Planet of the Spiders

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Story Code: ZZZ / Season 11 UK Airdate: 4 May to 8 Jun 1974 Doctor: Jon Pertwee
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This story aired in the following known countries. They are listed in chronological order according to known airdate. If no month is noted, the actual airdate is not confirmed, and is a close approximate. (Refer also to Selling Doctor Who for expanded airdates.)

United Arab Emirates 75 PAL
Hong Kong Aug 75 PAL
Australia Mar 76 PAL
Brunei Mar 77 PAL
New Zealand May 77 PAL
Canada Feb 78 NTSC
Saudi Arabia Feb 82? PAL
  • The serial was dubbed into Arabic.
  • This story was the last to be telerecorded as a black and white film print for foreign sales, although the prints were never used.
  • In 1991, the United Arab Emirates returned some of its tapes to the BBC.


Reissue

United States from Jun 83 NTSC
Sweden Aug 96 PAL


US TV Guide descriptions

More Information
Title: Planet of the Spiders

  • Episode 1: Sarah fears that the magical powers of the cult members could be dangerous.
  • Episode 2: While searching for the crystal, Sarah accidentally stands on the mandala and ends up at Metabilis Three.
  • Episode 3: Doctor Who pursues Sarah to Metebelis Three.
  • Episode 4: Tommy discovers that by looking into the crystal he can read.
  • Episode 5: Revolution on Metebelis Three ... revolution on Earth.
  • Episode 6: Sarah, Tommy and Dr. Who escape with the crystal and take it back to K'anpo Rimpoche. WNED: The Doctor must risk death to return to the Cave of the Great One.



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