Last updated 24 March 2024


Part Two

Series Episode Number: 655

World Premiere: Mon 14 Sep 1987 - 7:34pm BST [BBC One] (United Kingdom)
First Broadcast: Thu 18 Jun 2015 - 8:30pm EDT [Retro TV]
Running Time: 24 minutes 36 seconds

4.20 Million (UK)

Appreciation Index: 63 (UK)

Chart Position: 85 () (UK)

Recorded on Tue 21 Apr 1987 in Television Centre 8



The Rani's impersonation of Mel backfires badly because Urak can't tell the difference, while the Doctor attempts to learn the secret of the Loyhargil.


Production Team
WriterPip Baker
WriterJane Baker
DirectorAndrew Morgan
ProducerJohn Nathan-Turner
DesignerGeoff Powell
Script EditorAndrew Cartmel
Graphic DesignerOliver Elmes
Costume DesignerKen Trew
Make-up DesignerLesley Rawstorne
Studio LightingHenry Barber
Studio SoundBrian Clark
Technical CoordinatorRichard Wilson
Studio Camera SupervisorAlec Wheal
Videotape EditorHugh Parson
Video Effects DesignerColin Mapson
Video EffectsDave Chapman
Vision MixerSue Thorne
OB LightingIan Dow
OB SoundDoug Whittaker
OB CamermanAlisdair Mitchell
OB CamermanJohn Hawes
Production AssistantJoy Sinclair
Assistant Floor ManagerJoanna Newbery
Assistant Floor ManagerChristopher Sandeman
Production ManagerTony Redston
Production AssociateAnn Faggetter
Title MusicRon Grainer
Incidental MusicKeff McCulloch
Title Music ArrangerKeff McCulloch
Special SoundDick Mills