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Doctor Who S7E23 — Inferno (5)
8.2
Doctor Who•Season 7•Episode 23

Inferno (5)

8.2/10 · 772 votesJun 6, 197025 min

Ranked #6 of 25 in Season 7•+0.4 vs season avg

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The parallel Inferno has broken through the Earth's crust, unleashing terrible seismic forces and dooming the planet. The Doctor hopes to return and save his world. But the bestial primords are closing in...

Directed byDouglas Camfield, Barry Letts
Written byDon Houghton
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Cast3

Jon Pertwee

Jon Pertwee

The Doctor

Nicholas Courtney

Nicholas Courtney

The Brigadier

Caroline John

Caroline John

Liz Shaw

Crew9

Douglas Camfield

Douglas Camfield

Director

Barry Letts

Barry Letts

Director

Don Houghton

Don Houghton

Writer

C

Christine Rawlins

Costume Design

M

Martyn Day

Editor

Barry Letts

Barry Letts

Producer

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Len Hutton

Visual Effects

M

Marion Richards

Makeup Artist

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Jeremy Davies

Production Design

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Episode Summary

"Inferno (5)" is episode 23 of Doctor Who season 7. It scored 8.2/10 from 772 votes, ranking #6 of 25 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Douglas Camfield, Barry Letts and written by Don Houghton, it aired on June 6, 1970.

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