episode guide
the horns of nimon
story 108 : season 17 : serial 5L : 4 episodes
Producer: Graham Williams
Director: Kenny McBain
Writer: Anthony Read
Script Editor: Douglas Adams
Designer: Graeme Story
cast information
Tom Baker (Doctor Who); Lalla Ward (Romana); David Brierley (voice of K-9); Graham Crowden (Soldeed); Simon Gipps-Kent (Seth); Michael Osborne (Sorak); Janet Ellis (Teka); Malcolm Terris (Co-Pilot); Bob Hornery (Pilot); Robin Sherringham (Nimon); Bob Appleby (Nimon); Trevor St John Hacker (Nimon); Clifford Norgate (Voice of the Nimons); John Bailey (Sezom);
crew information
Rosemary Chapman (Assistant Floor Manager); June Hudson (Costumes); Dudley Simpson (Incidental Music); Christine Walmesley-Cotham (Make-Up); Henry Foster (Production Assistant); John Nathan-Turner (Production Unit Manager); Dick Mills (Special Sounds); Nigel Wright (Studio Lighting); John Hartshorn (Studio Sound); Delia Derbyshire (Theme Arrangement); Ron Grainer (Title Music); Peter Pegrum (Visual Effects);
episode information
| Title | First UK Transmission | Duration | Ratings | Archive Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Part One | 22 December 1979 at 18:10 | 25'41" | 6.0mil | PAL 2 inch colour videotape |
| 2 | Part Two | 29 December 1979 at 17:50 | 25'00" | 8.8mil | PAL 2 inch colour videotape |
| 3 | Part Three | 5 January 1980 at 18:20 | 23'26" | 9.8mil | PAL 2 inch colour videotape |
| 4 | Part Four | 12 January 1980 at 18:05 | 26'45" | 10.4mil | PAL 2 inch colour videotape |
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Part One
» Always held by the FVTL -
Part Two
» Always held by the FVTL -
Part Three
» Always held by the FVTL -
Part Four
» Always held by the FVTL
release information
In Print:
Novelised as: Doctor Who and the Horns of Nimon
Written by: Terrance Dicks
Number 031 in the Target Doctor Who Library
| Versions | |
|---|---|
| 1980 |
Published by W. H. Allen, UK
in hardback With cover artwork by: Steve Kyte ISBN: 0 491 02278 6 |
| 16 October 1980 |
Published by W. H. Allen, UK
in paperback With cover artwork by: Steve Kyte ISBN: 0 426 20131 0 |
plot synopsis
Regular freighter loads of sacrificial offerings are being taken from the planet Aneth to Skonnos, where the high-priest, Soldeed, sends them into the lair of the Nimon, bull-like creatures whom he believes to be Gods. The Doctor proves they are planning to invade Skonnos, and Romana makes a trip to the last planet they laid to waste, where she learns of their only weakness, which must be exploited to destroy them.
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- Episode Guide and Production Documents: BBC Official Site -- Official episode guide entry. Based on information combined from The Television Companion and The Discontinuity Guide. Also contains links to original production documents.
- Rankings and Ratings: GEOS Listing -- Online rankings, ratings and reviews database. Vote on this story and view ratings and broadcast information of this story for over ten countries. Also contains details of production credits and summary information
- Episode Guide: Outpost Gallifrey -- A general overview of the story. Includes information from the Doctor Handbook series of books.
- Background Information: A Brief History of Time (Travel) -- Detailed background and behind-the-scenes information
- Detailed Synopsis: Dr. Who Reference Guide -- Contains an episode-by-episode detailed breakdown
- Story Reviews: The Doctor Who Ratings Guide -- Story reviews "by fans, for fans"
- Target Novelisation: On Target -- Details of the Target Novelisation for this story.
- Images: Doctor Who's Tragical History Tour -- Images from the story from "The history of Doctor Who in images."