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Doctor Who - The Deadly Assassin Reviews

1976 Certificate PG
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The Doctor arrives on Gallifrey, where he is accused of the assassination of the Time Lord President. Investigating with the aid of Co-ordinator Engin and Castellan Spandrell, he discovers that this is part of a plot hatched by his old adversary the Master. Having used up all twelve of his regenerations, the Master is now a .. Read more

Starring Tom Baker, Angus Mackay, George Pravda
Director David Maloney
Genres Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Television

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  • Most helpful members' reviews (3) of Doctor Who - The Deadly Assassin

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  • 3 out of 3 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 4.0 stars

    Classic Tom Baker

    Although this has many criticisms from fans I've always enjoyed this story, ever since I first saw it on TV back in 1976. It shows that the Time Lords could... more

      • A customer from Birmingham
  • Rated - 5.0 stars [Highly rated reviewer]

    Brilliant

    This is one of the pivitol Dr Who stories where we are introduced to many of the things that became central to the Timelord legend. Rassilon, The Eye of Harmony... more

      • William Brown from Edinburgh
  • Rated - 4.0 stars

    Great Imaginings

    Robert Holmes pens another gripping, intelligent and wordy story. It benefits from Roger Murray-Leach's set design and Tom Baker is on top form. The ... more

      • A customer from Bury St. Edmunds
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  • Rated - 4.0 stars

    Great Imaginings

    Robert Holmes pens another gripping, intelligent and wordy story. It benefits from Roger Murray-Leach's set design and Tom Baker is on top form. The ... more

      • A customer from Bury St. Edmunds
  • 3 out of 3 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 4.0 stars

    Classic Tom Baker

    Although this has many criticisms from fans I've always enjoyed this story, ever since I first saw it on TV back in 1976. It shows that the Time Lords could... more

      • A customer from Birmingham
  • Rated - 5.0 stars [Highly rated reviewer]

    Brilliant

    This is one of the pivitol Dr Who stories where we are introduced to many of the things that became central to the Timelord legend. Rassilon, The Eye of Harmony... more

      • William Brown from Edinburgh
  • Rated - 4.0 stars

    Great Imaginings

    Robert Holmes pens another gripping, intelligent and wordy story. It benefits from Roger Murray-Leach's set design and Tom Baker is on top form. The ... more

      • A customer from Bury St. Edmunds
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    • The Doctor arrives on Gallifrey, where he is accused of the assassination of the Time Lord President. Investigating with the aid of Co-ordinator Engin and Castellan Spandrell, he discovers that this ...

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