S02E05Doctor Who season 2 episode 5: Rise of the Cybermen (1)
Aired 13 May 200649 minRated TV-PG
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What happens in “Rise of the Cybermen (1)”
After the TARDIS makes a crash landing on the Earth of another universe, Rose discovers her father is alive and rich, Mickey encounters his alternative self, and the Tenth Doctor learns one of his oldest and deadliest foes is about to be reborn.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is episode 5 of 13 of season 2, so watch episodes 1 to 4 first.
- It runs about 49 minutes.
- Directed by Graeme Harper, written by Tom MacRae.
- TMDB users rate it 7.5 out of 10 (87 votes).
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Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- Graeme Harper
- Writer
- Tom MacRae
- Guest stars
- Shaun Dingwall as Pete TylerRoger Lloyd Pack as John LumicAndrew Hayden-Smith as Jake SimmondsDon Warrington as Mr.PräsidentMona Hammond as Rita AnneNicholas Briggs as Cybermen (voice)Camille Coduri as Jackie TylerNoel Clarke as Mickey Smith
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