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The Caves of Androzani: Part One

Last updated 04 April 2026

Broadcast: Friday 19th February 1993
7:15pm-7:40pm GMT < > « »
BBC2 - see BBC's Genome Entry

The season of classic Doctor Who repeats continues with this four-part story first transmitted in 1984, starring Peter Davison.

The Doctor and Peri arrive on the seemingly deserted planet of Androzani Minor. But there are strange tracks leading off across the sand.

With Nicola Bryant as Peri.

Synopsis Source: Radio Times (BBC Genome)

Continuity:

Introduction:

This is BBC2 and we go back to 1984 and a new face for Doctor Who.

Post-credits:

(there was a trailer for BBC Video Doctor Who releases)

Broadcast Source: BBC

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