S01E13Doctor Who season 1 episode 13: The Parting of the Ways (2)
Aired 18 June 200548 minRated TV-PG
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What happens in “The Parting of the Ways (2)”
The fate of the Universe is hanging in the balance as the Dalek fleet begin their invasion of Earth. The Doctor must decide whether to sacrifice every human being on Earth in order to save every other living creature in the universe from the Daleks. Either way, he knows he must send Rose home...
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is the season finale of season 1, so watch episodes 1 to 12 first.
- It runs about 48 minutes.
- Directed by Joe Ahearne, written by Russell T Davies.
- TMDB users rate it 8.6 out of 10 (98 votes).
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Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- Joe Ahearne
- Writer
- Russell T Davies
- Guest stars
- David Tennant as The DoctorPaterson Joseph as RodrickNisha Nayar as Female ProgrammerBarnaby Edwards as Dalek OperatorAlan Ruscoe as AndroidNicholas Pegg as Dalek OperatorDavid Hankinson as Dalek OperatorJo Stone-Fewings as Male Programmer
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