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Doctor Who S11E15 — The Monster of Peladon (1)
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Doctor Who•Season 11•Episode 15

The Monster of Peladon (1)

6.6/10 · 546 votesMar 23, 197425 min

Ranked #21 of 26 in Season 11•−0.6 vs season avg

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The planet Peladon, some time in the future. Mining disputes threaten the peace of the planet, and as the Doctor and Jo arrive, it seems that the ghost of Aggedor walks once more...

Directed byLennie Mayne
Written byBrian Hayles
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Cast2

Jon Pertwee

Jon Pertwee

The Doctor

Elisabeth Sladen

Elisabeth Sladen

Sarah Jane Smith

Crew9

Brian Hayles

Brian Hayles

Writer

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Lennie Mayne

Director

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Barbara Kidd

Costume Design

Dudley Simpson

Dudley Simpson

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Peter Day

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Gloria Clayton

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Bill Symon

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Elizabeth Moss

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Terry Walsh

Terry Walsh

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Episode Summary

"The Monster of Peladon (1)" is episode 15 of Doctor Who season 11. It scored 6.6/10 from 546 votes, ranking #21 of 26 episodes this season (season average 7.2). Directed by Lennie Mayne and written by Brian Hayles, it aired on March 23, 1974.

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