S06E07Doctor Who season 6 episode 7: A Good Man Goes to War (1)
Aired 4 June 201149 minRated TV-PG
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What happens in “A Good Man Goes to War (1)”
Amy Pond has been kidnapped and the Doctor is raising an army to rescue her as the drama continues. But as he and Rory race across galaxies, calling in long-held debts and solemnly given promises, his enemies are laying a carefully concealed trap. In her cell in Stormcage, River Song sadly acknowledges that the time has come at last – today will mark the Battle of Demons Run and the Doctor’s darkest hour. Both sides will make their sacrifices and River Song must finally reveal her most closely guarded secret to the Doctor.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is episode 7 of 13 of season 6, so watch episodes 1 to 6 first.
- It runs about 49 minutes.
- Directed by Peter Hoar, written by Steven Moffat.
- TMDB users rate it 8.0 out of 10 (82 votes).
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Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- Peter Hoar
- Writer
- Steven Moffat
- Guest stars
- Alex Kingston as River SongFrances Barber as Madame KovarianSimon Fisher-Becker as Dorium MaldovarDan Starkey as StraxCharlie Baker as Fat OneDan Johnston as Thin OneChristina Chong as Lorna BucketJoshua Hayes as Lucas
Credits: TMDB.
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