Season 21 (Doctor Who 1963)
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Season 21 of Doctor Who ran between 5th January 1984 and 30th March 1984. It starred Peter Davison as the Fifth Doctor. The last story, The Twin Dilemma introduced Colin Baker as the Sixth Doctor.
Overview
The season consisted of seven serials and 24 episodes. The Twin Dilemma, the first story with Colin Baker as the Sixth Doctor aired last in the season. Most episodes were the traditional 25 minute length, however due to coverage of the 1984 Winter Olympics, Resurrection of the Daleks was re-edited before airing and show as two 45-minute episodes.
Stories
- Warriors of the Deep
- The Awakening
- Frontios
- Resurrection of the Daleks
- Planet of Fire
- The Caves of Androzani
- The Twin Dilemma
Main Cast
Regulars
- The Doctor - Peter Davison
- The Doctor - Colin Baker (Introduced in the last scene of The Caves of Androzani; first full appearance in The Twin Dilemma)
- Tegan Jovanka - Janet Fielding
- Turlough - Mark Strickson
- Peri Brown - Nicola Bryant
Semi-regulars
Adaptations and merchandising
Video
VHS
- Warriors of the Deep
- The Awakening/Frontios
- Resurrection of the Daleks
- Planet of Fire
- The Caves of Androzani
- The Twin Dilemma
DVD
- Warriors of the Deep (part of Beneath the Surface)
- Resurrection of the Daleks
- The Caves of Androzani
Novelisations
Audiobooks
External Links
BBC website guide to Season 21
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