Season 21 of Doctor Who ran between 5th January 1984 and 30th March 1984.
Overview
The season consisted of seven serials and 24 episodes. It marked the end of Peter Davison's tenure as the Fifth Doctor. 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 (4 episodes)
- The Awakening (2 episodes)
- Frontios (4 episodes)
- Resurrection of the Daleks (2 - 45 minute episodes)
- Planet of Fire (4 episodes)
- The Caves of Androzani (4 episodes)
- The Twin Dilemma (4 episodes)
Main Cast
Regulars
- Fifth Doctor - Peter Davison (till The Caves of Androzani)
- Sixth Doctor - Colin Baker (Introduced in The Twin Dilemma)
- Tegan Jovanka - Janet Fielding (till Resurrection of the Daleks)
- Vislor Turlough - Mark Strickson (till Planet of Fire)
- Peri Brown - Nicola Bryant (introduced in Planet of Fire)
Semi-regulars
- Kamelion - Gerald Flood (voice) (Planet of Fire only)
- The Master (Planet of Fire)
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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