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Doctor Who S21E16 — Planet of Fire (4)
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Doctor Who•Season 21•Episode 16

Planet of Fire (4)

7.2/10 · 448 votesMar 2, 198425 min

Ranked #7 of 24 in Season 21•+0.3 vs season avg

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While the Master, victim of his own attempt to improve his TCE weapon, seeks restoration through Sarn's numismaton gas, the truth of Turlough's past comes out at last, though to guarantee the safety of his brother and the Sarn people, Turlough must consider a great

Directed byFiona Cumming
Written byPeter Grimwade
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Cast4

Peter Davison

Peter Davison

The Doctor

Nicola Bryant

Nicola Bryant

Perpugilliam "Peri" Brown

Janet Fielding

Janet Fielding

Tegan Jovanka

Mark Strickson

Mark Strickson

Vislor Turlough

Crew3

Fiona Cumming

Fiona Cumming

Director

Peter Grimwade

Peter Grimwade

Writer

Peter Howell

Peter Howell

Original Music Composer

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Episode Summary

"Planet of Fire (4)" is episode 16 of Doctor Who season 21. It scored 7.2/10 from 448 votes, ranking #7 of 24 episodes this season (season average 6.9). Directed by Fiona Cumming and written by Peter Grimwade, it aired on March 2, 1984.

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