Doctor Who and the Silurians
Broadcast January 31 - March 14, 1970

The Doctor and UNIT are called in when an underground research centre experiences problems. Nearby the Doctor discovers a group of intelligent reptiles, known as the Silurians.[1]


No of Episodes[2]First Broadcast[2]Writer(s)[2]Script Editor(s)[2]
SevenJanuary 31 - March 14, 1970Malcolm HulkeTerrance Dicks
Director(s)[2]
Producer(s)[2]


Timothy Combe
Barry Letts



Episodes[3]
Episode One, broadcast January 31, 1970Episode Two, broadcast February 7, 1970Episode Three, broadcast February 14, 1970Episode Four, broadcast February 21, 1970
Episode Five, broadcast February 28, 1970Episode Six, broadcast March 7, 1970Episode Seven, broadcast March 14, 1970


Notable Cast[2]
Doctor Who - Jon Pertwee
Liz Shaw - Caroline John
Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart - Nicholas Courtney

Guest Cast Members[2]
Dr Quinn - Fulton MackayDr Lawrence - Peter MilesCaptain Hawkins - Paul DarrowMasters - Geoffrey Palmer

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