S04E01Doctor Who season 4 episode 1: Partners in Crime
Aired 5 April 200851 minRated TV-PG
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What happens in “Partners in Crime”
During an alien emergency in London, a woman called Donna Noble must search for an old friend who can save the day - a man named the Doctor. But can even the Doctor halt the plans of the mysterious Miss Foster?
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is the season premiere of season 4.
- It runs about 51 minutes.
- Directed by James Strong, written by Russell T Davies.
- TMDB users rate it 7.3 out of 10 (78 votes).
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Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- James Strong
- Writer
- Russell T Davies
- Guest stars
- Billie Piper as Rose TylerSue Kelvin as Suzette ChambersJonathan Stratt as Taxi DriverMartin Ball as Roger DaveyVerona Joseph as Penny CarterChandra Ruegg as Clare PopeSarah Lancashire as Miss FosterRachid Sabitri as Craig Staniland
Credits: TMDB.
More from Doctor Who Season 4
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