Doctor Who S7E12 — The Ambassadors of Death (1)
7.4
Doctor Who•Season 7•Episode 12

The Ambassadors of Death (1)

7.4/10 · 733 votesMar 21, 197025 min

Ranked #19 of 25 in Season 7•−0.4 vs season avg

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While the Brigadier investigates a loss of contact with Mars Probe 7, the Doctor realises signals coming from the probe are of extra-terrestrial origin.

Directed byMichael Ferguson
Written byDavid Whitaker, Trevor Ray
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Cast3

Jon Pertwee

Jon Pertwee

The Doctor

Nicholas Courtney

Nicholas Courtney

The Brigadier

Caroline John

Caroline John

Liz Shaw

Crew10

David Whitaker

David Whitaker

Writer

Michael Ferguson

Michael Ferguson

Director

Dudley Simpson

Dudley Simpson

Original Music Composer

Barry Letts

Barry Letts

Producer

D

David Myerscough-Jones

Production Design

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Christine Rawlins

Costume Design

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Peter Day

Visual Effects

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Trevor Ray

Writer

M

Marion Richards

Makeup Artist

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Don Godden

Editor

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Episode Summary

"The Ambassadors of Death (1)" is episode 12 of Doctor Who season 7. It scored 7.4/10 from 733 votes, ranking #19 of 25 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Michael Ferguson and written by David Whitaker, Trevor Ray, it aired on March 21, 1970.

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