S08E06Doctor Who season 8 episode 6: The Caretaker
Aired 27 September 201445 minRated TV-PG
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What happens in “The Caretaker”
Clara has it all under control: her life at school, her life in space; her new boyfriend and her mad old Time Lord. Everything is humming along just fine, so long as everybody never actually meets. And then, one morning, just before assembly, Coal Hill welcomes a new relief caretaker with a Scottish accent.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is episode 6 of 12 of season 8, so watch episodes 1 to 5 first.
- It runs about 45 minutes.
- Directed by Paul Murphy, written by Gareth Roberts and Steven Moffat.
- TMDB users rate it 6.7 out of 10 (69 votes).
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Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- Paul Murphy
- Writers
- Gareth RobertsSteven Moffat
- Guest stars
- Chris Addison as SebEllis George as Courtney WoodsEdward Harrison as AdrianAndy Gillies as CSO MatthewNanya Campbell as NoahJoshua Warner-Campbell as YasheOliver Barry-Brook as KelvinRamone Morgan as Tobias
Credits: TMDB.
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