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Doctor Who S21E9 — Frontios (3)
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Doctor Who•Season 21•Episode 9

Frontios (3)

6.8/10 · 428 votesFeb 2, 198425 min

Ranked #14 of 24 in Season 21•−0.1 vs season avg

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Trying to rescue the Doctor from the Tractator's trap, Tegan lands them both in even more trouble. Turlough goes a bit mad, and reckons he knows the evil of the Tractators from old.

Directed byRon Jones
Written byChristopher H. Bidmead
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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

Ron Jones

Ron Jones

Director

Christopher H. Bidmead

Christopher H. Bidmead

Writer

Paddy Kingsland

Paddy Kingsland

Original Music Composer

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Episode Summary

"Frontios (3)" is episode 9 of Doctor Who season 21. It scored 6.8/10 from 428 votes, ranking #14 of 24 episodes this season (season average 6.9). Directed by Ron Jones and written by Christopher H. Bidmead, it aired on February 2, 1984.

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