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Doctor Who S11E23 — Planet of the Spiders (3)
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Doctor Who•Season 11•Episode 23

Planet of the Spiders (3)

7.3/10 · 554 votesMay 18, 197425 min

Ranked #15 of 26 in Season 11•+0.1 vs season avg

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The Doctor and Sarah head to the meditation centre to try and get the crystal back while Lupton prepares to return it to Metebelis Three. But all their plans are disrupted when it is stolen by Tommy.

Season 11 Episodes26

Cast2

Jon Pertwee

Jon Pertwee

The Doctor

Elisabeth Sladen

Elisabeth Sladen

Sarah Jane Smith

Crew7

Barry Letts

Barry Letts

Director

Barry Letts

Barry Letts

Writer

Robert Sloman

Robert Sloman

Writer

Dudley Simpson

Dudley Simpson

Original Music Composer

B

Bernard Wilkie

Visual Effects

R

Rochelle Selwyn

Production Design

Terry Walsh

Terry Walsh

Stunt Double

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Episode Summary

"Planet of the Spiders (3)" is episode 23 of Doctor Who season 11. It scored 7.3/10 from 554 votes, ranking #15 of 26 episodes this season (season average 7.2). Directed by Barry Letts and written by Barry Letts, Robert Sloman, it aired on May 18, 1974.