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Doctor Who S7E1 — Spearhead from Space (1)
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Doctor Who•Season 7•Episode 1

Spearhead from Space (1)

8.1/10 · 1,200 votesJan 3, 197025 min

Ranked #7 of 25 in Season 7•+0.3 vs season avg

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As the newly-regenerated Doctor arrives on Earth, so does the Nestene too.

Directed byDerek Martinus
Written byRobert Holmes
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Cast3

Jon Pertwee

Jon Pertwee

The Doctor

Nicholas Courtney

Nicholas Courtney

The Brigadier

Caroline John

Caroline John

Liz Shaw

Crew10

Robert Holmes

Robert Holmes

Writer

Dudley Simpson

Dudley Simpson

Original Music Composer

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Paul Allen

Production Design

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Christine Rawlins

Costume Design

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Bill Symon

Editor

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John Horton

Special Effects

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Adam Dawson

Editor

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Cynthia Goodwin

Makeup Artist

Derrick Sherwin

Derrick Sherwin

Producer

Derek Martinus

Derek Martinus

Director

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Episode Summary

"Spearhead from Space (1)" is episode 1 of Doctor Who season 7. It scored 8.1/10 from 1,200 votes, ranking #7 of 25 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Derek Martinus and written by Robert Holmes, it aired on January 3, 1970.

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