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The Caves of Androzani: Part Three

Last updated 04 April 2026

Broadcast: Friday 5th March 1993
7:15pm-7:40pm GMT < > « »
BBC2 - see BBC's Genome Entry

Featuring: Peter Davison, Nicola Bryant, Christopher Gable, Robert Glenister, John Normington, Maurice Roëves

The third episode in this four-part story, starring Peter Davison

The Doctor is a prisoner on board the gun-runners' ship. Peri is a prisoner of Sharaz Jek. Desperate situations require desperate measures.

With Nicola Bryant as Peri.

Synopsis Source: Radio Times (BBC Genome)

Continuity:

Introduction:

Now on BBC2 the Doctor finds himself in a somewhat tricky situation which means desperate measures must be taken.

During end credits:

Don't forget there's space age drama of an alternative kind with Red Dwarf tonight at 9 here on BBC2.

Post-credits:

"Who is this man? What's happening? Cosmic regeneration! He's in the fifth dimension they call BBC audio and video. There'll always be another time and another planet..."

Broadcast Source: BBC

Ratings Information:

Consolidated figures: 1.860m viewers (+7 days), 27th place

Position in BBC2 chart