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Doctor Who S19E17 — Black Orchid (1)
7.2
Doctor Who•Season 19•Episode 17

Black Orchid (1)

7.2/10 · 630 votesMar 1, 198225 min

Ranked #14 of 26 in Season 19•+0.1 vs season avg

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The TARDIS arrives on Earth in 1925 where, due to a case of mistaken identity, the Doctor ends up playing in a local cricket match, but events take on a more sinister tone at the country home of their host Lord Cranleigh.

Directed byRon Jones
Written byTerence Dudley
Previous episodeE16 · The Visitation (4)Next episodeE18 · Black Orchid (2)
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Cast3

Peter Davison

Peter Davison

The Doctor

Janet Fielding

Janet Fielding

Tegan Jovanka

Sarah Sutton

Sarah Sutton

Nyssa

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Ron Jones

Ron Jones

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Terence Dudley

Terence Dudley

Writer

Roger Limb

Roger Limb

Original Music Composer

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Episode Summary

"Black Orchid (1)" is episode 17 of Doctor Who season 19. It scored 7.2/10 from 630 votes, ranking #14 of 26 episodes this season (season average 7.1). Directed by Ron Jones and written by Terence Dudley, it aired on March 1, 1982.

Next: E18 · Black Orchid (2)Best of Season 19