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Doctor Who S26E5 — Ghost Light (1)
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Doctor Who•Season 26•Episode 5

Ghost Light (1)

7.3/10 · 647 votesOct 4, 198925 min

Ranked #9 of 14 in Season 26•−0.2 vs season avg

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The Doctor and Ace explore Victorian house Gabriel Chase and realise it hides just as many dark secrets in its drawing room as it does in its dark cellar.

Directed byAlan Wareing
Written byMarc Platt
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Cast2

Sylvester McCoy

Sylvester McCoy

The Doctor

Sophie Aldred

Sophie Aldred

Ace

Crew2

Alan Wareing

Alan Wareing

Director

Marc Platt

Marc Platt

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Ghost Light (1)" is episode 5 of Doctor Who season 26. It scored 7.3/10 from 647 votes, ranking #9 of 14 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Alan Wareing and written by Marc Platt, it aired on October 4, 1989.

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