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Doctor Who S12E1 — Robot (1)

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Doctor Who•Season 12•Episode 1

Robot (1)

7.6/10 · 1,010 votesDec 28, 197425 min

Ranked #11 of 20 in Season 12•−0.3 vs season avg

The Doctor changes form again. Before he has fully re-covered, something of colossal strength steals a secret weapon, and the convalescent Doctor starts to investigate.

Directed byChristopher Barry

Written byTerrance Dicks

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Cast3

Tom Baker

Tom Baker

The Doctor

Elisabeth Sladen

Elisabeth Sladen

Sarah Jane Smith

Ian Marter

Ian Marter

Harry Sullivan

Crew5

Christopher Barry

Christopher Barry

Director

Terrance Dicks

Terrance Dicks

Writer

Dudley Simpson

Dudley Simpson

Original Music Composer

Barry Letts

Barry Letts

Producer

I

Ian Rawnsley

Production Design

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Episode Summary

"Robot (1)" is episode 1 of Doctor Who season 12. It scored 7.6/10 from 1,010 votes, ranking #11 of 20 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Christopher Barry and written by Terrance Dicks, it aired on December 28, 1974.

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