The Strange Future World of 1986 (Defrosting "The Tenth Planet")

The Tenth Planet is a big deal in the Doctor Who universe — remembered for the first appearance of the Cybermen and William Hartnell's Doctor regenerating into Patrick Troughton. What it's not remembered for is its depiction of 1986, a world where space exploration is managed internationally, American generals are walking stereotypes, and the South Pole is considered a good place to store a world-destroying bomb. It's still a promising plot, but perhaps it could do with… an upgrade? Chris and Pete are here with some spare parts to help.

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Story Essentials:

• Season 4, Serial 2

• Story number: 28, per the The Pull To Open Codex

• Production Code: DD

• Writers: Kit Pedler and Gerry Davis

• Producer: Innes Lloyd

• Aired 8 October - 29 October 1966

Pull To Open: The Tenth Planet

• Season 2

• Episode 13

Hosts: Pete Pachal and Chris Taylor

Outro music: Chronos by Alexander Nakarada