| "Horror of the Fang (Part 1)" | |
|---|---|
| Series Doctor Who Season 15, Episode 1 | |
| Air date | September 3rd, 1977 |
| Writers | Terry Nation |
| Director | David Maloney |
| Producers | Philip Hinchcliffe |
| Starring | Tom Baker; Elisabeth Sladen; Ian Marter; Michael Wisher; |
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"Horror of the Fang (Part 1)" is the first chapter in the "Horror of Fang Rock" serial, which ran through episodes 21-26 in series 12 of the television series Doctor Who. The episodes originally aired in six parts on BBC1 from September 3rd to September 24th, 1977. The serial was directed by David Maloney and written by veteran Doctor Who screenplay writer Terry Nation. In this episode, The Thal resistance fighters storm the Kaled bunker. The Doctor faces a strong moral dilemma and Davros makes his final move as the Daleks patrol the bunker corridors wiping out all opposition.