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Doctor Who S20E8 — Snakedance (4)
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Doctor Who•Season 20•Episode 8

Snakedance (4)

6.8/10 · 469 votesJan 26, 198325 min

Ranked #15 of 22 in Season 20•−0.2 vs season avg

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The Doctor and the original snakedancer Dojjen work to rid the planet of the Mara.

Directed byFiona Cumming
Written byChristopher Bailey
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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 (4)" is episode 8 of Doctor Who season 20. It scored 6.8/10 from 469 votes, ranking #15 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.0). Directed by Fiona Cumming and written by Christopher Bailey, it aired on January 26, 1983.

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