Doctor Who S16E13 — The Androids of Tara (1)

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Doctor Who•Season 16•Episode 13

The Androids of Tara (1)

7.3/10 · 601 votesNov 25, 197825 min

Ranked #13 of 26 in Season 16•matches the season avg

Arriving on Tara, Romana locates the fourth segment of the Key to Time with ease. But getting it away proves more difficult, as she is captured by the scheming Count Grendel who wants the throne of Tara for himself.

Directed byMichael Hayes

Written byDavid Fisher

Previous episodeE12 · The Stones of Blood (4)Next episodeE14 · The Androids of Tara (2)

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Cast3

Tom Baker

Tom Baker

The Doctor

Mary Tamm

Mary Tamm

Romana

John Leeson

John Leeson

K9 (voice)

Crew8

David Fisher

David Fisher

Writer

Michael Hayes

Michael Hayes

Director

L

Len Hutton

Visual Effects

A

Alan Goddard

Editor

D

Doreen James

Costume Design

J

Jill Hagger

Makeup Artist

D

David Yates

Editor

V

Valerie Warrender

Production Design

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Episode Summary

"The Androids of Tara (1)" is episode 13 of Doctor Who season 16. It scored 7.3/10 from 601 votes, ranking #13 of 26 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Michael Hayes and written by David Fisher, it aired on November 25, 1978.

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