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Doctor Who S20E5 — Snakedance (1)
6.8
Doctor Who•Season 20•Episode 5

Snakedance (1)

6.8/10 · 521 votesJan 18, 198325 min

Ranked #13 of 22 in Season 20•−0.2 vs season avg

Discussion

Tegan steers the TARDIS to the planet Manussa, without meaning to - but why? And is it a coincidence that the planet is about to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the expulsion of the insidious Mara?

Directed byFiona Cumming
Written byChristopher Bailey
Previous episodeE4 · Arc of Infinity (4)Next episodeE6 · Snakedance (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

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Christopher Bailey

Writer

Peter Howell

Peter Howell

Original Music Composer

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Episode Summary

"Snakedance (1)" is episode 5 of Doctor Who season 20. It scored 6.8/10 from 521 votes, ranking #13 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.0). Directed by Fiona Cumming and written by Christopher Bailey, it aired on January 18, 1983.

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