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Doctor Who S20E21 — The King's Demons (1)
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Doctor Who•Season 20•Episode 21

The King's Demons (1)

6.4/10 · 502 votesMar 15, 198325 min

Ranked #17 of 22 in Season 20•−0.6 vs season avg

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In 1215 at the castle of Ranulf Fitzwilliam, son Hugh is jousting on a matter of honor against Sir Gillis Estram, the champion of King John, when the TARDIS appears. The Doctor, Turlough and Tegan are immediately hailed as demons and welcomed warmly by the

Directed byTony Virgo
Written byTerence Dudley
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Cast3

Peter Davison

Peter Davison

The Doctor

Janet Fielding

Janet Fielding

Tegan Jovanka

Mark Strickson

Mark Strickson

Vislor Turlough

Crew4

Terence Dudley

Terence Dudley

Writer

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Tony Virgo

Director

Peter Howell

Peter Howell

Original Music Composer

Jonathan Gibbs

Jonathan Gibbs

Original Music Composer

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Episode Summary

"The King's Demons (1)" is episode 21 of Doctor Who season 20. It scored 6.4/10 from 502 votes, ranking #17 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.0). Directed by Tony Virgo and written by Terence Dudley, it aired on March 15, 1983.

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