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Doctor Who S11E26 — Planet of the Spiders (6)
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Doctor Who•Season 11•Episode 26

Planet of the Spiders (6)

8.1/10 · 592 votesJun 8, 197425 min

Ranked #1 of 26 in Season 11•+0.9 vs season avg

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K'Anpo persuades the Doctor he must face his fear and return the crystal to the Great One. But first they need to get past Barnes and his men.

Directed byBarry Letts
Written byBarry Letts, Robert Sloman
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Planet of the Spiders (6)

Cast2

Jon Pertwee

Jon Pertwee

The Doctor

Elisabeth Sladen

Elisabeth Sladen

Sarah Jane Smith

Crew8

Barry Letts

Barry Letts

Director

Barry Letts

Barry Letts

Writer

Robert Sloman

Robert Sloman

Writer

Dudley Simpson

Dudley Simpson

Original Music Composer

L

L. Rowland-Warne

Costume Design

B

Bernard Wilkie

Visual Effects

D

Deanne Turner

Makeup Artist

R

Rochelle Selwyn

Production Design

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Episode Summary

"Planet of the Spiders (6)" is episode 26 of Doctor Who season 11. It scored 8.1/10 from 592 votes, ranking #1 of 26 episodes this season (season average 7.2). Directed by Barry Letts and written by Barry Letts, Robert Sloman, it aired on June 8, 1974.

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