S08E08Doctor Who season 8 episode 8: Mummy on the Orient Express
Aired 11 October 201447 minRated TV-PG
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What happens in “Mummy on the Orient Express”
Aboard the most beautiful train in history, speeding among the stars of the future, a legend is stalking the passengers. Once you see the Mummy, you have 66 seconds to live. Clara sees The Doctor at his deadliest and most ruthless - and finally she realises she's made the right decision. Because this is their last adventure: it's time to say goodbye to the Time Lord.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is episode 8 of 12 of season 8, so watch episodes 1 to 7 first.
- It runs about 47 minutes.
- Directed by Paul Wilmshurst, written by Jamie Mathieson.
- TMDB users rate it 7.8 out of 10 (74 votes).
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Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- Paul Wilmshurst
- Writer
- Jamie Mathieson
- Guest stars
- David Bamber as Captain QuellJohn Sessions as GusDaisy Beaumont as MaisieJanet Henfrey as Mrs PittChristopher Villiers as Prof MoorhouseFoxes as SingerJamie Hill as ForetoldFrank Skinner as Perkins
Credits: TMDB.
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