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Doctor Who S17E16 — Nightmare of Eden (4)
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Doctor Who•Season 17•Episode 16

Nightmare of Eden (4)

6.7/10 · 466 votesDec 15, 197925 min

Ranked #16 of 20 in Season 17•−0.4 vs season avg

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The Doctor finally discovers the truth about the drug smuggling ring. But the villains are still one step ahead.

Directed byGraham Williams
Written byBob Baker
Previous episodeE15 · Nightmare of Eden (3)Next episodeE17 · The Horns of Nimon (1)
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Cast3

Tom Baker

Tom Baker

The Doctor

Lalla Ward

Lalla Ward

Romana

David Brierly

David Brierly

K9 (voice)

Crew2

Bob Baker

Bob Baker

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Graham Williams

Graham Williams

Director

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Episode Summary

"Nightmare of Eden (4)" is episode 16 of Doctor Who season 17. It scored 6.7/10 from 466 votes, ranking #16 of 20 episodes this season (season average 7.1). Directed by Graham Williams and written by Bob Baker, it aired on December 15, 1979.

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