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The Leisure Hive: Part Four
Last updated 09 August 2026
Broadcast: Saturday 20th September 1980
6:15pm-6:40pm BST (17:15 GMT) < > « »
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(actually broadcast at 18:15:58)
BBC One

Featuring: Tom Baker, Lalla Ward, Adrienne Corri, David Haig, Nigel Lambert
Synopsis Source: Doctor Who Guide
Continuity:
Introduction:
Broadcast notes:
6:15pm-6:40pm BST (17:15 GMT) < > « »
< > « »(actually broadcast at 18:15:58)
BBC One

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
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