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Doctor Who S17E20 — The Horns of Nimon (4)
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Doctor Who•Season 17•Episode 20

The Horns of Nimon (4)

6.1/10 · 482 votesJan 12, 198025 min

Ranked #20 of 20 in Season 17•−1.0 vs season avg

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Romana is trapped on a ruined planet. The Nimons are launching their invasion of Skonnos. Can the Doctor stop the 'Great Journey of Life' ?

Directed byKenny McBain
Written byAnthony Read
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The Horns of Nimon (4)

Cast3

Tom Baker

Tom Baker

The Doctor

Lalla Ward

Lalla Ward

Romana

David Brierly

David Brierly

K9 (voice)

Crew2

K

Kenny McBain

Director

Anthony Read

Anthony Read

Writer

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Episode Summary

"The Horns of Nimon (4)" is episode 20 of Doctor Who season 17. It scored 6.1/10 from 482 votes, ranking #20 of 20 episodes this season (season average 7.1). Directed by Kenny McBain and written by Anthony Read, it aired on January 12, 1980.

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