The Horns of Nimon
Broadcast December 22, 1979 - January 12, 1980

The rulers of the planet Skonnos, once the centre of a great interstellar empire, have been promised power and advanced technology by the horned, bull-like alien, the Nimon.[1]


No of Episodes[2]First Broadcast[2]Writer(s)[2]Script Editor(s)[2]
FourDecember 22, 1979 - January 12, 1980Anthony ReadDouglas Adams
Director(s)[2]
Producer(s)[2]


Kenny McBainGraham Williams


Episodes[3]
Episode One, broadcast December 22, 1979Episode Two, broadcast December 29, 1979Episode Three, January 5, 1980Episode Four, broadcast January 12, 1980


Notable Cast[2]
Doctor Who - Tom BakerRomana - Lalla WardK9 - David Brierley (voice)


Guest Cast Members[2]
Soldeed - Graham CrowdenCo-pilot - Malcolm TerrisTeka - Janet EllisSeth - Simon Gipps-Kent
Sezom - John Bailey



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