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Doctor Who S7E5 — Doctor Who and the Silurians (1)
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Doctor Who•Season 7•Episode 5

Doctor Who and the Silurians (1)

7.6/10 · 873 votesJan 31, 197025 min

Ranked #16 of 25 in Season 7•−0.2 vs season avg

Discussion

The Doctor and Liz are summoned to the Wenley Moor Research Centre by the Brigadier, after several staff members suffer nervous breakdowns.

Directed byTimothy Combe
Written byMalcolm Hulke
Previous episodeE4 · Spearhead from Space (4)Next episodeE6 · Doctor Who and the Silurians (2)
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Cast3

Jon Pertwee

Jon Pertwee

The Doctor

Nicholas Courtney

Nicholas Courtney

The Brigadier

Caroline John

Caroline John

Liz Shaw

Crew5

Malcolm Hulke

Malcolm Hulke

Writer

Carey Blyton

Carey Blyton

Original Music Composer

Barry Newbery

Barry Newbery

Production Design

Barry Letts

Barry Letts

Producer

Timothy Combe

Timothy Combe

Director

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Episode Summary

"Doctor Who and the Silurians (1)" is episode 5 of Doctor Who season 7. It scored 7.6/10 from 873 votes, ranking #16 of 25 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Timothy Combe and written by Malcolm Hulke, it aired on January 31, 1970.

Next: E6 · Doctor Who and the Silurians (2)Best of Season 7