S05E08Doctor Who season 5 episode 8: The Hungry Earth (1)
Aired 22 May 201044 minRated TV-PG
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What happens in “The Hungry Earth (1)”
In 2020, the most ambitious drilling project in history is under way. Dr Nasreen Chaudry and her team have reached 21 kilometers into the Earth's crust - but something is stirring far below. Amy Pond discovers there's nowhere to run when you can't even trust the ground at your feet.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is episode 8 of 13 of season 5, so watch episodes 1 to 7 first.
- It runs about 44 minutes.
- Directed by Ashley Way, written by Chris Chibnall.
- TMDB users rate it 7.2 out of 10 (77 votes).
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Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- Ashley Way
- Writer
- Chris Chibnall
- Guest stars
- Arthur Darvill as Rory WilliamsMeera Syal as Nasreen ChaudhryRobert Pugh as Tony MackNeve McIntosh as AlayaNia Roberts as AmbroseAlun Raglan as MoSamuel Morgan-Davies as Elliot
Credits: TMDB.
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