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Doctor Who S20E16 — Terminus (4)
6.2
Doctor Who•Season 20•Episode 16

Terminus (4)

6.2/10 · 461 votesFeb 23, 198325 min

Ranked #20 of 22 in Season 20•−0.8 vs season avg

Discussion

In attempting to reopen a doorway into the TARDIS, Turlough activates Terminus' automated fuel-jettisoning sequence. The first time this sequence was engaged, it flung its first of two massive loads of unstable fuel into the distant past, producing the Big Bang that created the universe.

Directed byMary Ridge
Written byStephen Gallagher
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Cast3

Peter Davison

Peter Davison

The Doctor

Janet Fielding

Janet Fielding

Tegan Jovanka

Mark Strickson

Mark Strickson

Vislor Turlough

Crew3

Stephen Gallagher

Stephen Gallagher

Writer

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Mary Ridge

Director

Roger Limb

Roger Limb

Original Music Composer

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Episode Summary

"Terminus (4)" is episode 16 of Doctor Who season 20. It scored 6.2/10 from 461 votes, ranking #20 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.0). Directed by Mary Ridge and written by Stephen Gallagher, it aired on February 23, 1983.

Next: E17 · Enlightenment (1)Best of Season 20