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Doctor Who S7E4 — Spearhead from Space (4)
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Doctor Who•Season 7•Episode 4

Spearhead from Space (4)

8.2/10 · 994 votesJan 24, 197025 min

Ranked #5 of 25 in Season 7•+0.4 vs season avg

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With UNIT's investigation being blocked by the Replica of Scobie, the Doctor and Liz visit Madame Tussaud's to try and find out more as Channing prepares to activate the Autons.

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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Christine Rawlins

Costume Design

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Paul Allen

Production Design

Derrick Sherwin

Derrick Sherwin

Producer

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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

Derek Martinus

Derek Martinus

Director

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Episode Summary

"Spearhead from Space (4)" is episode 4 of Doctor Who season 7. It scored 8.2/10 from 994 votes, ranking #5 of 25 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Derek Martinus and written by Robert Holmes, it aired on January 24, 1970.

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