S02E04Doctor Who season 2 episode 4: The Girl in the Fireplace
Aired 6 May 200647 minRated TV-PG
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What happens in “The Girl in the Fireplace”
On a seemingly abandoned spaceship in the 51st century, the Tenth Doctor, Rose and Mickey find time windows leading to 18th century France and a group of clockwork androids using them to stalk a young woman throughout her life.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is episode 4 of 13 of season 2, so watch episodes 1 to 3 first.
- It runs about 47 minutes.
- Directed by Euros Lyn, written by Steven Moffat.
- TMDB users rate it 8.5 out of 10 (100 votes).
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Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- Euros Lyn
- Writer
- Steven Moffat
- Guest stars
- Angel Coulby as KatherineSophia Myles as ReinetteBen Turner as King LouisJessica Atkins as Young ReinetteGareth Griffiths as ManservantPaul Kasey as Clockwork ManEllen Thomas as Clockwork WomanJonathan Hart as Alien (voice)
Credits: TMDB.
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