Season 17 (1979-1980)
The Horns of Nimon
Last Updated 06 May 2013 by Chuck Foster
The Horns of Nimon
Story Number: 108 (5L)
Writer: Anthony Read
Director: Kenny McBain
Starring: : Tom Baker, David Brierley, Lalla Ward, Graham Crowden, Janet Ellis, Simon Gipps-Kent, Clifford Norgate, Michael Osborne
No of Episodes: 4
First Broadcast: Sat 22 Dec 1979 - Sat 12 Jan 1980
Running Time: 100 minutes 52 seconds
Average Audience: 8.75 Million Average AI: 67
The peaceful planet Aneth was once at war with the mighty Skonnon empire, and now Skonnon spaceships demanding tribute have returned to Anethan skies. As the final consignment is being taken to Skonnos, an accident forces the ship off-course. Meanwhile, the Doctor has decided that the TARDIS is in need of an overhaul.
