S01E07Doctor Who season 1 episode 7: The Long Game
Aired 7 May 200545 minRated TV-PG
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What happens in “The Long Game”
Adam catches a glimpse of the wonders of travelling in the Tardis, as they head to a future, where Satellite 5 broadcasts to the entire Earth Empire. But anyone promoted to Floor 500 is never seen again, and the Doctor suspects mankind is being manipulated.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is episode 7 of 13 of season 1, so watch episodes 1 to 6 first.
- It runs about 45 minutes.
- Directed by Brian Grant, written by Russell T Davies.
- TMDB users rate it 6.7 out of 10 (94 votes).
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Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- Brian Grant
- Writer
- Russell T Davies
- Guest stars
- Bruno Langley as Adam MitchellColin Prockter as Head ChefSimon Pegg as The EditorTamsin Greig as NurseJudy Holt as Adam's MumAnna Maxwell Martin as Suki Macrae CantrellChristine Adams as Cathica Santini KhadeniAaron Fisher as Satellite Five Patient
Credits: TMDB.
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