The Strange Future World of 1986 (Defrosting "The Tenth Planet")
Jul 11, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Season 2Ep. 13
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Episode description
The Tenth Planet is a big deal in the Doctor Who universe — remembered for the first appearance of the Cybermen and William Hartnell's Doctor regenerating into Patrick Troughton. What it's not remembered for is its depiction of 1986, a world where space exploration is managed internationally, American generals are walking stereotypes, and the South Pole is considered a good place to store a world-destroying bomb. It's still a promising plot, but perhaps it could do with… an upgrade? Chris and Pete are here with some spare parts to help.
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Story Essentials:
- Season 4, Serial 2
- Story number: 28, per the The Pull To Open Codex
- Production Code: DD
- Writers: Kit Pedler and Gerry Davis
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- Aired 8 October - 29 October 1966
Pull To Open: The Tenth Planet
- Season 2
- Episode 13
Hosts: Pete Pachal and Chris Taylor
Outro music: Chronos by Alexander Nakarada
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