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See broadcasts for BBC OneThe Leisure Hive: Part Four

Last updated 09 August 2026
Broadcast: Saturday 20th September 1980
6:15pm-6:40pm BST (17:15 GMT) < > « » Premiere < > « »
(actually broadcast at 18:15:58)
BBC One
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Featuring: Tom Baker, Lalla Ward, Adrienne Corri, David Haig, Nigel Lambert

The obsessed Pangol is determined to give Argolis a future with himself as the leader of the reborn race. He plans to strike back at the Foamasi.


Synopsis Source: Doctor Who Guide

Continuity:

Introduction:

Now the final episode of the Doctor Who story The Leisure Hive.

Post-credits:

A new adventure begins for Doctor Who at 6:15 next Saturday in the first of a four part story called Meglos.


Broadcast notes:

Picture packs of five black and white photographs of Doctor Who and his assistants are available from the BBC, together with background information. Send a cheque or a postal order for £3.99 to BBC PICTURE PACKS, BROADCASTING HOUSE, LONDON W1A 1AA.

Broadcast Source: BBC

Ratings Information:


Consolidated figures: 4.500m viewers (+7 days), 111th place, AI 65