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| "Doomsday" | |
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| Series Doctor Who Season 2/28, Episode 13 | |
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| Air date | December 22nd, 2006 |
| Writers | Russell T. Davies |
| Director | Graeme Harper |
| Producers | Phil Collinson; Russell T. Davies; Julie Gardner |
| Starring | David Tennant; Billie Piper |
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| Previous "Army of Ghosts |
Next "The Runaway Bride" |
"Doomsday" is the thirteenth episode of series two of the 2005 relaunch of the British sci-fi series Doctor Who and the twenty-seventh episode of the series overall. Totaling the episode count of both programs together, including the 1996 Doctor Who television movie and "The Christmas Invasion" holiday special, it is the 723rd episode in the entire Doctor Who franchise. The episode was directed by Graeme Harper with a teleplay written by Russell T. Davies. It first aired on BBC One in the United Kingdom on Saturday, July 8th, 2006. It first aired in the United States on BBC America on Saturday, December 22nd, 2006. The episode was produced by Phil Collinson with Russell T. Davies and Julie Gardner.
Cast[]
Principal Cast[]
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| David Tennant | The Doctor |
| Billie Piper | Rose Tyler |
Guest Stars[]
Notes & Trivia[]
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- This episode is included on disc five of the Doctor Who: The Complete Second Series DVD and Blu-ray collections by BBC Home Entertainment.
- This episode is production code number: 26.
- The Daleks were created by original series writer Terry Nation.
- The Cybermen were created by original series writers Gerry Davis and Kit Pedler.
- This is the fourth episode of Doctor Who directed by Graeme Harper.
- This is the fourteenth episode of Doctor Who written by Russell T. Davies.
- This is the first appearance of actress Catherine Tate in the role of Donna Noble. She is identified in this episode only as "The Bride". She will become a regular character on the series in future seasons.
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Quotes[]
- The Doctor: She's answered, she's alive. Why haven't they killed her?
- Jackie Tyler: Don't complain!
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- Cyberman: Our species are similar, though your design is inelegant.
- Dalek: Daleks have no concept of elegance!
- Cyberman: This is obvious. But consider, our technologies are compatible. Cybermen plus Daleks. Together, we could upgrade the universe.
- Dalek: You propose an alliance?
- Cyberman: This is correct.
- Dalek: Request denied!
- Cyberman: Hostile elements will be deleted.
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- Cyber-leader: I ordered surrender.
- The Doctor: They're not taking instructions! Don't you understand? You're in every street, you're in their homes, you've got their children. Of course they're gonna fight!
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- Pete Tyler: Doctor... help us!
- The Doctor: What?! Close the breach; stop the Cybermen; defeat the Daleks? Do you believe I can do that?
- Pete Tyler: Yes.
- The Doctor: Maybe that's all I need. Off we go then!
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- Rose Tyler: They said one touch from a time-traveler will wake it up.
- The Doctor Technology using the one thing Daleks can’t do. Touch. See, you’re inside your casing. Not feeling anything. Ever. From birth to death locked inside a cold metal cage. Completely alone. That explains your voice. No wonder you scream.
See also[]
Media
The World of Doctor Who
Doctor Who miscellaneous
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See the Doctor Who (2005)/Season 2 episodes category.