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Doctor Who S16E16 — The Androids of Tara (4)
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Doctor Who•Season 16•Episode 16

The Androids of Tara (4)

7.3/10 · 543 votesDec 16, 197825 min

Ranked #15 of 26 in Season 16•matches the season avg

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Grendel plans two weddings and a funeral to cement his hold over Tara. The Doctor and K-9 race to foil him and save the Time Lady's life.

Directed byMichael Hayes
Written byDavid Fisher
Previous episodeE15 · The Androids of Tara (3)Next episodeE17 · The Power of Kroll (1)
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Cast3

Tom Baker

Tom Baker

The Doctor

Mary Tamm

Mary Tamm

Romana

John Leeson

John Leeson

K9 (voice)

Crew9

David Fisher

David Fisher

Writer

Michael Hayes

Michael Hayes

Director

L

Len Hutton

Visual Effects

A

Alan Goddard

Editor

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Doreen James

Costume Design

J

Jill Hagger

Makeup Artist

D

David Yates

Editor

V

Valerie Warrender

Production Design

Terry Walsh

Terry Walsh

Fight Choreographer

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Episode Summary

"The Androids of Tara (4)" is episode 16 of Doctor Who season 16. It scored 7.3/10 from 543 votes, ranking #15 of 26 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Michael Hayes and written by David Fisher, it aired on December 16, 1978.

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