Episode
Doctor Who: Image of the Fendahl (1)
Overview
England, the late 1970s. At Fetch Priory, Dr Fendelman's experiments with the new Time Scanner are disrupted by the mysterious death of a hiker, nearby. Then there's the mysterious skull, also being used as part of his work. A skull that seems to predate the evolution of mankind. What is the true role of the Fendahl in humanity's evolution?
Details
- Series
- Doctor Who
- Season
- Season 15
- Episode
- Episode 9
- Air date
- 1977-10-29
- Runtime
- 25 min
Episode context
Image of the Fendahl (1) is Episode 9 in Season 15 of Doctor Who. It aired on 1977-10-29. The runtime is 25 min.
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