S01E11Doctor Who season 1 episode 11: Boom Town
Aired 4 June 200543 minRated TV-PG
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What happens in “Boom Town”
The Doctor, Rose and Captain Jack stop off in present-day Cardiff to recharge the TARDIS on the Rift they formerly encountered in 1869. Whilst there, they come upon a since-thought-long-dead enemy of theirs, who is hatching yet another plan to destroy Earth.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is episode 11 of 13 of season 1, so watch episodes 1 to 10 first.
- It runs about 43 minutes.
- Directed by Joe Ahearne, written by Russell T Davies.
- TMDB users rate it 6.9 out of 10 (91 votes).
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Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- Joe Ahearne
- Writer
- Russell T Davies
- Guest stars
- Alan Ruscoe as SlitheenWilliam Thomas as Mr CleaverMali Harries as CathyAled Pedrick as Idris HopperAnnette Badland as Margaret BlaineJohn Barrowman as Captain Jack HarknessNoel Clarke as Mickey Smith
Credits: TMDB.
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