

Next: E12 · Death to the Daleks (2)Best of Season 11