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Doctor Who S5E39 — The Wheel in Space (5)

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Doctor Who•Season 5•Episode 39

The Wheel in Space (5)

6.7/10 · 387 votesMay 25, 196825 min

Ranked #38 of 40 in Season 5•−0.8 vs season avg

The Cybermen gain control of more members of the Wheel crew and the Doctor realises the only way to stop them is for Jamie and Zoe to make a dangerous space walk.

Written byDavid Whitaker

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Cast2

Patrick Troughton

Patrick Troughton

The Doctor

Frazer Hines

Frazer Hines

Jamie McCrimmon

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David Whitaker

David Whitaker

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Derrick Sherwin

Derrick Sherwin

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Episode Summary

"The Wheel in Space (5)" is episode 39 of Doctor Who season 5. It scored 6.7/10 from 387 votes, ranking #38 of 40 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Written by David Whitaker, it aired on May 25, 1968.

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