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Doctor Who S9E8 — The Curse of Peladon (4)

7.5

Doctor Who•Season 9•Episode 8

The Curse of Peladon (4)

7.5/10 · 608 votesFeb 19, 197225 min

Ranked #12 of 26 in Season 9•+0.4 vs season avg

Hepesh's plan has been exposed but he is still determined to prevent Peladon joining the Galactic Federation by leading a rebellion against the King.

Directed byLennie Mayne

Written byBrian Hayles

Previous episodeE7 · The Curse of Peladon (3)Next episodeE9 · The Sea Devils (1)

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Cast2

Jon Pertwee

Jon Pertwee

The Doctor

Katy Manning

Katy Manning

Jo Grant

Crew10

Brian Hayles

Brian Hayles

Writer

L

Lennie Mayne

Director

Dudley Simpson

Dudley Simpson

Original Music Composer

S

Sylvia James

Makeup Artist

M

Michael Shah Dayan

Editor

I

Ian Scoones

Visual Effects

B

Barbara Lane

Costume Design

B

Bernard Wilkie

Visual Effects

G

Gloria Clayton

Production Design

Terry Walsh

Terry Walsh

Fight Choreographer

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Episode Summary

"The Curse of Peladon (4)" is episode 8 of Doctor Who season 9. It scored 7.5/10 from 608 votes, ranking #12 of 26 episodes this season (season average 7.1). Directed by Lennie Mayne and written by Brian Hayles, it aired on February 19, 1972.

Next: E9 · The Sea Devils (1)Best of Season 9