S03E01Doctor Who season 3 episode 1: Smith and Jones
Aired 1 April 200747 minRated TV-PG
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What happens in “Smith and Jones”
Trainee doctor Martha Jones has her hands full balancing her medical studies with placating her demanding family. So the last thing she needs is to find that the hospital where she works has been transported to the moon, where it's invaded by an overbearing alien police force. There she encounters a patient called John Smith, who seems curiously at ease with the situation…
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is the season premiere of season 3.
- It runs about 47 minutes.
- Directed by Charles Palmer, written by Russell T Davies.
- TMDB users rate it 7.8 out of 10 (86 votes).
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Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- Charles Palmer
- Writer
- Russell T Davies
- Guest stars
- Anne Reid as Florence FinneganRoy Marsden as Mr. StokerVineeta Rishi as Julia SwalesKimmi Richards as AnnalisePaul Kasey as Judoon CaptainNicholas Briggs as Judoon (voice)Adjoa Andoh as Francine JonesGugu Mbatha-Raw as Tish Jones
Credits: TMDB.
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