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Doctor Who S21E21 — The Twin Dilemma (1)
5.3
Doctor Who•Season 21•Episode 21

The Twin Dilemma (1)

5.3/10 · 552 votesMar 22, 198425 min

Ranked #21 of 24 in Season 21•−1.6 vs season avg

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Earth, the future. The genius Sylvest twins, child prodigies, are kidnapped by the mysterious Professor Edgeworth and taken to the planet Jaconda. But who is Edgeworth? Why does he serve the giant slug Mestor? And what is Mestor's plan?

Directed byPeter Moffatt
Written byAnthony Steven
Previous episodeE20 · The Caves of Androzani (4)Next episodeE22 · The Twin Dilemma (2)
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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

Peter Moffatt

Peter Moffatt

Director

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Anthony Steven

Writer

Malcolm Clarke

Malcolm Clarke

Original Music Composer

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Episode Summary

"The Twin Dilemma (1)" is episode 21 of Doctor Who season 21. It scored 5.3/10 from 552 votes, ranking #21 of 24 episodes this season (season average 6.9). Directed by Peter Moffatt and written by Anthony Steven, it aired on March 22, 1984.

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