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The Edge of Destruction

  • Episode aired Feb 8, 1964
  • TV-G
  • 25m
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6.8/10
1.4K
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William Russell, William Hartnell, and Jacqueline Hill in Doctor Who (1963)
AdventureDramaFamilySci-Fi

In this completely TARDIS-based story, the crew find themselves and their ship acting very strangely indeed. Blame runs high for the Ship's unusual behavior, until the Doctor realizes the TA... Read allIn this completely TARDIS-based story, the crew find themselves and their ship acting very strangely indeed. Blame runs high for the Ship's unusual behavior, until the Doctor realizes the TARDIS itself may be trying to warn them... (Originally broadcast in two parts; also known i... Read allIn this completely TARDIS-based story, the crew find themselves and their ship acting very strangely indeed. Blame runs high for the Ship's unusual behavior, until the Doctor realizes the TARDIS itself may be trying to warn them... (Originally broadcast in two parts; also known in fan circles as "Inside the Spaceship.")

  • Director
    • Richard Martin
  • Writer
    • David Whitaker
  • Stars
    • William Hartnell
    • William Russell
    • Jacqueline Hill
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    1.4K
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    • Director
      • Richard Martin
    • Writer
      • David Whitaker
    • Stars
      • William Hartnell
      • William Russell
      • Jacqueline Hill
    • 15User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
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      • David Whitaker
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    • Trivia
      The only complete serial in Doctor Who to only feature the regular cast, with no guest actors appearing.
    • Goofs
      Susan is wearing knee socks in the reprise from the previous week's episode, but in the following scene she is not wearing them.
    • Quotes
      • The Doctor: A rash action is worse than no action at all.
    • Connections
      Featured in Doctor Who: The Hartnell Years (1991)
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      Anaesthesia
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      Composed by Eric Siday

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    Details

    • Release date
      • February 8, 1964 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • BBC (United Kingdom)
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Lime Grove Studios, Lime Grove, Shepherd's Bush, London, England, UK
    • Production company
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 25m
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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