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Doctor Who S17E9 — The Creature from the Pit (1)
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Doctor Who•Season 17•Episode 9

The Creature from the Pit (1)

6.9/10 · 547 votesOct 27, 197925 min

Ranked #9 of 20 in Season 17•−0.2 vs season avg

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The planet Chloris. Drawn here by a mysterious distress signal, the Doctor becomes the prisoner of the ruthless Adrasta. A strange and deadly pit awaits those who displease her.

Directed byChristopher Barry
Written byDavid Fisher
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Cast3

Tom Baker

Tom Baker

The Doctor

Lalla Ward

Lalla Ward

Romana

David Brierly

David Brierly

K9 (voice)

Crew3

Christopher Barry

Christopher Barry

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David Fisher

David Fisher

Writer

Terry Walsh

Terry Walsh

Fight Choreographer

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Episode Summary

"The Creature from the Pit (1)" is episode 9 of Doctor Who season 17. It scored 6.9/10 from 547 votes, ranking #9 of 20 episodes this season (season average 7.1). Directed by Christopher Barry and written by David Fisher, it aired on October 27, 1979.

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