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Doctor Who S21E24 — The Twin Dilemma (4)
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Doctor Who•Season 21•Episode 24

The Twin Dilemma (4)

5.3/10 · 489 votesMar 30, 198426 min

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

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The Doctor and Edgeworth deduce that the real plan of Mestor, the gastropod ruler of Jaconda, will not only destroy Jaconda but lead to the devastation of other planets. Together they hope to thwart him despite his formidable ability at slipping into people's minds and

Directed byPeter Moffatt
Written byAnthony Steven
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The Twin Dilemma (4)

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

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 (4)" is episode 24 of Doctor Who season 21. It scored 5.3/10 from 489 votes, ranking #24 of 24 episodes this season (season average 6.9). Directed by Peter Moffatt and written by Anthony Steven, it aired on March 30, 1984.

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