Season 25 (1988-1989)

The Happiness Patrol

Last Updated 06 May 2013 by Harry Ward

Doctor Who: The Happiness Patrol

The Happiness Patrol

Story Number: 149 (7L)

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Writer: Graeme Curry
Director: Chris Clough

Starring: : Sylvester McCoy, Sophie Aldred, Lesley Dunlop, Ronald Fraser, Sheila Hancock, John Normington

No of Episodes: 3
First Broadcast: Wed 02 Nov 1988 - Wed 16 Nov 1988
Running Time: 74 minutes 4 seconds

Average Audience: 5.07 Million Average AI: 66

The Doctor has heard stories of strange sinister goings-on on the Earth colony of Terra Alpha. Citizens have disappeared without trace, and strange creatures lurk in the pipes and sewers under the capital city. Believing it is high time someone got to the bottom of the mystery, the Doctor declares to his young companion Ace that tonight will be the night...

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