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Doctor Who S16E21 — The Armageddon Factor (1)
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Doctor Who•Season 16•Episode 21

The Armageddon Factor (1)

7.1/10 · 548 votesJan 20, 197925 min

Ranked #17 of 26 in Season 16•−0.2 vs season avg

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Searching for the sixth segment, the Doctor and Romana land in the midst of a brutal nuclear war between the planets Atrios and Zeos.

Directed byMichael Hayes
Written byBob Baker, Dave Martin
Previous episodeE20 · The Power of Kroll (4)Next episodeE22 · The Armageddon Factor (2)
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Cast3

Tom Baker

Tom Baker

The Doctor

Mary Tamm

Mary Tamm

Romana

John Leeson

John Leeson

K9 (voice)

Crew8

Bob Baker

Bob Baker

Writer

Dave Martin

Dave Martin

Writer

Michael Hayes

Michael Hayes

Director

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John Horton

Visual Effects

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Ann Briggs

Makeup Artist

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Rod Waldron

Editor

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Michael Burdle

Costume Design

R

Richard McManan-Smith

Production Design

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Episode Summary

"The Armageddon Factor (1)" is episode 21 of Doctor Who season 16. It scored 7.1/10 from 548 votes, ranking #17 of 26 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Michael Hayes and written by Bob Baker, Dave Martin, it aired on January 20, 1979.

Next: E22 · The Armageddon Factor (2)Best of Season 16