Season 1, Episode 39

A Change of Identity

6.1/ 10August 22, 196426 min

Susan and Barbara are rescued by Jules and Jean, two members of the escape chain, while the Doctor gains access to the prison by posing as a revolution official.

Directed by
John Gorrie
Written by
Dennis Spooner

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