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Doctor Who S7E18 — The Ambassadors of Death (7)
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Doctor Who•Season 7•Episode 18

The Ambassadors of Death (7)

7.3/10 · 631 votesMay 2, 197025 min

Ranked #24 of 25 in Season 7•−0.5 vs season avg

Discussion

Carrington is planning to expose the aliens on live television and call for an interplanetary war and the Brigadier must rescue the Doctor and Liz in time to stop him.

Directed byMichael Ferguson
Written byMalcolm Hulke, David Whitaker
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Cast3

Jon Pertwee

Jon Pertwee

The Doctor

Nicholas Courtney

Nicholas Courtney

The Brigadier

Caroline John

Caroline John

Liz Shaw

Crew12

Malcolm Hulke

Malcolm Hulke

Writer

David Whitaker

David Whitaker

Writer

Michael Ferguson

Michael Ferguson

Director

Dudley Simpson

Dudley Simpson

Original Music Composer

Barry Letts

Barry Letts

Producer

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David Myerscough-Jones

Production Design

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Christine Rawlins

Costume Design

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Ian Scoones

Visual Effects

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Chris Wimble

Editor

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Peter Day

Visual Effects

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Marion Richards

Makeup Artist

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Don Godden

Editor

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Episode Summary

"The Ambassadors of Death (7)" is episode 18 of Doctor Who season 7. It scored 7.3/10 from 631 votes, ranking #24 of 25 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Michael Ferguson and written by Malcolm Hulke, David Whitaker, it aired on May 2, 1970.

Next: E19 · Inferno (1)Best of Season 7