S01E09Doctor Who season 1 episode 9: The Empty Child (1)
Aired 21 May 200542 minRated TV-PG
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What happens in “The Empty Child (1)”
After chasing an unexplained capsule through time, the TARDIS lands in London, during an air raid. Rose investigates when a small child wearing a gasmask, standing on a rooftop, continuously calls out for his mummy. After floating above the city on a barrage balloon, Rose is swept off her feet by another time traveller – Captain Jack Harkness. Meanwhile, The Doctor follows a teenaged girl to a meeting of the homeless children of the Blitz. Here, the child in the gasmask is terrorising them with a parade of strange events, constantly asking for his mother.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is episode 9 of 13 of season 1, so watch episodes 1 to 8 first.
- It runs about 42 minutes.
- Directed by James Hawes, written by Steven Moffat.
- TMDB users rate it 8.5 out of 10 (105 votes).
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Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- James Hawes
- Writer
- Steven Moffat
- Guest stars
- Florence Hoath as NancyAlbert Valentine as Jamie / The Empty ChildRichard Wilson as Dr ConstantineJordan Murphy as ErnieNoah Johnson as The Empty Child (voice)Joe Tremain as JimKate Harvey as Nightclub SingerCheryl Fergison as Mrs Lloyd
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