S04E08Doctor Who season 4 episode 8: Silence in the Library (1)
Aired 31 May 200845 minRated TV-PG
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What happens in “Silence in the Library (1)”
The Doctor and Donna land in a frightening position in the far future. While investigating a derelict library, the duo come face to face with the disembodied mind of a little girl, an archaeological team led by a woman from the Doctor's future, and swarms of flesh-eating creatures that are seen only as shadows.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is episode 8 of 13 of season 4, so watch episodes 1 to 7 first.
- It runs about 45 minutes.
- Directed by Euros Lyn, written by Steven Moffat.
- TMDB users rate it 9.1 out of 10 (88 votes).
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Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- Euros Lyn
- Writer
- Steven Moffat
- Guest stars
- Steve Pemberton as Strackman LuxMark Gatiss as GantokColin Salmon as Dr MoonTalulah Riley as Miss EvangelistaEve Newton as The GirlSarah Niles as Node 1Josh Dallas as Node 2Harry Peacock as Proper Dave
Credits: TMDB.
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