Doctor Who S7E9 — Doctor Who and the Silurians (5)
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Doctor Who•Season 7•Episode 9

Doctor Who and the Silurians (5)

7.7/10 · 751 votesFeb 28, 197025 min

Ranked #15 of 25 in Season 7•−0.1 vs season avg

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Worried about the Old Silurian's growing friendship with the Doctor, the Young Silurian has the scientist infect Baker with a virus and then release him.

Directed byTimothy Combe
Written byMalcolm Hulke
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Jon Pertwee

Jon Pertwee

The Doctor

Nicholas Courtney

Nicholas Courtney

The Brigadier

Caroline John

Caroline John

Liz Shaw

Crew6

Malcolm Hulke

Malcolm Hulke

Writer

Barry Letts

Barry Letts

Producer

Carey Blyton

Carey Blyton

Original Music Composer

Barry Newbery

Barry Newbery

Production Design

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Jim Ward

Visual Effects

Timothy Combe

Timothy Combe

Director

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Episode Summary

"Doctor Who and the Silurians (5)" is episode 9 of Doctor Who season 7. It scored 7.7/10 from 751 votes, ranking #15 of 25 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Timothy Combe and written by Malcolm Hulke, it aired on February 28, 1970.

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