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Doctor Who S18E21 — The Keeper of Traken (1)
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Doctor Who•Season 18•Episode 21

The Keeper of Traken (1)

7.7/10 · 636 votesJan 31, 198125 min

Ranked #4 of 28 in Season 18•+0.5 vs season avg

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The planet Traken. The Traken union is a society living in perfect harmony, watched over by the powerful but benign Keeper. But now the Keeper is dying, and he senses a great evil within his protectorate. Can the Doctor help him discover the secret of

Directed byJohn Black
Written byJohnny Byrne

Season 18 Episodes28

Cast3

Tom Baker

Tom Baker

The Doctor

John Leeson

John Leeson

K9 (voice)

Lalla Ward

Lalla Ward

Romana II

Crew3

Johnny Byrne

Johnny Byrne

Writer

J

John Black

Director

Roger Limb

Roger Limb

Original Music Composer

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Episode Summary

"The Keeper of Traken (1)" is episode 21 of Doctor Who season 18. It scored 7.7/10 from 636 votes, ranking #4 of 28 episodes this season (season average 7.2). Directed by John Black and written by Johnny Byrne, it aired on January 31, 1981.