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Oct 4, 1989 Season 26 Episode 5 25 min PG

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Doctor Who Season 26

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Season 26 Episode 5 — Aired on Oct 4, 1989 • runs about 25 minutes.

Directed by Alan Wareing.

Written by Marc Platt.

Notable cast/guest names in this episode include Sylvester McCoy, Sophie Aldred.

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Synopsis

The Doctor and Ace explore Victorian house Gabriel Chase and realise it hides just as many dark secrets in its drawing room as it does in its dark cellar.