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Classic Who S17 • Serial 5 · (4 episodes)

The Horns of Nimon

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First aired Saturday, December 22, 1979
Production Code 5L
Written by Anthony Read
Directed by Kenny McBain
Runtime 100 minutes
Time Travel Future
Tropes: (Potential Spoilers!) Pirates
Inventory: (Potential Spoilers!) Spoons Sonic Screwdriver
Locations Skonnos
Synopsis

When the TARDIS collides with a spaceship en route to the planet Skonnos, the Fourth Doctor, Romana II and K9 soon uncover the horrific truth about its cargo. The ship is carrying young sacrifices for a powerful, horned creature called the Nimon.

But why is the creature so desperate for the delivery, and what other dangers await the time travellers? All will be revealed at the centre of the labyrinthine Power Complex on Skonnos...

4 Episodes:

First aired Saturday, December 22, 1979
Runtime 25 minutes
Written by Anthony Read
Directed by Kenny McBain
UK Viewers 6 million

Synopsis

Deep space, an unknown time. The TARDIS encounters a disabled Skonnon battlecruiser transporting Anethan 'tribute'. The co-pilot is determined to reach Skonnos at any cost.

First aired Saturday, December 29, 1979
Runtime 25 minutes
Written by Anthony Read
Directed by Kenny McBain
UK Viewers 8.8 million

Synopsis

Having reached Skonnos, Romana is sent with the Anethians to face the deadly Nimon.

First aired Saturday, January 5, 1980
Runtime 25 minutes
Written by Anthony Read
Directed by Kenny McBain
UK Viewers 9.8 million

Synopsis

The Doctor and Romana are trapped in the Nimon's lair. Is he really the last of his race? What are his real intentions toward Skonnos?

First aired Saturday, January 12, 1980
Runtime 25 minutes
Written by Anthony Read
Directed by Kenny McBain
UK Viewers 10.4 million
Appreciation Index 67

Synopsis

Romana is trapped on a ruined planet. The Nimons are launching their invasion of Skonnos. Can the Doctor stop the 'Great Journey of Life' ?

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