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Doctor Who S8E4 — Terror of the Autons (4)
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Doctor Who•Season 8•Episode 4

Terror of the Autons (4)

7.7/10 · 739 votesJan 23, 197125 min

Ranked #3 of 25 in Season 8•+0.4 vs season avg

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The Doctor discovers the plastic daffodils are designed to fire a spray that asphyxiates people, causing havoc prior to the Nestene's arrival, but before he can alert anyone he and Jo are captured by the Master.

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

Crew7

Robert Holmes

Robert Holmes

Writer

Barry Letts

Barry Letts

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Jan Harrison Shell

Makeup Artist

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Ian Watson

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Michael John Harris

Visual Effects

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Ken Trew

Costume Design

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Geoffrey Botterill

Editor

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Episode Summary

"Terror of the Autons (4)" is episode 4 of Doctor Who season 8. It scored 7.7/10 from 739 votes, ranking #3 of 25 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Barry Letts and written by Robert Holmes, it aired on January 23, 1971.

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