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Doctor Who S16E26 — The Armageddon Factor (6)
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Doctor Who•Season 16•Episode 26

The Armageddon Factor (6)

7.1/10 · 487 votesFeb 24, 197925 min

Ranked #19 of 26 in Season 16•−0.2 vs season avg

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The Doctor and the Shadow have their final confrontation to take control of the Key to Time. Completing it may entail an awful sacrifice. And the Black Guardian will do anything to obtain it and plunge the Universe into chaos.

Directed byMichael Hayes
Written byDave Martin, Bob Baker
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The Armageddon Factor (6)

Cast3

Tom Baker

Tom Baker

The Doctor

Mary Tamm

Mary Tamm

Romana

John Leeson

John Leeson

K9 (voice)

Crew8

Dave Martin

Dave Martin

Writer

Bob Baker

Bob Baker

Writer

Michael Hayes

Michael Hayes

Director

R

Rod Waldron

Editor

A

Ann Briggs

Makeup Artist

J

John Horton

Visual Effects

M

Michael Burdle

Costume Design

R

Richard McManan-Smith

Production Design

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Episode Summary

"The Armageddon Factor (6)" is episode 26 of Doctor Who season 16. It scored 7.1/10 from 487 votes, ranking #19 of 26 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Michael Hayes and written by Dave Martin, Bob Baker, it aired on February 24, 1979.

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