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Doctor Who S20E17 — Enlightenment (1)
7.6
Doctor Who•Season 20•Episode 17

Enlightenment (1)

7.6/10 · 530 votesMar 1, 198325 min

Ranked #6 of 22 in Season 20•+0.6 vs season avg

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After receiving a warning from the White Guardian, the Doctor initially believes the TARDIS has landed aboard an Edwardian clipper ship - but all is not as it seems. While the time travellers are caught up in the omnipotent Eternals' race for the ultimate prize,

Directed byFiona Cumming
Written byBarbara Clegg
Previous episodeE16 · Terminus (4)Next episodeE18 · Enlightenment (2)
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Cast3

Peter Davison

Peter Davison

The Doctor

Janet Fielding

Janet Fielding

Tegan Jovanka

Mark Strickson

Mark Strickson

Vislor Turlough

Crew3

Fiona Cumming

Fiona Cumming

Director

Barbara Clegg

Barbara Clegg

Writer

Malcolm Clarke

Malcolm Clarke

Original Music Composer

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Episode Summary

"Enlightenment (1)" is episode 17 of Doctor Who season 20. It scored 7.6/10 from 530 votes, ranking #6 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.0). Directed by Fiona Cumming and written by Barbara Clegg, it aired on March 1, 1983.

Next: E18 · Enlightenment (2)Best of Season 20