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Doctor Who S21E17 — The Caves of Androzani (1)
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Doctor Who•Season 21•Episode 17

The Caves of Androzani (1)

8.4/10 · 829 votesMar 8, 198425 min

Ranked #3 of 24 in Season 21•+1.5 vs season avg

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The planet Androzani Minor, the distant future. In the planet's caves war rages between government troops and the android warriors of the mysterious Sharaz Jek. But what makes spectrox, the substance they battle to control, so valuable? And how far will the Doctor go to

Directed byGraeme Harper
Written byRobert Holmes
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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

Robert Holmes

Robert Holmes

Writer

Graeme Harper

Graeme Harper

Director

Roger Limb

Roger Limb

Original Music Composer

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Episode Summary

"The Caves of Androzani (1)" is episode 17 of Doctor Who season 21. It scored 8.4/10 from 829 votes, ranking #3 of 24 episodes this season (season average 6.9). Directed by Graeme Harper and written by Robert Holmes, it aired on March 8, 1984.

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