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Doctor Who S8E1 — Terror of the Autons (1)
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Doctor Who•Season 8•Episode 1

Terror of the Autons (1)

7.6/10 · 836 votesJan 2, 197125 min

Ranked #7 of 25 in Season 8•+0.3 vs season avg

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When a Nestene Energy Unit is stolen and a radio telescope sabotaged, the Doctor is contacted by a Time Lord who tells him his old rival the Master is responsible.

Directed byBarry Letts
Written byRobert Holmes
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Cast6

Jon Pertwee

Jon Pertwee

The Doctor

Katy Manning

Katy Manning

Jo Grant

Roger Delgado

Roger Delgado

The Master

Nicholas Courtney

Nicholas Courtney

The Brigadier

Richard Franklin

Richard Franklin

Captain Mike Yates

John Levene

John Levene

Sgt. Benton

Crew8

Robert Holmes

Robert Holmes

Writer

Barry Letts

Barry Letts

Director

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Ian Watson

Production Design

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Ken Trew

Costume Design

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Jan Harrison Shell

Makeup Artist

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Michael John Harris

Visual Effects

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Geoffrey Botterill

Editor

Terry Walsh

Terry Walsh

Stunts

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Episode Summary

"Terror of the Autons (1)" is episode 1 of Doctor Who season 8. It scored 7.6/10 from 836 votes, ranking #7 of 25 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Barry Letts and written by Robert Holmes, it aired on January 2, 1971.

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