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Doctor Who S19E18 — Black Orchid (2)
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Doctor Who•Season 19•Episode 18

Black Orchid (2)

7.0/10 · 580 votesMar 2, 198225 min

Ranked #17 of 26 in Season 19•−0.1 vs season avg

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Ann escapes her Harlequin-clad abductor but it's The Doctor whom she accuses. Strangled bodies mount and The Doctor is arrested along with "accessories" Tegan, Nyssa and Adric. Will Lady Cranleigh's secret come out?

Directed byRon Jones
Written byTerence Dudley
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Cast3

Peter Davison

Peter Davison

The Doctor

Janet Fielding

Janet Fielding

Tegan Jovanka

Sarah Sutton

Sarah Sutton

Nyssa

Crew3

Ron Jones

Ron Jones

Director

Terence Dudley

Terence Dudley

Writer

Roger Limb

Roger Limb

Original Music Composer

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Episode Summary

"Black Orchid (2)" is episode 18 of Doctor Who season 19. It scored 7.0/10 from 580 votes, ranking #17 of 26 episodes this season (season average 7.1). Directed by Ron Jones and written by Terence Dudley, it aired on March 2, 1982.

Next: E19 · Earthshock (1)Best of Season 19